VR Headsets Dead Pixel Test
Dead pixels in VR headsets are especially noticeable — the lenses magnify the display and you stare directly at it. Even a single dead pixel can break immersion. Select your headset for testing instructions and warranty guidance.
Meta Quest 3
Pancake lens · 2064×2208 per eye
LIKELY COVEREDMeta Quest 2
LCD fast-switch · 1832×1920 per eye
DEPENDSPlayStation VR2
OLED · 2000×2040 per eye
LIKELY COVEREDValve Index
Dual LCD · 1440×1600 per eye
DEPENDSOculus Rift / Quest 1
Discontinued · OLED / LCD
NOT COVEREDQuest 3 Warranty Guide
Coverage · claims · dead pixels
VR displays are held centimetres from your eyes, making even small defects highly visible. The fresnel or pancake optics used in most headsets can also cause a dead pixel in the centre of the display to appear larger than its physical size.
For a detailed discussion of how dead pixels affect VR immersion, see our guide on VR dead pixel immersion impact. To test your PC monitor instead, use the PC monitor testing suite at DeadPixelTest.pro.