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by giraffe333 1990 days ago
I think VR could be really cool solution to some of the problems with video calls, but the headsets are just too heavy at this point. I have an oculus quest 1 and can't stand wearing it more than maybe 30 or 40 minutes, it just hurts my face. I've tried adding weight to the back, etc., but haven't found a good solution. I have a 20th percentile head size (a really big noggin) so maybe I'm in the minority that wouldn't like this... yet. Maybe some VC could help push to lighter tech.

I haven't tried the Quest 2, but I hear it's lighter. Also have yet to try a Valve Index.

At this point in my experience with video calls, I'm just happy when everybody's wearing headphones so they don't get their audio dropped when somebody talks over them.

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Valve Index is heavier but significantly has a better weight distribution. I'm able to use mine comfortably for up to three or four hours at a time.