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|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Platform = [[Oculus]]
|Platform = [[Oculus Platform]]
|Developer = [[Oculus VR]] ([[Meta Platforms]])
|Developer = [[Oculus VR]]
|Manufacturer = [[Oculus VR]]
|Manufacturer = [[Facebook Technologies]]
|Release Date = May 21, 2019
|Release Date = May 21, 2019
|End of Life = 2020
|Announcement Date = September 26, 2018 (Oculus Connect 5)
|Price = $399 (64GB) / $499 (128GB)
|Discontinued = September 2020
|Price = $399 USD (64GB) / $499 USD (128GB)
|Website = https://www.meta.com/
|Website = https://www.meta.com/
|Predecessor = [[Oculus Go]]
|Successor = [[Meta Quest 2]]
|Successor = [[Meta Quest 2]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|Chipset = Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
|Memory = 4 GB RAM
|Display = OLED (dual Pentile)
|Storage = 64 GB / 128 GB
|Display = OLED (Pentile diamond)
|Resolution = 1440x1600 per eye
|Resolution = 1440x1600 per eye
|Combined Resolution = 2880x1600
|Refresh Rate = 72 Hz
|Refresh Rate = 72 Hz
|Field of View = ~100°
|Field of View = 93°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|IPD = Physical adjustment
|IPD = Hardware adjustable (58-72mm)
|Audio = Integrated speakers, 3.5mm jacks
|Audio = Integrated speakers + 3.5mm jack
|Controllers = 2x Oculus Touch
|Controllers = Oculus Touch (2nd gen)
|Battery = ~2-3 hours
|Battery = ~2-3 hours
|Weight = 571g
|Storage = 64GB / 128GB
}}
}}


The '''Oculus Quest''' (later ''Meta Quest'') is a standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Oculus VR]], released on May 21, 2019 at $399 (64GB) / $499 (128GB). The first standalone 6DoF VR headset from Oculus, the Quest featured a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, OLED displays at 1440x1600 per eye, inside-out tracking requiring no external sensors, and Oculus Touch controllers. Launching with over 50 titles including Beat Saber and Superhot VR, the Quest demonstrated that console-quality VR could be achieved without PC or wires. Oculus Link (November 2019) later enabled PC VR capabilities via USB.
The '''Oculus Quest''' (retroactively '''Meta Quest 1''') is a standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Oculus VR]], released May 21, 2019 starting at $399. The first 6DoF standalone VR system from Oculus, featuring dual OLED displays at 1440x1600 per eye, Snapdragon 835 processor, Oculus Insight inside-out tracking with 4 cameras, hardware IPD adjustment, and second-generation Oculus Touch controllers. Discontinued September 2020, succeeded by Quest 2.


== History and Development ==
== History and Development ==


Oculus introduced the Quest at Oculus Connect 5 in September 2018, codenamed "Santa Cruz." The headset launched on May 21, 2019 alongside over 50 titles. At Oculus Connect 6 in September 2019, Facebook announced Oculus Link, enabling Quest to function as a PC VR headset over USB, which entered beta on November 12, 2019. The original Quest was succeeded by the Quest 2 in October 2020, which offered improved specifications at the same price point.<ref name="meta">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/blog/introducing-oculus-quest-our-first-6dof-all-in-one-vr-system-launching-spring-2019/ |title=Introducing Oculus Quest |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
Oculus announced the Quest (codenamed "Santa Cruz") at Oculus Connect 5 on September 26, 2018, releasing May 21, 2019. Positioned between the low-end Go and PC-tethered Rift S, the Quest delivered room-scale 6DoF VR without external sensors or PC. Powered by mobile hardware but supporting full Touch controllers, it launched the "all-in-one" premium VR category. Oculus Link (November 2019) added PC VR capability via USB. Discontinued September 2020 upon Quest 2 launch.<ref name="meta">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/blog/introducing-oculus-quest-our-first-6dof-all-in-one-vr-system-launching-spring-2019/ |title=Introducing Oculus Quest |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== Design and Hardware ==
== Design and Hardware ==
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=== Display ===
=== Display ===


Premium OLED panels:
Dual OLED panels:


* '''1440x1600 per eye''' resolution
* '''1440x1600 per eye''' resolution
* '''Diamond Pentile OLED''' displays
* '''2880x1600 combined'''
* '''72 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''Dual Pentile OLED''' displays
* '''~100° field of view'''
* '''72 Hz''' refresh rate
* True blacks (OLED)
* '''93° field of view'''
* Next-gen lens technology from Go
* True blacks
* Enlarged sweet spot


=== Processing ===
=== Processing ===


* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]'''
* '''Qualcomm Snapdragon 835'''
* '''4 GB RAM'''
* '''4GB RAM'''
* '''64 GB or 128 GB''' storage
* Mobile VR optimized
* Android AOSP-based OS
* 3 cores for software
* VR-optimized modifications
* 1 core + efficiency cores for tracking


