These VR viewer designs are all effective tools for opening up a portal to a virtual world. These headsets can be extremely costly or affordable and have the ability to afford users different levels of control and immersion.
While leading technology companies are competing to develop the model that will be most used by the mainstream, in the meantime, others are creating affordable alternatives. Some of the most inventive virtual reality headsets can be created out of 3D-printed plastic or inexpensively assembled from a cereal box.
These VR viewer designs have the ability to be used for everything from entertainment to marketing, meaning that there is plenty of room for multiple headset styles with different features to co-exist in the future.
40 VR Viewer Designs
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Accessible VR Viewers
A Variety of Knoxlabs Cardboard Viewers for Varying Budgets and Preferences
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Folding Virtual Reality Glasses
The Homido Mini Glasses Make Smart Eyewear Compact
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Affordable VR Smartphone Headsets
The DSCVR Headset Enables Smartphone Virtual Reality with Ease
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Hoodie VR Headsets
Artefact Envisions Two Exciting Redesigns of Virtual Reality Designs
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Affordable AR Headsets
The Asus Augmented Reality Headset is Set for a 2016 Release
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Virtual Reality iPads
AirVR is a Headset That Leverages iOS Retina Hardware
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Kids Meal VR Packaging
McDonald’s Sweden Creates a Happy Meal Box VR Headset
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Virtual Reality Headsets
The Totem Headset Has Two On-Board Cameras and HDMI Compatibility
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VR Smartphone Cases
This Cellphone Case Design Creatively Turns a Smartphone into a VR Headset
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Inexpensive Virtual Reality Gear
The Freefly VR Headset Utilizes Your Smartphones Capabilities
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Virtual PC Headsets
The Pico Neo VR System Operates as a VR Headset and Virtual Computer
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Virtual Reality Headsets
The Zeiss VR One Headset is Powered By Your Smartphone
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Pocket Virtual Reality Headsets
Moggles is a Portable Solution that Works with Smartphones
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Simplistic Virtual Reality Headsets
The Google Cardboard is for Everyone with Smartphones
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Augmented Reality Helmets
Caputer Labs Unveils an Iron Man-Like Headset at CES 2015
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Flatpack VR Headets
The 'Goblin' Folding VR Viewer Collapses for Easy Transportation
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Smartphone VR Accessories
The Homido Virtual Reality Headset Uses Existing Technology for Easy VR
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Smartphone-Focused VR Headsets
The Microsoft VR Kit Could Be a Google Cardboard Competitor
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Standalone VR Headsets
This Virtual Reality Headset Doesn't Need to Be Connected to a Computer
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Virtual Reality Phone Cases
The 'Figment VR' Viewer is Integrated into a Smartphone Case
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Promotional Virtual Reality Headsets
The Star Wars Google Cardboard is a VR Headset for Fans
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3D-Printed VR Goggles
Paralo Play Transforms Google's Virtual Reality Headset with 3D Printing
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Affordable Gamer VR Headsets
The Oculus Rift Consumer Edition Works with Xbox One Controller
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Property-Exploring Headsets
This Cardboard VR Headset is Bringing Virtual Reality to Real Estate
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Affordable VR Headsets
The FullDive VR Wear + Wand Makes the Technology Very Accessible
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Sanitary VR Mask Guards
These Disposable Face Masks Keep Headsets Clean Between Uses
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Tactile VR Headsets
Millbox Touch is a Virtual Reality Headset Design with Finger Controls
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Remote Control Virtual Glasses
The IncrediSonic Smartphone VR Headset Offers Immersive Renderings
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Affordable Virtual Reality Headsets
The Newest Samsung Gear VR Costs Only $99
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Smartphone-Free VR Consoles
The Pockulus Headset is Designed to Make VR Technology More Accessible
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View-Master VR Headsets
The Apple VR Smartphone Accessory is Inspired by the Popular Toy
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VR Cereal Boxes
Nutri-Grain's BOLT Cereal Box Lets People Experience Virtual Reality
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Compact VR Headsets
The SmartVR by Dodocase is Cheaper and Chicer than Google Cardboard
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Virtual Learning Headsets
