Oof.
How often have you tried VR and then got out of it feeling like you just hit the gym?
Like hot and sweaty everywhere.
I’m really not complaining though, I think VR workouts are the best, much less boring
than hitting the gym.
At least in my opinion.
So today, we are checking out a VR cooling accessory that can help you cool off during
those intense VR sessions.
My name is Cas, and today, we are checking out the VR N Chill.
Let me go get it.
The VR N CHILL is this mod up here, and in this video, we are testing it out mostly on
the Oculus Quest.
However, this is compatible with most other VR headsets, and it works almost the same.
So we will briefly talk about that.
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Let’s get started.
The VR N Chill accessory is basically two little fans that you can stick on top of the
headset.
It will blow air on your head while you play, which can help you stay cool.
The company behind this accessory started with the VIVE N CHILL about two years ago
with a successfully funded Indiegogo campaign.
As the name says it already, it used to only have a mount for the HTC VIVE.
This new updated version includes a universal mount that works on almost all major VR headsets
like the Oculus Quest, Valve Index, Rift S, PSVR, Pimax, HTC VIVE, and more.
The full compatibility list is on their website, which I’ll link below.
So this is the VR N CHILL.
The angle of the fans is adjustable, so you can choose where you want it to blow on your
forehead.
And this is also a new model that got some upgrades like adjustable speed control, sleep
mode, and a memory function.
It has a switch that you can use to switch between 6 modes (sleep, silent, low, medium,
high, and max).
If you long-press the button, it will pause, and if you click once again, it will resume
at the same speed.
This is its size.
And it weighs about 40 grams in total.
Here’s what’s in the box?
The two VR N CHILL fans already assembled with the universal mounts in the Oculus Quest
position.
There are two extra mounts for the original VIVE and the VIVE PRO.
A USB-C female to USB-A male adapter
An Allen key for adjusting the mounts
Cable tie and velcro tie
And double-sided tape
There’s also an optional Power Adapter Kit that allows you to charge a wireless headset
and power the VR N CHILL simultaneously as long as it has dual output.
If the headset you are using has no onboard power, this kit will allow you to power the
VR N CHILL with a power bank.
Headsets that require this power adapter kit are headsets like the Oculus Rift S and PSVR.
The Oculus Quest does not need this power adapter kit.
There is a compatibility list available on the VR N CHILL website that tells you which
headset needs what.
Link is below.
Now let’s check how to mount the VR N CHILL on your headset.
I’m going to show you how you can mount it on the Oculus Quest, and then I’ll talk
about what you have to do to mount it on other headsets briefly as well.
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so far.
So this is how you mount it on the Oculus Quest.
The VR N CHILL comes fully assembled for the Oculus Quest.
You can use the provided double-sided tape to stick it on your headset.
Just make sure you clean the mounting surface a little bit, or else it might not stick well.
Now remove this protective film from the double-sided tape.
And apply it to the inside of the mount, so it aligns with the edges.
Before you remove the film on the other side of the tape, first check where you want to
stick it, you will want to place the switch on the top headstrap using the provided Velcro
strap.
So make sure you don’t place it too far away from that strap.
The cable isn’t very long.
And now it’s time to remove the protective film on the other side of the double-sided
tape and find a nice spot for your fans.
I guess this looks good for me.
And now you can use the provided Velcro strap to hold the switch on the top strap.
Now you can plug the USB C cable to your Quest and route the cable underneath one of the
fans or whatever you like.
😊
Lastly, you can use the Allen key to loosen or tighten the tension to your liking.
The fans should not move, so it should be firm enough but not too tight because that
could put tension on the tape and loosen it.
Now, if you also bought the power adapter kit, you will get this strap that has a rubberized
side.
Attach it to the back of the headset; the rubberized side should be inside, which helps
the power bank not to slip.
Now you can put a power bank inside this strap.
Tighten it using the velcro hook and loop.
The power bank ports should face toward your left ear.
Now you can use the included USB C female to USB A cable to connect the VR N CHILL with
the power bank.
For other headsets, you will need to reverse the mount by using the Allen key to loosen
the screws on the mounts.
And then, depending on the headset, you need to turn the mount around.
For the Oculus Rift S and Valve Index, you’ll only need to turn it around, so the logo end
faces your forehead while this thin/flat edge of the mount faces away from the forehead.
This mount direction also fits the PSVR, Oculus Go, and Pimax.
And probably also most other headsets.
The original HTC VIVE and HTC VIVE PRO use a different mount that is also provided in
the box.
Currently, there is no official support for the VIVE COSMOS yet.
However, it probably will work about the same as the Rift S because they have the same kind
of strap.
All else works almost the same.
Except some headsets don’t have onboard power.
So those headsets will require the power adapter kit.
And you will need to buy a power bank that fits in the strap if you don’t have one
yet.
So during my test, I wanted to know if the fans help against any heat and sweating.
I was also especially curious about whether or not the fans will affect my Oculus Quest
battery life and I was also a bit worried that my long hair could get tangled in it.
So all of which, I’ll let you know in this review.
Coming now.
So I’ve tested this product by playing a lot of Beat Saber.
And I am pretty impressed by the fans.
I mostly had the setting on medium or high, and both settings felt like tiny air conditioners
are blowing at you.
It is a satisfying cool feel.
The max setting was even too high for me; I felt it was a bit too cold until I was further
in the game and got really hot.
The low setting was hard to feel for me because my hair would block most of it.
I took the headset on and off a couple of times, and my hair hasn’t gotten tangled
in it, which is good news.
I guess the position of the fans is far enough from the head strap to keep your hair safe.
During my test, I had the VR N CHILL plugged into the charging port of the Oculus Quest
to check if it would drain any battery, and I found that it doesn’t decrease your overall
playtime much.
I could still play a full 2 hours and about 10 minutes.
I was also worried that the headset would feel a bit more front-heavy, but this doesn’t
matter at all.
Will this accessory help against sweating less?
Well, I don’t sweat a lot on my face, so I wasn’t able to fully test this, but I
do think it could help speed up the evaporation process of your sweat on your head, but it
doesn’t help with sweating everywhere else.
During my test, I also used the power adapter kit with a power bank to see if it would slip
and fall and unfortunately, it did.
So you probably need a lighter power bank than mine or another Velcro strip to keep
the power bank in place.
And while you do look quite silly now, like Chary’s first words about this look was
that I look like Mickey Mouse.
Overall, I am happy with this accessory because it does help with cooling off.
You can get one for 31.99 US dollars, and the power adapter kit is 6 US dollars if you
buy it in a bundle.
If you don’t get that hot in VR, though, you won’t need this.
But if you sweat a lot on your face, then this could help.
If you only sweat in different places, you can probably get the same effect with an ordinary
fan.
I think this product will be most helpful for those that fog up their display a lot
or fear damaging their headset with their sweat.
If you are interested, I will put a link down in the description.
So is this a product that you would need?
How would you rate your sweat level when playing VR games?
Let us know in the comments!
I’m curious.
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Everyone, see you all in the next video.
And as always
VR on!