VR Headset Test Patterns
Test lens clarity, IPD alignment, field of view, and screen quality. Load patterns on your phone and view through the VR headset.
How to use: Open this page on your smartphone, place it in the VR headset, then click a test pattern. For standalone headsets (Quest, etc.), use the built-in browser.
IPD Alignment Test
Verify your interpupillary distance setting. Both circles should appear centered when looking straight ahead.
Lens Distortion Test
Grid pattern to check for barrel or pincushion distortion. Lines should appear straight through the lenses.
Sweet Spot Test
Find the lens sweet spot. Text should be sharp in the center - check how far blur extends.
Screen Door Effect
Solid colors to evaluate pixel visibility. Check if you can see gaps between pixels.
Color & Black Level
Test color accuracy and black levels. OLED should show true blacks, LCD will show gray.
Field of View Test
Degree markers to estimate your actual FOV. Compare against manufacturer specs.
IPD Calculator
Don't know your IPD? Measure with a ruler in a mirror, or use this guide:
Average adult IPD is ~63mm. Children typically have smaller IPD (52-58mm).
VR Headset Quality Checklist
Display Quality
Lens Quality
Comfort
Tracking
Good Signs
- + Clear image edge-to-edge
- + Minimal screen door effect
- + True blacks on OLED panels
- + Wide IPD adjustment range
- + No lens artifacts or glare
Red Flags
- - Heavy god rays in high contrast
- - IPD doesn't match your measurement
- - Visible dead pixels
- - Small sweet spot
- - Noticeable screen door effect
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