Oculus Quest 2
| Oculus Quest 2 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR |
| Platform | Meta Horizon OS, SteamVR (via Link) |
| Developer | Meta (Oculus) |
| Manufacturer | Meta |
| Announcement Date | September 15, 2020 |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 |
| Price | $299 USD (64GB) / $399 (256GB) |
| Website | https://www.meta.com/quest/ |
| Predecessor | Oculus Quest |
| Successor | Meta Quest 3 |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Display | |
| Display | LCD (single panel) |
| Resolution | 1832x1920 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 72/80/90/120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 97° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Integrated speakers |
| Connectivity | |
| Device | |
| Weight | 503g |
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The Oculus Quest 2 (later Meta Quest 2) is a standalone virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Meta (formerly Facebook/Oculus), released October 13, 2020 starting at $299. The first VR headset with Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, featuring 1832x1920 per eye LCD display (50% more pixels than Quest 1), up to 120 Hz refresh rate, 6 GB RAM, inside-out 6DoF tracking, and optional PC VR via Quest Link (USB) or Air Link (wireless). The best-selling VR headset of all time, bringing VR to mainstream consumers.
History and Development
Meta (then Facebook) announced the Quest 2 at Facebook Connect on September 15, 2020, launching October 13, 2020. Priced $100 less than the original Quest at launch ($299 vs $399), the Quest 2 made standalone VR accessible to mainstream consumers. The white design replaced the Quest 1's black exterior. Updates added Air Link for wireless PC VR, 120 Hz support, and expanded storage options. The Quest 2 became the best-selling VR headset ever, succeeded by the Meta Quest 3 in 2023.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
50% resolution increase:
- 1832x1920 per eye resolution
- 3664x1920 combined
- Single LCD panel (fast-switching)
- Up to 120 Hz refresh rate
- 97° field of view
- 50% more pixels than Quest 1
- Reduced screen-door effect
Refresh Rate Options
- 72 Hz (default)
- 80 Hz
- 90 Hz
- 120 Hz (added via update)
Processing
First Snapdragon XR2 headset:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
- First commercial VR device with XR2
- Derived from Snapdragon 865
- 6 GB RAM (+2 GB vs Quest 1)
- Significant performance increase
Storage
- 64 GB (launch)
- 128 GB (replaced 64 GB)
- 256 GB
Tracking
Inside-out system:
- 6DoF tracking
- Inside-out tracking
- 4 cameras
- No external sensors
- Room-scale capable
- Guardian boundary system
- Passthrough (grayscale)
Controllers
Oculus Touch Gen 3:
- 6DoF tracking
- Improved ergonomics
- 4x battery life vs Quest 1
- Thumbstick
- A/B/X/Y buttons
- Trigger and grip
IPD
- 3 fixed settings: 58mm, 63mm, 68mm
- Physical slider adjustment
Audio
- Integrated speakers
- Positional audio
- 3.5mm jack for headphones
Build
- 503g weight (vs 571g Quest 1)
- White plastic exterior
- Fabric head strap (basic)
- Optional Elite Strap
PC VR Support
Quest Link (USB)
- USB-C to PC
- Play Rift/SteamVR content
Air Link (Wireless)
- Wi-Fi 5GHz
- Wireless PC VR
- Added via update
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 1832x1920 LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 72/80/90/120 Hz |
| FOV | 97° |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64/128/256 GB |
| Tracking | 6DoF inside-out |
| IPD | 58/63/68mm |
| Weight | 503g |
| Price | $299-$399 |
Reception
Praise:
- $299 affordable pricing
- Snapdragon XR2 powerful
- 1832x1920 sharp display
- 120Hz update smooth
- Standalone freedom
- Quest Link PC VR option
- Air Link wireless PC VR
- Best-selling VR headset
- Large content library
- Significant value
Criticism:
- Facebook account required (initially)
- LCD vs OLED blacks
- 3-setting IPD limited
- Basic strap uncomfortable
- 97° FOV average
- Controller battery (AA)
- Compression artifacts (Link)
- Privacy concerns
- Heavy for some users[2]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Oculus Quest 2 Specs". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-2-specs/.
- ↑ "Quest 2". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quest_2.