Virtual reality training: which XR headset to choose in 2026?

Choosing an XR headset for immersive training is simpler than it was a few years ago. Standalone headsets have come down in price, and the same WiXar module also runs on a computer, tablet and phone. A headset is still the best way to live through a situation, but it is no longer a requirement for training.

Headsets compatible with WiXar

By default, WiXar runs on Meta Quest, Pico and Apple Vision Pro headsets:

• Meta: Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S
• Pico: Neo 3, Pico 3 and Pico 4
• Apple: Vision Pro

On request, WiXar can be made compatible with any other XR headset, including new mixed reality headsets such as Samsung’s Galaxy XR, running Android XR.

The criteria that matter for companies

• Standalone use: a standalone headset starts without a computer or cable. It travels easily to a training room, a workshop or a site.
• Comfort: weight, adjustments, wearing glasses underneath. A training session often lasts longer than a demo.
• Shared use: one headset passes from learner to learner. Plan for washable face interfaces and a cleaning routine.
• Fleet management: installing, updating and tracking dozens of headsets requires a management tool. WiXar offers its own, WiXar Hub.
• Budget: Meta and Pico models cost between 300 and 500 euros and have proven their durability.

Our recommendation

For most deployments, Meta Quest and Pico headsets offer the best value on the market. Apple Vision Pro and recent mixed reality headsets suit projects that need high-end immersion or a blend of real and virtual.

The right choice depends mostly on your constraints: number of learners, training locations, IT management. Start from your scenarios, not from manufacturers’ catalogues.

What about without a headset?

WiXar also runs on PC, Mac, tablet and phone, and through a simple link in the browser. That helps when training dispersed teams, for a first experience of immersion, or for people prone to cybersickness.

You build the module once, and each learner follows it on whatever device they have.

Take the next step

Unsure which headset to pick, or want to test a scenario on your own equipment? Book a demo with the WiXar team.

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