Meta Quest Pro
| Meta Quest Pro | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR |
| Platform | Meta Quest |
| Developer | Meta Platforms |
| Manufacturer | Meta Platforms |
| Announcement Date | October 11, 2022 |
| Release Date | October 25, 2022 |
| Price | $1,499 USD (launch), $999 USD (reduced) |
| Website | https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-pro/ |
| Predecessor | Oculus Quest 2 |
| Successor | Meta Quest 3 |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Memory | 12 GB |
| Display | |
| Display | 2× LCD Quantum Dot (Mini-LED backlight) |
| Resolution | 1800×1920 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 72 Hz, 90 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 106° |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Pancake lenses |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | 55-75mm (continuous) |
| Passthrough | Color (high resolution) |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | Inside-out 6DoF (10 cameras) |
| Eye Tracking | Yes (2 cameras) |
| Face Tracking | Yes (3 cameras) |
| Hand Tracking | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Spatial audio speakers |
| Microphone | 3× microphones |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C |
| Device | |
| Weight | 722g |
| Color | Black |
The Meta Quest Pro is a high-end standalone mixed reality head-mounted display developed by Meta Platforms, released on October 25, 2022 at $1,499. It was the first Meta headset to feature eye tracking, face tracking, pancake lenses, and color passthrough, targeting business and enthusiast users. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 (50% more GPU power than Quest 2), the Quest Pro introduced quantum dot displays, self-tracking Touch Pro controllers, and a visor-style form factor. Meta discontinued the Quest Pro in September 2024 in favor of the Meta Quest 3, with sales ending in January 2025.
History and Development
Meta unveiled the Quest Pro on October 11, 2022 at the Meta Connect conference as "Project Cambria," their most advanced VR headset to date. The device represented Meta's push into enterprise and professional VR markets with advanced tracking technologies previously unavailable in standalone headsets.[1]
The $1,499 price point (nearly 4× Quest 2) positioned it as a professional tool rather than consumer device. Meta later reduced the price to $999, then discontinued the product in September 2024 as the Quest 3 provided better value for most users.[2]
Design and Hardware
Display
Advanced quantum dot technology:
- Dual LCD panels with quantum dot layer
- Mini-LED local dimming backlight
- 1800×1920 resolution per eye
- 30% wider color gamut than Quest 2
- 75% more contrast via Mini-LED
- 72 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rates
- 106° field of view
- ~22 pixels per degree
Optics
First Meta headset with pancake lenses:
- Pancake optical design
- 40% thinner lens enclosure vs Quest 2
- Continuous IPD adjustment (55-75mm)
- Wide sweet spot
Form Factor
Visor-style design unlike previous Quest headsets:
- More closely resembles AR headsets like Microsoft HoloLens
- Open peripheral vision (not fully enclosed)
- Balanced weight distribution
- 722g total weight
- 2-hour battery life
Processing
- Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 processor
- 50% more GPU performance than Quest 2
- 12 GB RAM
- 256 GB storage
Tracking Technologies
Camera Array
Ten external cameras for tracking:
- Inside-out 6DoF head tracking
- Wide tracking volume
- Color passthrough for mixed reality
Eye Tracking
Advanced eye tracking system:
- 2 infrared cameras (one per eye)
- Eye gaze tracking
- Detailed eye expression tracking
- Eye Tracked Foveated Rendering (ETFR)
- Natural avatar eye contact
- Privacy: Images processed on-device, never shared
Face Tracking
Comprehensive face tracking:
- 3 cameras (1 upper face, 2 lower face)
- Based on Facial Action Coding System (FACS)
- Natural Facial Expressions for avatars
- Real-time expression mirroring
- Privacy: Off by default, on-device processing[3]
Touch Pro Controllers
Revolutionary self-tracking controllers:
Self-Tracking
- 3 cameras per controller
- Onboard Snapdragon 662 chipset
- Tracking works at any angle
- No headset line-of-sight required
Features
- TruTouch Haptics system
- Wider, more precise haptic feedback
- Rechargeable batteries
- Precision input
- Full VR controller functionality
Mixed Reality
Color Passthrough
High-resolution mixed reality:
- Full-color passthrough video
- Real-world integration
- Productivity applications
- Spatial computing capabilities
Privacy Controls
Both eye and face tracking:
- Off by default
- User opt-in required
- Images deleted after processing
- Never shared with Meta or third parties
Reception
Praise:
- Industry-first eye and face tracking in standalone VR
- Self-tracking Touch Pro controllers
- Pancake lenses (40% thinner)
- Quantum dot displays with better colors
- High-quality color passthrough
- Professional-grade features
- 50% more GPU power than Quest 2
- Continuous IPD adjustment
Criticism:
- $1,499 price (too expensive for consumers)
- 722g weight—heavy for extended use
- 2-hour battery life insufficient
- Open peripheral design reduces immersion
- Resolution not significantly higher than Quest 2
- Eye tracking foveated rendering minimal gains
- Discontinued within 2 years[4]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Introducing Meta Quest Pro, an Advanced VR Device for Collaboration and Creation". Meta. https://www.meta.com/blog/meta-quest-pro-price-release-date-specs/.
- ↑ "Meta Quest Pro". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta_Quest_Pro.
- ↑ "Meta Quest Pro: What the new eye and face tracking can do". Mixed News. https://mixed-news.com/en/meta-quest-pro-what-the-new-eye-and-face-tracking-can-do/.
- ↑ "Quest Pro Specs, New Features, And How They Compare To Quest 2". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/quest-pro-specs-features-details/.
- ↑ "Quest Pro: Meta's newest VR headset is impressive but here's why you probably won't buy it". CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/11/tech/meta-quest-pro-vr-headset.