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|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone MR]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone MR]]
|Platform = [[Meta Quest]]
|Platform = [[Meta Horizon OS]]
|Developer = [[Meta Platforms]]
|Developer = [[Reality Labs]] ([[Meta]])
|Manufacturer = [[Meta Platforms]]
|Manufacturer = [[Meta]]
|Release Date = October 2022
|Release Date = October 25, 2022
|End of Life = January 2025
|Announcement Date = October 11, 2022
|Price = $1,499 (launch) / €999 (reduced)
|Discontinued = September 2024
|Website = https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-pro/
|Price = $1,499 USD (launch) / $999 (reduced)
|Website = https://www.meta.com/
|Predecessor = [[Meta Quest 2]]
|Predecessor = [[Meta Quest 2]]
|Successor = [[Meta Quest 3]]
|Successor = [[Meta Quest 3]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+]]
|Chipset = Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1
|Memory = 12 GB RAM
|Display = LCD Quantum Dot (pancake optics)
|Storage = 256 GB
|Display = LCD (pancake lenses, local dimming)
|Resolution = 1800x1920 per eye
|Resolution = 1800x1920 per eye
|Local Dimming = 500+ mini-LED zones
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Field of View = 106°
|Field of View = 106°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Eye Tracking = Integrated
|Face Tracking = Integrated
|Hand Tracking = Supported
|Passthrough = Full-color stereoscopic (4x Quest 2)
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 10 sensors)
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 10 sensors)
|Eye Tracking = Yes
|Face Tracking = Yes
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Passthrough = Color (full)
|IPD = 55-75mm (continuous)
|Controllers = Touch Pro (self-tracking)
|Controllers = Touch Pro (self-tracking)
|Weight = 722g
}}
}}


The '''Meta Quest Pro''' is a standalone [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Meta Platforms]], released in October 2022 at $1,499. Meta's first professional-focused headset, the Quest Pro featured the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ platform (50% more power than Quest 2), pancake lenses reducing thickness by 40%, full-color mixed reality passthrough, eye and face tracking for natural avatar expressions, and self-tracking Touch Pro controllers with embedded cameras. Designed for professional collaboration and creation, the Quest Pro was discontinued in January 2025 after disappointing sales, with Meta redirecting customers to the Quest 3.
The '''Meta Quest Pro''' is a mixed reality [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Reality Labs]] (Meta), announced October 11, 2022 and released October 25, 2022 at $1,499. Meta's first high-end standalone headset featuring Snapdragon XR2+ processor, LCD quantum dot displays with pancake optics, full-color stereoscopic passthrough (4x Quest 2 resolution), integrated eye and face tracking, self-tracking Touch Pro controllers, and professional-focused design. Discontinued September 2024.


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


Meta launched the Quest Pro at Meta Connect in October 2022, positioning it as a premium professional device for collaboration and productivity. The headset introduced several firsts for Meta including pancake optics, full-color passthrough, and eye/face tracking. Due to sales falling short of expectations, Meta reduced the price from $1,499 to €999 in March 2023. Meta officially discontinued the Quest Pro in September 2024 alongside the Quest 3S announcement, with sales ending in January 2025. Despite commercial failure, the Quest Pro's innovations influenced the Quest 3.<ref name="meta">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-pro/ |title=Meta Quest Pro |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
Meta unveiled the Quest Pro (codenamed "Project Cambria") at Meta Connect on October 11, 2022, releasing October 25, 2022 at $1,499. Targeting business users and prosumers, the Quest Pro introduced Meta's first mixed reality-focused headset with high-resolution passthrough, eye/face tracking for avatars, and self-tracking controllers. The price dropped to $999 in March 2023. Meta discontinued the Quest Pro in September 2024, ending sales January 2025, as the Quest 3 offered superior value.<ref name="meta">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-pro/ |title=Meta Quest Pro |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


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


Advanced LCD with local dimming:
Quantum dot LCD:


* '''1800x1920 per eye''' resolution
* '''1800x1920 per eye''' resolution
* '''LCD displays'''
* '''LCD quantum dot''' panels
* '''Pancake optics'''
* 40% thinner than Quest 2
* '''Local dimming'''
* '''Local dimming'''
* '''Quantum dot technology'''
* '''500+ mini-LED''' backlights
* '''90 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''90 Hz''' refresh rate
* '''106° field of view'''
* '''106° field of view'''
* Richer, more vivid colors
* Enhanced contrast
=== Optics ===
Revolutionary pancake lenses:
* '''Pancake optics'''
* '''40% thinner''' optical module
* Light folded multiple times
* Compact design
* Wide sweet spot


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


* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+]]''' platform
* '''Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1'''
* '''50% more power''' than Quest 2
* 50% more power than Quest 2
* Better thermal dissipation
* Improved thermal dissipation
* '''12 GB RAM'''
* '''12GB RAM'''
* '''256 GB storage'''
* '''256GB storage'''
* Optimized for VR/MR


