Price, specifications, features of Meta Quest Pro AR-VR headset

• Meta Quest Pro is a mixed reality headset priced at $999.99.
• Meta is positioning Quest Pro for professionals who want to use Metaverse
• The Quest Pro is lightweight and comfortable, even though it costs three times as much as the Quest 2.

Meta Quest Pro is Meta’s latest VR headset and has features aimed more at professional customers than gamers and hobbyists. Quest Pro is more than just a traditional Meta VR headset; it also has augmented reality capabilities that integrate virtual elements into the real world. That makes it known as a mixed reality headset. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Meta Quest Pro.

What is Meta Quest Pro?

Meta Quest Pro is the latest Meta VR headset, but it is not intended as an upgrade to Meta Quest 2. While Quest 2 is just a VR headset and is mainly intended for gamers and VR hobbyists, the Quest Pro is worthy of its name and is aimed at professional users who may have a need to perform activities in the metaverse. Even so, the Quest Pro works a lot like the older Quest 2, and more casual users can use it for gaming.

The headset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ chipset and has 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Each eye offers a resolution of 1800×1920 pixels — about the same as the Quest 2. It also has three front cameras and two side cameras. Like the Quest 2, it comes with a pair of manual controllers.

The main difference between the Quest Pro and the older Quest 2 is that while the Quest 2 was designed purely for virtual reality, the Quest Pro has mixed reality capabilities that can incorporate virtual elements into the world view. The real world is transmitted through the headset’s camera. It also has some other less important differences. For example, it’s equipped with twice the memory (12GB vs. 8GB) and more refined IPD adjustments to optimize vision and focus.

What’s special about Meta Quest Pro?

You might be familiar with the Quest 2’s black-and-white passthrough mode, which turns off virtual reality to let you see the physical world around you. Quest 2’s Relay Mode is designed primarily to let you quickly interact with the real world without removing your headset.

In contrast, the Quest Pro has full-color, high-resolution passthrough capabilities, which underpin the headset’s mixed reality mode. For example, with the right software, you can run augmented reality simulations in the real world or use your computer’s mouse and keyboard in a mixed reality experience.

How much does Meta Quest Pro cost?

Meta Quest Pro price is currently $999.99, a significant price drop from when the Quest Pro launched in October 2022 at $1,500. Several accessories are also available, such as complete light blockers that shield light from entering the periphery of the headphones, carrying case, etc.

The current price is significantly higher than the $300 Quest 2, but most casual gamers and hobbyists should probably skip this headset and opt for the cheaper Quest 2 or the upcoming Quest 3. debut.

Meta Quest 2 or Quest Pro is better?

There is no easy answer to the question of which headphones are better. Tech-wise, the new Quest Pro is significantly better, with a faster processor – the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ is about 50% faster than the chipset found in the Quest 2 – and additional memory. However, it only has 256GB of storage for games and apps, while the Quest 2 has more storage options.

It has the same resolution as the Quest 2, but the overall display is a bit better, with a wider color gamut that can deliver better VR visuals. The headphones themselves are less bulky and lighter. It also has continuous IPD control from 55-75mm, making it easier for people with different interpupillary distances to have a more comfortable experience. The Quest 2 has fewer options for a comfortable fit.

But the real difference between Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro lies in the Quest Pro’s mixed reality capabilities. And with the right software, it’s possible to integrate virtual elements into a seamless view of the physical world. This augmented reality capability could be valuable for professionals who need to work and collaborate in this way.

The trade-off, however, is that the Quest Pro’s price starts at $1,000, three times more expensive than the Quest 2. If you don’t need the mixed reality features, you’re almost certainly better off with the Quest 2 or the upcoming Mission 3.