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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image =
|image=[[File:oculus quest 11.jpeg|250px]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype=[[Standalone VR]], [[PC-Powered VR]]
|Platform = [[Oculus Platform]]
|Platform=[[Oculus Quest Platform]]
|Developer = [[Oculus VR]]
|Developer=[[Oculus VR]]
|Manufacturer = [[Facebook Technologies]]
|Operating System=Android-based OS
|Release Date = May 21, 2019
|Predecessor=[[Oculus Go]]
|Announcement Date = September 26, 2018 (Oculus Connect 5)
|Successor=[[Meta Quest 2]]
|Discontinued = September 2020
|CPU=[[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|Price = $399 USD (64GB) / $499 USD (128GB)
|GPU=[[Qualcomm® Adreno™ 540]]
|Website = https://www.meta.com/
|Memory=4GB
|Predecessor = [[Oculus Go]]
|Storage=6GB, 128GB
|Successor = [[Meta Quest 2]]
|Display=OLED
|Chipset = Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
|Resolution=1440×1600 per eye
|Display = OLED (dual Pentile)
|Refresh Rate=72Hz
|Resolution = 1440x1600 per eye
|Field of View=96°×94° (estimated)(ref 5)
|Combined Resolution = 2880x1600
|Camera=4
|Refresh Rate = 72 Hz
|Tracking=6DOF
|Field of View = 93°
|Rotational Tracking=[[Gyroscope]], [[Accelerometer]]
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Positional Tracking=[[Oculus Insight]]
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|Input=[[Oculus Touch Controllers]], Controller-free Hand Tracking
|IPD = Hardware adjustable (58-72mm)
|Connectivity=[[Oculus Link]], USB-C
|Audio = Integrated speakers + 3.5mm jack
|Power=rechargeable headset, battery-operated controllers
|Controllers = Oculus Touch (2nd gen)
|Battery Life=2 to 3 hours
|Battery = ~2-3 hours
|Weight=571grams
|Storage = 64GB / 128GB
|Size=6.3 x 8.27 x 3.46 inches
|Release Date=May 21, 2019
|Price=$399 (64GB), $499 (128GB)
|Website=https://www.oculus.com/quest/
}}
}}
The '''Oculus Quest''' is [[Oculus VR]]'s first hybrid headset that is fully [[Standalone VR|Standalone]] and enabled a connection to PC for an expanded library of games. The Oculus Quest and [[Rift S]] were launched in the same year, but offered distinctly different playing experiences. The Quest is a fully [[integrated HMD]], requiring no connection to a PC whereas the Rift S requires a PC for processing and play.<ref name=”four”>https://uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-2-specs/</ref>


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.
You can purchase a refurbished Oculus Quest from Facebook for $199; the product has been discontinued, though, in favor of the Meta Quest 2.<ref name=”two”></ref>


== History and Development ==
==Release and Pricing==
The Oculus Quest was first released on May 21, 2019 as a standalone headset.


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>
On November 18, 2019, Oculus rolled out the ability to connect the Quest to a PC through the beta version of [[Oculus Link]].<ref name=”six”>https://www.oculus.com/blog/play-rift-content-on-quest-with-oculus-link-available-now-in-beta/?locale=fr_FR</ref>


== Design and Hardware ==
In 2021, the Oculus Quest was discontinued.


=== Display ===
==Hardware==


Dual OLED panels:
The Quest comes with strap audio - speakers built into the headset - but you can also connect your headphones through a stereo audio jack.


* '''1440x1600 per eye''' resolution
The CPU is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 that comes with 8 cores. Three of the faster “gold” cores are dedicated to game play, and the rest are dedicated to system services like TimeWarp and tracking.<ref name=”three”>https://developer.oculus.com/blog/down-the-rabbit-hole-w-oculus-quest-the-hardware-software/</ref>
* '''2880x1600 combined'''
* '''Dual Pentile OLED''' displays
* '''72 Hz''' refresh rate
* '''93° field of view'''
* True blacks


=== Processing ===
The GPU is a Qualcomm Adreno 540 which “cuts the scene up into a grid of tiles and renders each in sequence.”<ref name=”three”></ref>


* '''Qualcomm Snapdragon 835'''
The Touch Controllers expand upon the design of Rift’s controllers. They have the same button layout, but the rings are placed differently to improve controller registration by the HMD.<ref name=”three”></ref>
* '''4GB RAM'''
* Mobile VR optimized
* 3 cores for software
* 1 core + efficiency cores for tracking


=== Tracking ===
View the info box for an estimated field of view.<ref name="seven">https://uploadvr.com/field-of-view-tool-database/</ref>


Oculus Insight:
==System Requirements==
This is the first Oculus product to allow for both integrated and discrete HMD play. You can play VR games from your desktop or laptop via [[Oculus Link]] or similar cables.


