It also depends on the style of head strap you use. If you use a halo style like bobovr or Jayol (which are much more comfortable as they completely take the pressure off your face) you may want to look at the AMVR. It has a pliable rubber-like surround and 2 "leather" pads that are thinner than VR Cover or Kiwi so you get a little better FOV. The thickness of the pad is less important for comfort as the halo style strap lets the headset float in front of your face instead of being smashed against your face like the stock strap or any elite style strap.
@@rocketatdood7807 Yes it's better and you can get it with a case for the Quest 2. I got Bobovr with the headstrap, battery, and case for about £80-£90. Kiwi I got for the controller grips and a Kiwi protector for the Tracking ring.
@@TheFloodFourm aye, got the bobo m2 pro and its so comfortable, i used to have to dive into games and ignore the inbalance or the uncomfortability, while the halo is so much better, but the FOV and turning is a bit hit crap
The new upgraded Kiwi one with the sports pad is fantastic. Though I find it a little too thick and the nose light blocker almost does nothing for me. It does absorb sweat well, is machine washable and keeps your face cool.
Hey, I have a small nose and have trouble with light getting through the bottom. Have you found anything that's good for blocking light/the ideal facial interface for people with smaller noses?? Thanks in advance if you do lmk.
I have both Fitness and kiwi and you explained perfectly in the video advantages of both. I personnaly use my Oculus mainly to do fitness and play eleven table tennis. And for those active exercice I really feel a huge difference when I wear the kiwi facial interface. I sweat really less and keep cold. So I can just agree with your recommendation in the video :-)
One Problem I Have With The Original Interface Is That The Bottom Of The Interface Easily Snaps Off And I'm Not Sure If That's A Problem. So This Really Helped, I'm Looking To Get A New One To See If It'll Fix That!
I need one that takes pressure off your face, is comfortable, and keeps my eyes about as far away as if I were using the glasses spacer with the default interface. I have long eyelashes for some reason. I am thinking of the kiwi one
Would be worth you checking out a later video I did comparing the latest updated kiwi design one with the vr cover fitness one. You'll find it on my channel page.
I have the BoboVR F2 which comes with a fan to draw heat away from inside the headset and i think it has a lovely and very comfortable interface. It looks like a ""copy"" of the VR Cover Fitness one as well.
VR Cover's $30 Fitness Interface. End of story. 🤷♂️ And if you happen to also want maximum FOV at the expense of some comfort then you get VR Cover's optional $20 "Minimal Foam Replacement Set" as well, which has even THINNER foam pieces than what the interface comes with for basically the highest FOV you can currently get out of a Quest 2 atm. (The smaller foam from the two piece "Minimal Set" brings the Quest 2's FOV up from about ≈90° when totally stock, to a hefty ≈100° which cuts the real-world/measured FOV gap between it & the Index LITERALLY IN HALF!!! O_____O)
i ended up using a comibnation of three different products, mostly because of the fact that any silicon or leather-type pad just lets the sweat drop down your face after a while, especially if you play sports games. Also for me, it just doesn't feel comfortable at all and i can't stand feeling leather on my face. Also i wear glasses and i have to be as near as possible to the lenses, which was only possible using a very thin pad and the interface that puts me as close to the lenses as possible. To make this all work i am using the cotton cover from VR Cover to put over a bracket from VR Cover and a thin pad from AMVR. Since i am using a modified headstrap too with additional pads at the top and back the headset almost fits like a hat on my head, so i do not feel any weight of the headset at the fron at all. It took me quite a while testing tons of interfaces, headstraps and additional items to figure the best fit for me.
That's a lot of trial and error but sounds like you've finally got a setup that works well for you. You might want to try prescription lenses as then you can ditch your glasses and get even closer to the screen if you wish. I have a review coming out in a few days on the new Fitness Facial interface from kiwi design that might just be the answer to your prayers too. Keep an eye out for it when it goes live at the weekend.
I have the Fitness Facial Interface and the BOBOVR M2 Pro. So much better than the stock head strap and facial interface. I wear glasses and don't have to use the glasses spacer while using the thicker pad. The BOBOVR M2 PRO is so much easier to put on and take off also and a moire comfortable fit.
Nice that's the combination I'm considering too when I upgrade from my Quest 1, I might get the kiwi upgraded hand grips/strap for the controllers aswell rather than relying on the hairband mod like last time lol.
I have oily skin and I loved the foam interface the quest came with better then the fake leather and silicone ones simply cuz after wearing a pu leather or silicone face cover for even ten minute it gets uncomfortable I really don’t like how these facial cover company’s never consider people with oily skin as a priority to make a cotton facial interface I guess profits are better then the majority of us who can’t wear pu leather or silicone covers cuz of our oily skin making them uncomfortable to wear
Would be worth you checking out my later video that reviewed kiwi designs new fitness facial interface that included a soft face pad as well as a leather one.
