Sony - PlayStation VR2 vs Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation VR2 | Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Color passthrough | false | true |
| Standalone | false | true |
Between the PlayStation VR2 and Galaxy XR (Project Moohan), the PlayStation VR2 comes out ahead in refresh rate, while the Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) wins on color passthrough / standalone. Overall, the PlayStation VR2 scores 71.8 and the Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) scores 72.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (71.8 vs 72.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the PlayStation VR2 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
Pick the Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) if you care most about color passthrough / standalone. Its strongest claims are color passthrough, standalone. The single most decisive one: Has Color passthrough.
Both ship with comparable field of view, eye tracking, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Sony - PlayStation VR2 or Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan)?
Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) leads the current Mars Score by 0.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate, standalone against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - PlayStation VR2 if…
Sony - PlayStation VR2 has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) if…
Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) has the measurable edge on has passthrough color, is standalone.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sony - PlayStation VR2 wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
Why Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) wins
- ▲Has Color passthrough.
- ▲Standalone: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation VR2 | Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 2000x2040 | 3552x3840 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Field of view | 110 ° | 110 ° |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | Micro-OLEDlead |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation VR2 | Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | true | true |
| Eye tracking | true | true |
| Face tracking | false | truelead |
| Color passthrough | false | truelead |
Compute
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation VR2 | Samsung - Galaxy XR (Project Moohan) |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 2.5 hlead |