* '''4-camera inside-out tracking'''
===PC Requirements for Oculus Link===
* '''6DoF''' headset and controllers
* '''Room-scale''' capable
* Guardian boundary system
* No external sensors


=== IPD ===
'''Processor:''' Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater


* '''Hardware IPD adjustment'''
'''Memory:''' 8 GB+ RAM
* '''58-72mm range'''
* Physical slider
* Real-time adjustment


=== Audio ===
'''Operating System:''' Windows 10


* '''Integrated speakers'''
'''USB Ports:''' 1x USB port
* Near-ear design
* '''3.5mm audio jack'''
* Spatial audio


=== Battery ===
'''Graphics:'''
*NVIDIA Titan X
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Desktop, 6 GB
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (all)
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (all)
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TI
*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series (all)
*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series (all)
*AMD 400 Series
*AMD 500 Series
*AMD 5000 Series
*AMD 6000 Series
*AMD Vega Series


* '''~2-3 hours''' usage
<ref name=”five”>https://support.oculus.com/444256562873335/</ref>
* Varies by application
* USB-C charging


=== Storage ===
==Setup Tutorial==
Like the Quest 2, download the Oculus mobile app to configure your device. Purchase and download games through the app or while wearing your headset.


* '''64GB''' ($399)
==Input Devices==
* '''128GB''' ($499)
* No expandable storage


== Controllers ==
The Quest comes with two Touch Controllers as well as the ability to use your hands for controller-free hand tracking.


Second-generation Oculus Touch:
==Accessories==


* '''6DoF tracking'''
===Oculus Link===
* Tracking rings on top
See [[Oculus Link]]. The Quest 2 is also compatible with this device.<ref name=”two”>https://www.oculus.com/quest/</ref>
* Analog sticks
===Oculus Quest in-ear Headphones===
* Face buttons (A/B, X/Y)
If you prefer headphones instead of the Quest’s built-in speakers, you can purchase Oculus’ in-ear headphones.<ref name=”two”></ref>
* Triggers
===Prescription Lenses===
* Grip buttons
You can purchase prescription-strength VirtuClear® Lens Inserts for your Oculus Quest. They are 1.60 Hi Index Essilor lenses with anti-reflective coating meant to make your VR experience clearer. You can purchase through Frames Direct and will be asked for a valid prescription. The prescription range is SPH: 0 to -8.0 | CYL: 0 to -2.0.<ref name=”one”>https://www.framesdirect.com/virtuclear-lens-inserts-for-oculus-quest.html</ref>
* Oculus/Menu buttons
* Capacitive touch sensing


== Oculus Link ==
==Apps==


PC VR capability (November 2019):
===Oculus Quest Store===
You can purchase games from the [[Oculus Quest Store]] on PC, mobile app, or from within the Store while wearing your headset.


* '''USB 3.0 cable''' connection
==Developer==
* Access to Rift library
The Oculus Quest has full support for Unity and Unreal engines as well as the [[Oculus SDK]] for games made outside of these engines.
* PC-powered graphics
* Hybrid standalone/PC operation


== Hand Tracking ==
==Images==
<gallery mode="packed">
File:oculus 14.jpeg
File:oculus quest 13.jpeg
File:oculus quest 12.jpeg
File:oculus quest 11.jpeg
</gallery>


Added December 2019:
==History==
See Release and Pricing


* '''Controller-free interaction'''
==References==
* Camera-based tracking
<references />
* Supported in select apps


== Technical Specifications ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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<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>
== See Also ==
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Oculus Go]]
* [[Oculus Rift S]]
== References ==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:VR headsets]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Virtual reality headsets]]
[[Category:Meta]]
[[Category:Oculus]]
[[Category:2019 in technology]]
[[Category:Discontinued devices]]

