Oculus 已决定降低其（以前的）旗舰 VR 耳机Rift S的价格。它现在与入门级 64GB Oculus Quest 2(Quest 2)的价格完全相同。
如果你想进入 VR 领域，那可能会让事情变得有点棘手。毕竟，如果两者的价格完全一样，你应该如何选择呢？诚然，这不是一个简单的决定，但有一些关键的比较领域是每个试图在这两种产品之间进行选择的人都应该知道的。
Quest 2 提供更多选择
Oculus Quest 2与其前身有一大区别。它被设计为独立的 VR 耳机，也是Oculus销售的唯一耳机。
是的，如果您购买Quest 2，您不仅可以访问精选的独立 VR 体验库，还可以访问优质的 PC VR 体验世界。使用具有足够质量和速度的USB 电缆， (USB cable)Quest可以转换为本质上的 Oculus Rift。Quest 2（以及与此相关的Quest 1）还提供无控制器的直接手部跟踪。这是一种全新的体验 VR 的方式。
另一方面，Oculus Rift S 只能用作连接 PC VR耳机。(Oculus Rift S)它确实与Quest 2(Quest 2)共享相同的由内而外的跟踪技术，但除此之外它们没有太多共同点。虽然Quest 2可以去任何地方做任何事情，但Rift S被链接到 PC。
规格(Specification Advantage)优势参差不齐
VR头显的规格并不能说明使用情况的全部内容，但即便如此，这两款设备的规格差异也很小。
Rift S的显示屏分辨率略高，但 Quest 2 拥有更新、更先进的光学元件和面板。两款耳机的视野也相当，但 Quest 2 的控制器更新、更先进。
最终，如果我们将自己限制在视觉、声音和控制的基础上，这两款耳机可能会提供类似的平均 VR 体验。
Quest 2 可能会获得(Will Likely Get New)新功能
第一个Quest发布后，Oculus的开发人员继续创新。作为软件升级，我们获得了Oculus Link和手部追踪功能。(hand tracking)似乎这对于 Quest 2 来说并没有什么不同。Oculus 已经承诺进行升级，将面板提升到120Hz，并且正在持续对软件进行重大改进。
Rift S不太可能学习任何新技巧，当然 PC VR 领域的任何创新都会让Rift S(Rift S)体验更好。只是(Just)不要忘记Quest 2将分享任何新的 PC VR 软件改进的成果。
Rift S 承诺额外(Rift S Promises Additional)的舒适度
这两款耳机的一个显着区别在于它们如何附着在您的脸上。Rift S使用光环带，您还将在PlayStation VR和Windows Mixed Reality耳机中看到它。这是连接 VR 耳机的一种坚固且舒适的方式，我们尽可能喜欢它。
Quest 2上的头带和面垫比第一款有了显着的改进，但这里仍然存在妥协。由于Quest 2必须保持轻巧紧凑，因此坚固的光环头带将无法正常工作。
话虽如此，有很多售后皮带更换。Oculus 制造的Elite 表带(Elite Strap)是一种实心表带，可提供更好的平衡性和缓冲性。不幸的是，这也使它比Rift S贵。再说一次，您需要为整台 PC 付费才能与Rift S一起使用，所以这也许不是一个不公平的比较。
Rift S 价格(Rift S Price Tag)标签只是一个开始(Just)
当您购买Oculus Quest 2时，您真的不必在硬件上花更多的钱了。只需(Just)登录，购买一些游戏并玩得开心。它是一个完整的一体式设备。您可以选择将其连接到 PC 并享受 PC VR 游戏，但如果您不感兴趣，则没有义务这样做。
当您购买Rift S时，您还需要一台完整的游戏 PC(gaming PC)来搭配它。现在，如果您已经拥有一台功能强大的游戏 PC，这是一个有争议的问题，但如果您没有，那么它会增加数百或数千美元的总拥有成本。
Rift S即将停产(Being Discontinued)，但这重要(Matter)吗？
在购买这些耳机之前，您应该知道的一个重要事实是，Oculus自己已经报废了除Quest 2之外的所有耳机型号。展望未来，似乎每一代Oculus耳机都将成为Quest。
然而，这并不意味着Oculus正在放弃对Rift S的支持。毕竟，Quest正在插入相同的PC VR软件，因此您可以放心，Rift S将在未来几年继续工作。
购买停产产品时，您总是要承担一定的风险，但老实说，在这种特定情况下，我们并不认为这是一个重要因素。毕竟，Rift S是外围设备，而不是一体机。如果您只关心PC VR，那么Rift S的相关性将比Quest更长。
一旦Quest 2的内部结构变得过于陈旧，它唯一的真正用途将是作为 PC VR 耳机，与(Quest 2)Rift S相比，它将使其处于公平的竞争环境中。
两人都有 Facebook 行李
无论(Regardless)您从Oculus中选择哪种耳机，您都必须处理他们有争议的决定，即强制所有Oculus用户使用Facebook帐户。(Facebook)这对你来说是否是个问题是个人问题。
如果您已经有Facebook帐户，您可能不会介意。但是你应该知道这个发展！一些用户已经成功绕过了Quest 2上的(Quest 2)Facebook要求，但这存在着严重的风险，即您的帐户被禁止或您的耳机被锁定在商店之外。
Rift S的情况要好一些，因为可以使用开源 HMD 驱动程序(Open Source HMD drivers)。尽管这也带来了性能和稳定性方面的妥协。
我们同意 Oculus
在Oculus看到Oculus Link与Quest 1的潜力之后，写作真的写在了墙上。我们认为他们做出了正确的决定，将他们的耳机产品整合到一个单一的融合单元中。大多数人，大多数时候，应该选择Quest 2而不是Rift S或意见。即使有一个Elite Strap附加组件的成本，Quest 2也提供了更好的整体交易。如果您真的不关心独立 VR 并且可以以比Quest 2低得多的价格找到Rift S，那么我们只能推荐它。
Oculus Quest 2 vs Rift S: Which Is The Better VR Headset?
