Meta Quest Pro
| 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]