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Meta Quest 3S

from £290 / go.stuff.tv/Quest3S

On price alone, the Meta Quest 3S looks hard to fault. You’re getting the same internals, same controllers and same colour passthrough cameras as the full Quest 3, just with last-gen optics. The built-in speakers envelop you in positional audio, the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 brings much faster load times than the Quest 2, and the graphics have taken a dramatic step up. Rivals can’t compete with Meta’s range of games, and the level of immersion is up there with the best PC-based VR.

Stuff says ★★★★✩ This is as well-rounded as affordable VR gets, making it a fantastic entry point for the tech

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Sony PlayStation VR 2

£530 /go.stuff.tv/SonyPSVR2 As long as you have the PS5 needed to use it (or the optional adapter for PC), this headset is better than the original PS VR in every way that matters. But it still needs a lot more games to set it apart.

Stuff says ★★★★✩

A big improvement over the original PS VR

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Meta Quest 3

from £470 /go.stuff.tv/MQ3 The Meta Quest 3 is an improved headset in almost all metrics, but it’s cumbersome and doesn’t quite know what it wants to be. The cheaper 3S model at No1 on this list is clearly a better bet for most people. Stuff says★★★★✩

Fantastic… but for serious VR fans only

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Pico 4 Ultra

★★★★✩ £529 /go.stuff.tv/Pico4Ultra A standalone headset that proves Meta doesn’t have VR and MR tied up just yet.

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Vive XR Elite

★★★✩✩ £730 /go.stuff.tv/XRElite A comfy and powerful PC-based option, but its shortage of software is a drawback.

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GoPro Hero12 Black

£269 / go.stuff.tv/GoPro12

The Hero13 Black is here, and we’ll have our verdict next issue… but the Hero12 remains a fantastic first action camera and a solid upgrade for anyone with a Hero9 or earlier. GoPro brought back the same sensor first introduced on the Hero11 Black but made it even easier to use, adding HDR video, a 1/4in tripod thread and Bluetooth mic recording to the mix. While this isn’t a low-light champ, its class-leading stabilisation, upgraded audio and pro features make it supremely accessible.

Stuff says ★★★★★ An iteration rather than a revolution, this is a seriously powerful and intuitive camera

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DJI Mini 4 Pro

from £689 /go.stuff.tv/DJIMini4Pro This is definitely the best sub-250g drone we’ve reviewed, and its safety features, auto flight functions and image quality make it a joy to use. It’s one of the few ultralight models that doesn’t feel full of compromises.

Stuff says ★★★★★

The most powerful mini-drone in the skies

DJI Osmo Pocket 3

£489 /go.stuff.tv/OsmoPocket3 The latest Osmo Pocket delivers the video quality to best any footage shot on a phone. This is a versatile vlog machine that copes astonishingly well in low light and has excellent audio too.

Stuff says ★★★★★

A superlative compact vlogging system

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DJI Mini 3

★★★★★ from £339 /go.stuff.tv/DJIMini3 A delightfully portable fly-anywhere quadcopter with great battery life.

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Insta360 Go 3S

★★★★★ from £370 /go.stuff.tv/3S A welcome (if not drastic) improvement to an already great miniature action camera.