The Quest 2 Elite Strap with Battery is better than its reputation suggests, mainly thanks to the doubled battery upgrade and passthrough headset charging. Simply remove the face cover, unthread the default strap, attach the Elite Strap to the Quest 2's sides, and thread the new top strap into the loop. Before we go any further, it’s important to note that talking about comfort in VR can be a pretty tricky thing. I've used third-party battery packs that clip to your belt in the past to keep other headsets going, but the Meta-made battery strap for the Quest 2 is something entirely different. Depending on whether you bought the 128GB or 256GB headset, you may or may not have extra money to spare.

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Its inspired design has a second hinge near the strap's front so you can adjust the angle between your eyes and the lenses. Oculus' Elite Strap has gained notoriety for being somewhat fragile, so you may want to look elsewhere. Adding the Elite Strap makes it much heavier to hold and less likely to fit inside a third-party case. Adding a halo to the back of your head distributes the weight more evenly and makes it much more comfortable over long periods. It does nothing to offset the front-heavy design or cushion your head, so active VR games will have the headset wobbling in whatever direction you move.For the first time in Facebook’s six-year history-making VR headsets, though, the company is offering its very own upgrade to the solution. The official Oculus accessory helps you avoid modding, is much more comfortable than the original, and increases your battery life from 1. Turning back the dial lengthens the strap to easily fit over any head and then it’s simply a case of twisting it back in until you find the right fit for yourself. You don't always want the head strap to be as tight as possible, but you need it to stay at the right tightness despite your jumping around. If you want an instant comfort and battery upgrade that seamlessly inserts the extra capacity into the strap itself, the Elite Strap is the accessory you want.

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But the Battery gives it a natural balance, whereas the rest would make you attach an unwieldy power bank to your head or else accept seeing low power warnings after an hour or two. The Kiwi head strap can tilt at an extreme angle, allowing you to put the headset on without knocking it into your face. The Elite Strap with Battery plugs into the charging port; whenever you need to charge the Battery and headset, you simply plug into a USB-C port on the bottom-back of the strap.Without the strap, I could play for maybe 15 minutes before starting to notice some fatigue on my cheeks and forehead. While using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, it is always the user's responsibility to comply with any local laws and regulations, especially those relating to privacy and the use of recording devices.

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Having used the default Quest 2 strap for far too long, I can safely say the Elite Strap with Battery runs laps around the original in comfort and fit. The harder strap houses the dome of the back of your head and you can twist the two straps on the side of the Quest to get the angle just right. Limit of one (1) Offer Item per Qualifying Product, regardless of the number of Accounts connected to such Qualifying Product. It's a major boon for me, because my Quest 2 battery tends to die after about 90 minutes of gameplay. I've used Anker battery banks for my phones for years now, so it makes sense that I'd favor them for my Quest, too.Facebook didn’t make this easy; you had to remove the initial straps with some force which, while ultimately harmless if done right, is a little unnerving to do. As for how much extra time the Elite Strap with Battery gives you, I found I would burn through it in about 2 to 2.

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Everyone, obviously, has different head sizes and everyone finds different headset designs to work differently for them. And in-headset, you can see the current charge of the headset and Battery separately, giving you a clear sense of how much time you have left. Despite the frequent examples to the contrary, many people have used their Strap since launch without it breaking.In terms of sustained use, the better weight distribution means you’ll be able to play in VR for longer without feeling the strain of the Quest 2.