Google Expedition Introduces Virtual Reality to the Classroom
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Self-Contained Virtual Headsets
The Sulon Q Headset System is for AR and VR Experiences
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VR Smartphone Cases
Pinc Lets You Harnesses the Power of Virtual Reality on the Go
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Virtual Reality Tablet Tech
The Samsung Gear VR is Powered by Oculus Technology
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Inexpensive Computational Headsets
The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is Ready for Action
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Camera-Equipped VR Headsets
HTC's Second VR Headset, the Vive Pre, is Showcased at CES 2016
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Rugged VR Headsets
The Opto Virtual Reality Headset is Structurally Solid and Rugged
Related Ideas
Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Photorealistic Virtual Models
StudioAvatars are Customizable Avatars for Brand Marketing
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses
The INMO Air2 Wireless AR Glasses Offers an Immersive Experience
Panoramic Holographic Displays
The Holo-Panorama X Provides Full 3D Immersion Without a Headset
Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones
These Conceptual Gundam Headphones by Kostas Dakanalis are Flexible
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
AR Museum Eyewear Headsets
The 'MetMate' AR Glasses Concept Elevates Museum Goer Experiences
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Futuristically Informed Binoculars
The Conceptual Zoomers Binoculars Modernizes a Classic Design
Hybrid Experience VR Glasses
The 'Blend' XR Glasses Concept by Mingwan Bae is Interactive
AR-Enabled Ski Goggles
The Ostloong 'Sirius' AR Goggles Enhance Snow Sports
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets
The Nothing Voyage (1) is a Headset Concept for the Outdoors
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
3D-Printed Honeycomb-Style Eyewear
The 'Bezier' 3D-Printed Glasses Frames Perfectly Fit the Face
Wood-Paneled VR Headsets
The Conceptual Atari VR Headset Has a Nostalgic, Old-School Design
Collaboration Gamer Sunglasses
The Razersuperfuture Matte Black Glasses Offer Style and Protection
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Advanced Video Call Prototypes
Logitech Unveils 'Pepper's Ghost' Booths for Immersive Video Calls
Palm-Sized 3D Printers
The 'TinyMaker' Open Source 3D Printer Can Be Brought and Used Anywhere
Immersive FPV Drone Models
The DJI Avata 2 Drone Works with the Goggles 3 and the DJI RC Motion 3
4K Night-Vision Binoculars
These Binoculars Offer Stunning Imagery In Lightless Conditions
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Immersive AR Automotive HUDs
The HARMAN Ready Vision Augmented Reality HUD was Debuted at CES 2023
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Screen-Projecting AR Glasses
These Glasses Generate Virtual Displays In Front Of Your Eyes
Classroom-Ready AR Eyewear
The Adventure Whale AR Glasses by SHS Shih are Child-Focused
Visualized Audio AR Glasses
The XRAI Glass Enables the Wearer to See Conversations in Real Life
Virtual Obstacle Courses
Roblox's Specsavers Obby Lets Players Interact with Branded Virtual Items
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
Connected Golfer Headsets
The 'HIO' AR Golf Glasses Concept by Taeyang Kim are Streamlined
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
8K-Resolution VR Headsets
The Pimax Crystal is an Ultra-Clear Headset with Dynamic Rendering
Fully Transparent OLED Screens
Veeo Announced Three New OLED Displays at CES 2024
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Spatial Computing Glasses
Rokid's AR Lite Device is Intuitive, Comfortable and Wearable
18K Gold VR Headsets
The Apple Vision Pro CVR Edition by Caviar is Priced at $39,900
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
VR-Focused Console Concepts
This PlayStation 5 Pro Concept by Seungjae Lee Has Dual Headsets
Developer-Targeted AR Glasses
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra Creates Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Experiences
High-Power Pro-Grade VR Headsets
The Varjo XR-4 Series Includes Three Models
Dual-Camera AR Eyewear
The SUPERHEXA Vision AR Glasses Enable Hands-Free Use
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Optical MicroLED AR Glasses
TCL Unveils the New RayNeo X2 Glasses During CES 2023
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Lightweight Smart AR Glasses
Nubia Released its Smart AR Glasses Called Neovision Glass
AR Headset Handheld Consoles
The TECNO Pocket Go Works with the AR Pocket Vision Headset
Hands-Free Reading Devices
The Sol Reader is an E-Ink Goggle Presented During CES 2023
Physical World-Blending VR Headsets
The Oculus VR Founder's Latest Headset Connects to the Brain
Affordable 3D Scanners
The REVOPOINT POP 3 is Cost-Effective, Efficient, and Portable
Advanced AR Eyewear Platforms
The Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Platform is Compact Yet Capable
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The PNY PICO Enterprise VR Headsets Come in Three Models
DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons
Brilliant Labs Unveils a New Augmented Reality Monocle
High-Quality Glasses Displays
The XREAL Air 2 Displays a 120Hz Signal with Projected OLED
