Oculus Quest is a standalone VR headset. It provides a room-scale VR experience without any external sensors. It allows you to take it to somewhere else, set up quickly, and enjoy. There is a problem when you carry it around. Oculus Quest doesn’t come with a travel case. All-in-one design headset contains a processor in itself as well as all other components such as a display and tracking sensors. They are delicate and require appropriate protection. And also, VR lenses are free from contacts of any objects to avoid scratches. There are many types of cases and bags on the market. Here is a comparison of the most popular Oculus Quest travel cases.
Oculus Quest Travel Case
Oculus Quest Travel Case is an official softshell case by Oculus. The Oculus’s logo is on the flap. The case provides a snug fit with minimal padding. It has double zippers and a strap to handle the case.
- Dimensions: 11.8″ x 8.1″ x 5.1″
- Weight: 15.8 oz
Pros
- Small and compact
- Double zippers
Cons
- Not much room for additional accessories
The official Oculus Quest travel case has dedicated areas for a headset, controllers, charging cable, and wall adapter. You may be able to put a small portable battery pack but not large size headphones. If you want just a case, not a bag, this is probably the best one.
Esimen Carrying Case
Esimen Carrying Case is a softshell case with a sturdy handle with double zippers. The controllers are stored vertically. Inside, there is a Velcro strap for the headset and elastic bands for the controllers to secure the components. It includes an accessory pouch for a charging cable and wall adapter.
- Dimension: 11.1″ x 9.4″ x 6.3″
- Weight 15.2 oz
Pros
- Compact and small
- Double zipper
- Sturdy handle
Cons
- Too round
- Too tall
- No dedicated compartment for accessories
- Not much room for additional accessories
Esimen Carrying Case is compact. However, it has more height because the controllers are stored vertically. So, the overall shape is round. It looks a bit strange. Carrying Case includes an accessories pouch for charging cable and wall adapter. There is no dedicated area or strap to secure the pouch. Instead, you place it in a space inside. It may have enough room for a small portable battery pack but not for large size headphones.
Esimen Fashion Travel Case
Esimen Fashion Travel Case is a flat rectangular softshell. You can use it as not only a case but also a shoulder bag. In addition to a carry handle, there is a detachable shoulder strap. It equips an internal belt to secure the controllers and double zipper to open quickly, The inside of the flap has zippered pockets. It has a dedicated area for the headset, controllers, charging cable, wall adapter, and glass spacer, plus additional room for some accessories.
- Dimension: 14.2″ x 9.4″ x 3.9″
- Weight: 11.2 oz
Pros
- Shoulder bag design
- Internal zippered pockets
- Some room for additional accessories
- Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap
- Lens protection pad included
- Charging cable strap included
Cons
- Not enough room for large size accessories
Esimen Fashion Travel Case has a good design. A rectangular shape with a should strap looks cool and natural in public. It includes a lens protection pad and charging cable strap. There is some extra room for additional accessories, but it may not be big enough for large size accessories.
Insignia Virtual Reality Gear Backpack
Insignia Virtual Reality Gear Backpack looks a plain and ordinary backpack on the outside, but it’s designed to store electronics in the inside. It has a lot of cushioning, and the main compartment is customizable for the headset and controllers. The subcompartment has multiple pockets for charging cable, wall charger, battery, and more. The outer zipped pocket is for something you need to access frequently. There is a meshed pocket on each side.
- Dimension: 14″ x 8″ x 6″
- Weight: 1.1 lb
Pros
- Backpack design
- Customizable compartment
- Extra room for additional accessories
- Can be used for other electronics
Cons
- Not suitable for storage
Insignia backpack is veritable. It looks an ordinary backpack, but it’s very functional and practical for carrying electronics. The main compartment is easily customizable for the headset and controllers. It has extra room for additional accessories. As you can see, it’s a backpack, not a case for storage.
Casematix Carry Case
Casemaxtix Carry Case is a hard shell carrying case. It offers superior protection against impacts, drops, etc. The internal foam is pre-cut so you can customize compartments easily. There is an extra room for additional accessories.
- Dimension: 16″ x 13″ x 6″
- Weight: 2.5 lb
Pros
- High protection
- Pre-cut internal foam for easy customization
- Extra room for additional accessories
- Can be used for other electronics
Cons
- Having to carry in hand
Casematix Carry Case is the sturdiest construction among the cases or bag in this post. On the other hand, it’s the largest and heaviest case, and it doesn’t fit in daypacks or other small to medium sized bags. The only option to carry is to hold it in your hand. Pre-cut foams are easy to customize. It also means that you can use it for other electronics. The case has enough room for large size accessories.