I've tried a lot, and my favorite is still the one that comes with the Quest 2. I can get my eyes right up to the lenses, for better FOV. Other ones make my face sweat or push me too far from the lenses.
Thank you for the confirmation. I was planning on getting the fitness one when I get my Amazon giftcard for Christmas. It will go great with my M2 Pro.
I also have the m2 pro. Does the fitness cover fit well with the m2 pro head strap? What’s the FOV like? Is it the same as the original quest interface? Thanks
Ordered the VR Cover Fitness Facial Interface off Amazon had to wait 2 weeks it showed up opened and used with missing eye cover and sweat from someone else needless to say I sent it back now I am searching for another one but not sure I want to risk ordering again. Thanks for the video I might go with the Kiwi Design Facial Interface.
Even Amazon screw up sometimes. I wouldn't let that put you off ordering another one. Hopefully this video has helped you decide on which one to order next. 😊
@@MyTechGearGaming Yeah I am thinking maybe the Kiwi one or BOBOVR F2 Active Air Circulation Facial Interface thing is not sure it would be comfortable but the fan looks interesting and I have the bobovr m2 pro.
Not a fan ( no pun intended! 😀 ) of active over passive cooling though. It's more weight on the front and just another thing to charge. Just my opinion though and plenty of others have positive reviews on it. I do like their headsets though. How are you finding the M2 Pro?
@@damarlboromans The f2 is a bit of a gimmick. I’ve only ever experienced fogging when the headset is below room temperature. After a few min of using the headset the fogging goes away. I play boxing games, beat saber, synth riders and I sweat a lot when playing these games and my headset never fogs up! It just gets really hot but no fogging at all. Only if the headset is really cold is when it fogs but when you switch it on after a few mins fogging is not an issue and I’m using the original interface with the silicone cover (which I need to upgrade) but I’m only upgrading to the fitness cover as my one gets too hot.
How did you attach that strap to the quest 2 as they don’t have compatible attachment points? Do you not find it puts a lot of weight on your face as there’s no top strap?
I have a small nose so there's always a gap at the bottom that light can get through which also makes me have to do it up super tight. Need one with plenty of padding that covers my nose.
I'd recommend checking out my more recent video that compares kiwi designs latest face cover and the vr cover one. You can see the nose cover differences easily in that video and then make your choice from there.
I face the an issue with all of the alternatives, and that is it's like sitting bare-legged on a leather chair (in a car) in the summer. It's just causes sweat pooling/rash. Whereas the foam interface does wick it away. This can be gross if not cleaned, however feels much better and doesn't cause the skin irritation that all the smooth non-pourous interfaces cause. This causes me to need to remove any of these interfaces within a half hour to wipe down my face and the interface, however with the straight foam (no silicone sock) I can play for 8 hours on end without issue or needing to take off the HMD. (It does not feel wet or sweaty when I'm finished either). It is possible that I may have a mild allergy to whatever common element exists in the silicone sock and all the (faux) leather surfaces, however it seems to me that the issue is they are smooth and non-pourous.
You’d probably be well suited to the kiwi design fitness facial interface as that comes with a cloth face pad designed to wick away moisture and keep you cooler. You can also take it off and put it in the washing machine to clean it.
Thank you for your video, I deeply appreciate it. From my time perspective, the video is now 2 years old. I really liked the last of the 4 that you showe. the VR cover that also mates up well with the Meta glass spacer. My queston(s): I have a Quest3. I'd like to get that last facial interface you showcased and a glasses spacer. Do you have updated links to both products, that will work together, but for the Quest3? Again, Thank you.
Quest 2 facial interfaces will not work with the Quest 3 as it's a different shape. You will need a Quest 3 specific facial interface, like this one here that I've already reviewed -> ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9domR0GYZWs.html 😊 The glasses spacer is built into the facial interface of this one!
I tend to sweat a lot in general and while playing vr I found that I had to break alot because my eyes would start burning from the sweat so I'm trying to find a facial interface that would keep me from sweating or atheist dry up most of the sweat
Vr cover I'm using with their interface. Really comfortable with my upgraded kiwi elite strap. I was considering bobo f2 to round off the additional accessories to 11, but it's not fogging up with these. Also I think the weight distribution helps with the battery pack and angling the strap.
I just got a facial interface(which also came with other accessories) off of Amazon for cheap which also has a light blocker, but the light blocker has this little tab under it which goes underneath the plastic that make up the facial interface, blocking it from popping the front part back on. Should I keep it or return it?