=== Sensors ===
=== Sensors ===
Comprehensive tracking array:


* '''10 high-resolution sensors'''
* '''10 high-resolution sensors'''
* 5 inside headset
* 5 inside headset
* 5 outside headset
* 5 outside headset
* '''Eye tracking'''
* Mixed reality architecture
* '''Face tracking'''
* '''Hand tracking'''
* Full-color passthrough cameras


=== Eye & Face Tracking ===
=== Passthrough ===


* Natural facial expression capture
High-definition MR:
* Real-time avatar expressions
* Authentic interactions
* Gaze-based rendering potential
* Social presence enhancement


=== Mixed Reality ===
* '''Full-color stereoscopic'''
* '''4x Quest 2 pixel count'''
* Natural depth perception
* 3D world view
* Mixed reality experiences


* '''Full-color passthrough'''
=== Eye Tracking ===
* High-resolution cameras
* Stereo depth perception
* Real-world interaction
* MR application support


=== IPD ===
* '''Integrated eye tracking'''
* Natural eye contact (avatars)
* Foveated rendering capable
* Gaze interaction


* '''55-75mm continuous adjustment'''
=== Face Tracking ===
* Widest IPD range in Meta lineup
* Lens spacing mechanism
* Precise alignment


=== Build ===
* '''Integrated face tracking'''
* Facial expressions
* Avatar animation
* Social presence


Balanced professional design:
=== Design ===


* '''722g weight'''
* '''Visor-like form factor'''
* Open peripheral design (no full light blocking)
* Open peripheral view
* HoloLens-inspired design
* Light leakage (by design)
* Partial light blockers included
* Partial light blockers included
* '''40% thinner''' than Quest 2
* Balanced weight distribution
* Professional aesthetic


=== Controllers ===
=== Battery ===
 
* '''Built into headstrap'''
* Better weight distribution
* '''1-2 hours''' runtime
* Charging dock included
 
== Touch Pro Controllers ==


Touch Pro self-tracking:
Self-tracking innovation:


* '''Touch Pro controllers'''
* '''On-board motion tracking'''
* '''Self-tracking''' (embedded cameras)
* '''Embedded cameras'''
* '''Snapdragon 662''' processors per controller
* '''Qualcomm Snapdragon 662'''
* No sensor rings
* Compact design
* Compact design
* Upgraded haptics
* '''Upgraded haptics'''
* TruTouch haptics
* TruTouch haptic feedback
* Stylus tips included
* Stylus tips included
* No tracking rings
* Precision pinch tracking
 
=== Charging ===
 
* '''Charging dock included'''
* Convenient charging
* Controllers charge on dock
* Professional setup


== Technical Specifications ==
== Technical Specifications ==
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! Specification !! Details
! Specification !! Details
|-
|-
| Display || 1800x1920 per eye LCD
| Display || 1800x1920 LCD QD x2
|-
|-
| Optics || Pancake (40% thinner)
| Optics || Pancake lenses
|-
| Local Dimming || 500+ mini-LED zones
|-
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz
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| Processor || Snapdragon XR2+
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2+
|-
|-
| RAM || 12 GB
| RAM || 12GB
|-
|-
| Storage || 256 GB
| Storage || 256GB
|-
|-
| Eye/Face Tracking || Yes
| Eye Tracking || Integrated
|-
|-
| Passthrough || Full color
| Face Tracking || Integrated
|-
| Sensors || 10 (5 internal, 5 external)
|-
|-
| Controllers || Touch Pro (self-tracking)
| Controllers || Touch Pro (self-tracking)
|-
|-
| Weight || 722g
| Price || $1,499 (launch)
|-
| Price || $1,499 / €999
|}
|}
== Discontinuation ==
* '''September 2024''': Officially discontinued
* '''January 2025''': Sales ended
* Meta directs customers to Quest 3
* Commercial underperformance
* Innovations carried to Quest 3


== Reception ==
== Reception ==


'''Praise:'''
'''Praise:'''
* Pancake lenses innovative
* 40% thinner breakthrough
* Full-color passthrough
* Full-color passthrough
* Eye tracking included
* Stereoscopic MR quality
* Face tracking unique
* Pancake optics slim
* Self-tracking controllers
* Eye tracking integrated
* 12GB RAM generous
* Face tracking avatars
* Professional focus
* Touch Pro controllers
* MR capabilities advanced
* Premium build quality
* Charging dock convenient
* Business-ready features
* Comfortable balance


