Meta Quest 2 Elite Strap

This strap has made a massive difference to using my headset. It instantly feels more secure and balanced, taking the pressure off the front of my face so I can play for much longer without discomfort. Adjusting it is quick and smooth, and once it’s set, it stays perfectly in place. The build quality feels solid and far more supportive than the standard strap. It’s one of those accessories you don’t realise you need until you try it. A brilliant comfort upgrade that makes the whole VR experience better.

Coming from an original Oculus Quest I found the basic strap on the Quest 2 to be a massive step down. I simply can't get it comfortable and have to keep readjusting it and it also catches on my ears and irritates them too. If you're constantly have to fiddle with the headset during a game then it's breaking the immersion. It's clear that Facebook have reduced the cost of the headset to appeal to more people but have cut some corners to achieve this. They also charge a lot of money for the accessories, so this Elite strap is about £50 and the Oculus Link cable is about £90. This Elite strap does transform the Quest 2 into a more comfortable device and allows you to balance the weight a bit better. The headset itself is still heavy due to the battery etc. but this strap does help to negate that. The adjustment wheel on the back makes it much easier to adjust and less fiddly than the basic strap. It is perhaps a little expensive for what you actually get but it does improve the comfort significantly for me. The Oculus Quest 2 paired with this Elite Strap is still £50 cheaper than an original Oculus Quest was though.

Great Comfort - about 3 times better than the fabric one from the original headset Can buy cheap (~£2) 3d printed adapters for newer headsets like the quest 3 &3S as its the same strap by meta for <¼ the cost Back adjuster wheel so much more useful than the elastic as you can have it looser to wear and then tighten it by twisting the knob or pushing it short Without battery reccomended because it's lighter and you can use a battery in your pocket instead My unit was not defective - only one batch was in 2022

The plastics it is made from is very cheap because mine as cracked after not a great deal of use! Beware you may have to replace sooner than you think! But comfort wise 4/5 can feel it after long sessions but helps take the weight of the headset of the face!

Fits well

I’m not going to lie and say I’ve tried loads of straps, I haven’t. I’ve tried the standard strap obviously and an add on that integrates with that strap to make it more comfortable at the back. I’ve also tried the Bobomvr (or whatever it’s called) halo strap. This Elite strap is by far the best one so far. I went for the Bobo halo strap as the first total new strap as I’d heard it takes the pressure off your face. That was not the case for me at all. I found the cushioned pad at the back kept sliding up the back of my head and left the full weight of the VR unit on my cheeks. The Elite strap is really easy to get on and adjust, takes about 5 seconds to get it right. It does not take the pressure totally off your face but it is significantly better than the others in terms of comfort. I have seen stuff about it cracking and breaking but, touch wood, it’s been fine so far. I’ve been very careful though about loosening the top head strap before untightening the main strap to ensure I’m not putting pressure on it. It’s expensive for what it is but I’m very happy with it so far.

Decided to go for an Elite strap when the price came down. So glad I did. Completely makes a difference to the whole experience of 'brick strapped to bonce', by balancing out the weight and feeling properly fitted to your head. It's an absolute must for any meta quest user and there's even a bonus: after previously spending £20 on a hard shell case for my Meta quest, I was miffed to realise that it would no longer fit due to the added Elite strap. A new, bigger case was going to cost me another £25.00. But then I realised that the nice solid box that the Elite strap came in is actually the perfect size for the Meta quest, Elite strap, controllers and cables. Just add a little soft packing and it's perfect! (See pictures) What a result, making the whole purchase even more of a bargain. 😊

The driver was incredible. He told my mum he needed the delivery code but she didng have it and since I'm usually in lunch at this time my mum tried calling me but it had changed and was now a 3,2 split. She got the school to give me a message and I called her in-between lessons, she said she needed the code and the driver had said he would come back later. He came back again and she still didn't have it. So he said he would come back at the end of his round. I looked I my email, screenshotted the code and sent it to me mum. Then, later at 4 o'clock the parcel was delivered and my mum gave him the code. Also the vr headset itself is incredible I am already a huge vr fan after only days. I put it on and instantly am taken into a brand new world and it often feels strange to go back to reality after being so immersed in a game. It has incredible service. It is an incredible product. Overall, its just a really good buy. Definitely worth the money.