If you are thinking about upgrading the default facial interface that comes with the Oculus Quest
2, or Meta Quest 2, then you've come to the right place. So we're going to be looking at the default
facial interface that comes with the Quest 2. Now this is the upgraded version that comes with the
free silicon cover. We're going to be comparing it against VR Cover’s original facial interface,
the Q2 facial interface from Kiwi Design, and finally the latest
fitness facial interface from VR Cover, so that by the end of this video
you will know whether to upgrade to any of these, and if so, which one.
Welcome to my Tech Gear…
Let's get into it!
So I have reviewed all of these facial interfaces separately in different videos
but I've never had them all together in a single video, so you're going to get a good idea as to
which one you should actually buy, because it's not as straightforward as you think.
First up though let's have a look at the original one. Now this is the updated version that Oculus
released and they did this because they had a few issues with the foam that came with the Quest 2
originally. So a lot of people had allergic reactions to the foam. They've redone the foam,
they've released it with a free silicone cover, and that all makes a big difference. The foam
in this is a definite difference from the one that came out with this originally.
It is a lot smoother. It's not as rough so it is a lot more gentle on your face.
However, it is still foam so if you're going to play active games
then your foam is still going to soak up all your sweat, which I still think is pretty gross.
So the inclusion of a free silicon cover is a welcome addition.
This silicon cover fits it really well. It is absolutely molded to fit it perfectly. It's a
really good fit and far better than a lot of other third-party silicone covers that you can buy.
So what this all means is that out of the box you've actually got a facial interface that
actually isn't too bad to wear. However there are better options out there in the market.
So if you look at VR Covers original facial interface that they released
around the same time that the Quest 2 was originally released back in 2020. This was
the best version or option that you could get in the market. Nothing else really came
close. Well, to be fair, there weren't too many options when the Quest 2 first came out,
but it was a significant upgrade over the default facial interface ( the old one at
least ). Some of the biggest differences are they added vents across the top to help get hot air out
and to try and stop your lenses fogging up. It also had a faux leather cover on this as well
so your foam's not going to soak up the sweat. It's really easy to wipe this and keep it clean.
I actually really enjoyed using this. I used this for ages and it was my default facial
interface for a long time. However, Kiwi Design then released this. The Q2 facial interface.
Now I was a big fan of their facial interface for the original Quest 1 because it had vents top and
bottom and it really helped keep not only yourself cool but it also stops your lenses from fogging up
as well. Now the vents at the top and the bottom are big and deep so air circulation with this one
is really good. Now the only bummer I think with this one is that it does come with two foam pads
but they're both the same thickness. So if it doesn't fit you then, well,
there's not too many options for tweaking it. You compare that to the original VR Cover one.
This came with two foam pads as well but it came with the thin one and a thick one
so you've got a few more options as to finding the one that is the best fit for you.
I actually did a comparison between these two in another video. I'll put a link in the description
if you want to go check that out so you can see which one of these might be best for you.
For me personally though, I was using the Q2 one from Kiwi Design. I just love the vents
the top and the bottom, really helped keep you super cool and stop your lenses from fogging up.
It was comfortable to wear and I had been using this for ages. And honestly,
I thought I was done. I thought that was the facial interface I would always be using.
However, VR Cover then went and released this.
This is the fitness facial interface, which is an update to their original facial interface. They've
basically taken everything that they learned from having released this, because there were some
niggles with this, they've improved it, and some of the things are the nose guard on here is so
much better than the original one that was here. The one on this one would come away every now and
again and it got really annoying. However, they've redesigned it and it just blocks out so much more
light, and it just fits more firmly on the facial interface. It also has vents top and bottom,
similar to the Kiwi Design one that is here. So again, air circulation is going to be massively
improved as air comes out the top. Because it's hot it draws cool air in from the bottom.
Also helps keep your lenses from fogging up as well as keeping you cool. The vents
on this aren't as deep as they are on the Kiwi Design one though but it does give you
a better field of view because it's got a lower profile so your eyes are closer to the screen.
There are two foam pads with this one as well. There is a super thin one on this
and it comes with a thick pad as well.
This one is also compatible with the default glasses spacer that comes with the Quest 2.
So there's a lot of options for customizing this to fit a wide range of face shapes.
So with that all said and done, which one should you buy?
Well, I don't think it's as clear-cut as just picking one of these because it does depend…
I actually think that if all you're going to do is play sedentary games or relaxing experiences
then the default facial interface that comes with the Quest 2…it's actually okay!
I mean, if you're not going to be running around or moving your head around violently
it's going to be comfortable, with the silicone cover on. You're not going to be sweating lots.
I actually think you're all right just sticking with this. However,
if you are going to get more active with your games then there are better options here.
I don't think I can recommend the VR Cover one anymore. I just think
the world has moved on since this was originally released.
Which leaves us with these two here. The Q2 one from Kiwi Design, and the fitness facial
interface from VR Cover. Both of these are really good facial interfaces. But if I'm going to have
to choose, I think for 80% of people, the fitness facial interface is the right choice
to make. However this is going to be suitable for some people which I'll get to in a second.
The reason why I think the VR Cover one, the fitness one, is so good for most people is just
because of how customizable it is. It does come with the two different thicknesses of
the foam pads. It is compatible with the default glasses spacer. You get a good field of view. You
get some ventilation. It's an improvement over their original design. That malleable plastic
frame that it has here as well means it's going to contour to a lot of different face shapes as well.
I just think it's going to fit a lot more people a lot more easily.
However, it's not for everybody because if you sweat a lot in VR, or you have
a big head for instance, then I think the Kiwi Design Q2 is going to be better for you.
The vents top and bottom that are in this one are super deep, super wide, and it is maximum
airflow in this one, so if you do a lot of activity this I think is the better option.
Contour wise you will also find that this one contours slightly less
than the VR Cover one does. Granted, the VR Cover one is flexible so because of that malleable frame
you really can sort of flex it out quite a bit but this naturally has a slightly flatter profile.
So…Bigger head? Sweat more? I think get the Kiwi Design one.
Otherwise, again I think that's the 20% of people maybe.
80% of people, the fitness facial interface from VR Cover.
I will place links to all my in-depth video reviews and purchase links
to all of these in the description down below so you can go check them out for yourself.
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