Meta Quest 2
Meta Quest 2 is a Standalone VR headset by Meta. It combines 3.52 MP/eye with LCD, weighs 503 g, and launched October 13, 2020. It is a legacy model and is mostly available used...
| Brand | Meta |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Standalone VR headset Source |
| Platforms | Standalone, PC VR Source |
| MSRP | $299.00 Source |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 Source |
| Resolution per Eye | 1832 x 1920 Source |
| Resolution (MP/eye) | 3.52 Source |
| Display Type | LCD Source |
| Lens Type | Fresnel lenses Source |
| H-FOV (deg) | 104 Source |
| V-FOV (deg) | 98 Source |
| Tracking Type | Inside-Out Camera Source |
| Color Passthrough | No Source |
| Tracked Controllers | Included Source |
| Integrated Audio | Included Source |
| Eye Tracking | No Source |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 72-120 Source |
| IPD Range (mm) | 58-68 Source |
| Weight (g) | 503 Source |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C Source |
| In Production | No Source |
| Available New | No Source |
Reception
What Users Usually Like
- Launch-era coverage praised strong price-to-performance and accessibility. Source
- Original Quest-era hardware is still remembered as a major step for untethered VR adoption. Source
- The mature standalone app catalog is still a practical advantage for budget-focused buyers. Source
Common Criticism
- Compared with newer headsets, optics and passthrough are often seen as dated. Source
- Support consistency for older hardware remains a common complaint topic. Source
- Fresnel glare and older passthrough quality are recurring drawbacks in modern comparisons. Source