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. 2023 Feb 14;9:e41090. doi: 10.2196/41090

Table 1.

Comparison of screen-based and stand-alone virtual reality headsets.


Screen-based virtual reality Stand-alone virtual reality
Description Interacting with a computer monitor, a smartphone, or a smartphone inside a lightweight, portable headset Stand-alone headset with integrated processors and sensors
Price range Low Medium-high
Immersivity Low-medium Medium-high
Resolution Low-medium High
Motion tracking Low High
Equipment examples Computer-based games, YouTube 360, Google Cardboard Oculus Quest, Pico 4, HTC Vive Pro