Meta Quest 2 Stuff says ★★★★★ Not a complete reinvention, but our favourite VR headset is now even better… and cheaper!
from £396 / go.stuff.tv/quest2
The original Quest felt almost too good to be true. Its successor lacks the same wow factor, but you can’t argue with a better display and processor – not to mention a lighter, more comfy build – and the fantastic Beat Saber now thrown in. Are there more powerful headsets? Is motion sickness still an issue? Yes to both, but superb tracking and a total absence of wires make this the VR package to get… and with Meta accounts now live, you no longer have to be logged in to Facebook to use it.
Valve Index £919 / go.stuff.tv/valveindex
While not revolutionary, the Index carries enough subtle upgrades to put it atop the Pc-based headset pack. Everything looks fabulous and the controllers deliver the most fluid-feeling VR interactions to date.
Stuff says ★★★★✩
The best of the performance-pc VR options HTC Vive Pro £599 (headset only) / go.stuff.tv/vivepro
No longer the top dog for high-end VR using a PC, the Vive Pro – launched way back in 2018 – remains a strong headset thanks to its crisp screens and comfy fit. But see also the upgraded Pro 2 model.
Stuff says ★★★★✩
Impressive, but not the best around any more HTC Vive Flow ★★★✩✩ £499 / go.stuff.tv/viveflow
The VR is decent, but the ‘travel-friendly’ part faces some obstacles. Playstation VR ★★★✩✩ from £170 / go.stuff.tv/psvr
Held back by niggling issues… let’s hope the upcoming Playstation VR2 will fix those.
Gopro Hero10 Black £350 / go.stuff.tv/hero10
At a glance it’s almost impossible to tell the Hero10 Black apart from its predecessor. Each is a little box with screens front and rear, and a lens housing that juts out. Under the hood, however, Gopro has truly levelled up its latest action camera – and much of that is down to the new GP2 processor. It’s more responsive and captures better images in all lighting conditions, while ‘nice to have’ features (better livestreaming and webcam support, faster wireless and wired transfer of video) iron out some old issues. Stuff says ★★★★★
Beefed-up internals make the Hero10 Black a nippy, powerful, polished action cam
DJI Air 2S £881 / go.stuff.tv/air2s
DJI’S laurels remain assuredly un-rested-upon, and this may be its best drone yet: an almost perfect balance of portability, performance and price, ideal for novices but still able to produce nigh-on pro-level results.
Stuff says ★★★★★
The best all-round camera drone on the market DJI Mini 3 Pro £709 / go.stuff.tv/mini3pro
Like the old Mini 2, this little quadcopter is light enough to avoid having to be registered with the CAA yet still grabs stellar aerial video. It’s a user-friendly compact drone that doesn’t compromise on performance.
Stuff says ★★★★★
DJI’S latest dinky drone produces great images DJI Mavic 3 ★★★★★ £1729 / go.stuff.tv/mavic3
It isn’t cheap, but DJI’S stunning flagship raises the bar for foldable flying cameras. Insta360 One RS 1-Inch 360 Edition ★★★★✩ £810 / go.stuff.tv/360edition
Huge 1in sensors make this the best 360° cam you can get for image quality.