Compare HTC Vive Focus 3 vs Meta Quest Pro
In this technical comparison between the HTC Vive Focus 3 and the Meta Quest Pro, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2448 × 2448 per eye (5K total resolution) for the Vive Focus 3 versus 1800 × 1920 per eye for the Quest Pro.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Originally $1,300; currently retails for ~$999 USD and Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD.
| Specifications |
HTC Vive Focus 3 |
Meta Quest Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | June 2021 | October 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual 2.88-inch LCD Panels | Dual LCD Panels with Quantum Dot layer and Local Dimming |
| Resolution | 2448 × 2448 per eye (5K total resolution) | 1800 × 1920 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 72Hz / 90Hz |
| Field of view | Up to 120° (Horizontal) | 106° Horizontal / 96° Vertical |
| Brightness | High-luminance LCD with active cooling to prevent dimming | ~100 nits (typical), designed for high contrast via local dimming |
| HDR | No | Partial (High contrast via Mini-LED local dimming) |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Bespoke Dual-element Fresnel Lenses | Pancake Lenses (2-element) |
| IPD adjustment | Manual dial (57mm - 72mm) | Continuous manual slider (55mm – 75mm) |
| Eye relief | 150mm wide interface | Continuous adjustment (lens-to-eye distance) to accommodate glasses |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 wide-angle tracking cameras | 6-DOF Inside-out via 10 sensors (headset) |
| Controller tracking | 6-DOF VIVE Focus 3 Controllers (Rechargeable via USB-C) | Self-tracking (Quest Touch Pro controllers have 3 cameras and a Snapdragon 662 each) |
| Hand tracking | Yes (26-point skeletal tracking) | High-precision (Skeletal) |
| Eye tracking | Optional (via add-on accessory) | Built-in (Enables foveated rendering and social eye contact) |
| Facial tracking | Optional (via add-on accessory) | Built-in (Tracks 52 facial movements for avatar expressions) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 (Active-cooled with copper heat pipes) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Mono Grayscale (Black and White) | Stereoscopic High-Resolution Full-Color Passthrough |
| Depth sensing | No | Software-based |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Open-back dual-driver speakers | Integrated speakers in the strap with spatial audio and bass extension |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes (Hi-Res certified) | Dual (one on each side for left/right dedicated earphones) |
| Mic | Dual microphones with echo cancellation | 3-microphone array |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen-1 ports (one for peripherals, one for charging/data) | USB-C (data/charging) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz supported) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| PCVR support | Yes (via VIVE Business Streaming over Wi-Fi 6E or USB-C cable) | Yes (via Quest Link, Air Link, or Steam Link) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | VIVE Business Store, SteamVR (via PC), VIVE Sync | Meta Quest Store, SteamVR (via PC) |
| Supported OS | VIVE OS (Android-based) | Quest OS (Android-based) |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 785g (Total with battery); near 50-50 balance front-to-back | 722g (Balanced via rear-mounted battery) |
| Strap type | Rigid strap with rear-mounted battery and adjustment dial | Rigid "Halo" style strap with rear adjustment dial |
| Face interface | Magnetic PU leather cushions (Moisture-resistant and easy to wipe) | Open-periphery design |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Approx. 2 hours | 1.5 - 2 hours (Standard) |
| Charging method | USB-C | Dock-based magnetic charging or USB-C |
| External battery support | Hot-swappable | Yes (Compatible with USB-C power banks) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Focus 3 Headset, 2x Controllers, Battery Pack, 30W AC Adapter, Charging Splitter Cable, Cleaning Cloth | Headset, 2x Touch Pro Controllers, Charging Dock, 45W Power Adapter, Stylus Tips, Partial Light Blockers, Cable clips |
| Price | Originally $1,300; currently retails for ~$999 USD | Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD |
| Full Details | Vive Focus 3 - Full Specifications | Quest Pro - Full Specifications |