Incredible -- and incredibly expensive -- the Vive Pro sets a new standard of quality for virtual reality.

High resolution; Improved comfort; Solid build; Expansive software and game library; Hassle-free setup

Extremely high price for full setup; Controllers; sensors not included; Cable still gets in the way

And if you want an accessible way to try the high-quality experience of tethered VR without worrying about your computer specs, the PlayStation VR with a PlayStation 4 or PS4 Pro remains our Editors' Choice for its ease of use and variety of content, even if it's a step or two behind the Vive and...

Crisp, high-resolution graphics; Good sound; Solid, comfortable build

Expensive; Doesn't include the base stations or motion controllers it requires to function; DisplayPort only

HTC's Vive platform has a solid foothold on the PC VR segment with 45% market share, despite fierce competition from the Facebook-backed Oculus Rift and Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality initiative .

Most comfortable HMD to date; Excellent build quality; Ready for next-generation tracking; Best-in-class image quality

Headphones lack bass response; Pricey; Foam cushions not moisture-proof

While everyone's looking for the next big thing in augmented reality, HTC is still moving the needle for virtual reality with its Vive Pro headset. Equipped with high resolution AMOLED displays, integrated earphones with a built-in amplifier and spatial 3D audio, the Vive Pro elevates the VR market...

High resolution display produce crisp detail; Comfortable to wear over long periods of time; Works with original Vive gear; Integrated high-res; 3D spatial audio

Expensive; Doesn't come with base stations or controllers

The Vive Pro's name and $800 price (headset only) tells you exactly who this VR headset is for. It's not for newbies looking to dip their toes into the expansive world of VR. It's not for anyone who doesn't have a gaming PC with at least an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX480 graphics card.

Super comfortable; Comes with built-in headphones; Streamlined cabling; Sharper displays

Super expensive; Need to buy controllers and lighthouses separately

The HTC VIVE Pro has landed and brings significant improvements in key areas such as display resolution and general ergonomic improvements, two hot items in the wish list of any VR enthusiast.

The Vive Pro has everything we wanted in HTC's original VR headset. But it's incredibly expensive, especially if you need to buy new accessories. At this point, it's clearly only meant for VR professionals.

The HTC Vive Pro brings a suite of welcome improvements to VR, but it's not quite the revolution we were hoping

Let's get this out of the way: the HTC Vive Pro retails for $799. And you're just getting the headset. If you don't already have controllers and tracking stations you'll need to purchase them separately.

Vive's second generation VR headset

More comfortable to wear; higher resolution optics; more streamlined design