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Looking for a decent carrying case to store your VR gadgets? If you own an Oculus Quest 2 and are searching for a container of sorts that is able to safely store your headset and its controllers, then maybe this will help you in shortlisting your options.
This product is a best-selling case for your Oculus’s storage needs and you will find it does the job quite capably. Let’s talk more about it below.
Design and Hardware
The design of the SARLAR hard carrying case is quite bulky at first glance, but you could say it has its charms. The blatantly bland oval container claims to use the fabric used by the original Quest 2 carrying case by Oculus. The type of wooly felt-like substance in Oculus’ case was not the best in terms of design.
Conversely, the ash gray fabric cover on top the case could retain water and damage the gadgets inside. Albeit it does help with scratch resistance.
But if you are looking for a minimalist layout similar to that of the original, then you would have no problem with this.
Coming to the space configuration of the case, the company claims to hold the Quest 2 headset, its touch controllers and its compatible strap, all conveniently laid out in the case. Now most users have said that the case does hold all respective parts and gives the entire setup a snug fit, so it does not bounce around while travelling.
As we speak of travel, the case also comes with a handy elastic strap attached to the top of the case, which will be mighty helpful to carry around your VR gadgetry without much difficulty.
The case claims to be “anti-drop” which means that the hard shell-like build will prevent compression due to the case falling from a height and in the process, prevent damage to the devices inside. It remains to be seen how much of that is true, although it is a fact that cases like these do provide some level of protection, rather than storing your stuff without one.
Reviewers have admitted to it being quite sturdy though, so it is safe to imply that the case will safeguard your gadgets against drops and crashes upon rigid surfaces. This adequately does its job of shielding its contents from several kinds of misuse.
Along with its ability to accommodate headsets and their accessories, it also comes with both upper and lower pockets for additional objects to fit. Users have complained about the lower pocket not being spacious enough to let objects slide in, whereas the top mesh pocket takes up the entirety of the lid’s surface area to provide ample space for all your extra wares.
The top pocket comes with a woven net-like surface, with a zipper to allow access into it. The case also has a couple of buckled traps built in for extra secure wrapping of your devices, in case you are unsure of just how much your objects may jolt around the box after being zipped up.
The SARLAR Hard carrying case comes with a pair of grip stickers for your touch controllers as well as a lens protective cover to shield the headset’s visor. You may not have much use for either, but they are quite useful to have around.
Set Up
The case is carefully configured so as to consume as less space as possible, apart from giving a perfect fit for your headset unit of course. This design makes it much less bulky than it’s original Meta counterpart, making it even more convenient to use during travel. Set-up for the placement of your headset unit is illustrated below.
Place your headset with its visor facing the point of the case where the top lid is affixed. The touch controllers go below that, toward the middle and then comes the area to place your headset straps. It says the case is compatible with only the official Elite strap, but I reckon you can also attempt to fit other compatible straps with the Quest 2. Much like this one.
Setup seems quite painless, indeed. Some reviews do say they have difficulty placing all accessories of the headset in the case, along with having trouble with closing the lid once everything is in. But we have found that users who follow the above configuration shown are able to find the entire process quite efficient.
Performance
Well, majority of reviews suggest that the SARLAR Hard Carrying Case is able to pull off it’s job competently. It fulfils its purpose of being able to fit an entire VR unit along with its headset, controllers and strap. On top of that, it allows for even more small accessories to be kept in the generously spacious top pocket.
The hard build prevents any deformation of the case due to a large number of objects being placed in it. The top is scratch-resistant and the robust build also prevents the occurring of a variety of damages due to drops and hits, as it claims to be shock-proof.
The buckled in-built straps keep your VR unit fastened in place, in the off-chance you are running from a bad guy with this in your hand. The buckles as well as the elastic strap on top make it a good travel companion if you just can’t get enough of immersive experiences and are planning to take all your VR components along with you on a trip.
So, performance-wise I would say it does a bang-up job of what it advertises to do.
Compatibility
The SARLAR Hard Carrying Case is compatible with the Meta Quest 2, it’s pair of touch controllers and any Quest 2 compatible VR head strap.
Accessories
The aforementioned components are the only accessories that can go inside the case. The top pocket can also be used for more smaller objects to be placed, in case the user so desires.
Verdict
There’s no doubt that this is the case you should be looking at, if you have been searching for a good carrying case for all your VR stuff lately. This not only ticks the box of being perfectly able to accomodate all your VR items, it does so by keeping the security aspect in mind.
The buckles allow for a better fit of the contents and if you are clumsy like I am, the hard solid build will keep your stuff from getting damaged even if you banged it somewhere on purpose. The design may appear to be somewhat uncharacteristic for some, but the minimalism of the entire look does go with the Meta Quest 2’s color palette.
Not to say there aren’t naysayers for this product, but most of them have either not been able to follow the said layout of the items or have received a damaged product. In my opinion, even if you decide to not buy the product, this should absolutely be in your list of the top 5 cases. And at this price, you can’t go wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I place the controllers so they fit?
You need to place them in the middle of your case, below the headset and carefully nestled under the other – for the case to provide a perfect fit.
Q. Will the controllers fit if I attach the grip stickers on them?
Yes. If you follow the above instructions for placing the controllers, they will fit without issue.
Q. Does the case fit replacement straps for the VR headset?
As long as the head straps are of the same size as that of the Meta Elite strap and is compatible with the Quest 2, they can be managed.
Q. Is it compatible with the Elite strap with battery?
No, the version of the Elite strap without the included batteries is the only strap perfectly compatible with the SARLAR hard carrying case.
Q. Can I charge the headset while it is placed inside the case?
Yes, you can charge the headset while it is placed in the case, with the lid open.
