A virtual reality headset is a head-mounted device that provides virtual reality for the wearer.

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Basic Components of VR Headset

An array of sensor

A sensor array is a group of sensors, usually deployed in a certain geometry pattern, used for collecting and processing electromagnetic or acoustic signals.

Lenses and screen

The majority of the VR headset's hardware is made up of the lenses and screen arrangement.  They provide us imersive user experience.

Immersive audio

The audio comes from two direction or one for each ear, but in the real world.

Controller

The audio comes from two direction or one for each ear, but in the real world.

What Makes a Good VR Headset?

Easy to use controller

The controllers will inevitably have numerous buttons, wheels, and sticks to help navigate in VR.

Light form factor

The VR Headset have different items but still they are lightweight and convenient

Onboard storage

VR headsets rely on the Internet and the cloud, it is good to have at least 32GB of storage for working.