Oculus has made the decision to lower the price of their (formerly) flagship VR headset, the Rift S. It’s now exactly the same price as the entry-level 64GB Oculus Quest 2.
If you’re looking to get into VR, that can make things a little tricky. After all, if they are both exactly the same price, how should you choose? Admittedly, it’s not a straightforward decision, but there are some key areas of comparison that everyone trying to pick between these two products should know about.
The Quest 2 Offers More Options
The Oculus Quest 2 has one big difference from its predecessor. It was designed as a standalone VR headset, and also be the only headset that Oculus sells.
Yes, if you buy a Quest 2 you not only get access to a fantastic library of curated standalone VR experiences, you also get access to the world of premium tethered PC VR experiences. Using a USB cable of sufficient quality and speed, a Quest transforms into what is essentially an Oculus Rift. The Quest 2 (and Quest 1 for that matter) also offer controller-free direct hand tracking. This is an entirely new and different way to experience VR.
The Oculus Rift S, on the other hand, can only work as a tethered PC VR headset. It does share the same inside-out tracking technology as the Quest 2, but other than that they don’t have much in common. While the Quest 2 can go anywhere and do anything, the Rift S is chained to a PC.
The Specification Advantage Is Mixed
The specifications of a VR headset don’t tell the whole story when it comes to using it, but even so there’s little difference in specs between these two devices.
The Rift S has a slightly higher-resolution display, but the Quest 2 has newer, more advanced optics and panels. The field of view between both headsets are comparable as well, but the Quest 2’s controllers are newer and more advanced.
Ultimately, both headsets are likely to offer a similar VR experience on average, if we’re restricting ourselves to the fundamentals of sight, sound, and control.
The Quest 2 Will Likely Get New Features
After the first Quest was released, the developers at Oculus continued to innovate. We got both the Oculus Link and hand tracking features as software upgrades. It seems that this is no different for Quest 2. Oculus has promised an upgrade that will push the panels to 120Hz and significant improvements are being made to the software on an ongoing basis.
The Rift S isn’t likely to learn any new tricks, of course any innovation in the PC VR space will make the Rift S experience better. Just don’t forget that Quest 2 will share in the spoils of any new PC VR software improvements.
The Rift S Promises Additional Comfort
One significant point of difference between the two headsets is how they attach to your face. The Rift S uses a halo band, which you’ll also see in the PlayStation VR and Windows Mixed Reality headsets. This is a sturdy and comfortable way to attach a VR headset and we prefer it whenever possible.
The head strap and face cushion on the Quest 2 is a significant improvement over the first model, but there are still compromises here. Since the Quest 2 has to remain light and compact, a solid halo headband isn’t going to work.
That being said, there are plenty of aftermarket strap replacements. The Oculus-made Elite Strap is a solid strap that offers better balance and cushioning. Unfortunately, that also makes it more expensive than the Rift S. Then again, you need to pay for an entire PC to go with your Rift S, so perhaps it’s not such an unfair comparison.
The Rift S Price Tag Is Just the Beginning
When you buy the Oculus Quest 2, you really don’t have to spend any more money on hardware. Just log in, buy some games and have fun. It’s a complete, all-in-one device. You have the option to connect it to a PC and enjoy PC VR titles, but if you aren’t interested, you’re under no obligation to do so.
When you buy a Rift S, you also need an entire gaming PC to go with it. Now, if you already have a capable gaming PC, this is a moot point, but if you don’t then it adds hundreds or thousands of dollars to the total cost of ownership.
The Rift S Is Being Discontinued, But Does It Matter?
One critical fact you should know before buying either of these headsets is that Oculus themselves have scrapped every headset model except for the Quest 2. Going ahead it seems every new generation of Oculus headset will be a Quest.
That doesn’t mean that Oculus is dropping support for the Rift S however. After all, the Quest is slotting into the same PC VR software, so you can rest assured the Rift S will keep working for years to come.
You always take some measure of risk when buying a discontinued product, but we honestly don’t think in this specific case that it’s a big factor. After all, the Rift S is a peripheral, not an all-in-one device. If all you care about is PC VR then the Rift S will stay relevant for longer than Quest.
Once the internals of the Quest 2 become too outdated, it’s only real use going ahead will be as a PC VR headset which will bring it on a level playing field compared to the Rift S.
Both Have Facebook Baggage
Regardless of which headset you choose from Oculus, you’ll have to deal with their controversial decision to make a Facebook account mandatory for all Oculus users. Whether that’s a problem for you is a personal matter.
If you already have a Facebook account you may not mind. But you should know about this development! Some users have had success bypassing the Facebook requirement on the Quest 2, but this runs the serious risk of having your account banned or your headset locked out of the store.
When it comes to the Rift S things are a little better, since it’s possible to use Open Source HMD drivers. Although that too comes with compromises in terms of performance and stability.
We Agree With Oculus
After Oculus saw the potential of Oculus Link with the Quest 1, the writing really was on the wall. We think they made the correct decision to consolidate their headset products into a single convergent unit. Most people, most of the time, should opt for the Quest 2 over the Rift S in or opinion. Even with the cost of an Elite Strap add-on, the Quest 2 offers a better overall deal. If you really don’t care about standalone VR and can find a Rift S for a significantly lower price than a Quest 2, only then could we recommend it.
