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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Platform = [[Meta Horizon OS]], [[SteamVR]] (via Link)
|Developer = [[Meta]] (Oculus)
|Manufacturer = [[Meta]]
|Release Date = October 13, 2020
|Announcement Date = September 15, 2020
|Price = $299 USD (64GB) / $399 (256GB)
|Website = https://www.meta.com/quest/
|Predecessor = [[Oculus Quest]]
|Successor = [[Meta Quest 3]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|Display = LCD (single panel)
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per eye
|Combined Resolution = 3664x1920
|Refresh Rate = 72/80/90/120 Hz
|Field of View = 97°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|IPD = 58/63/68mm (3 settings)
|RAM = 6 GB
|Storage = 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
|Audio = Integrated speakers
|Controllers = Oculus Touch Gen 3
|Weight = 503g
}}
 
The '''Oculus Quest 2''' (later '''Meta Quest 2''') is a standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Meta]] (formerly Facebook/Oculus), released October 13, 2020 starting at $299. The first VR headset with [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]], featuring 1832x1920 per eye LCD display (50% more pixels than Quest 1), up to 120 Hz refresh rate, 6 GB RAM, inside-out 6DoF tracking, and optional PC VR via Quest Link (USB) or Air Link (wireless). The best-selling VR headset of all time, bringing VR to mainstream consumers.
 
== History and Development ==
 
Meta (then Facebook) announced the Quest 2 at Facebook Connect on September 15, 2020, launching October 13, 2020. Priced $100 less than the original Quest at launch ($299 vs $399), the Quest 2 made standalone VR accessible to mainstream consumers. The white design replaced the Quest 1's black exterior. Updates added Air Link for wireless PC VR, 120 Hz support, and expanded storage options. The Quest 2 became the best-selling VR headset ever, succeeded by the Meta Quest 3 in 2023.<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-2-specs/ |title=Oculus Quest 2 Specs |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display ===
 
50% resolution increase:
 
* '''1832x1920 per eye''' resolution
* '''3664x1920 combined'''
* '''Single LCD panel''' (fast-switching)
* '''Up to 120 Hz''' refresh rate
* '''97° field of view'''
* 50% more pixels than Quest 1
* Reduced screen-door effect
 
=== Refresh Rate Options ===
 
* '''72 Hz''' (default)
* '''80 Hz'''
* '''90 Hz'''
* '''120 Hz''' (added via update)
 
=== Processing ===
 
First Snapdragon XR2 headset:
 
* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]'''
* First commercial VR device with XR2
* Derived from Snapdragon 865
* '''6 GB RAM''' (+2 GB vs Quest 1)
* Significant performance increase
 
=== Storage ===
 
* '''64 GB''' (launch)
* '''128 GB''' (replaced 64 GB)
* '''256 GB'''
 
=== Tracking ===
 
Inside-out system:
 
* '''6DoF tracking'''
* '''Inside-out tracking'''
* '''4 cameras'''
* No external sensors
* Room-scale capable
* Guardian boundary system
* '''Passthrough''' (grayscale)
 
=== Controllers ===
 
Oculus Touch Gen 3:
 
* '''6DoF tracking'''
* Improved ergonomics
* '''4x battery life''' vs Quest 1
* Thumbstick
* A/B/X/Y buttons
* Trigger and grip
 
=== IPD ===
 
* '''3 fixed settings''': 58mm, 63mm, 68mm
* Physical slider adjustment
 
=== Audio ===
 
* '''Integrated speakers'''
* Positional audio
* '''3.5mm jack''' for headphones
 
=== Build ===
 
* '''503g weight''' (vs 571g Quest 1)
* White plastic exterior
* Fabric head strap (basic)
* Optional Elite Strap
 
== PC VR Support ==
 
=== Quest Link (USB) ===
* USB-C to PC
* Play Rift/SteamVR content
 
=== Air Link (Wireless) ===
* Wi-Fi 5GHz
* Wireless PC VR
* Added via update
 
== Technical Specifications ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 1832x1920 LCD
|-
| Refresh Rate || 72/80/90/120 Hz
|-
| FOV || 97°
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
|-
| RAM || 6 GB
|-
| Storage || 64/128/256 GB
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF inside-out
|-
| IPD || 58/63/68mm
|-
| Weight || 503g
|-
| Price || $299-$399
|}
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* $299 affordable pricing
* Snapdragon XR2 powerful
* 1832x1920 sharp display
* 120Hz update smooth
* Standalone freedom
* Quest Link PC VR option
* Air Link wireless PC VR
* Best-selling VR headset
* Large content library
* Significant value
 
