Oculus Quest
| Oculus Quest | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR |
| Platform | Oculus Platform, Android |
| Creator | Oculus VR (Meta) |
| Price | $399 (64GB) / $499 (128GB) |
| Website | https://www.oculus.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| GPU | Adreno 540 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 64 GB or 128 GB |
| Display | |
| Display | 2 x Pentile OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1600 (1440 x 1600 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (Oculus Insight, 4 cameras) |
| Hand Tracking | Yes (added via update) |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Device | |
| Weight | 571g |
| Sensors | 4 ultra wide-angle cameras, IMU |
| Input | Oculus Touch Controllers (Gen 2) |
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The Oculus Quest (also known as Quest 1 or Meta Quest) is the first standalone virtual reality head-mounted display with 6 degrees of freedom developed by Oculus VR, a division of Meta Platforms. Announced on September 26, 2018 (codenamed "Santa Cruz") and released on May 21, 2019 at $399, the Quest features dual Pentile OLED displays at 1440 x 1600 per eye, the Oculus Insight inside-out tracking system with four cameras, and requires no PC or external sensors. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, the Quest revolutionized VR accessibility.[1]
History and Development
Project Santa Cruz
The Quest was developed under the codename "Santa Cruz," first demonstrated at Oculus Connect 3 in 2016.
September 2018 Announcement
Officially announced as Oculus Quest at Oculus Connect 5 on September 26, 2018.
May 2019 Release
Launched on May 21, 2019 alongside the Oculus Rift S.
Hand Tracking Update
Controller-free hand tracking was added via software update in December 2019.
Oculus Link
USB tethering to PC for Rift content was added in November 2019.
Discontinuation
Discontinued in 2020, succeeded by the Oculus Quest 2.
Design and Hardware
Display System
- Display Type: Pentile OLED
- Resolution: 1440 x 1600 per eye (2880 x 1600 total)
- Refresh Rate: 72 Hz
- Field of View: 93 degrees
Processor
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: Android 7
Storage Options
- 64 GB - $399
- 128 GB - $499
IPD Adjustment
Three fixed IPD settings: 58mm, 63mm, 68mm via slider mechanism.
Oculus Insight Tracking
Inside-Out System
- 4 ultra wide-angle cameras
- Computer vision algorithms
- Real-time position tracking
- No external sensors required
Guardian System
- User-defined play boundary
- Visual warnings when approaching limits
- Passthrough for boundary setup
Controllers
Oculus Touch (Gen 2)
- Redesigned for inside-out tracking
- Tracking rings moved to top
- Features:
- Thumbstick
- Trigger
- Grip button
- A/B and X/Y buttons
- Menu button
Battery
- Runtime: 2-3 hours depending on content
- Charging: USB-C
- Power: 3,648 mAh battery
Software Features
Standalone Experience
- No PC required
- No external sensors
- Complete VR system in headset
Oculus Link
- Added November 2019
- USB-C connection to PC
- Play Rift content on Quest
Hand Tracking
- Added December 2019
- Controller-free interaction
- Supported in select apps
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 2 x Pentile OLED |
| Resolution | 1440 x 1600 per eye |
| Total Resolution | 2880 x 1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 72 Hz |
| Field of View | 93° |
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Tracking | Oculus Insight (4 cameras) |
| IPD | 58/63/68mm |
| Battery | 2-3 hours |
| Weight | 571g |
| Price | $399 / $499 |
Legacy
Impact on VR
The Quest demonstrated that high-quality standalone VR was viable, dramatically expanding VR accessibility.
Successor
The Meta Quest 2 launched October 2020 with improved specs and lower price.