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Meta Quest 2

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The headset that made VR mainstream — still a capable bargain.

Budget buyersFirst-time VRCasual gaming
from $149
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Released2020
TypeStandalone
Resolution1832 × 1920 per eye
Refresh60

Meta Quest 2 overview

The Meta Quest 2 (originally Oculus Quest 2) is the headset that brought standalone VR to the masses, selling more units than every other VR device combined. Years on, it remains a brilliant budget entry point: a full 6DoF experience, the largest game library in VR and frequent discounts make it the cheapest way into quality virtual reality — even if the newer Quest 3S now offers colour mixed reality for not much more.

Meta Quest 2 full specifications

Release Year2020
Headset TypeStandalone (PC VR optional via Link)
Display PanelSingle fast-switch LCD
Resolution (per eye)1832 × 1920 per eye
Refresh Rate60 / 72 / 90 / 120Hz
Field of View≈97° horizontal
LensesFresnel
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1
RAM6 GB
Storage Options128 GB / 256 GB
TrackingInside-out, 6DoF
Degrees of Freedom6DoF (room-scale)
ControllersTouch v3 (with tracking ring)
Passthrough / Mixed RealityBlack & white passthrough only
Eye / Face TrackingNo
Weight503 g
Battery Life≈2–3 hours
AudioIntegrated speakers, 3.5mm jack
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, USB-C
Launch Price$299.99 (128GB)

👍 Pros

  • Lowest price for a full 6DoF VR experience
  • Massive, mature game library
  • Lightweight and easy to set up
  • PC VR capable over Link / Air Link

👎 Cons

  • Only black-and-white passthrough
  • Older XR2 Gen 1 chip
  • Fresnel lenses with god-rays

Meta Quest 2 price comparison

Live pricing across major retailers. Prices update frequently — click through for the latest.

StorePriceAvailability
Meta Store $249.99 In stock Buy ↗
Amazon $199.00 In stock Buy ↗
Best Buy $249.99 In stock Buy ↗
Walmart $197.00 In stock Buy ↗
eBay from $149 In stock Buy ↗

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