So today, I want to continue our Oculus Quest 2 series by reviewing the ‘Elite’ strap.
In case you didn’t know yet, this ‘Elite’ strap is the official comfort mod by Oculus.
You can buy this one for 50 US dollars with your Oculus Quest 2, but is it worth getting
it on day one?
Let’s find out, I’m going to show you the setup, plus talk about its pros and cons.
I also got a lot of questions on the strap, so at the end of this video, I’ll answer
the most frequently asked questions.
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I said that if we reach 50K subscribers before the headset releases, we will give it away
and it looks like we’re getting there any time now.
I really didn’t expect it to be so fast, so again, thanks everyone for your support.
Once we reach it, we’ll make a video on how to enter.
Because you’re so fast, I want to add another goal today: If we reach 60.000 subscribers
before October 13, we will also include the Elite strap with battery pack and carrying
case in the giveaway.
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So…
This is the original strap that comes with the Quest 2.
It’s flexible, much like the Oculus Go, but it doesn’t really offer much balance.
So I can already tell you, it is not very good for long play sessions.
The headset is still front-heavy, much like the Oculus Quest 1.
Except, I can maybe play 10 minutes longer because the Quest 2 is a little bit lighter.
So the only advantage of a flexible strap like this one is that you can lie down with
it and sit on a chair with a headrest more comfortably.
Before I continue, I always have to say this is about comfort and that is very personal
and what works for me might not work for you so please keep that in mind.
However, I’ve talked to other people about this and everyone does seem to be in agreement
about this headstrap.
So yes, I can already tell you that you are going to need the ‘Elite’ strap or another
solution.
But should you get it straight away?
Well, hear my pros and cons first.
Now let’s take a look at the Elite strap.
Let’s unbox it:
It’s a box a lot like the Quest 2 box, it isn’t super exciting so this will be a quick
one.
It just contains the Elite strap and in there a manual that warns you to carefully remove
the original strap which I will show you how to do in just a bit.
The Elite strap works like this.
It has a dial at the back that you can spin to enlarge & reduce it to fit your head.
There is a top Velcro hook and loop that allows you to adjust the vertical fit.
To attach it you have to remove the original strap first.
To do that, remove the face foam and interface.
It should easily come loose.
Now remove the top strap first.
This next part, you have to be a bit careful as you don’t want to break the strap.
To loosen the sides, look at this part.
This front part with the speaker is attached to the Quest 2, you shouldn’t try to remove
this part.
But te back strap works like a cover type of thing and you can remove it by twisting
it at the end, make sure you are not twisting the speakers.
And it should come loose, like this.
Then do the other side.
Same thing here.
Once you’ve done that, grab the Elite strap, and now you have to start from the opposite
site, the front of the headset.
Make sure you cover the front first accurately, and then the rest should kind of click in.
Do the same with the other side.
Now just loop through the top Velcro and reinsert your facial interface.
That’s it for the setup.
Let’s put it on my head.
To wear it, just loosen the dial and make sure the back part cups the bottom of your
head.
You have to find your own most comfortable fit, but it’s the most comfortable to me
that way.
This is the headspace you get in it’s smallest size, measured with the original foam.
This is the headspace you get in it’s largest size.
That’s it, with the Elite strap you have a way more comfortable strap than the original
strap, the original strap is just not that good.
I’ve played about two+ hours with this strap without discomfort.
And it feels on-par to me with the major comfort mods like the Deluxe Audio Strap.
I also think the headset looks a lot better this way, if you think that’s important.
I think it’s very elegant.
But there are three disadvantages, three cons.
Number 1 - With this strap it’s not comfortable lying down or sitting in a chair with a headrest,
like with my gaming chair right here Disadvantage number 2.
Over-ear headphones won’t fit as well anymore.
It’s not too bad with this strap as it’s thin and pretty flexible, I mean the Rift
S strap was way worse.
But this will also depend on how big your over-ear headphones are.
I have these JBL headphones and the strap is just a little bit in the way.
Disadvantage 3 - I feel 50 bucks is a little expensive for just a strap.
Having this strap not-pre-added in the box, it does make me wonder.
Did Oculus do that on purpose to make the headset seem more affordable?
Probably :O
But if I think about it, it’s not too bad because if you combine the prices, this Elite
strap + the Quest 2 of 64gb is 299 + 50 dollars, which totals to 349.
And that’s still a lower price than the Quest 1 at release.
There is one advantage of Oculus making their own accessories now and that is that the headset
is now easier to mod.
So third-party companies can now more easily make their own solutions.
So if you are on a tight budget, it might be worth it to try the soft strap first and
wait until the third-party companies make their own solutions, those will most likely
be lower in price.
But if 50 bucks isn’t a big deal to you, yes, I highly recommend it for the comfort.
There’s also an Elite strap with the battery pack integrated and in the price it includes
a travel case.
I haven’t had the chance to try that one out yet, but I can already imagine that with
one it could be more comfortable as it should act more as counterweight.
I don’t need it for comfort, but a big reason to get that one is the extra battery life
and Oculus has said will double it.
However, that one is 129 dollars, which is a little pricy.
So I’ll give you my final say on that once on that strap is out so I can try it out.
Ok, last but not least, some frequently asked questions about the strap.
Does the Elite Strap + Headset fit in the Quest 1 travel case?
No.
But the soft strap could fit though.
Will straps made for the Quest 1 fit?
Short answer, no, as the mechanic is totally different and the size of the strap as well.
But if you have a third-party strap that uses 3D printed adapters that you can take off,
you can most likely print new adapters and then use it.
Do the HTC VIVE Deluxe Audio Strap adapters for Quest 1 fit, which is also the comfort
mod known as the FrankenQuest?
So yes if you use the Deluxe Audio Strap with a 3D printed adapter, you only need to print
out new adapters.
But if you use the Velcro method, then it won’t fit as there are no Velcro on the
straps anymore.
Does the GoQuest HALO strap fit?
No, it won’t fit, unfortunately.
As you can see it’s way too loose.
You also can’t remove the adapters, so this means you can’t use it.
Is it possible to strap your own battery pack on this Elite Strap?
Well, if you’re creative, you probably can.
Like you could probably use Velcro and attach a small power bank at the back.
Not sure if that is as comfortable though.
Those were the most asked questions.
Keep those questions coming & I will try to answer as many of them in my videos.
And that’s it for today!
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Let’s get to that 60K as well and as always.
VR on!