Compare Meta Quest 3 vs Meta Quest Pro
In this technical comparison between the Meta Quest 3 and the Meta Quest Pro, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2064 × 2208 per eye for the Quest 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 500 USD and Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD.
| Specifications |
Meta Quest 3 |
Meta Quest Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October, 2023 | October 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Type | LCD (Infinite Display) | Dual LCD Panels with Quantum Dot layer and Local Dimming |
| Resolution | 2064 × 2208 per eye | 1800 × 1920 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz / 120 Hz supported | 72Hz / 90Hz |
| Field of view | ~110° horizontal / ~96° vertical | 106° Horizontal / 96° Vertical |
| Brightness | - | ~100 nits (typical), designed for high contrast via local dimming |
| HDR | No | Partial (High contrast via Mini-LED local dimming) |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Pancake lenses | Pancake Lenses (2-element) |
| IPD adjustment | Continuous 53–75 mm | Continuous manual slider (55mm – 75mm) |
| Eye relief | Yes (lens depth adjustment) | Continuous adjustment (lens-to-eye distance) to accommodate glasses |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | Inside-out (6 DoF) | 6-DOF Inside-out via 10 sensors (headset) |
| Controller tracking | Yes (IR + SLAM tracking) | Self-tracking (Quest Touch Pro controllers have 3 cameras and a Snapdragon 662 each) |
| Hand tracking | Yes | 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 XR2 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128 GB / 512 GB | 256GB |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Full-color stereo passthrough | Stereoscopic High-Resolution Full-Color Passthrough |
| Depth sensing | Yes (depth sensor + scene understanding) | Software-based |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Yes (spatial speakers) | Integrated speakers in the strap with spatial audio and bass extension |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Dual (one on each side for left/right dedicated earphones) |
| Mic | Yes (4-mic array) | 3-microphone array |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | USB-C (Link mode) | USB-C (data/charging) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz supported) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| PCVR support | Yes (Wired Link + Air Link + Virtual Desktop) | Yes (via Quest Link, Air Link, or Steam Link) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | Standalone / PCVR | Meta Quest Store, SteamVR (via PC) |
| Supported OS | Meta OS (Android-based), Windows for PCVR | Quest OS (Android-based) |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | ~515 g (without strap) | 722g (Balanced via rear-mounted battery) |
| Strap type | Soft strap (optional Elite strap) | Rigid "Halo" style strap with rear adjustment dial |
| Face interface | Replaceable facial interface | Open-periphery design |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | ~2–3 hours usage | 1.5 - 2 hours (Standard) |
| Charging method | USB-C charging / dock support (optional) | Dock-based magnetic charging or USB-C |
| External battery support | Yes (strap-mounted power pack) | Yes (Compatible with USB-C power banks) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset + 2 Touch Plus controllers + cables | Headset, 2x Touch Pro Controllers, Charging Dock, 45W Power Adapter, Stylus Tips, Partial Light Blockers, Cable clips |
| Price | 500 USD | Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD |
| Full Details | Quest 3 - Full Specifications | Quest Pro - Full Specifications |