'''Criticism:'''
* Facebook account required (initially)
* LCD vs OLED blacks
* 3-setting IPD limited
* Basic strap uncomfortable
* 97° FOV average
* Controller battery (AA)
* Compression artifacts (Link)
* Privacy concerns
* Heavy for some users<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quest_2 |title=Quest 2 |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
== See Also ==
* [[Oculus Quest]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Meta Quest 3S]]
* [[PICO 4]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}
 
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Meta]]
[[Category:Oculus]]
[[Category:2020 in technology]]

Latest revision as of 17:32, 7 January 2026

Oculus Quest 2
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-Mounted Display
Subtype Standalone VR
Platform Meta Horizon OS, SteamVR (via Link)
Developer Meta (Oculus)
Manufacturer Meta
Announcement Date September 15, 2020
Release Date October 13, 2020
Price $299 USD (64GB) / $399 (256GB)
Website https://www.meta.com/quest/
Predecessor Oculus Quest
Successor Meta Quest 3
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
Storage
Storage 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
Display
Display LCD (single panel)
Resolution 1832x1920 per eye
Refresh Rate 72/80/90/120 Hz
Image
Field of View 97°
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
Audio
Audio Integrated speakers
Connectivity
Device
Weight 503g

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The Oculus Quest 2 (later Meta Quest 2) is a standalone virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Meta (formerly Facebook/Oculus), released October 13, 2020 starting at $299. The first VR headset with Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, featuring 1832x1920 per eye LCD display (50% more pixels than Quest 1), up to 120 Hz refresh rate, 6 GB RAM, inside-out 6DoF tracking, and optional PC VR via Quest Link (USB) or Air Link (wireless). The best-selling VR headset of all time, bringing VR to mainstream consumers.

History and Development

Meta (then Facebook) announced the Quest 2 at Facebook Connect on September 15, 2020, launching October 13, 2020. Priced $100 less than the original Quest at launch ($299 vs $399), the Quest 2 made standalone VR accessible to mainstream consumers. The white design replaced the Quest 1's black exterior. Updates added Air Link for wireless PC VR, 120 Hz support, and expanded storage options. The Quest 2 became the best-selling VR headset ever, succeeded by the Meta Quest 3 in 2023.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

50% resolution increase:

  • 1832x1920 per eye resolution
  • 3664x1920 combined
  • Single LCD panel (fast-switching)
  • Up to 120 Hz refresh rate
  • 97° field of view
  • 50% more pixels than Quest 1
  • Reduced screen-door effect

Refresh Rate Options

  • 72 Hz (default)
  • 80 Hz
  • 90 Hz
  • 120 Hz (added via update)

Processing

First Snapdragon XR2 headset:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
  • First commercial VR device with XR2
  • Derived from Snapdragon 865
  • 6 GB RAM (+2 GB vs Quest 1)
  • Significant performance increase

Storage

  • 64 GB (launch)
  • 128 GB (replaced 64 GB)
  • 256 GB

Tracking

Inside-out system:

  • 6DoF tracking
  • Inside-out tracking
  • 4 cameras
  • No external sensors
  • Room-scale capable
  • Guardian boundary system
  • Passthrough (grayscale)

Controllers

Oculus Touch Gen 3:

  • 6DoF tracking
  • Improved ergonomics
  • 4x battery life vs Quest 1
  • Thumbstick
  • A/B/X/Y buttons
  • Trigger and grip

IPD

  • 3 fixed settings: 58mm, 63mm, 68mm
  • Physical slider adjustment

Audio

  • Integrated speakers
  • Positional audio
  • 3.5mm jack for headphones

Build

  • 503g weight (vs 571g Quest 1)
  • White plastic exterior
  • Fabric head strap (basic)
  • Optional Elite Strap

PC VR Support

Quest Link (USB)

  • USB-C to PC
  • Play Rift/SteamVR content

Air Link (Wireless)

  • Wi-Fi 5GHz
  • Wireless PC VR
  • Added via update

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 1832x1920 LCD
Refresh Rate 72/80/90/120 Hz
FOV 97°
Processor Snapdragon XR2
RAM 6 GB
Storage 64/128/256 GB
Tracking 6DoF inside-out
IPD 58/63/68mm
Weight 503g
Price $299-$399

Reception

Praise:

  • $299 affordable pricing
  • Snapdragon XR2 powerful
  • 1832x1920 sharp display
  • 120Hz update smooth
  • Standalone freedom
  • Quest Link PC VR option
  • Air Link wireless PC VR
  • Best-selling VR headset
  • Large content library
  • Significant value

Criticism:

  • Facebook account required (initially)
  • LCD vs OLED blacks
  • 3-setting IPD limited
  • Basic strap uncomfortable
  • 97° FOV average
  • Controller battery (AA)
  • Compression artifacts (Link)
  • Privacy concerns
  • Heavy for some users[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Oculus Quest 2 Specs". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-2-specs/.
  2. ↑ "Quest 2". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quest_2.
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