I’d recommend reading the instructions it came with and also reach out to the company you bought it from as it sounds like you might just have it attached incorrectly. And if it’s still not ok then the seller should be able to sort out a replacement for you.
How tight is the fit of the kiwi facial interface into the quest 2? I bought 2 original vr covers for me and my niece and they both have a loose fit which makes finding the sweet spot annoying.
I do find the kiwi one clicks in better than the VR Cover one. You do need to ensure that in both cases they audibly 'click' into place otherwise they will unclip easily. Kiwi have released an updated version of their facial interface since this video was made so it's worth you checking out my review of that here before buying ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LRfXDIBW0x4.html
I'm very happy with the VR Cover Standard facial interface with their inexpensive eyeglass spacer (stock Q2 spacer does not fit) and their Cool pads (nice memory foam, same as supplied with the fitness, and I use the thin one). I removed the nose piece because I VR a lot with flight sims and I like to be able to peek a a little at my controls/keyboard. As long as I don't have strong lighting I don't notice any extra light leakage and it completely eliminates fogging. I also found that this has about 3mm more side clearance than stock so it's much easier to put on/off with my glasses. I have not tried the Kiwi one but their Q1 version worked very well with my old Q1. The VR Cover Fitness one is not recommended for glasses wearers because the spacer causes too much light leakage. I did get the free silicon cover for my 64Gb Q2 and tried it out. However, not only did this not fit very well, it made me sweat like crazy.
sounds like you've got a great set up that works really well for you. I did try the VR Cover Fitness one with the stock glasses spacer and didn't notice any light leakage issues myself. I do like that they've made it so that it works with the default spacer rather than having to buy another. I'm not a huge fan of silicon covers either as I think you sweat more with them on too. However, it's better than having the foam from the default face cover direct on your face. Happy Questing Tom! 😊
@@vrglcom After a few fittings the silicon cover fits better and works fine. I just don't like how it gets a bit more sweaty than the VR Cover Cool pads. I was lucky to get the free VR cover interface ~10 months ago and I just needed to get the VR Cover eyeglass spacer (the stock Q2 spacer does not work) and Cool pads. I use the thin one. Up to you to see what works best imho.
Nice video I have a problem the stock face cover Make my head to close to the lenses and I need to use the eyeglasses spacer witch of this face covers let u use the stock spacer tanks for the tip🙏🏾🎄happy holidays
The one thing I want to know is whether or not there is a difference in comfort. The original interface feels kind of hard and non comformative on my fave when I tighten the headset enough for active play. There are pressure points especially on my cheekbones. I would love to know if the alternatives solve this problem.
I do find the alternative facial interfaces softer and more comfortable than the original one. You don't say what headstrap you have though as that can play a huge role in comfort too. Both the facial interface and the headstrap are 2 things I think are critical to upgrade to get the most comfortable setup.
I have the same problem,it really hurts my cheek bones,so wondered which one to get.the fitness one with softer frame seems like it will be better but it's it's hard choice when you can't just test different ones
There's no 'best one' here as everyone's fave shapes and preferences are different, but hopefully I've given you enough information in the video to help make that choice. Check out my newer video too that also reviews Kiwi Designs newest facial interface.
Is there any without that little nose bit I find it to be uncomfortable I like the normal quest padding but yet agian its foam I tried a face pad before but there was a bunch of light leak everywhere and the nose peice was flimsy
I guess. but with the default oculus facial interface the padding goes all the way around instead of stopping near the nose. I like that on the default one because it's not annoying on my nose and I blocks a little more light than if there was nothing there.
I've been using the silicon cover that came with the Q2, for the last 18 months but I sweat a lot in active gaming lol. I've been hesitating to buy the VR Cover since I've seen a lot of positive reviews. I should just bite the bullet. But Kiwi is appealing also so I'm torn. 😂
Would be worth checking out my later video also that reviewed the latest kiwi design one that also includes a fabric face pad that helps breathability and sweat. Might be just what you're looking for.
@@MyTechGearGaming I’ve owned it for 2 years and it’s still there unfortunately, that’s why I was looking at face covers but I didn’t think they’d be like 30 bucks LMFAO
Unfortunate with the silicon cover as it wasn’t an issue that I ever had. If you think how often you use your quest, then I don’t think it’s a bad investment. It was the first accessory I ever bought.
Someone else asked this in another comment. Personally I prefer passive over active cooling. The F2 is just more weight on your headset and another thing to charge. Just my opinion though and plenty of reviews on youtube of it.