Revision as of 18:20, 7 January 2026

Oculus Quest
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Standalone VR, PC-Powered VR
Platform Oculus Quest Platform
Developer Oculus VR
Release Date May 21, 2019
Price $399 (64GB), $499 (128GB)
Website https://www.oculus.com/quest/
Predecessor Oculus Go
Successor Meta Quest 2
System
Operating System Android-based OS
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
GPU Qualcomm® Adreno™ 540
Storage
Storage 6GB, 128GB
Memory 4GB
Display
Display OLED
Resolution 1440×1600 per eye
Refresh Rate 72Hz
Image
Field of View 96°×94° (estimated)(ref 5)
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DOF
Rotational Tracking Gyroscope, Accelerometer
Positional Tracking Oculus Insight
Audio
Camera 4
Connectivity
Connectivity Oculus Link, USB-C
Power rechargeable headset, battery-operated controllers
Battery Life 2 to 3 hours
Device
Weight 571grams
Input Oculus Touch Controllers, Controller-free Hand Tracking
Size 6.3 x 8.27 x 3.46 inches

The Oculus Quest is Oculus VR's first hybrid headset that is fully Standalone and enabled a connection to PC for an expanded library of games. The Oculus Quest and Rift S were launched in the same year, but offered distinctly different playing experiences. The Quest is a fully integrated HMD, requiring no connection to a PC whereas the Rift S requires a PC for processing and play.[1]

You can purchase a refurbished Oculus Quest from Facebook for $199; the product has been discontinued, though, in favor of the Meta Quest 2.[2]

Release and Pricing

The Oculus Quest was first released on May 21, 2019 as a standalone headset.

On November 18, 2019, Oculus rolled out the ability to connect the Quest to a PC through the beta version of Oculus Link.[3]

In 2021, the Oculus Quest was discontinued.

Hardware

The Quest comes with strap audio - speakers built into the headset - but you can also connect your headphones through a stereo audio jack.

The CPU is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 that comes with 8 cores. Three of the faster “gold” cores are dedicated to game play, and the rest are dedicated to system services like TimeWarp and tracking.[4]

The GPU is a Qualcomm Adreno 540 which “cuts the scene up into a grid of tiles and renders each in sequence.”[4]

The Touch Controllers expand upon the design of Rift’s controllers. They have the same button layout, but the rings are placed differently to improve controller registration by the HMD.[4]

View the info box for an estimated field of view.[5]

System Requirements

This is the first Oculus product to allow for both integrated and discrete HMD play. You can play VR games from your desktop or laptop via Oculus Link or similar cables.

PC Requirements for Oculus Link

Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater

Memory: 8 GB+ RAM

Operating System: Windows 10

USB Ports: 1x USB port

Graphics:

  • NVIDIA Titan X
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Desktop, 6 GB
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (all)
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (all)
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TI
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series (all)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series (all)
  • AMD 400 Series
  • AMD 500 Series
  • AMD 5000 Series
  • AMD 6000 Series
  • AMD Vega Series

[6]

Setup Tutorial

Like the Quest 2, download the Oculus mobile app to configure your device. Purchase and download games through the app or while wearing your headset.

Input Devices

The Quest comes with two Touch Controllers as well as the ability to use your hands for controller-free hand tracking.

Accessories

Oculus Link

See Oculus Link. The Quest 2 is also compatible with this device.[2]

Oculus Quest in-ear Headphones

If you prefer headphones instead of the Quest’s built-in speakers, you can purchase Oculus’ in-ear headphones.[2]

Prescription Lenses

You can purchase prescription-strength VirtuClear® Lens Inserts for your Oculus Quest. They are 1.60 Hi Index Essilor lenses with anti-reflective coating meant to make your VR experience clearer. You can purchase through Frames Direct and will be asked for a valid prescription. The prescription range is SPH: 0 to -8.0 | CYL: 0 to -2.0.[7]

Apps

Oculus Quest Store

You can purchase games from the Oculus Quest Store on PC, mobile app, or from within the Store while wearing your headset.

Developer

The Oculus Quest has full support for Unity and Unreal engines as well as the Oculus SDK for games made outside of these engines.

Images

History

See Release and Pricing

References

  1. ↑ https://uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-2-specs/
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://www.oculus.com/quest/
  3. ↑ https://www.oculus.com/blog/play-rift-content-on-quest-with-oculus-link-available-now-in-beta/?locale=fr_FR
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://developer.oculus.com/blog/down-the-rabbit-hole-w-oculus-quest-the-hardware-software/
  5. ↑ https://uploadvr.com/field-of-view-tool-database/
  6. ↑ https://support.oculus.com/444256562873335/
  7. ↑ https://www.framesdirect.com/virtuclear-lens-inserts-for-oculus-quest.html
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