[Starting with the Oculus Rift and Google Cardboard, it has matured into a variety of impressive peripherals. But the Oculus Quest stands above the competition by solving some of VR's biggest problems, making it an easy choice for the inaugural Tom's Guide Award for the best VR headset.

Unlike the Oculus Rift S, the Oculus Quest does not need to be connected to a powerful PC or use a smartphone at its center. This makes it one of the easiest ways to participate in high-quality virtual reality games and experiences. And thanks to integrated sensors and algorithms, room-scale VR areas can be easily set up without having to worry about bumping into walls or running cables from a PC.

The Oculus Quest not only delivers crisp graphics with minimal motion blur thanks to its 2880 x 1600 OLED panel, but also comes with a motion-sensitive controller and impressive built-in speakers. On the software side, a growing number of VR games and apps allow people to see what you are doing in the VR world by casting it to their TV or smartphone.

There are also multiplayer games such as "Dead and Buried 2," "Dance Central," and "Creed: Rise to Glory." For the creatively inclined, there is an option to capture videos and photos from the Oculus Quest home zone and selected games, and those who want to show off their exploits in the virtual world can share it all on social media.

The Oculus Quest may not offer the high-end VR experience of the Oculus Rift S or the Valve Index, but its impressive hardware, solid performance, and strong app lineup make it one of the best gateway devices to VR and is a worthy recipient of the Tom's Guide Award.