Compare Meta Quest Pro vs Sony PlayStation VR2
In this technical comparison between the Meta Quest Pro and the Sony PlayStation VR2, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 1800 × 1920 per eye for the Quest Pro versus 2000×2040 per eye for the PlayStation VR2.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD and 400 USD.
| Specifications |
Meta Quest Pro |
Sony PlayStation VR2 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October 2022 | February, 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual LCD Panels with Quantum Dot layer and Local Dimming | OLED |
| Resolution | 1800 × 1920 per eye | 2000×2040 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 72Hz / 90Hz | 90 Hz, 120 Hz |
| Field of view | 106° Horizontal / 96° Vertical | ~110° |
| Brightness | ~100 nits (typical), designed for high contrast via local dimming | HDR supported |
| HDR | Partial (High contrast via Mini-LED local dimming) | Yes |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Pancake Lenses (2-element) | Fresnel lenses |
| IPD adjustment | Continuous manual slider (55mm – 75mm) | 58–73 mm manual + eye-tracking assist |
| Eye relief | Continuous adjustment (lens-to-eye distance) to accommodate glasses | - |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6-DOF Inside-out via 10 sensors (headset) | Inside-out (4 embedded cameras) |
| Controller tracking | Self-tracking (Quest Touch Pro controllers have 3 cameras and a Snapdragon 662 each) | Yes (VR2 Sense Controllers) |
| Hand tracking | High-precision (Skeletal) | No (controller-based finger detection only) |
| Eye tracking | Built-in (Enables foveated rendering and social eye contact) | Yes (IR camera per eye) |
| Facial tracking | Built-in (Tracks 52 facial movements for avatar expressions) | No |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 | - |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 | - |
| Storage | 256GB | - |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Stereoscopic High-Resolution Full-Color Passthrough | Yes (grayscale via cameras) |
| Depth sensing | Software-based | - |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Integrated speakers in the strap with spatial audio and bass extension | Built-in microphone |
| 3.5mm jack | Dual (one on each side for left/right dedicated earphones) | Yes (stereo headphone jack) |
| Mic | 3-microphone array | Yes (built-in) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | USB-C (data/charging) | USB-C to PS5 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz supported) | Bluetooth 5.1 (for controllers) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Yes (5.1) |
| PCVR support | Yes (via Quest Link, Air Link, or Steam Link) | Yes (with PS VR2 PC Adapter) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | Meta Quest Store, SteamVR (via PC) | PlayStation 5 (official), PC (adapter) |
| Supported OS | Quest OS (Android-based) | PS5 system; PC adapter supported on Windows |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 722g (Balanced via rear-mounted battery) | ~560 g (excluding cables) |
| Strap type | Rigid "Halo" style strap with rear adjustment dial | Adjustable head strap |
| Face interface | Open-periphery design | Cushioned face pad |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 1.5 - 2 hours (Standard) | - |
| Charging method | Dock-based magnetic charging or USB-C | - |
| External battery support | Yes (Compatible with USB-C power banks) | - |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, 2x Touch Pro Controllers, Charging Dock, 45W Power Adapter, Stylus Tips, Partial Light Blockers, Cable clips | Headset, 2 VR2 Sense controllers, stereo headphones, USB-C cable |
| Price | Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD | 400 USD |
| Full Details | Quest Pro - Full Specifications | PlayStation VR2 - Full Specifications |