KIWI design Head Strap Accessories Compatible with Quest 2, Elite Strap for Enhanced Support and Comfort in VR
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "the 50 dollar quest 2 elite strap vs the 42 dollar elite strap from Kiwi\n\nLets go ahead and talk about it.\nHow can you improve on a device like the elite strap from oculus? Well for one you can just not break Am I right? This coming from someone who has been through 3 of them. The top strap is a nice addition. But what else can you do for quality of life changes. You can allow it to flip up becoming that much easier to remove the headset.\n\nOk what if you already bought the elite carrying case?\nIt fits in there as well.\n\nI can't seem to be more amazed how a product that came out of left field has changed everything for my quest 2. Now I either have to get a new battery or find a way to get the rebuff reality battery to attach to this headset. When I find a way to do that this headset will be next to perfect. I will update pending on further checks and to see what other attachments work with the headset.\n\nUpdate: I found a better way to use the rebuff reality battery with this headset. So as the 5 stars goes its above and beyond what I could have asked for in comfort."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'First and Foremost\n\nI ordered this product with zero reviews on Amazon, and I could not find any video reviews on YouTube or through a Google search. I\'m glad I did.\n\nThis product is a game-changer for people who prefer stability on their heads. I tried a halo strap, the strap was very nice and comfortable, I couldn\'t stand the way it didn\'t actually lock onto my head. This headset not only locks in place, it provides ample room for me to do so, it is extremely comfortable, and it is strong. It does everything that the Amazon Suggested Orzero Headset does AND corrects on all the negatives that I read in those comments. The detailed review will be below.\n\nThe Pros\n\nThe design is fantastic. It feels strong, the plastic does not feel cheap or makes noises when tightening the straps with the knob on the back. Sturdy, spacious, I can wear it for hours and not feel any pain.\n\nIt actually cuffs the back of your head. One of the biggest complaints I\'ve seen about a lot of these "Pro" headstrap alternatives is that they don\'t actually cuff the back of your head. This one does, and it does so in a way that I think the majority of people\'s form factor will actually just not be a factor.\n\nThe memory foam on the back makes it feel like you\'re being caressed instead of squeezed. You can remove the memory foam for easier storage if necessary and easily snap it back into place.\n\nThe straps are long for those unfortunate enough to have been born with an otherwise elongated, saggy cranium.\n\nThe turning lock is easy to use, does not harm me when laying down on my bed watching VR Theaters, and feels sturdy.\n\nThe headstrap is flexible, although the image and the video shown makes it look a bit more sturdy. The memory foam on top of it also helps with the weight displacement quite a bit. I highly recommend using it.\n\nI can\'t find any cons with this headstrap. It needs more publicity and someone with an actual following on YouTube should showcase it.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': ' When you compare the Kiwi head strap to the original oculus head strap, Kiwi is definitely the way to go, for both comfort and stability.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I’ve only been using it for a few days, but I can say it’s really comfortable. The thick padding on the back and top strap make a huge difference. Once you get it dialed in to your head, you won’t use the turn dial on the back anymore. Just flip the back up at the hinges to take it off. I had an original elite strap before, which of course broke. Then I bought an aftermarket elite strap that I really liked and had no problems with. While browsing, I saw this one from KIWI, and had to try it. I’m glad I did. The best one so far!\nIn the pics, you can see I also bought the KIWI battery strap, which attaches perfectly to the bottom of the back. It comes with a usb-c cable too. Great set up!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I was very excited to get this accessory for my Oculus 2, after seeing a couple good reviews (great actually) by some influencers online. Was received ontime and in-package contents as described. Installed with no issues. When it stays attached to the oculas headset - the padding provides a better stabilized headset and is more comfortable than the standard out of the box Oculus strapping. The BIG issue, however, is that the padded strapping does not stay connected to the Oculus headset as intended. It attaches via two "snap in" platic tabs on the Oculus base. However, they do not stay connected. They can become disengaged if you attempt to adjust the headset while wearing and will especially come undone when removing the headset. This is not as intended and is a real pain that ruins the experience everytime I remove the headset (as I think to myself, I should have spent the money on the Oculus accessory instead). I thought it was me, and tried several times to get the tabs to "lock in" to the Oculus, but it just doesnt work. My advice. Skip this - spend the extra $20-30 and get the real deal.