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{{Device Infobox
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|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype=[[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]], [[PC VR]]
|Platform=[[Oculus Rift (Platform)]]
|Platform = [[Meta Quest]], [[SteamVR]] (via Link/Air Link)
|Developer=[[Oculus VR/Meta]]
|Developer = [[Meta Platforms]]
|Operating System=[[Oculus Mobile]], [[Windows]]
|Manufacturer = [[Meta Platforms]]
|Requires=
|Announcement Date = September 16, 2020
|Predecessor=[[Oculus Quest]]
|Release Date = October 13, 2020
|Successor=[[Oculus Quest 3]]
|End of Production = 2024
|CPU=[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|Price = $299 USD (launch), $249.99 USD (2023)
|GPU=[[Adreno 650]]
|Website = https://www.meta.com/quest/products/quest-2/
|HPU=
|Predecessor = [[Oculus Quest]]
|Memory=6 GB
|Successor = [[Meta Quest 3]]
|Storage=64GB, 128GB,  256GB
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|Display=IPS LCD
|CPU = Octa-core Kryo 585 (1x 2.84 GHz + 3x 2.42 GHz + 4x 1.8 GHz)
|Resolution=1832 x 1920 per eye
|GPU = Adreno 650
|Pixel Density=773 PPI per eye
|Memory = 6 GB
|Refresh Rate=72Hz, 90 Hz
|Storage = 128 GB, 256 GB
|Persistence=?.?ms
|Display = Single fast-switch LCD
|Field of View=90° (estimated)
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per eye (3664x1920 combined)
|Optics=[[Fresnel lens]]
|Refresh Rate = 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz (experimental)
|IPD Range=58mm or 63mm or 68mm
|Field of View = 97°
|Tracking=6DOF
|IPD Range = 58mm, 63mm, 68mm (3 presets)
|Rotational Tracking=[[Gyroscope]], [[Accelerometer]]
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Positional Tracking=[[Oculus Insight]]
|Optics = Fresnel lenses
|Update Rate=Rotational: 1000Hz, Positional: 60Hz
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|Tracking Volume=??
|Eye Tracking = No
|Play Space=20m x 20m
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Latency=Motion to Photon: less than 5ms
|Controllers = Oculus Touch (Gen 3)
|Audio=built-in headphones, built-in microphone, 3.5mm audio jack
|Audio = Integrated speakers, 3D spatial audio, 3.5mm jack
|Camera=
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, USB-C
|Sensors=
|Battery = ~2-3 hours
|Input=[[Redesigned Oculus Touch]]
|Weight = 503g
|Connectivity=[[Oculus Link]], USB-C
|Power=3,640 mAh lithium-ion battery
|Battery Life=2 to 3 hours
|Weight=503g
|Size=191.5mm x 102mm x 142.5mm
|Cable Length=
|Release Date=October 13, 2020
|Price=$299 (128GB), $399 (256GB)
|Website=https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/
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The '''Meta Quest 2''' (Also known as Oculus Quest 2) is a [[virtual reality headset]] created by [[Oculus VR]]. It is a mass-market VR device that is a successor to the original [[Oculus Quest]]. Compared to the Quest 1, the Quest 2 has 50% more pixels, better battery life, faster processing, and more memory. The headset is 10% lighter, though the controllers are slightly larger. Add-ons like the [[Elite Strap]] and [[Fit Pack]] are intended to improve ergonomics for players with differently-sized facial features.<ref name=”one”>https://about.fb.com/news/2020/09/introducing-oculus-quest-2-the-next-generation-of-all-in-one-vr/</ref>


