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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image=[[File:oculus quest 11.jpeg|250px]]
|image =
|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype=[[Standalone VR]], [[PC-Powered VR]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Platform=[[Oculus Quest Platform]]
|Platform = [[Oculus Store]]
|Developer=[[Oculus VR]]
|Developer = [[Oculus VR]]
|Operating System=Android-based OS
|Manufacturer = [[Meta Platforms]]
|Predecessor=[[Oculus Go]]
|Announcement Date = September 2018 (OC5)
|Successor=[[Meta Quest 2]]
|Release Date = May 21, 2019
|CPU=[[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|End of Production = 2021
|GPU=[[Qualcomm® Adreno™ 540]]
|Price = $399 USD (64 GB), $499 USD (128 GB)
|Memory=4GB
|Website = https://www.meta.com/
|Storage=6GB, 128GB
|Predecessor = [[Oculus Go]]
|Display=OLED
|Successor = [[Meta Quest 2]]
|Resolution=1440×1600 per eye
|OS = Android-based
|Refresh Rate=72Hz
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|Field of View=96°×94° (estimated)(ref 5)
|Memory = 4 GB
|Camera=4
|Storage = 64 GB, 128 GB
|Tracking=6DOF
|Display = 2× Pentile OLED
|Rotational Tracking=[[Gyroscope]], [[Accelerometer]]
|Resolution = 1440×1600 per eye
|Positional Tracking=[[Oculus Insight]]
|Refresh Rate = 72 Hz
|Input=[[Oculus Touch Controllers]], Controller-free Hand Tracking
|Field of View = 93°
|Connectivity=[[Oculus Link]], USB-C
|IPD Range = 58-72mm (3 presets)
|Power=rechargeable headset, battery-operated controllers
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Battery Life=2 to 3 hours
|Optics = Fresnel lenses
|Weight=571grams
|Tracking = Inside-out 6DoF (Oculus Insight, 4 cameras)
|Size=6.3 x 8.27 x 3.46 inches
|Eye Tracking = No
|Release Date=May 21, 2019
|Hand Tracking = Yes (software update)
|Price=$399 (64GB), $499 (128GB)
|Passthrough = Monochrome (Guardian)
|Website=https://www.oculus.com/quest/
|Controllers = Oculus Touch (Gen 2)
|Audio = Built-in speakers, 3.5mm jack
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (Oculus Link)
|Battery = ~2-3 hours
|Weight = ~571g
|Color = Black
}}
}}
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>


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>
The '''Oculus Quest''' (first generation) is a standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Oculus VR]], released on May 21, 2019 at $399. It was the first all-in-one VR system with full 6 Degrees of Freedom tracking and Touch controllers, requiring no PC, wires, or external sensors. Powered by the [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]] with dual OLED displays, the Quest launched with 50+ titles and later received hand tracking and [[Oculus Link]] for PC VR compatibility. Road to VR called it "The First Great Standalone VR Headset." The Quest was discontinued in 2021, succeeded by the [[Meta Quest 2]].


==Release and Pricing==
== History and Development ==
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]].<ref name=”six”>https://www.oculus.com/blog/play-rift-content-on-quest-with-oculus-link-available-now-in-beta/?locale=fr_FR</ref>
Oculus announced the Quest at Oculus Connect 5 in September 2018 under the codename "Santa Cruz." It represented a major evolution from the [[Oculus Go]] (3DoF) by adding full positional tracking and Touch controllers in a wireless package.<ref name="metablog">{{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, Our First 6DOF All-in-One VR System, Launching Spring 2019 |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


In 2021, the Oculus Quest was discontinued.
The Quest launched on May 21, 2019, the same day as the [[Oculus Rift S]]. It launched with over 50 titles including Beat Saber, Superhot VR, Robo Recall, Moss, and VRChat. Later updates added hand tracking (early 2020) and Oculus Link for PC VR connectivity.


==Hardware==
The Quest was discontinued in 2021, with software support phased out beginning in 2023.<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Quest |title=Oculus Quest |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


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


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>
=== Display ===


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>
Dual OLED displays with Pentile matrix:


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>
* Dual Pentile OLED panels
* 1440×1600 resolution per eye
* 72 Hz refresh rate
* 93° field of view
* Good blacks and contrast (OLED)
* Diamond Pentile subpixel arrangement


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


==System Requirements==
* [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]] SoC
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 GB RAM
* 3 CPU cores for software
* 1 core + 4 low-power cores for tracking
* 64 GB or 128 GB storage


===PC Requirements for Oculus Link===
=== Tracking ===


'''Processor:''' Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
'''Oculus Insight''' inside-out tracking:


'''Memory:''' 8 GB+ RAM
* 4 wide-angle cameras
* 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF)
* No external sensors required
* Real-time environment mapping
* Sub-millimeter precision


'''Operating System:''' Windows 10
=== Controllers ===


'''USB Ports:''' 1x USB port
Second-generation Oculus Touch:


