Best Battery Packs for a VR Headset During a Webcam Show

The Saqico battery pack is a slim and lightweight add-on that works with both the Oculus/Meta Quest 2 and Quest VR headsets. It has a 5000mAh capacity, and when fully charged provides an extra 2-4 hours of play life to the headset. Lightweight, budget-friendly and easy to use with no need for extenders, the battery pack is a must-have piece of additional hardware for those with the Oculus or Meta Quest virtual reality headset. 

The battery pack itself is lightweight and portable, and fits tightly on the back of the head strap, providing a counterbalance to the front-heavy headset. It also features an overcharge, overcurrent and short circuit protection to prevent damage to the battery or the headset. You can easily see when the battery level of the pack is running low or is fully charged via an LED indicator which displays the battery charging level.

The Saqico battery pack is specifically designed for the Quest VR headsets and can be easily attached to the back of the head strap, without interfering with the headphones or the audio jack. It comes with a Type-C connector that plugs into the headset, and it also has a Type-C port that can be used to charge other devices, not only a VR headset. In addition to white, the Saqico also comes in red and black, if you're looking to color-match it to your headset. And, should anything malfunction with it, you automatically receive a 12-month warranty when purchasing it new.

If you use a Meta Quest 2 or 3 VR headset, you're already probably well aware of the frustrations caused due to do the hardware's limited battery life. However, did you know there's a product on the market that can extend the life of the headset's play time by several hours. The Rebuff Realty VR Power is a pack that adds a 10,000mAh battery to the back of your Meta Quest 3 and Quest 2. When it's fully charged this means you can settle in for up to 8 hours of gaming and 10 hours of streaming on a single charge.

The Rebuff Reality VR Power is easy to install and use, as it comes with accessories and instructions to attach it to the original strap of the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 2. It has a central power button with a rotational power indication that shows the current power level of the battery. The VR Power also has three USB ports that can be used to charge other devices, such as controllers, phones, or headphones. 

The Rebuff Reality VR battery life extenders also acts as a counter-balance to the front-heavy design of the headsets which can lead to discomfort and fatigue, especially after prolonged use. It alleviates this issue by adding weight to the back of the headset, which balances out the front weight and distributes it more evenly across the head. This reduces the pressure on the face and neck and increases the stability and fit of your VR headset.

If you're looking for a battery pack to work with an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset and want a battery life extender that doesn't only offer 2-4 hours extra battery power to your headset, but also has a sleek design, a fast charging speed, and a cool light effect, the Hurra battery pack is worth checking out. It is easy to attach and detach from the headset with a slide mechanism, lightweight and doesn't add much bulk to the headset.

The Hurra battery pack adds an extra splash of 'coolness' factor to the Quest 2 thanks to its RGB light which adds a light blue aura around the set when the battery is charging. In fact many users keep the light turned on even when the battery pack is fully charged noting it makes the VR experience, that much more surreal. In order to use the battery pack you just slide it into the headset and plug in its USB cable to start charging up the battery.

It takes up to 3 hours in order for the battery park to be fully charged. With the battery extender weighing just 70 grams, its one of the lightest VR headset extenders around, and for those who find that heavy battery packs uncomfortable to wear after a short time, this is a great option. The downside is that the life of the battery pack itself may not last as long as other, more expensive options.

The Moolechi battery pack promises it can extend the play life of your Oculus or Meta Quest headset by up to 2 hours. However, that may be an under-estimation for many viewers who note if you're not playing a particularly heavy draining VR game, the pack can prolong the headset's battery life span by up to 4 hours. That's a lot of punch for a lightweight, little pack. The pack is easy to install and is designed to tightly to adhere to the headset's strap so you can jiggle, jump and shake as much as needed and the pack won't come loose.

The unit has a smart power bank which means you simply unplug the port, press the one switch activator to start the power supply and if you're not using it for 30 seconds, the battery automatically goes into a standby state so you aren't wasting any of the battery's life. This means you can take a short break without worrying that the battery pack is being drained while not using the headset.

The design of the pack ensures you don't need adapters to use headphones as the pack won't cover the headset's audio jack. And, with a ring-shaped battery indicator, you can quickly see how much life is left on the pack and whether you need to recharge or not. While the battery charges quickly, some users note that the indicator isn't always accurate and may show the pack is almost fully charged, while in reality, it holds less of a charge life.