The Oculus Quest 2 is the first of the [[Oculus]] [[headsets]] to experiment with multi-user support and app sharing. You can share your apps with 3 accounts beyond your own. Each user must log in to their own [[Facebook]] account to play. App sharing is not automatically possible for all games made before this feature was deployed.<ref name=”two”>https://about.fb.com/news/2021/02/share-your-oculus-quest/</ref>
The '''Meta Quest 2''' (originally '''Oculus Quest 2''') is a [[standalone VR]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Meta Platforms]], announced on September 16, 2020 and released on October 13, 2020 at $299. The successor to the [[Oculus Quest]], the Quest 2 featured the Snapdragon XR2 processor (2x the power of Quest 1), higher resolution LCD display with 1832x1920 per eye (50% more pixels), reduced weight at 503g, and a groundbreaking $299 price point that made high-quality VR accessible to mainstream consumers. The Quest 2 became the best-selling VR headset of all time, selling over 20 million units and establishing Meta as the dominant force in consumer VR.
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==Release and Pricing==
The Oculus Quest 2 started shipping in October 2020. It is available worldwide through global and regional companies. For the first time, you can purchase a Quest product from Japan, too. This will soon be the only Oculus headset available for purchase; Facebook announced they will focus on stand-alone VR headsets moving forward. Facebook will stop selling the Oculus Rift S as well as Quest in 2021 but will continue to support their platforms.<ref name=”one”></ref>


It's been noted that the distrust of Facebook's data practices could negatively impact the sale of Quest 2, now that you must log in with a Facebook account and as it becomes the sole headset available from Oculus.<ref name="four">https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2020/9/16/21437762/oculus-quest-2-review-virtual-reality-vr-facebook-oculus-power-resolution-tracking</ref>
== History and Development ==


In October of 2021, Facebook rebranded to Meta, and in March of 2022, starting in Japan, Oculus Quest 2s were silently rebranded as Meta Quest 2s in their box branding along with branding on the hardware itself. Oculus branded Quests have no difference to Meta branded Quests other than the branding itself.
Facebook unveiled the Oculus Quest 2 on September 16, 2020, positioning it as a more powerful and affordable successor to the original Quest. The headset launched on October 13, 2020 at just $299—$100 less than the original Quest's launch price despite significant hardware improvements. Following Facebook's rebranding to Meta in 2021, the headset was renamed Meta Quest 2 in 2022 as part of the company-wide phase-out of the Oculus brand.<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quest_2 |title=Quest 2 |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


==Hardware==
The Quest 2 became the best-selling VR headset in history and was succeeded by the [[Meta Quest 3]] in October 2023.<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-2-specs/ |title=Oculus Quest 2 Specs: Nearly 2K Per Eye 90Hz LCD, XR2 Chip, 3-Step IPD |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
The Oculus Quest 2 comes with a wireless HMD, built-in speakers, two Touch controllers, USB-C charging cable, power adapter, and spacer for glasses. Depending on the version you purchase, you can store 64 GB or 256 GB on your device. The Quest 2 uses the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR2 Platform which enables a more expansive virtual world along with high-fidelity sound. The Touch controllers may last up to 4 times the battery life of the previous generation.<ref name=”one”></ref> <ref name="three">https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/</ref>


The Oculus Quest 2 comes with a head strap, softer than the plastic band of the Quest. This makes the headset more comfortable.<ref name="four"></ref>
== Design and Hardware ==


It comes with 4 cameras, like the Quest, as well as comparable hand-tracking capabilities.<ref name="six">https://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-quest-2-review-better-in-almost-every-way/2/</ref>
=== Display ===


==System Requirements==
High-resolution fast-switch LCD:
While Quest 2 is an [[integrated HMD]], it can also run as a [[discrete HMD]] by connecting to a PC with a [[Oculus Link]]. By connecting to the PC, you'll be able to play games from [[Oculus PC]] or [[SteamVR]]. Your PC needs to meet certain requirements in order for the Oculus Link to work.


===PC Requirements for Oculus Link===
* Single fast-switch LCD panel (split for both eyes)
'''Processor:''' Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
* '''1832x1920 resolution per eye'''
* 3664x1920 combined resolution
* '''50% more pixels than Quest 1'''
* Full RGB subpixels (vs PenTile OLED on Quest 1)
* Minimal screen door effect
* 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 90 Hz refresh rates
* '''120 Hz''' (experimental, added March 2021)


'''Memory:''' 8 GB+ RAM
=== Optics ===


'''Operating System:''' Windows 10
* Fresnel lenses
* '''3 IPD presets:''' 58mm, 63mm, 68mm
* Manual lens adjustment
* Large sweet spot


'''USB Ports:''' 1x USB port
=== Processing ===


'''Graphics:'''
Snapdragon XR2 platform:
*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 1660
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TI
*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series (all)
*AMD 400 Series
*AMD 500 Series
*AMD 5000 Series
*AMD Vega Series


