Looking for a fashionable solution for storing your VR unit? Well, I have one for you. It is the SARLAR Design Fashion Hard Travel Case, which comes with a flock of features to help you decide on a one-stop answer for your storage needs. Let’s look at the product in details below.
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Design and Hardware
The unique design of the SARLAR Design Fashion Hard Travel Case is something that the company claims to be an exclusively patented structure. It is apparently inspired by the Louvre’s polyhedral pyramid structure.
The fact that SARLAR ideated its design based on Paris’ most famous historical landmark, says quite a bit about the company’s focus on providing the user a heightened visual experience towards the product. Apart from the starkly visible geometric shape of the case, the build itself feels quite durable.
It is made up of a hard shell-like structure to prevent indentation from rough use and also prevents damage being lent to its contents after falls or during travel.
The outer surface is also waterproof so no need to worry about water retention causing any damage to your VR components. Coming to the inner space of the case, I would say it looks generously spacious for a huge device like the Meta Quest 2.
Under the top lid, you will find a zipper pocket to store your cables and other VR accessories. There is also a storage pocket atop the zipped pocket, in case you run out of space from the latter and need to store itty-bitty objects that take minimal space.
On the lower depository containment, you will find a pair of X-shaped buckled belts to fasten your devices in place. So that it prevents displacement of the contents during travel and reduce impact in case of harsh contact.
There is also a similar looking belt designed for clasping smaller objects beneath larger items. This works best for strapping your touch controllers tight, as the belt is laid out horizontally for better grip.
There also exists a comfortable sturdy handle to pick your case up, in case you do not want to use the provided shoulder straps for hanging it over yourself. Also did I tell you, that it comes with a USB hookup for fast charging? Totally unnecessary for sure, but is quite handy if you are outside and you need to charge your headset right in the middle of gameplay.
The hookup acts as merely an adapter for your charging requirements and you need to be carrying an extra Type-C cable with you if you want to make use of this feature. It may be inessential but I cannot deny the fact that SARLAR is providing an extra cool feature with this case, beside the average user’s basic storage needs.
The rear of the case and its insides are both well-padded with a comfortable and flexible sponge. The material is breathable, and makes the straps soft enough for the users to carry all the weight of their VR unit without much difficulty.
Also works towards reducing impact on the contents, upon collision. The double zipper works adequately for convenient enclosure of the case.
The case comes with a lens protective cover for the headset visor. A cable management tape made of Velcro. And a pair of touch controller grips are also provided so the user is better abled to grab the Quest 2 controllers during gaming.
Set Up
The SARLAR Design Fashion Hard Travel Case is structured in such a way that it takes up minimal extra space apart from providing a snug fit to all your VR components and accessories. Simply place your headset with its visor facing towards the inside of the case. The touch controllers can be crouched next to each other, below the headset placement.
The buckled straps can be used for providing a better grip and harnessing the contents such that they do not sway as much during continuous movement. Other accessories such as replacement straps can also be placed in the container so as long they are of the same size as the Meta Quest 2’s original straps.
They should also be compatible with the same headset. The top zipper pockets can be used for storing batteries and power banks along with extra USB cables for charging. Ample space is provided for placing all your VR stuff comfortably.
This product provides an adequate and fashionable solution for organizing your Quest’s accessories.
Battery
The SARLAR Design Fashion Hard Travel Case comes with a USB C adapter attached to its side, in case you need to charge your headset while on the move. Or during gaming. It supports fast-charging but you need an extra USB 3.0 Type C cable for using this.
Some users have complained of this feature being not too useful for them as they had received faulty adapters. But apart from manufacturing defects, this does seem like a blessing in case your VR unit is running low on juice and you are in a place with no available sockets/adapters.
This surely is a feature nobody knew they wanted. But at this price, why not?
Performance
Well, it does indeed accomplish what it sets out to do. Apart from being perfectly able to fit all of the Quest’s accessories, it also looks quite chic for doing something as simple as storage.
It provides generous space to the user without the build being too bulky. Speaking of the build, it is quite robust with its hard shell-like substance of the outer surface and will be quite competent in protecting your gadgetry in cases of misuse and/or rough usage.
The inner straps provided improves fastening of the contents to prevent displacement during movement and the pockets amplify the existing large space inside for the users to be able to fit in more of their stuff.
Performance is solid as per cases go, so nothing to worry about here.
Compatibility
The case is compatible with the Meta Quest 2 VR headset and its touch controllers. A 3rd party replacement strap can only fit if they are of the same size as the original.
The users need to configure their placement as efficiently as possible to be able to fit all components comfortably within the case so that it gives a snug fit.
Do not attempt to cram it all haphazardly else the zippers won’t be able close down on its contents.
Accessories
Apart from the aforementioned replacement straps, you can fit in your power bank. As long as its not too big of course. A pair of extra cables for charging and other teensy VR accessories that could be fit into the top zipper and storage pockets of the case.
Not including manufacturing defects of the affixed charging adapter, some other user complaints of the product include not being able to fit in additional batteries, cables and chargers in the zipper pockets as they puff out too much, which decreases some space.
But in my opinion, the case is more than capable of holding what it is supposed to. And the pockets provide space that did not exist previously.
You can read more on its performance here but overall, the SARLAR Design Fashion Hard Travel Case sets quite an effective example of just how much cases are capable of doing other than just storing your VR headset.
It should absolutely be among your shortlisted products if you are looking for something more than just basic stocking. The same company also offers a more toned down version of the case, if you are looking for something more simplistic. You can check out our review for the same here.
Frequently Asked Questions
It may manage to fit in other replacement straps given they are of the same size as the original Quest 2 strap.
Simply plug in your device into the port with a Type C cable and you should be good to go.
Yes, the case is designed to provide enough space for the user to fit additional accessories. Make sure to follow the placement configuration as shown.
