Everything and the kitchen sink
The Meta Quest Pro could almost be called Quest Enterprise Edition because the Oculus team designed it with virtual boardroom meetings and synergy with your laptop and keyboard in mind rather than pro-level gaming. You can buy this for gaming, and will probably have a performance boost as well as some exclusive mixed-reality experiences to enjoy, but temper your expectations.
For
- Boosted Snapdragon XR2+ performance
- QLED pancake lenses with local dimming and higher ppi
- Full-color passthrough for mixed-reality experiences
- Comfortable halo strap for long-term use
- Improved IPD slider
- Wi-Fi 6e support
Against
- VERY expensive
- Only two-hour battery life
- Relies on another computer for best work experience
Not being replaced
Despite sharing the Quest name, the bestselling Meta Quest 2 isn't going anywhere. It's definitely a 2020 headset with hardware that could use a refresh, but it still is the best standalone VR gaming experience available today at a reasonable price. Just be ready to buy some accessories to improve on the stock experience.
For
- Much more affordable
- Works with same gaming library
- Compatible with Quest Touch Pro controllers
- Longer battery life, esp. with accessories
- 120Hz gaming
- Slightly lighter
Against
- Black & white passthrough
- No face/eye tracking
- Front-heavy design with poor default strap/ facial interface
- Only 6GB of RAM
When gamers hear about a new console with improved
When gamers hear about a new console with improved graphics, visuals, and exclusive software, they'll spend well over asking price just to get one — just look at the PS5 resale market. But the Meta Quest Pro is a unique case. It's absolutely a major upgrade on the Oculus Quest 2 in features and design, but most Quest owners may not need some of the improvements past the initial novelty. Because despite the fact that it can play Quest games and has the best graphics of any mobile VR device, the Quest Pro is built with "professionals" in mind rather than gamers.
It's been one year since Facebook became Meta and teased its new "Project Cambria" VR headset, and our hands-on with the Quest Pro explains all the ways that Meta succeeded in building an excellent device. But for many buyers, they'll nevertheless want to buy the Oculus Quest 2, despite missing out on cool features like color passthrough and eye tracking that any gamer would enjoy.
But we won't try to bias your decision. Based on our limited time with the Quest Pro and years of experience with the Quest 2, here are all the Meta Quest Pro vs. Quest 2 details you need to know before deciding whether or not to upgrade.
Meta Quest Pro vs. Quest 2: Price and accessories
Despite initial rumors that the Quest Pro would cost about $800, the actual price turned out to be a whopping $1,500, though that automatically bundles a ton of accessories. Specifically, it comes with two Quest Touch Pro controllers and stylus attachments, a partial light blocker facial interface, and a 45W USB-C charging dock.