'''Graphics:'''
* Two fully tracked controllers
*NVIDIA Titan X
* Analog thumbsticks
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
* Triggers and grip buttons
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Desktop, 6 GB
* Face buttons (A, B, X, Y)
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (all)
* Tracking rings (visible to cameras)
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (all)
* Accurate hand replication
*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


<ref name=”five”>https://support.oculus.com/444256562873335/</ref>
=== Build ===


==Setup Tutorial==
* ~571g weight
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.
* Fabric covering
* Adjustable straps
* IPD adjustment (58-72mm, 3 presets)
* Side-mounted headphone jack


==Input Devices==
=== Audio ===


The Quest comes with two Touch Controllers as well as the ability to use your hands for controller-free hand tracking.
* Built-in speakers
* 3.5mm audio jack for headphones
* Positional audio support


==Accessories==
== Key Features ==


===Oculus Link===
=== Standalone VR ===
See [[Oculus Link]]. The Quest 2 is also compatible with this device.<ref name=”two”>https://www.oculus.com/quest/</ref>
===Oculus Quest in-ear Headphones===
If you prefer headphones instead of the Quest’s built-in speakers, you can purchase Oculus’ in-ear headphones.<ref name=”two”></ref>
===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.<ref name=”one”>https://www.framesdirect.com/virtuclear-lens-inserts-for-oculus-quest.html</ref>


==Apps==
No PC, wires, or external sensors:
* All-in-one VR experience
* Wireless freedom
* Quick setup
* Portable


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


==Developer==
Safety boundary feature:
The Oculus Quest has full support for Unity and Unreal engines as well as the [[Oculus SDK]] for games made outside of these engines.
* Draw play area boundary
* Passthrough+ shows real world when crossing
* Prevents collisions
* Stationary and room-scale modes


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


==History==
Added via software update (early 2020):
See Release and Pricing
* Machine learning-based tracking
* No additional hardware required
* Gesture recognition
* Controller-free interaction


==References==
=== Oculus Link ===
<references />


PC VR connectivity (announced OC6, 2019):
* USB-C connection to PC
* Access Rift-compatible content
* Play PC VR games on Quest
* Hybrid standalone/PC VR device
== Launch Titles ==
50+ titles at launch including:
* Beat Saber
* Superhot VR
* Robo Recall
* Moss
* VRChat
* Job Simulator
* Creed: Rise to Glory
== Comparison with Quest 2 ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Quest 1 !! Quest 2
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon 835 || '''XR2'''
|-
| RAM || 4 GB || '''6 GB'''
|-
| Display || OLED || LCD
|-
| Resolution || 1440×1600/eye || '''1832×1920/eye'''
|-
| Refresh Rate || 72 Hz || '''90/120 Hz'''
|-
| Weight || 571g || '''503g'''
|-
| Price || $399 (64 GB) || '''$299'''
|}
== Reception ==
'''Praise:'''
* "The First Great Standalone VR Headset" - Road to VR
* True 6DoF without PC or wires
* Simple setup—works anywhere
* OLED displays with deep blacks
* Touch controllers excellent
* Hand tracking added via update
* Oculus Link adds PC VR capability
* Strong launch library
* Revolutionary for VR adoption
'''Criticism:'''
* Snapdragon 835 limited graphics
* 72 Hz only (no higher refresh)
* Front-heavy weight distribution
* Limited storage (64/128 GB)
* Facebook account required (later)
* Short product lifespan (discontinued 2021)
* Battery life 2-3 hours
* IPD limited to 3 presets<ref name="roadtovr">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-quest-review-the-first-great-standalone-vr-headset/ |title=Oculus Quest Review – The First Great Standalone VR Headset |publisher=Road to VR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-specs-price-release-date/ |title=Oculus Quest Specs, Price, Release Date And Everything Else We Know |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
== See Also ==
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Oculus Go]]
* [[Oculus Rift S]]
* [[Oculus Link]]
== References ==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:VR headsets]]
[[Category:Standalone VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Virtual reality headsets]]
[[Category:Oculus VR]]
[[Category:Meta Platforms]]
[[Category:2019 in technology]]
[[Category:Discontinued VR Headsets]]

Revision as of 15:18, 7 January 2026

Oculus Quest
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Standalone VR
Platform Oculus Store
Developer Oculus VR
Manufacturer Meta Platforms
Announcement Date September 2018 (OC5)
Release Date May 21, 2019
Price $399 USD (64 GB), $499 USD (128 GB)
Website https://www.meta.com/
Predecessor Oculus Go
Successor Meta Quest 2
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Storage
Storage 64 GB, 128 GB
Memory 4 GB
Display
Display 2× Pentile OLED
Resolution 1440×1600 per eye
Refresh Rate 72 Hz
Image
Field of View 93°
Optics
Optics Fresnel lenses
Ocularity Binocular
IPD Range 58-72mm (3 presets)
Passthrough Monochrome (Guardian)
Tracking
Tracking Inside-out 6DoF (Oculus Insight, 4 cameras)
Eye Tracking No
Hand Tracking Yes (software update)
Audio
Audio Built-in speakers, 3.5mm jack
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (Oculus Link)
Device
Weight ~571g
Color Black


The Oculus Quest (first generation) is a standalone virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Oculus VR, released on May 21, 2019 at $399. It was the first all-in-one VR system with full 6 Degrees of Freedom tracking and Touch controllers, requiring no PC, wires, or external sensors. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with dual OLED displays, the Quest launched with 50+ titles and later received hand tracking and Oculus Link for PC VR compatibility. Road to VR called it "The First Great Standalone VR Headset." The Quest was discontinued in 2021, succeeded by the Meta Quest 2.