Hi good video.. I need the cover that works the best with my fairly large glasses they are a tight fit at the sides in the original setup, am I correct in saying your video says I should buy the Kiwi ones? Thanks as a pensioner I dont have the money to buy the wrong one
I'd recommend watching my later video as kiwi released an updated version after I published this video. If you buy from a good retailer like Amazon then you can always return them if they don't fit. You could always buy both the Kiwi and the vr cover one and then just return the one you like the least! 😲
There’s no decent 3rd party ones yet. Give it time. VR Cover do a fabric cover for the facial interface which I’m testing at the moment. Review on that to follow shortly.
I haven't tried it myself. It's an active rather than passive cooling design. Personally I'd rather have passive cooling so I'm not adding more weight to the front of the headset with the fan unit and also having another thing I need to charge.
After reading the reviews I don’t think as of right now it’s the best option. A lot of people are saying that it’s really bad with quality control and then it falls off if you get a bad one. Plus you have to charge it every once in a while was just leaves an extra hassle
Depends which amazon store you're on. They in stock on Amazon.com (check out this iink... amzn.to/32pKFD9 ). Their main website seems out of stock at the moment, but they usually restock pretty quickly. It is the holiday season though so might take a little longer. Stil, Amazon has stock now if you need it now.
Haven't tried it myself, but plenty of reviews online of it. I'm not a huge fan of active cooling as it's just another thing that needs charging, I prefer good passive cooling.
I guess you could buy a replacement direct from Meta, but why would you when the alternatives are better? Even Meta were given out VR Cover facial interfaces as replacements for their itchy foam face pads when they first came out.
I ended up going with VR Cover's version. I have yet to receive it as I literally just ordered it, but I've heard more things about it and as you've mentioned, the customization of the interface is more appealing to me. I have read things about the nose guard not working properly for people with small noses, which could end up being a problem me. I also read a very miniscule amount of reviews sayings it's not overly glasses friendly, but we'll find out. At least I'll have a backup option if things are not to my liking. Thanks for the reviews.
It depends which version of the VR Cover one you talk about. Definitely their first one had issues with the nose guard and it didn't have a glasses spacer. However, their new fitness facial interface has fixed alot of these issues with a redesigned nose guard and it's now compatible with the default glasses spacer that comes with your headset. Have fun when it arrives!
@@MyTechGearGaming Yeah I got their new Fitness Facial Interface. I knew it was compatible with the glasses spacer unlike their previous one. Sill, I read just a small amount of reviews that say that even with that, it's still not overly friendly. Definitely not a majority issue, but even with that, the glasses spacer for me personally never seemed to actually work well. I found that on occasion they still pressed up against the lenses. No scratches thanfully. I just bought Kiwis lens protectors as an extra precaution though since Oculus (or Meta now) doesn't offer lens replacement of repair. Better safe than sorry.
I'm gonna give you some really good Advice coming from a content creator myself.. Try using hip hop jazz lounge music and drop the sound a bit...the music used in this video was extremely distracting and to upbeat.. 😉
Hey Brannon! Thanks for the advice. Sound engineering is something I'm trying to get better at. Hopefully you think my latter videos are at least trending in the right direction and getting better! 👍 Love your videos btw. If ever you feel like doing a collab on something let me know! 🙂
I haven't tried those. They're hard to get a hold of in my country (new zealand) and boboVR won't send review samples out to me either. From looking at other reviews though it does seem as though their facial interface covers aren't as good as the ones from VR Cover or Kiwi Design. Their carry cases (I managed to buy their C2 case and did a review of it) and headstraps on the other hand are highly regarded. Hope that helps.
I actually really dislike the kiwi one. The stock material is so much more comfortable but I can’t stand the silicone. Love the leather but the foam in the kiwi is so thin and it hurts to wear after about 20 minutes.
It's no more expensive than the others in this video. Prices do vary from time to time but they're all around the same price. There is a more expensive set that Kiwi Design do, which is their newer 'fitness' interface though, which I've reviewed in a separate video. You can get that without the fitness pads though which brings the price down. The VR Cover one is still a good buy too. Hope that helps.
The headstrap you see in the video is the Oculus Elite Headstrap. You can check out my review of it here... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MnqZx5BufbY.html
Not sure what currency you're buying in, but both the VR Cover and the Kiwi Design one are about $30 USD from either Amazon or direct from their own respective websites (links in the description).
I'd recommend buying direct rather than via Amazon at the moment if shopping from Canada as stock on Amazon.ca is non existent or via expensive resellers. VR Cover one is $29 via their website for instance. Shipping is extra though. Hope that helps.
I can't control stock levels 😀 As of the time of this comment, having a quick look now, both Kiwi Design and VR Cover have stock on their own respective websites.
