80
Kevin Carbotte
Tom's Hardware
“The Cosmos Elite with the External Tracking Faceplate gives you everything you need in a VR headset, but the price makes it a tough buy against the current competition.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- High resolution screens
- Modular capability
- Blue finish looks nice
- Excellent tracking accuracy
- Full SteamVR compatibility
- High‑resolution LCD screen
Points of Contention
- Dated design
- Too many cables and dongles
- No USB-C
- Expensive
- Bulky controllers
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics60
Nick Pino
TechRadar
“In short, the original version of the Vive Cosmos wasn’t a VR headset we could wear for very long, let alone one we’d feel comfortable recommending to anyone.”
60
Mike Epstein
IGN
“In VR, improving resolution counts for a lot, but it’s not enough to justify buying or upgrading to this premium headset.”
50
Jaina Grey
Wired
“On paper, the Vive Cosmos Elite is a great headset—maybe one of the best.”