History and Development

Oculus announced the Quest at Oculus Connect 5 in September 2018 under the codename "Santa Cruz." It represented a major evolution from the Oculus Go (3DoF) by adding full positional tracking and Touch controllers in a wireless package.[1]

The Quest launched on May 21, 2019, the same day as the Oculus Rift S. It launched with over 50 titles including Beat Saber, Superhot VR, Robo Recall, Moss, and VRChat. Later updates added hand tracking (early 2020) and Oculus Link for PC VR connectivity.

The Quest was discontinued in 2021, with software support phased out beginning in 2023.[2]

Design and Hardware

Display

Dual OLED displays with Pentile matrix:

  • Dual Pentile OLED panels
  • 1440×1600 resolution per eye
  • 72 Hz refresh rate
  • 93° field of view
  • Good blacks and contrast (OLED)
  • Diamond Pentile subpixel arrangement

Processing

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 3 CPU cores for software
  • 1 core + 4 low-power cores for tracking
  • 64 GB or 128 GB storage

Tracking

Oculus Insight inside-out tracking:

  • 4 wide-angle cameras
  • 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF)
  • No external sensors required
  • Real-time environment mapping
  • Sub-millimeter precision

Controllers

Second-generation Oculus Touch:

  • Two fully tracked controllers
  • Analog thumbsticks
  • Triggers and grip buttons
  • Face buttons (A, B, X, Y)
  • Tracking rings (visible to cameras)
  • Accurate hand replication

Build

  • ~571g weight
  • Fabric covering
  • Adjustable straps
  • IPD adjustment (58-72mm, 3 presets)
  • Side-mounted headphone jack

Audio

  • Built-in speakers
  • 3.5mm audio jack for headphones
  • Positional audio support

Key Features

Standalone VR

No PC, wires, or external sensors:

  • All-in-one VR experience
  • Wireless freedom
  • Quick setup
  • Portable

Guardian System

Safety boundary feature:

  • Draw play area boundary
  • Passthrough+ shows real world when crossing
  • Prevents collisions
  • Stationary and room-scale modes

Hand Tracking

Added via software update (early 2020):

  • Machine learning-based tracking
  • No additional hardware required
  • Gesture recognition
  • Controller-free interaction

Oculus Link

PC VR connectivity (announced OC6, 2019):

  • USB-C connection to PC
  • Access Rift-compatible content
  • Play PC VR games on Quest
  • Hybrid standalone/PC VR device

Launch Titles

50+ titles at launch including:

  • Beat Saber
  • Superhot VR
  • Robo Recall
  • Moss
  • VRChat
  • Job Simulator
  • Creed: Rise to Glory

Comparison with Quest 2

Feature Quest 1 Quest 2
Processor Snapdragon 835 XR2
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Display OLED LCD
Resolution 1440×1600/eye 1832×1920/eye
Refresh Rate 72 Hz 90/120 Hz
Weight 571g 503g
Price $399 (64 GB) $299

Reception

Praise:

  • "The First Great Standalone VR Headset" - Road to VR
  • True 6DoF without PC or wires
  • Simple setup—works anywhere
  • OLED displays with deep blacks
  • Touch controllers excellent
  • Hand tracking added via update
  • Oculus Link adds PC VR capability
  • Strong launch library
  • Revolutionary for VR adoption

Criticism:

  • Snapdragon 835 limited graphics
  • 72 Hz only (no higher refresh)
  • Front-heavy weight distribution
  • Limited storage (64/128 GB)
  • Facebook account required (later)
  • Short product lifespan (discontinued 2021)
  • Battery life 2-3 hours
  • IPD limited to 3 presets[3]

[4]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Introducing Oculus Quest, Our First 6DOF All-in-One VR System, Launching Spring 2019". Meta. https://www.meta.com/blog/introducing-oculus-quest-our-first-6dof-all-in-one-vr-system-launching-spring-2019/.
  2. ↑ "Oculus Quest". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Quest.
  3. ↑ "Oculus Quest Review – The First Great Standalone VR Headset". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-quest-review-the-first-great-standalone-vr-headset/.
  4. ↑ "Oculus Quest Specs, Price, Release Date And Everything Else We Know". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-specs-price-release-date/.
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