BOBOVR M2

BOBOVR M2
Basic Info
VR/AR	Virtual Reality
Type	Head strap
Subtype	Halo head strap (replacement strap)
Platform	Meta Quest 2
Creator	BOBOVR
Developer	BOBOVR
Manufacturer	BOBOVR
Announcement Date	2021
Release Date	2021
Price	~US$38.99
Website	https://www.bobovr.com/
Versions	M2, M2 Plus, M2 Pro
Requires	Meta Quest 2 headset
Predecessor	BOBOVR M1
Successor	BOBOVR M2 Plus, BOBOVR M2 Pro, BOBOVR M3 Pro
System
Operating System	N/A
Chipset	N/A
CPU	N/A
GPU	N/A
Storage
Storage	N/A
Memory	N/A
SD Card Slot	No
Display
Display	N/A
Resolution	N/A
Refresh Rate	N/A
Image
Field of View	N/A
Horizontal FoV	N/A
Vertical FoV	N/A
Optics
Optics	N/A
Ocularity	N/A
IPD Range	N/A
Adjustable Diopter	N/A
Passthrough	N/A
Tracking
Tracking	N/A
Base Stations	N/A
Eye Tracking	N/A
Face Tracking	N/A
Hand Tracking	N/A
Body Tracking	N/A
Rotational Tracking	N/A
Positional Tracking	N/A
Audio
Audio	N/A
Microphone	N/A
Camera	N/A
Connectivity
Connectivity	N/A
Ports	None (passive strap)
WiFi	N/A
Bluetooth	N/A
Power	None (no battery)
Battery Capacity	N/A
Battery Life	N/A
Charge Time	N/A
Device
Dimensions	Adjustable headband
Weight	~190 g
Material	ABS + PC plastic frame; foam and PU leather padding
Headstrap	Rigid halo head strap with rear adjustment dial
Haptics	N/A
Color	Black / white
Sensors	N/A
Input	N/A
Compliance	N/A

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The BOBOVR M2 is a replacement head strap accessory for the Meta Quest 2 standalone Virtual Reality headset, released in 2021 by the Chinese VR accessory brand BOBOVR. It uses a rigid "halo" design that rests the headset's weight on the crown and back of the head rather than on the cheeks and nose, addressing a common complaint about the soft fabric strap that ships with the Quest 2. The M2 replaced the headset's stock strap entirely and competed directly with Meta's own Elite Strap as a more comfortable, lower-cost alternative.

The original M2 is a passive accessory with no electronics or battery. It became the foundation of a broader product family: the M2 Plus, which added a port for an optional clip-on battery, and the M2 Pro, which integrated a magnetic, hot-swappable rear battery pack to extend the headset's runtime.

Background

BOBOVR is a brand of Virtual Reality accessories that built much of its reputation on aftermarket head straps for Meta's (formerly Oculus) standalone headsets. The M2 followed the company's earlier M1 strap and was released in 2021 for the Meta Quest 2, which had launched the previous year and shipped with a thin, soft fabric strap widely criticized for putting pressure on the user's face during longer sessions. A market for third-party replacement straps grew quickly around the Quest 2, and the M2 was frequently cited by reviewers as one of the better value options against Meta's first-party Elite Strap.

Design

The M2 uses a halo-style head strap built from a rigid ABS and PC plastic frame. Two adjustable arms extend forward from the halo and clip onto the rails on each side of the Quest 2, sliding along the rails so the user can set the depth before locking the headset in place. Rather than the soft over-the-top "mohawk" strap used by the stock Quest 2 headband, the M2 carries the load on a padded crown rest and a padded rear cradle that the back of the skull sits into. Reviewers describe this halo layout as shifting weight off the face and distributing it around the head, which BOBOVR markets as a "gravity balance" or distributed-weight design.

Fit is set with multiple adjustment points (commonly described as five nodes) and a dial at the rear of the strap that tightens or loosens the cradle around the head, similar in operation to Meta's Elite Strap. Contact surfaces use soft foam padding faced with skin-friendly PU leather. Because the halo frame leaves the area around the ears open and removes the top strap, the M2 was noted for leaving room to wear over-ear headphones at the same time. The original M2 weighs roughly 190 grams and was sold in a black-and-white color scheme intended to match the Quest 2.

Variants

The M2 anchored a family of straps for the Meta Quest 2. The base M2 is purely a comfort strap with no battery. The M2 Plus retains the same halo design but adds an expansion port so an optional battery dock can be attached. The M2 Pro integrates a removable BOBOVR B2 battery pack that attaches magnetically to the rear of the halo; the battery is hot-swappable, so a charged pack can be clicked in to replace a depleted one without taking the headset off. The B2 pack has a stated capacity of 5,200 mAh, weighs about 140 grams, and adds roughly three hours of runtime to the Quest 2 according to reviewers (BOBOVR's own listing cites two to four hours depending on the app). The strap counterweights the headset with the battery at the back of the head, which also helps balance the device's front-heavy weight. A spare battery was sold separately so users could keep one charging while another was in use.

Model	Battery	Notable change vs. base M2	Approx. strap weight
BOBOVR M2	None	Original halo comfort strap	~190 g
BOBOVR M2 Plus	Optional (via add-on dock)	Adds battery-dock expansion port; optional silicone pad	~190 g
BOBOVR M2 Pro	Integrated 5,200 mAh (B2), hot-swappable	Magnetic rear battery pack; thicker padding	~245 g (without battery)

Reception

The M2 was generally well received by VR enthusiasts and hands-on reviewers, who treated the halo design as a meaningful upgrade over the Quest 2's stock strap and a value-focused rival to Meta's Elite Strap. Reviewers consistently praised the comfort gained by moving weight off the face, the solid build quality of the plastic frame, and the clearance the design leaves for over-ear headphones. The battery-equipped M2 Pro drew additional praise for extending Quest 2 sessions and for the satisfying magnetic click of its hot-swappable pack, though some reviewers noted the rear cradle could ride up during very active gameplay for certain head shapes.

Pricing varied by retailer and over time. The base M2 was commonly sold for about US$38.99, while the battery-equipped M2 Pro was listed in the roughly US$49.99 to US$60 range depending on the seller and configuration. The M2 line was succeeded by later BOBOVR straps and by conversion or upgrade kits that adapt the design to newer Meta headsets.

See Also

• Meta Quest 2
• Virtual Reality
• Input Devices