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Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con vs Vive SteamVR Base Station 2.0 (Single)

Ravvy scores Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con at 86.12 and Vive SteamVR Base Station 2.0 (Single) at 89.41. Vive SteamVR Base Station 2.0 (Single) takes the overall pick, best for hardcore pc vr enthusiasts and professional simulator users.

Ravvy pick

HTC Vive SteamVR Base Station 2.0 (Single) – Precision Room-Scale Tracking for PC VR, Black

$229

Enthusiasts should buy this to achieve the largest possible play area and best tracking accuracy, accepting the high cost per unit compared to inside out tracking systems.

How they score

FactorSwitch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-ConVive SteamVR Base Station 2.0 (Single)
Build Quality–88.4
Spatial Range–96
Setup Flexibility–92.5
Tracking Precision–98.2
Hardware Compatibility–75

Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con

Vive SteamVR Base Station 2.0 (Single)

What owners praise

  • Sub millimeter tracking precision
  • Supports massive play areas up to 10 by 10 meters
  • No sync cable required between units
  • Wide 150 degree field of view
  • Compatible with Valve Index and Vive Pro series

What to know first

  • High price for a single component
  • Not backward compatible with 1.0 hardware
  • Internal motors are sensitive to drops

Skip it if owners of the original htc vive or casual standalone headset users

Specs side by side

SpecSwitch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-ConVive SteamVR Base Station 2.0 (Single)
UPC045496883775821793053147 821793051846
ASINB0BFJWCYTLB07VZSDF3W
GTIN045496883775821793053147 821793051846
ColorBlack–
PlatformNintendo Switch–
Brand NameNintendo–
Resolution4K–
Unit Count1 Count1 Count
Item Weight3.2 pounds1 pounds
Input DeviceGamepad–
ManufacturerNintendoHTC
Model NumberHADSKABAH99H12160-00

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