# Which HMD is better for Slicer 3D VR?

**URL:** <https://discourse.slicer.org/t/which-hmd-is-better-for-slicer-3d-vr/9332>\
**Category:** Support\
**Tags:** virtual-reality\
**Created:** [November 29, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/which-hmd-is-better-for-slicer-3d-vr/9332 "2019-11-29T02:27:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![DIM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/dim/32/5060_2.png) [@DIM](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/DIM)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/which-hmd-is-better-for-slicer-3d-vr/9332/1 "2019-11-29T02:27:40Z")

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Hi  
I want to initiate in surgical planning using 3D slicer VR extension, I know that compatible HMD are HTC vive, Oculus Rift, but there are new versions for these HMD. So there is any consideration that I have to know before buying these new versions?  
The new version Oculus Rift S is compatible with 3D Slicer Vr extension, the same question comparing HTC vive vs vive Pro?  
Thank you

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**Author:** ![lassoan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/lassoan/32/13_2.png) [@lassoan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/lassoan)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/which-hmd-is-better-for-slicer-3d-vr/9332/2 "2019-11-29T14:05:53Z")

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All the new versions of the headsets are compatible, too. You need to look for PC-based “SteamVR” compatibility.

Even standalone, lower-cost wireless VR headsets are usable (they just provide somewhat lower refresh rate and image quality and of course you still need a desktop that runs Slicer). @Sunderlandkyl has tested this recently.

Note that if you use higher-resolution devices, such as HTC Vive Pro then you need to drive it with much stronger hardware.