=== Tracking ===
=== Tracking ===


Inside-out 6DoF:
Oculus Insight:


* '''6 degrees of freedom'''
* '''4-camera inside-out tracking'''
* '''4 tracking cameras'''
* '''6DoF''' headset and controllers
* '''Inside-out tracking'''
* '''Room-scale''' capable
* No external sensors required
* Oculus Insight technology
* Guardian boundary system
* Guardian boundary system
* Passthrough safety view
* No external sensors


=== IPD ===
=== IPD ===


* '''Physical IPD adjustment'''
* '''Hardware IPD adjustment'''
* Hardware slider
* '''58-72mm range'''
* Range accommodates most users
* Physical slider
* Precise eye alignment
* Real-time adjustment


=== Audio ===
=== Audio ===


* '''Integrated speakers'''
* '''Integrated speakers'''
* '''Dual 3.5mm audio jacks'''
* Near-ear design
* One on each side
* '''3.5mm audio jack'''
* External headphone support
* Spatial audio
* Spatial audio


=== Build ===
=== Battery ===


* '''571g weight'''
* '''~2-3 hours''' usage
* Fabric exterior
* Varies by application
* Adjustable straps
* USB-C charging
* Face cushion
* Front-heavy design
* Elastic side straps
* Velcro top strap


=== Controllers ===
=== Storage ===


Oculus Touch:
* '''64GB''' ($399)
* '''128GB''' ($499)
* No expandable storage


* '''2x Oculus Touch controllers'''
== Controllers ==
* '''6DoF tracking'''
* Precise hand tracking
* Haptic feedback
* Ergonomic design
* Thumbstick
* Buttons and triggers
* Tracking ring


=== Battery ===
Second-generation Oculus Touch:


* '''2-3 hours''' battery life
* '''6DoF tracking'''
* Demanding games: ~2 hours
* Tracking rings on top
* Lighter content: ~3 hours
* Analog sticks
* USB-C charging
* Face buttons (A/B, X/Y)
* Charge while playing possible
* Triggers
* Grip buttons
* Oculus/Menu buttons
* Capacitive touch sensing


== Oculus Link ==
== Oculus Link ==


PC VR capability:
PC VR capability (November 2019):


* '''Announced September 2019'''
* '''USB 3.0 cable''' connection
* '''Beta November 12, 2019'''
* Access to Rift library
* USB connection to PC
* PC-powered graphics
* Access Rift library
* Hybrid standalone/PC operation
* PC VR performance
* Transform Quest to PC headset


== Launch Software ==
== Hand Tracking ==


* '''50+ titles at launch'''
Added December 2019:
* Beat Saber
 
* Moss
* '''Controller-free interaction'''
* Robo Recall
* Camera-based tracking
* Superhot VR
* Supported in select apps
* VRChat
* Sports Scramble


== Technical Specifications ==
== Technical Specifications ==
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! Specification !! Details
! Specification !! Details
|-
|-
| Display || 1440x1600 per eye OLED
| Display || 1440x1600 OLED x2
|-
| Combined || 2880x1600
|-
|-
| Refresh Rate || 72 Hz
| Refresh Rate || 72 Hz
|-
|-
| FOV || ~100°
| FOV || 93°
|-
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon 835
| Processor || Snapdragon 835
|-
|-
| RAM || 4 GB
| RAM || 4GB
|-
| Storage || 64/128 GB
|-
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (inside-out)
| Tracking || Inside-out (4 cameras)
|-
|-
| IPD || Physical adjustment
| IPD || 58-72mm (hardware)
|-
|-
| Battery || 2-3 hours
| Battery || ~2-3 hours
|-
|-
| Weight || 571g
| Storage || 64GB / 128GB
|-
|-
| Price || $399/$499
| Price || $399 / $499
|}
|}


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'''Praise:'''
'''Praise:'''
* First standalone 6DoF Oculus
* First 6DoF standalone
* No PC or wires required
* No PC required
* OLED displays excellent
* No external sensors
* Physical IPD adjustment
* Room-scale capable
* Touch controllers precise
* Full Touch controllers
* Inside-out tracking works
* Hardware IPD adjustment
* 50+ launch titles
* OLED quality
* Oculus Link added value
* Guardian system
* Beat Saber experience
* Oculus Link versatility
* Console-quality portable VR
* Industry-defining product