==Setup Tutorial==
* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]'''
You can adjust the IPD of the lenses with 3 built-in settings.<ref name="five">https://uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-2-specs/
* Derived from Snapdragon 865
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* Octa-core Kryo 585 CPU
* Adreno 650 GPU
* '''2x processing power vs Quest 1'''
* '''6 GB RAM''' (vs 4 GB on Quest 1)
* 128 GB or 256 GB storage
* Android 10 based


The Quest 2 comes with what Facebook calls Guardian and Passthrough. The Guardian enables you to draw borders for your play zone while the Passthrough alerts you when you have done just that, passed through your boundary.<ref name="seven">https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/</ref>
=== Tracking ===


==Input Devices==
Inside-out tracking:
[[Redesigned Touch Controllers]] - one for each hand, similar to previous Touch controllers with haptic feedback


==Accessories==
* '''4 cameras''' for 6DoF tracking
===Elite Strap===
* '''6 Degrees of Freedom''' (6DoF)
The Elite Strap is a head strap you can use instead of the factory default. It provides additional comfort and allows you to twist a wheel to secure your fit. The Elite Strap with Battery extends your play time, in addition to improving ergonomics.<ref name="four"></ref><ref name="seven"></ref>
* No external sensors required
* Room-scale Guardian system
* Improved tracking algorithms


The Elite Strap can even withstand a more passionate playing session.<ref name="four"></ref>
=== Hand Tracking ===


===Logitech Headphones===
* Built-in hand tracking
Facebook partnered with Logitech to make headphones better suited for VR, an alternative to the Oculus Quest 2's built-in speakers. Logitech produced two models with shorter auxiliary cables for a less clunky play, compared to standard headsets. One model is Logitech G333 VR In-Ear Headphones, and the other is Logitech G PRO VR, over-ear headphones.<ref name="five"></ref>
* Controller-free interaction
* Gesture recognition
* Improved over Quest 1


===Oculus Link===
=== Build and Comfort ===
No longer in beta, the [[Oculus Link]] enables you to connect the Quest 2 to your PC to stream VR games.


===Face Fit Masks===
Lighter redesigned form factor:
You can purchase masks to improve the fit of your headset. Facebook's Fit Pack is intended for players with nose bridges or cheekbones that don't fit as well in the standard set up.<ref name="four"></ref><ref name="eight">https://www.oculus.com/accessories/quest-2-fit-pack/</ref>


==Apps==
* '''503g weight''' (vs 571g Quest 1)
===Oculus Quest Store===
* White color scheme
You can purchase games from the Oculus Quest store on PC, mobile app, or from within the Store while wearing your headset.
* Soft fabric head strap (included)
* Elite Strap accessory available
* Adjustable fit
* Improved facial interface


==Developer==
=== Audio ===
Visit [[Oculus SDK]]


==Tracking volume==
* Integrated positional speakers
If using Roomscale, players should have at least 6.5 x 6.5 ft (2m x 2m) of free space. <ref name="nine">https://support.oculus.com/277256989868300/</ref> Use the Quest 2 Guardian and mobile app to set up your play area.
* 3D spatial audio
* Near-ear design (not over-ear)
* 3.5mm headphone jack
* Microphone array


==Images==
=== Battery ===
<gallery mode="packed">
File:oculus quest 25.jpeg
File:oculus quest 24.png
File:oculus quest 23.png
File:oculus quest 22.jpeg
File:oculus quest 21.jpeg
File:User oculuswebsite.jpg
</gallery>


==History==
* Built-in rechargeable battery
*Sept 16, 2020: Quest 2 unveiled.
* '''2-3 hours''' usage time
*Oct 13, 2020: Shipping began for Quest 2.
* USB-C charging
*Feb 28, 2021: Facebook announced multi-user support and app sharing.
* Elite Battery Strap accessory available
*~March-April 2022: Oculus Quest 2 rebranded to Meta Quest 2


