HTC Vive XR Elite leaves us impressed with the lightweight hardware offering and the scope of the controls. This appears to be a flexible headset with versatile use cases. As with all such devices, much will depend on the content that you get access to and your requirements beyond just gaming. Despite its standalone design, the Vive XR Elite is best suited to PCVR experiences and that's where you'd make the most of it. The experience will be hit-and-miss though and things like face and head shape will greatly change how you get on with the headset. I actually think that if PCVR is your plan anyway, then the Vive Pro 2 might be a better overall experience.
Lightweight design; Hot-swappable battery; Standalone or tethered; Great controllers;
Expensive; Strong competition at cheaper prices; Currently limited standalone VR games; Audio performance is lacking;