\n\nUPDATE: After reviewing my comments, the seller contacted me to let me know that I might have the headset installed incorrectly. There is a "L" and "R" indicator on the KIWI that matches to the indicators on the actual Oculus headset. I had it wrong! After switching the correct way - I heard a distinctive "SNAP" and the unit locked in properly. A world of difference. USER ERROR: So, given this update I would recommend the product - no more issues with it coming unconnected! Great customer service response!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-4 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I tried a couple different head straps and landed on this one. It\'s very comfortable. What I really like about it is how sturdy it feels compared to other straps. The plastic is thicker and seems like it will last much longer (though obviously I can\'t prove this yet!). There is a lot of padding which is comfy. I only gave it four stars for two reasons:\n\n1) The cover on the top strap was split when I received it as seen in the picture. It doesn\'t affect the comfort or usability of it, just the aesthetics. I reached out to Kiwi customer service and they quickly offered me a replacement.\n\n2) Due to the length of the top foam strap, it\'s tough to adjust this strap for smaller heads. When I say "smaller", though, I mean my young kid who likes to play occasionally! We make it work, but just know this is an issue if you have a lot of young children using your headset!\n\nDespite these two minor issues, I would highly recommend this headstrap and also recommend this brand who clearly has great customer service!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I bought this when it had no reviews and so glad I took the chance. The biggest selling point for me is that it is already mostly assemblied, unlike the cheaper versions where you have to connect a plastic middle tab to the back. These are cheap connections that tend to break easily and can be difficult to assemble. This strap already has a sturdy round connection in place that also pivots upwards, making removing the headset a breeze.\n\nThis head strap also has decent padding and the knob mechanism is smooth and works well, only time will tell how reliable it is. I also own a Occulus Rift S and after attching this strap to the Quest 2, the comfort level is on par with it, if not better.\n\nI highly recommend this strap over cheaper ones for the better construction, durability, and design.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': ' It just feels amazing, the weight the distribution, the comfort... If you want to last hours using your quest 2 this is the way to go 10/10!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Knowing I'd be spending a lot of time in my headset, I wanted to make sure I was doing it right. I got myself a VRCover facial interface set, VR Lens Lab custom prescription inserts, and the official Oculus Elite Strap with the attached battery. I've since downloaded enough Beatsaber maps to make my storage drive cry. Within that time, I slowly came to realize that the Oculus Elite Strap is the biggest load of garbage I had ever purchased for $130. Treated it like it was glass, the straps snapped in half. Got a free replacement from the support team, the replacement straps cracked within days. I've been relying on duct tape to keep the thing together, which is NEVER something you should be saying about a $100+ product.\n\nNow flash forward to this month - got my girlfriend the Kiwi strap as an early Christmas gift and I hate myself for ever ordering the official Oculus one. It weighs practically nothing, has soft padding all over, has a hinge joint for easy removal that doesn't stress the strap arms - AND IT GIVES YOU WAY MORE SPACE NEAR YOUR EARS!\n\nI can't stress the ear part enough. After an hour or so of using the Elite strap, my ears are sore and marked from the Elite's straps digging into me. They're far too close to the head, and need to be directly on top of my ears for the headset to sit correctly on my face. Meanwhile, the Kiwi strap gives a solid gap due to the hinge joint, and seems like it would give plenty of room no matter who's wearing it. Three cheers for no more crushed ears!\n\nAs soon as my duct-taped mess kicks the bucket for good, I'm getting a Kiwi strap for myself without question. Do yourself a favor and spend $40 on a superior product with user-friendly design instead of wasting $100+ like I did. 5/5 stars, will be buying again."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Got about 40ish hours of use since purchase.\n\nPros:\n- MAJOR upgrade to comfort\n- MAJOR upgrade to fitment, which translates to better fidelity with eye/display alignment.\n- Headset feels far more secure on my face and makes rapid head turns/movement much more comfortable.\n- Parts feel high quality, and match the headset design.\n- Adjustment wheel on pad head-pad is far easier to adjust than straps.\n\nCons:\n- the "top" strap has to be adjusted indepedently of the knob. Not a big deal.\n- when tightening the headset with the knob, you get nice, mechanically sound clicks. If you loosen the knob while still wearing it... it sounds like you\'re breaking the mechanism with loud cracks, pops, and uneven loosening rate. I STRONGLY suggest removing the headset when loosening the mechanism.\n- you may find yourself needing to wear the back part "higher" on your head to clear the cans on some headphones.\n\nOverall, this seems like a "must" for Oculus owners, especially at this price point. Hugely improves VR experience.'}]