Headsets

EEG

muse

Muse is an EEG device which has developed as a meditation device. It has 4 channels, 1 reference and two ground electrodes.

Pros

Easy to use SDK.
Easy to wear
Works well for doing resting state experiments
Relatively cheap and has a 1 year warranty

Cons

Limited to 4 channels
Electrodes are not movable
Not all head sizes will fit
Difficult to do ERP experiments

openBCI

The OpenBCI is an open source eeg and can go to a maximum of 16 channels. It was originally a 2013 Kickstarter project, but has expanded the original concept to include an opensouce 3D printed cap and will launch a 4 channel board in 2017

Pros

Can go up to 16 channels
256 Hz Sampling Rate
Modifiable to your own needs
Can use your own electrodes
Can add other inputs into the board
Open Source (Hardware schematics and Software)
Well Priced

Cons

Higher Learning Curve
Must print or get your own headset
Must get your own electrodes

Emotic Epoc

The Emotiv Epoc is one of the first consumeer eeg devices which was released on the market. The popularity of the company surged in 2012 and 2013, which can be reflected by its sales and number of DIY projects

The Epoc a more stylish and easier to wear. It is also a popular device to use for EEG research as the cost is much better versus other research grade mobile EEG providers. However multiple people have complained that the provided electrodes are not very good

Pros

Easy to put on.
Good option for mobile eeg research
Multiple apps to go along with the headset if you are into controlling things with your mind.

Cons

The free SDK does not give you the raw data
More Pricey
The SDK is a little bit more clunky versus the alternatives and requires some technical experience
Some people have complained about the electrodes not being high quality or not getting good contact

Emotiv Insight

The Emoti Insight was the Section version of product with Emotiv brought the market. They positioned this product to be cheaper and a better option for people who don't want to spend too much money

Pros

Cost is lower
Design is sleek
Easy to wear and use
Uses Dry Electrodes

Cons

The free SDK does not give you the raw data
The SDK is a little bit more clunky versus the alternatives and requires some technical experience

Neurosky Mindwave

The Neurosky is one of the original consumer eeg's to go to the market. It's product is design primarily to be toy like in nature and only has 1 channel

Pros

low cost
Easy to wear and use
Available SDK
Uses Dry Electrodes

Cons

Only 1 channel
Can't move the electrode
The SDK is a little bit more clunky versus the alternatives and requires some technical experience

Device	Channels	ADC Bits	Sample Rate	Motion sensors?	LSL Support?	SD Card Support?	TTL	Battery length	Cost (US) as of Jan 2017
Muse 2016	4-6	12	256	3 axis	Yes	No	Maybe	5 hours	200
Epoc	14 + 2 ref	16 bit	256 HZ	9 axis	Possible	With accessory	N/A	6 hours using BTLE	799$
Insight	5+2 ref	15 bit	28 HZ	9 axis	Possible	With accessory	N/A	4 hours using Blutooth	300
OpenBCI	up to 16 channels	24	250 HZ	3 axis	Yes	Yes	Yes	about 26 hours	500 for 8 channels 949 for 16
Neurosky Mindwave	1 +1 ref	12	512Hz	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8 hours	99.99