Best Meta Quest 2 Accessories for 2024

If you’re looking for a little protection for your Quest 2 head unit (yes, people do drop them), a face covering is a good option. The Kiwi comes in clear or black.

If you’re looking for a more comfortable gaming experience, upgrading to an Elite Strap is the way to go. I originally bought a knockoff Esimen accessory bundle. That was all fine and dandy, but I have to say the official Elite Strap version is better; it’s not twice as good, but it’s a bit of an upgrade over the knockoff. You just have to pay a premium for it.

If you’re hardcore about your VR gaming, you know how annoying it is to have to stop playing because your battery died. That’s where a setup like the Bobovr M2 Plus Head Strap Twin Battery Combo comes in. You get a head strap plus two batteries and a docking station so you can charge one battery while using the other. It’s one of the best and most ergonomic Quest 2 external battery setups we’ve seen, and it’s a great deal if you’re looking to upgrade from the standard Quest 2 head strap and add some extra battery life as well.

The batteries attach magnetically to the back of the headband and essentially double the battery life of the Quest 2. If you don’t want the dock and second battery, you can basic Bobovr M2 rig for something more than $50 (the batteries are also charged via USB-C).

You can certainly play with the Quest 2 while wearing glasses, but it’s more comfortable without them. That’s where a set of prescription lens inserts come in.

Oculus has partnered with FramesDirect to provide such Rx inserts, with prices starting at $80 for the VirtuClear inserts. There are other Oculus VR Rx lens inserts, including those from VR lens lab And WidmoVRbut I’ve only tried the VirtuClear lenses. They work well and are easy enough to remove that someone who doesn’t need glasses can play.

There are plenty of carrying cases for the Quest 2 that cost around $25 and are pretty decent, but the Oculus-branded version is probably the best. It’s protective, relatively light, and looks sleek. The only downside is the price, which is around $60, although you can sometimes find them on sale for less.

If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to the official Meta Quest 2 Carrying Case, the Syntech Hard Carrying Case is a great alternative at just over half the price.

We’re finally starting to see true wireless earbuds for the Meta Quest 2, and the Anker Soundcore VR P10 is officially compatible with the console. It comes with a USB-C dongle that plugs into the Meta Quest 2’s USB-C port and streams audio to the earbuds. They can also be used as Bluetooth earbuds, and there’s a companion app that allows you to put the earbuds into Meta Quest 2 mode (works with the dongle). It can be a little fiddly to set up, but after a few tries I got it working.

Once connected, the earbuds work well, though I wouldn’t say the sound quality is great, which may have more to do with the Quest 2’s hardware (and how it outputs audio) than the earbuds themselves. This is a way to get private audio (when you crank up the volume on the Quest 2’s external speakers, people in the room can hear the audio) and avoid all those wires. They’re cheaper than some of the wired solutions out there from the likes of Logitech.

It’s good to have a “VR” mat because it provides some cushioning for your feet during VR workouts and also provides a boundary that you can feel (the mat is lifted off the floor slightly so you can feel when you’re stepping off it and know to center yourself). This provides about as much cushioning as a thick yoga mat.

I used one of these Supernatural which retails for $42. It looks very similar to the popular Proxi-Mat Space Station Theo mat that you can find on Amazon for around $50 (price seems to fluctuate a bit). Both are 35 inches in diameter.

The Quest 2 has some excellent table tennis games that are already shockingly realistic (I play Eleven Table Tennis). If you want to add even more, you can convert your Quest controller into what feels like a real ping-pong paddle with a paddle grip. The weight distribution is a little different, but it’s close enough to feel like you’re actually holding a ping-pong paddle. It’s a little hardcore, but it’s a must-have if you play a lot of virtual table tennis.

Quest 2 controllers use AA batteries, which last a decent amount of time, but if you play a lot, you’ll need to replace them more often. That’s why it’s a good idea to get a set of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which charge faster and last longer than the NiCad and NiMH rechargeables of the past. Who needs to throw away dead disposable batteries anymore?

Light blue Rechargeable batteries come in packs of at least four or up to 12 (various battery types available). The batteries charge via Micro USB and the included cable charges up to four batteries at a time. They take about two hours to fully charge. Some competing models have moved to USB-C charging and Pale Blue may do so in the future. Currently, only the D-size rechargeable batteries charge via USB-C.

External battery packs are a popular accessory for the Quest 2, and there’s no shortage of them. This model from Moolechi costs a little more than some of the others, but has a higher percentage of positive reviews than some of the cheaper battery packs that clip onto the side of your Quest 2’s headband (this one has a mounting rail system that makes it easy enough to attach and remove).

It’s a 5,000mAh battery, and it will essentially double the battery life of your Quest 2. The LED is just for show, but it does add some flair to your console and lets you know that the battery is working. While this battery costs around $30, you can often find it on sale.

I haven’t tried this Quest accessory combo yet, but it scores highly on Amazon and seems like a good way to hook up an external battery (not included) for extended gaming sessions.

There’s a magnetic docking area on the back of the comfort band. You simply stick the adhesive metal plate onto an external battery pack and the battery will then stick onto the comfort band. While there are plenty of battery options for the Quest 2 now, this is more of a DIY solution for those who already have a battery pack they want to bring to the charging party.

If you’re just looking for a lens hood, this Orzero VR Lens Protect Cover is one of the most popular options at just under $10. Personally, I look for accessory bundles that include a lens hood, but some people just want this lens protector accessory.

I wanted a bit more of a challenge when doing virtual reality workout games like Thrill of the Fight, Fitness VR, The Climb and The Climb 2, Beat Saber and many others, so I looked into portable weights. From my experience, I found that weighted gloves were the way to go. Be warned that you do this at your own risk (you might injure yourself), but it will definitely increase the intensity of your workouts.

I originally had the Nayoya weighted gloves on this list, but they are now sold out. These Ringside gloves are probably the next best thing. The 2-pound version adds a pound of weight to each of your hands, but it’s more than you might think (I’ve only used the 2-pound weighted gloves, not the heavier versions). They fit the controllers just fine. While they should fit most hands well, I can’t say they will fit everyone.