Oculus Rift S

Oculus Rift S is a Tethered PC VR headset by Oculus. It combines 1.84 MP/eye with LCD, weighs 563 g, and launched May 21, 2019. It is a legacy model and is mostly available used...

BrandOculus
Price$399.00
ReleaseMay 21, 2019
PlatformsPC VR
BrandOculus
Form FactorTethered PC VR headset Source
PlatformsPC VR Source
MSRP$399.00 Source
Release DateMay 21, 2019 Source
Resolution per Eye1280 x 1440 Source
Resolution (MP/eye)1.84 Source
Display TypeLCD Source
Lens TypeFresnel lenses Source
H-FOV (deg)88 Source
V-FOV (deg)94 Source
Tracking TypeInside-Out Camera Source
Color PassthroughNo Source
Tracked ControllersIncluded Source
Integrated AudioIncluded Source
Eye TrackingNo Source
Refresh Rate (Hz)80 Source
IPD Range (mm)64 Source
Weight (g)563 Source
ConnectivityDisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0 Source
In ProductionNo Source
Available NewNo Source

Reception

What Users Usually Like

  • Rift-era hardware is still viewed as foundational in mainstream PC VR history. Source
  • Rift S-era updates are often remembered for reducing setup friction. Source
  • CV1-era controller and tracking quality are still remembered positively for their time. Source

Common Criticism

  • Legacy Oculus devices now show clear generational limits in optics and controllers. Source
  • Developer-kit and first-gen models are primarily collector or historical devices today. Source
  • Most devices in this family now face clear aging limits in optics and long-term support. Source

Manufacturer Reputation

  • Oculus-era brand perception remains strong historically for accelerating consumer VR adoption. Source
  • Current support expectations are generally lower for old Oculus-branded hardware. Source

Primary Sources