Lenovo Explorer VR Headset

Solid design ; Decent tracking ; Easy setup

SteamVR support still a work-in-progress ; Strap is a little rigid

The Lenovo Explorer is a great piece of hardware, partially let down by work-in-progress software.

Light ; Easy to install ; Good price ; Good resolution ; Decent build quality

Lenses are on the small side ; Gets hot in use ; Early days for Mixed Reality

The Lenovo Explorer is a good example of the potential of the Windows Mixed Reality platform, with an established manufacturer turning its hand to producing a well-built headset that handles virtual reality games and experiences well. We have high...

Wireless room tracking. Comfortable.

Requires powerful PC. Pricey.

The Lenovo Explorer will be available in October for $349 on its own, or $449 in a bundle with the motion controllers. Check back then for a full review.

Overall, the Lenovo Explorer is a comfortable vision of what Windows Mixed Reality can be. We still think the Windows solution is easy-to-setup virtual reality rather than true mixed reality, but ignore that and focus on the core experience and there's...

Incredibly easy to use ; Respectable specifications ; Suitable for gaming

Far too expensive ; Microsoft store lacks content ; Build is less sturdy than similarly priced rivals

The Lenovo Explorer is one of a new breed of VR headset. Windows Mixed Reality might be a confusing name for a simple premise, but these accessible headsets pioneer some interesting hardware that isn't out of reach for the technologically challenged.

Lightweight ; Removable headband cushions ; Small enough for children to wear

Build quality, in parts ; No adjustment possible for IPD ; Too small for large heads

As an easy-to-use headset that runs on modest hardware (by VR standards), the Explorer is a solid-enough choice. And if you’re looking for a headset to share with your kids, we’re not aware of a PC-connected VR device that will fit better.

In terms of pure hardware, what Lenovo has managed to build with the Lenovo Explorer is truly impressive. It’s incredibly lightweight and wonderfully comfortable and, at £399 for headset and controllers, it’s an absolute steal.