'''Criticism:'''
'''Criticism:'''
* 72Hz vs 90Hz PC VR
* 72Hz only
* 571g front-heavy
* Snapdragon 835 aging
* 2-3 hour battery life
* Battery life limited
* Snapdragon 835 limited
* Front-heavy design
* 4GB RAM constraining
* Storage not expandable
* Strap comfort issues
* Discontinued quickly
* No expandable storage
* Mobile graphics limitations
* Comfort for extended use
* 4GB RAM limiting<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-specs-price-release-date/ |title=Oculus Quest Specs |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* Succeeded quickly by Quest 2<ref name="skarredghost">{{cite web |url=https://skarredghost.com/2019/06/12/oculus-quest-review-vr/ |title=Oculus Quest Review |publisher=The Ghost Howls |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Oculus Go]]
* [[Oculus Rift S]]
* [[Oculus Rift S]]
* [[PICO 4]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Oculus VR]]
[[Category:Meta]]
[[Category:Meta Platforms]]
[[Category:Oculus]]
[[Category:2019 in technology]]
[[Category:2019 in technology]]
[[Category:Discontinued devices]]

Revision as of 17:51, 7 January 2026

Oculus Quest
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-Mounted Display
Subtype Standalone VR
Platform Oculus Platform
Developer Oculus VR
Manufacturer Facebook Technologies
Announcement Date September 26, 2018 (Oculus Connect 5)
Release Date May 21, 2019
Price $399 USD (64GB) / $499 USD (128GB)
Website https://www.meta.com/
Predecessor Oculus Go
Successor Meta Quest 2
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Storage
Storage 64GB / 128GB
Display
Display OLED (dual Pentile)
Resolution 1440x1600 per eye
Refresh Rate 72 Hz
Image
Field of View 93°
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
Audio
Audio Integrated speakers + 3.5mm jack
Connectivity
Device


The Oculus Quest (retroactively Meta Quest 1) is a standalone virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Oculus VR, released May 21, 2019 starting at $399. The first 6DoF standalone VR system from Oculus, featuring dual OLED displays at 1440x1600 per eye, Snapdragon 835 processor, Oculus Insight inside-out tracking with 4 cameras, hardware IPD adjustment, and second-generation Oculus Touch controllers. Discontinued September 2020, succeeded by Quest 2.

History and Development

Oculus announced the Quest (codenamed "Santa Cruz") at Oculus Connect 5 on September 26, 2018, releasing May 21, 2019. Positioned between the low-end Go and PC-tethered Rift S, the Quest delivered room-scale 6DoF VR without external sensors or PC. Powered by mobile hardware but supporting full Touch controllers, it launched the "all-in-one" premium VR category. Oculus Link (November 2019) added PC VR capability via USB. Discontinued September 2020 upon Quest 2 launch.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

Dual OLED panels:

  • 1440x1600 per eye resolution
  • 2880x1600 combined
  • Dual Pentile OLED displays
  • 72 Hz refresh rate
  • 93° field of view
  • True blacks

Processing

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
  • 4GB RAM
  • Mobile VR optimized
  • 3 cores for software
  • 1 core + efficiency cores for tracking

Tracking

Oculus Insight:

  • 4-camera inside-out tracking
  • 6DoF headset and controllers
  • Room-scale capable
  • Guardian boundary system
  • No external sensors

IPD

  • Hardware IPD adjustment
  • 58-72mm range
  • Physical slider
  • Real-time adjustment

Audio

  • Integrated speakers
  • Near-ear design
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • Spatial audio

Battery

  • ~2-3 hours usage
  • Varies by application
  • USB-C charging

Storage

  • 64GB ($399)
  • 128GB ($499)
  • No expandable storage

Controllers

Second-generation Oculus Touch:

  • 6DoF tracking
  • Tracking rings on top
  • Analog sticks
  • Face buttons (A/B, X/Y)
  • Triggers
  • Grip buttons
  • Oculus/Menu buttons
  • Capacitive touch sensing

Oculus Link

PC VR capability (November 2019):

  • USB 3.0 cable connection
  • Access to Rift library
  • PC-powered graphics
  • Hybrid standalone/PC operation

Hand Tracking

Added December 2019:

  • Controller-free interaction
  • Camera-based tracking
  • Supported in select apps

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 1440x1600 OLED x2
Combined 2880x1600
Refresh Rate 72 Hz
FOV 93°
Processor Snapdragon 835
RAM 4GB
Tracking Inside-out (4 cameras)
IPD 58-72mm (hardware)
Battery ~2-3 hours
Storage 64GB / 128GB
Price $399 / $499

Reception

Praise:

  • First 6DoF standalone
  • No PC required
  • No external sensors
  • Room-scale capable
  • Full Touch controllers
  • Hardware IPD adjustment
  • OLED quality
  • Guardian system
  • Oculus Link versatility
  • Industry-defining product

Criticism:

  • 72Hz only
  • Snapdragon 835 aging
  • Battery life limited
  • Front-heavy design
  • Storage not expandable
  • Discontinued quickly
  • Mobile graphics limitations
  • 4GB RAM limiting[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Introducing Oculus Quest". Meta. https://www.meta.com/blog/introducing-oculus-quest-our-first-6dof-all-in-one-vr-system-launching-spring-2019/.
  2. ↑ "Oculus Quest Specs". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-specs-price-release-date/.
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