Compare Meta Quest 1 vs Meta Quest Pro
In this technical comparison between the Meta Quest 1 and the Meta Quest Pro, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 1440×1600 per eye for the Quest 1 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 $399 (64GB) / $499 (128GB) and Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD.
| Specifications |
Meta Quest 1 |
Meta Quest Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | May, 2019 | October 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Sensor Technology | Dual PenTile OLED | Dual LCD Panels with Quantum Dot layer and Local Dimming |
| Image Resolution | 1440×1600 per eye | 1800 × 1920 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 72 Hz | 72Hz / 90Hz |
| Field of view | ~95° Horizontal | 106° Horizontal / 96° Vertical |
| Brightness | ~100 nits | ~100 nits (typical), designed for high contrast via local dimming |
| HDR | No | Partial (High contrast via Mini-LED local dimming) |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Fresnel | Pancake Lenses (2-element) |
| IPD adjustment | Physical slider (58mm – 72mm) | Continuous manual slider (55mm – 75mm) |
| Eye relief | Adjustable via glasses spacer (included) | Continuous adjustment (lens-to-eye distance) to accommodate glasses |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6DoF Inside-out | 6-DOF Inside-out via 10 sensors (headset) |
| Controller tracking | IR Ring | Self-tracking (Quest Touch Pro controllers have 3 cameras and a Snapdragon 662 each) |
| Hand tracking | Yes (Added via software update) | High-precision (Skeletal) |
| Eye tracking | No | Built-in (Enables foveated rendering and social eye contact) |
| Facial tracking | No | Built-in (Tracks 52 facial movements for avatar expressions) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 64 GB or 128 GB | 256GB |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Yes (Grayscale, low resolution) | Stereoscopic High-Resolution Full-Color Passthrough |
| Depth sensing | No | Software-based |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Integrated spatial audio (strap-mounted) | Integrated speakers in the strap with spatial audio and bass extension |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Dual (one on each side for left/right dedicated earphones) |
| Mic | Internal dual-microphone | 3-microphone array |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | USB-C (Supports Data & Charging) | USB-C (data/charging) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz supported) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| PCVR support | Oculus Link (Wired) & Air Link (Wireless) | Yes (via Quest Link, Air Link, or Steam Link) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | Meta Quest Store, SteamVR (via Link) | Meta Quest Store, SteamVR (via PC) |
| Supported OS | Quest System Software | Quest OS (Android-based) |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 571 g | 722g (Balanced via rear-mounted battery) |
| Strap type | Rubberized semi-rigid "T-strap" | Rigid "Halo" style strap with rear adjustment dial |
| Face interface | Foam (removable) | Open-periphery design |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 2 – 2.5 hours | 1.5 - 2 hours (Standard) |
| Charging method | USB-C (15W) | Dock-based magnetic charging or USB-C |
| External battery support | Yes (via USB-C power banks) | Yes (Compatible with USB-C power banks) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, 2 Controllers, 15W Plug, AA Batteries, Spacer | Headset, 2x Touch Pro Controllers, Charging Dock, 45W Power Adapter, Stylus Tips, Partial Light Blockers, Cable clips |
| Price | $399 (64GB) / $499 (128GB) | Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD |
| Full Details | Quest 1 - Full Specifications | Quest Pro - Full Specifications |