==References==
== Controllers ==
<references />


=== Oculus Touch (Gen 3) ===
Redesigned Touch controllers:
* Tracking ring (improved)
* Analog sticks
* Triggers and grips
* Face buttons (A/B, X/Y)
* Capacitive touch sensors
* Haptic feedback
* Single AA battery each
* Improved ergonomics
== PC VR Capability ==
=== Oculus Link ===
* USB-C wired connection
* Access PC VR games
* SteamVR compatible
* Rift S quality experience
=== Air Link ===
* Wireless PC VR streaming
* Wi-Fi 6 recommended
* Low latency
* No cable required
== Technical Specifications ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || Fast-switch LCD
|-
| Resolution || 1832x1920 per eye
|-
| Refresh Rate || 60-120 Hz
|-
| Field of View || 97°
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
|-
| RAM || 6 GB
|-
| Storage || 128 GB / 256 GB
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (4 cameras)
|-
| Weight || 503g
|-
| Battery || 2-3 hours
|-
| Price || $249-$299
|}
== Reception ==
'''Praise:'''
* $299 price point revolutionary
* Snapdragon XR2 doubles performance
* 50% more pixels than Quest 1
* Minimal screen door effect
* Lighter than Quest 1
* No PC required (standalone)
* PC VR via Link/Air Link
* Large game library
* Hand tracking included
* Best value in VR
* Best-selling VR headset ever
'''Criticism:'''
* LCD instead of OLED (worse blacks)
* 3 IPD presets (not continuous)
* Included head strap basic
* Required Facebook/Meta account
* God rays from Fresnel lenses
* Battery life limited
* Elite Strap quality issues<ref name="vrdb">{{cite web |url=https://vrdb.app/device/oculus-quest-2 |title=Oculus Quest 2 - Specs, Features, and Games |publisher=VRDB |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
<ref name="qualcomm">{{cite web |url=https://www.qualcomm.com/xr-vr-ar/device-finder/meta-quest-2 |title=Meta Quest 2 |publisher=Qualcomm |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
== Legacy ==
The Meta Quest 2 is the best-selling VR headset of all time with over 20 million units sold. It established:
* Sub-$300 as viable VR price point
* Standalone VR as the dominant form factor
* Meta as the leader in consumer VR
* Air Link as standard wireless PCVR feature
* VR as mainstream consumer technology
== See Also ==
* [[Oculus Quest]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Meta Quest 3S]]
* [[Meta Quest Pro]]
== References ==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Standalone VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Meta Platforms]]
[[Category:2020 in technology]]

Revision as of 15:58, 7 January 2026

Meta Quest 2
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Standalone VR, PC VR
Platform Meta Quest, SteamVR (via Link/Air Link)
Developer Meta Platforms
Manufacturer Meta Platforms
Announcement Date September 16, 2020
Release Date October 13, 2020
Price $299 USD (launch), $249.99 USD (2023)
Website https://www.meta.com/quest/products/quest-2/
Predecessor Oculus Quest
Successor Meta Quest 3
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
CPU Octa-core Kryo 585 (1x 2.84 GHz + 3x 2.42 GHz + 4x 1.8 GHz)
GPU Adreno 650
Storage
Storage 128 GB, 256 GB
Memory 6 GB
Display
Display Single fast-switch LCD
Resolution 1832x1920 per eye (3664x1920 combined)
Refresh Rate 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz (experimental)
Image
Field of View 97°
Optics
Optics Fresnel lenses
Ocularity Binocular
IPD Range 58mm, 63mm, 68mm (3 presets)
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
Eye Tracking No
Hand Tracking Yes
Audio
Audio Integrated speakers, 3D spatial audio, 3.5mm jack
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, USB-C
Device
Weight 503g

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The Meta Quest 2 (originally Oculus Quest 2) is a standalone VR head-mounted display developed by Meta Platforms, announced on September 16, 2020 and released on October 13, 2020 at $299. The successor to the Oculus Quest, the Quest 2 featured the Snapdragon XR2 processor (2x the power of Quest 1), higher resolution LCD display with 1832x1920 per eye (50% more pixels), reduced weight at 503g, and a groundbreaking $299 price point that made high-quality VR accessible to mainstream consumers. The Quest 2 became the best-selling VR headset of all time, selling over 20 million units and establishing Meta as the dominant force in consumer VR.