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Elderly VR Fitness Platforms
RendeverFit Merges Physical and Cognitive Fitness for the Elderly
Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets
The Meta Quest 3 VR Headset is Compact and Slim
3D Glasses-Free OLED Laptops
Asus Launches the New ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED Laptop
Eye-Prescription VR Headsets
Zenni Optical Released Prescription Lenses for the Meta Quest 3
Spatial OS AR Headsets
The Apple Vision Pro Headset Runs the visionOS Operating System
Air-Controlling VR Masks
The AirRes Mask is a VR Headset that Covers the Mouth and Controls Air
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
3D Product Visualization Services
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Tap 3D Cloud™ by Marxent
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Protective Connected Workforce Eyewear
The Vuzix Shield 3D Smart Safety Glasses are Stylish
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Collaborative Professional AR Headsets
The Almer Arc 2 Captures the User's Viewpoint with a Camera
Sleek AR Lifestyle Headsets
OPPO's Air Glass 3 Improves Experiences Using AI Technology
Aftermarket AR Headset Straps
The BandWerk Apple Vision Pro Head Band Elevates the Device
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Cyclist-Targeted AR Eyewear
LAWK ONE AR Glasses are Connected with 99.9% UV-Blocking Lenses
Wireless High-Resolution Headsets
Xiaomi Launches AR Glasses to Compete with Apple's AR Headset
Enterprise-Focused VR Headsets
Pico Launched the 'Pico 4 Enterprise' with Precise Eye Tracking
Virtual Reality Design Apps
'Live Home 3D' from BeLight Software Uses VR for Home Renovations
Head-Mounted HD Displays
The GOOVIS G3X Accepts Video Inputs up to 4k Resolution
Meeting-Enhanced 3D Holograms
The Holobox by HoloConnects Creates a 3D Scaled Visual
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear
Tangled Eyewear by Aleš Boem is 3D-Printed and Highly Artistic
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX Supports Business Applications
Detachable Controller Gaming Handhelds
The Pimax Portal QLED Plays Everything on Android and VR
E-Ink Display Headsets
The Sol Reader Uses the Same Technology Found in eReaders
Connected Snow Sport Goggles
The REKKIE Smart Snow Goggles Have a Heads Up Display (HUD)
Custom Virtual Reality Accessories
Apple's Vision Pro Gets a New Developer Strap
AI-Powered 3D-Converting Tablets
ZTE's Latest Tablet Uses AI to Convert Any 2D Content into 3D
Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers
Dream Controller Boasts Beautiful and Unique Designs
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Self-Tracking VR Headset Accessories
The HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker Enables 3D Spatial Tracking
Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs
Researchers at MIT Media Lab Annouced 'G3DP 2' Glass Printing
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets
HTC's Standalone VR Headset Can Now Be Preordered on Amazon
Cinematic Entertainment Headsets
The GOOVIS G3 Max Achieves 5K Resolution with an OLED Display
Versatile Gaming Controllers
Yifeeling Design Launches a Controller with Detachable Design
VR-Powered ADHD Games
This VR Eye-Tracking Game Could Help with ADHD Diagnoses
European Metaverse Initiatives
The European Commission Launched a Dedicated VR/AR Department
3D VR Video Calls
Canon's Kokomo Platform Allows Uses to Chat Face-to-Face in the Metaverse
Precision Visuals VR Headsets
The DPVR E4 PC VR Gaming Headset Features Fresnel Lenses
Virtual Reality Gaming Consoles
Sony Introduces its New Playstation VR 2 with a Headset
Productivity-Enhancing 3D Monitors
The Lenovo ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor Will Arrive Early in 2024
VR-Compatible Gaming Controllers
The Conceptual 'Game Start' Gaming Controller is Multifunctional
Multi-Position Smartphone Controllers
The 'Telegun' Smartphone Controller Works in Two Modes
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Professional-Grade VR Headsets
Meta Unveiled the 'Quest Pro' Premium Headset at $1,599.99 USD
3D Lens Snow Goggles
100% Launches New High-Tech Collection of SNow Goggles
Flexible-Designed Eyewear
Flying Eyes Optics Launches Comfortable Eyewear for New Markets
AR-Connected Handheld Consoles
Rokid Unveils its New Console Connected to AR Glasses
Membrane-Equipped VR Gloves
Japan-Based Diver-X Launches a New Kickstarter for VR Haptic Gloves
Nausea-Abating VR Platforms
The 'C-Infinity' Platform is Designed to Evade VR Motion Sickness
Scuba-Centric Reading Glasses
This Underwater Eyewear Helps Deep-Sea Divers Enjoy Clearer Vision
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
X-Ray Vision Headsets
MIT Scientists are Working on a New X-AR Headset to See Through Objects
Virtual Mixed-Reality Headsets
Canon Unveils the New MREAL X1 Headset During CES 2023
Sports-Focused VR Headsets
The 'JioDive' Headset Allows Users to Experience Cricket Games in VR
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
Gaming-Ready AR Headsets
Niantic Made Use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Platform
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
AR-Based Eyewear Try-Ons
Amazon Fashion and Snapchat Partner on an AR Eyewear Shopping Lens
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Compact Featherlight VR Headsets
The Bigscreen Beyond Headset Has 5K OLED Microdisplays
Headset-Free 3D Gaming Platforms
Acer SpatialLabs TrueGame Shows Off Immersive Graphics