The AMVR battery pack is ideally suited for those who don't want to add any extra weight to their headset. Instead of slipping this pack into your strap and attaching it to the headset, this pack is worn around the neck. And, as opposed to the usual 2-4 hours extended playing life most VR headset battery packs supply, this one can prolong the playing life (depending on the games you're using on your headset) to a whopping 7 hours. The downside, is if you're not used to wearing something around the neck, it may take a little getting used to. 

The AMVR neck hanging battery pack weighs slightly more than head-strap packs, but the upside is that once you're used to having the hardware around your neck, you'll not have any extra discomfort which can be caused by the additional weight of a regular VR headset battery life extender. Certainly if you're using it to watch movies and have a habit of 'dropping off' while the action is still going on, this pack is perfect for nodding heads.

There is some flexibility in the strap of the pack which lets you ultimately mould it to best suit your neck. And, there's a magnet connection which ensures it will stay in place while you're taking more in more active VR games. When it comes to comfort, the 90 degree adapter has been designed to make sure there's space for the headphone cable without causing any obstruction to your arm and hand movements.

There's no two ways about it, the Nirvana VR battery pack is the bad boy of VR Headset battery life extenders. There's no messing about here with 2-3 hours of extra playing time, this super-charged pack can keep your headset running for 10 hours. That's a lot of uninterrupted time in your favorite VR worlds. The Nirvana VR pack offers 10,000 mAh, that's over 270% of the  Oculus/Meta Quest's internal battery capacity.

It takes 6 hours to fully charge the Nirvana battery pack and after that you can enjoy a VR binge fest without worrying about your headset needs a rest or recharge in order to keep on working. While the pack promises it's 'headache-proof', that's somewhat over an overstatement. What it really should say is that the design of the pack ensures the weight of it perfectly counter-balances that of your headset. While it's not the lightest battery pack on the market, at 390 grams, it's not the heaviest either, which is quite a feat considering you've got 10,000 aMh in there.

Once the Nirvana battery pack is charged you simply take the battery, which is inside a pouch, and attach it to the back of your headset by snapping the pouch buttons together. Then, plug in the USB cable and you're all set for a marathon VR session. The small LED screen on the pack shows the charge status of the battery so you can see when it needs recharging and when it's fully powered-up.

The Camgeet 5000 is a price-conscious battery pack offering 2 or more additional hours of use with a VR headset when fully charged. The pack is designed to tightly adhere to your Meta or Oculus Quest VR headset so no matter how much movement the headset is bearing, the pack won't get loose or damage its connection port. And, at just over 90 grams, you won't suffer much discomfort or even notice the extra weight of this lightweight battery life extender.

The pack has an easy-to see external battery indicator so you can, at a glance, tell whether it's fully charged it needing a recharge. The company does says not to let the battery get to empty before recharging and if you see the battery life is standing at around 50%, then recharge it in order to maximize its life span. And, you don't need to worry about the audio jack, as the design of the Camgeet makes sure access to the audio jack is not affected.

One major drawback of this battery pack is that many users have noted that it tends to heat-up to the point where you can't remove it until it cools down, and some have even said it melted the plastic. If you feel your pack is starting to get hotter then remove it immediately.

The Tillmao OQ2's pair of 3000 mAH batteries give you an extra 3 hours of playtime when attached to your Oculus Quest 2 VR headset. However for many, it's the battery pack's one-click release function that sets it apart from many other virtual reality headset battery packs. No more fumbling and frustration trying to insert it or take it off. You just click the pack into place and when it's time to take it off, one more click and out it comes.

The Tillmao OQ2 features integrated RGB lights on the back of the pack which flash continuously while your playing. While these don't disturb the user who's otherwise entertained in a virtual world, for others, they'll either love the fact that you're flashing them, or get extremely annoyed by the light strobing. The lights automatically turn off after one minute so your audience won't have to suffer too longer (unless you choose otherwise).

The pack though is all about the user, not the audience. The strap features a PU sponge headband which is easily adjusted to fit most head sizes, including that of children, and the weight distribution has been incorporated to reduced pressure, with comfort at the fore of the design. When it comes to battery life, the head strap features an LED display screen, which allows you to accurately monitor the remaining battery life.