From build-your-own cardboard material viewers to pre-assembled plastic or nylon viewers, these simple and affordable VR viewers are used in combination with a QR code provided to help those looking for an introductory-level viewer for VR experiences with their smartphones. Some viewers come in discounted packages for larger orders and some viewers have headstraps, although most do not. These viewers are compatible with a variety of VR apps from the Google VR system.

This headset is designed for comfort. The lens has 94% lens light transmittance, anti-reflective, and anti-blue light coatings to prevent eye strain. Additionally, there is a pupil distance button to adjust the lenses to the eyes and allows additional room for most glasses. 

This comfortable headset fits over most classes, with anti-blue light lenses to reduce eye fatigue and prevent vision damage. There are integrated headphones which support high-quality 20kHz audio ranges. Additionally, there are high adjustments for the smartphone to center the screen in the headset. NOON VR Remote is an additional application which can be downloaded onto the computer to stream content from the PC to up to 3 smartphones at the same time. 

Designed specifically for use with children aged 10+ in education these are comfortable and durable viewers for use with iOS and Android smartphones. This company also hosts a variety of free educational related content and VR experiences for use with their headsets through the Merge miniverse website.

Smartphone headset viewer with certified use for Google Cardboard apps and come in a variety of fun colors. This viewer has a 100° field of view and an action button on top to allow for interaction with VR apps and high quality lenses. Also has a transparent front which allows for compatibility with augmented reality apps and their own app store to access a host of free VR related material. This is a handheld HMD and does not have a head strap. 

A smartphone VR headset viewer that is comfortable with a lightweight design and  adjustable strap. It has a 120° field of view and also has adjustable built-in stereo speakers, and the headphones can be adjusted to the user’s ears. IPD and lens-to-eye adjustment: the VR headset adapts to short-sighted (0-800°) and far-sighted (0-400°) myopia. The voice button makes it possible to answer phone calls easily and to adjust the volume.

This is one of the top selling headsets on the market because of the flexibility to work as a stand alone HMD or a cabled HMD which opens up a larger range of experiences and development opportunities.

Looking for an all encompassed unit to get your school started into VR? Look no further! When ordering from ClassVR, you receive a full class set of headsets, charging set-ups, and a teacher control program through the ClassVR portal which contains embedded curriculum links, activities and lesson plans for VR and AR experiences. With a simple click of a button, the teacher can upload one experience to all of the headsets from the ClassVR portal. ClassVR supports teacher training and technology set-up to make the transition into this emerging technology easier than you could imagine. However, only programs designed by ClassVR work in this headset, therefore no extra programs can be played. 

These are classroom VR kits that range from 8 – 30 Homido Grab viewers are preloaded with VR/AR software and additional programs can be downloaded from the Play Store on school friendly 5.5 inch phones. The teacher has connected viewing options from a 10.3″ tablet.  The headsets come in portable charging cases for easy transfer between classes and an integrated 5ghz router if Wi-Fi allows for direct connectivity between headsets. The website also has a library of VR appropriate apps related to different subject areas to help guide teachers with their VR teaching. This company also offers 2 year support and protection plans included with purchase and free online training opportunities. The portable charging cases also have a cooling fan to help protect and prolong the life of the products.

This VR headset is of the upper-echelon of headsets and has won a number of Virtual Reality awards. It is designed for longer VR experiences and ideal for game development. It has high quality and high resolution 2448 × 2448 pixels per lens, allowing for bright and contrasting color displays, dual RGB low persistence LCD screens, and comfort settings to reduce eye-fatigue. The quality Hi-Res Certified™ removable headphones create 3D spatial sound for true-to-life immersive audio. The headset is comfortable, balanced with padded foam, and fully adjustable to any head shape. 

This headset uses SteamVR to set-up room tracking, run updates to the headset, controllers, and sensors, and to run programs or access your desktop directly from within the headset. The flexibility of the playspace allows for seated, standing and room-scale play.

The included dual microphones allow for active noise cancellation as well as enabling Alert Mode and Conversation Mode – so you hear your surroundings while being immersed in any realities without the need of taking off the headset. The 360-degree controller (sold separately) and headset tracking, realistic graphics, directional audio and HD haptic feedback allow for realistic movement and actions in the virtual world.  It also includes a free 2 month VIVEPORT Infinity membership where you can download apps, games, videos and other VR programs.

The VIVE Cosmos allows for incredible precision of movement without the need for base stations. There are six camera sensors built into the headset to maintain 6DoF for greater freedom of movement and less set-up, allowing for rapid plug-and-play portability. The adjustable head strap allows any user to feel at ease and comfortable in the headset, and includes a microphone and flip up stereo headphones which offer 3D spatial audio. The screen offers long lasting comfort with higher display resolution of 1440 x 1700 pixels per eye with adjustable eye comfort settings. 

This is one of the top selling headsets on the market because of the flexibility to work as a stand alone HMD or a cabled HMD which opens up a larger range of experiences and development opportunities. This headset is wireless and battery operated. With a 1832 × 1920 LCD display per eye, the results are highly detailed! Built-in 3-D cinematic audio through the straps offer positional guidance in gameplay. There are three configurations for the lens separation control (58mm / 63mm / 68mm) to prevent eye strain, alongside a 3-step lens adjustment mechanism. This headset comes with 2 controllers and can also be linked to a gaming computer if desired at an additional cost. The link cable is 16 ft. long to allow for a large game play region.