History and Development

Facebook unveiled the Oculus Quest 2 on September 16, 2020, positioning it as a more powerful and affordable successor to the original Quest. The headset launched on October 13, 2020 at just $299—$100 less than the original Quest's launch price despite significant hardware improvements. Following Facebook's rebranding to Meta in 2021, the headset was renamed Meta Quest 2 in 2022 as part of the company-wide phase-out of the Oculus brand.[1]

The Quest 2 became the best-selling VR headset in history and was succeeded by the Meta Quest 3 in October 2023.[2]

Design and Hardware

Display

High-resolution fast-switch LCD:

  • Single fast-switch LCD panel (split for both eyes)
  • 1832x1920 resolution per eye
  • 3664x1920 combined resolution
  • 50% more pixels than Quest 1
  • Full RGB subpixels (vs PenTile OLED on Quest 1)
  • Minimal screen door effect
  • 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 90 Hz refresh rates
  • 120 Hz (experimental, added March 2021)

Optics

  • Fresnel lenses
  • 3 IPD presets: 58mm, 63mm, 68mm
  • Manual lens adjustment
  • Large sweet spot

Processing

Snapdragon XR2 platform:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
  • Derived from Snapdragon 865
  • Octa-core Kryo 585 CPU
  • Adreno 650 GPU
  • 2x processing power vs Quest 1
  • 6 GB RAM (vs 4 GB on Quest 1)
  • 128 GB or 256 GB storage
  • Android 10 based

Tracking

Inside-out tracking:

  • 4 cameras for 6DoF tracking
  • 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF)
  • No external sensors required
  • Room-scale Guardian system
  • Improved tracking algorithms

Hand Tracking

  • Built-in hand tracking
  • Controller-free interaction
  • Gesture recognition
  • Improved over Quest 1

Build and Comfort

Lighter redesigned form factor:

  • 503g weight (vs 571g Quest 1)
  • White color scheme
  • Soft fabric head strap (included)
  • Elite Strap accessory available
  • Adjustable fit
  • Improved facial interface

Audio

  • Integrated positional speakers
  • 3D spatial audio
  • Near-ear design (not over-ear)
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Microphone array

Battery

  • Built-in rechargeable battery
  • 2-3 hours usage time
  • USB-C charging
  • Elite Battery Strap accessory available

Controllers

Oculus Touch (Gen 3)

Redesigned Touch controllers:

  • Tracking ring (improved)
  • Analog sticks
  • Triggers and grips
  • Face buttons (A/B, X/Y)
  • Capacitive touch sensors
  • Haptic feedback
  • Single AA battery each
  • Improved ergonomics

PC VR Capability

Oculus Link

  • USB-C wired connection
  • Access PC VR games
  • SteamVR compatible
  • Rift S quality experience

Air Link

  • Wireless PC VR streaming
  • Wi-Fi 6 recommended
  • Low latency
  • No cable required

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display Fast-switch LCD
Resolution 1832x1920 per eye
Refresh Rate 60-120 Hz
Field of View 97°
Processor Snapdragon XR2
RAM 6 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB
Tracking 6DoF (4 cameras)
Weight 503g
Battery 2-3 hours
Price $249-$299

Reception

Praise:

  • $299 price point revolutionary
  • Snapdragon XR2 doubles performance
  • 50% more pixels than Quest 1
  • Minimal screen door effect
  • Lighter than Quest 1
  • No PC required (standalone)
  • PC VR via Link/Air Link
  • Large game library
  • Hand tracking included
  • Best value in VR
  • Best-selling VR headset ever

Criticism:

  • LCD instead of OLED (worse blacks)
  • 3 IPD presets (not continuous)
  • Included head strap basic
  • Required Facebook/Meta account
  • God rays from Fresnel lenses
  • Battery life limited
  • Elite Strap quality issues[3]

[4]

Legacy

The Meta Quest 2 is the best-selling VR headset of all time with over 20 million units sold. It established:

  • Sub-$300 as viable VR price point
  • Standalone VR as the dominant form factor
  • Meta as the leader in consumer VR
  • Air Link as standard wireless PCVR feature
  • VR as mainstream consumer technology

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Quest 2". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quest_2.
  2. ↑ "Oculus Quest 2 Specs: Nearly 2K Per Eye 90Hz LCD, XR2 Chip, 3-Step IPD". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-2-specs/.
  3. ↑ "Oculus Quest 2 - Specs, Features, and Games". VRDB. https://vrdb.app/device/oculus-quest-2.
  4. ↑ "Meta Quest 2". Qualcomm. https://www.qualcomm.com/xr-vr-ar/device-finder/meta-quest-2.
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