{"id":6260,"date":"2022-01-16T16:27:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T23:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mattfife.com\/?p=6260"},"modified":"2023-02-09T14:28:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T21:28:28","slug":"best-oculus-quest-2-link-cables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mattfife.com\/?p=6260","title":{"rendered":"Best Oculus Quest 2 Link cables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I just upgraded from the older HTC Vive to the Oculus Quest 2. The Quest’s wireless operation without needing all the cables and sensors around your room was a huge <\/strong>improvement. One big shortcoming, however, is the 1 meter USB-C cable. It is ok for charging, but far too short for using the PC connected VR Oculus Link functionality<\/a>.

The Quest II gets about 2-3 hours on battery<\/a>. This is ok in many cases, but I definitely could kill it in a heavy gaming session. You can buy additions like the Oculus Quest 2 Elite Strap with battery<\/a> that doubles your battery time – or go as far as the VR Power 2<\/a> that can give you up to 8-10 hours<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But for PC VR, you need a data cable. The longer official Oculus Quest II cable is 16ft\/5m long<\/a> and has a great angled attachment with velcro – but runs a eye popping $79. There are alternatives, but you need to get a high quality cable that does both power and data. Enter Android Central that gives you a bunch of great options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the end, I went with the TNE 16ft Link Cable for Oculus Quest 2\/Quest VR Type C Cable<\/a> for $18. It also has the side mount plug with velcro strap like the official one. It has fit and worked perfectly so far, and I also have about $60 to spend on games. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I just upgraded from the older HTC Vive to the Oculus Quest 2. The Quest’s wireless operation without needing all the cables and sensors around your room was a huge improvement. One big shortcoming, however, is the 1 meter USB-C cable. It is ok for charging, but far too short for using the PC connected VR Oculus Link functionality. The Quest II gets about 2-3 hours on battery. This is ok in many cases, but I definitely could kill it…<\/p>\n

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