'''Criticism:'''
'''Criticism:'''
* $1,499 extremely expensive
* $1,499 too expensive
* Sales disappointed
* 1-2 hour battery short
* Discontinued after 2 years
* Lower resolution than Quest 2
* Open design light leakage
* 90Hz only
* 1800x1920 resolution moderate
* Open peripheral design
* 90Hz only (no 120Hz)
* 722g heavy
* Professional niche limited
* Quest 3 better value
* Quest 3 better value
* Short product lifecycle<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/meta-quest-pro-review-a-powerful-professional-headset/ |title=Meta Quest Pro Review |publisher=XR Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* Discontinued quickly
* Limited consumer appeal
* Enterprise focus misguided<ref name="cnn">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/11/tech/meta-quest-pro-vr-headset |title=Quest Pro VR Headset |publisher=CNN |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Apple Vision Pro]]
* [[Apple Vision Pro]]
* [[PICO 4 Ultra]]
* [[Varjo XR-4]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Mixed Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Mixed Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Standalone MR]]
[[Category:Meta Platforms]]
[[Category:Meta]]
[[Category:2022 in technology]]
[[Category:2022 in technology]]
[[Category:Discontinued devices]]

Revision as of 17:59, 7 January 2026

Meta Quest Pro
Basic Info
VR/AR Mixed Reality
Type Head-Mounted Display
Subtype Standalone MR
Platform Meta Horizon OS
Developer Reality Labs (Meta)
Manufacturer Meta
Announcement Date October 11, 2022
Release Date October 25, 2022
Price $1,499 USD (launch) / $999 (reduced)
Website https://www.meta.com/
Predecessor Meta Quest 2
Successor Meta Quest 3
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1
Storage
Display
Display LCD Quantum Dot (pancake optics)
Resolution 1800x1920 per eye
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
Image
Field of View 106°
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Passthrough Full-color stereoscopic (4x Quest 2)
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 10 sensors)
Eye Tracking Integrated
Face Tracking Integrated
Hand Tracking Supported
Audio
Connectivity
Device

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The Meta Quest Pro is a mixed reality head-mounted display developed by Reality Labs (Meta), announced October 11, 2022 and released October 25, 2022 at $1,499. Meta's first high-end standalone headset featuring Snapdragon XR2+ processor, LCD quantum dot displays with pancake optics, full-color stereoscopic passthrough (4x Quest 2 resolution), integrated eye and face tracking, self-tracking Touch Pro controllers, and professional-focused design. Discontinued September 2024.

History and Development

Meta unveiled the Quest Pro (codenamed "Project Cambria") at Meta Connect on October 11, 2022, releasing October 25, 2022 at $1,499. Targeting business users and prosumers, the Quest Pro introduced Meta's first mixed reality-focused headset with high-resolution passthrough, eye/face tracking for avatars, and self-tracking controllers. The price dropped to $999 in March 2023. Meta discontinued the Quest Pro in September 2024, ending sales January 2025, as the Quest 3 offered superior value.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

Quantum dot LCD:

  • 1800x1920 per eye resolution
  • LCD quantum dot panels
  • Pancake optics
  • 40% thinner than Quest 2
  • Local dimming
  • 500+ mini-LED backlights
  • 90 Hz refresh rate
  • 106° field of view

Processing

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1
  • 50% more power than Quest 2
  • Improved thermal dissipation
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB storage

Sensors

  • 10 high-resolution sensors
  • 5 inside headset
  • 5 outside headset
  • Mixed reality architecture

Passthrough

High-definition MR:

  • Full-color stereoscopic
  • 4x Quest 2 pixel count
  • Natural depth perception
  • 3D world view
  • Mixed reality experiences

Eye Tracking

  • Integrated eye tracking
  • Natural eye contact (avatars)
  • Foveated rendering capable
  • Gaze interaction

Face Tracking

  • Integrated face tracking
  • Facial expressions
  • Avatar animation
  • Social presence

Design

  • Visor-like form factor
  • Open peripheral view
  • HoloLens-inspired design
  • Light leakage (by design)
  • Partial light blockers included

Battery

  • Built into headstrap
  • Better weight distribution
  • 1-2 hours runtime
  • Charging dock included

Touch Pro Controllers

Self-tracking innovation:

  • On-board motion tracking
  • Embedded cameras
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  • No sensor rings
  • Compact design
  • Upgraded haptics
  • TruTouch haptic feedback
  • Stylus tips included
  • Precision pinch tracking

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 1800x1920 LCD QD x2
Optics Pancake lenses
Local Dimming 500+ mini-LED zones
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
FOV 106°
Processor Snapdragon XR2+
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Eye Tracking Integrated
Face Tracking Integrated
Sensors 10 (5 internal, 5 external)
Controllers Touch Pro (self-tracking)
Price $1,499 (launch)

Reception

Praise:

  • Full-color passthrough
  • Stereoscopic MR quality
  • Pancake optics slim
  • Eye tracking integrated
  • Face tracking avatars
  • Touch Pro controllers
  • Premium build quality
  • Business-ready features
  • Comfortable balance

Criticism:

  • $1,499 too expensive
  • 1-2 hour battery short
  • Lower resolution than Quest 2
  • 90Hz only
  • Open peripheral design
  • Quest 3 better value
  • Discontinued quickly
  • Limited consumer appeal
  • Enterprise focus misguided[2]

See Also

References