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This article is about the virtual reality headset developed by Reality Labs. For other uses, seeQuest 2 (disambiguation).
Quest 2
Oculus Quest 2 headset and controllers
Codename"Mirimar"
"Hollywood"
Also known asOculus Quest 2, Meta Quest 2
DeveloperReality Labs
TypeVirtual reality headset
Release dateOctober 13, 2020
Lifespan2020–2024
Introductory priceUS$299 (64 GB)
US$249 (128 GB)
US$399 (256 GB)
Operating systemMeta Horizon OS,based onAndroidsource code.

Original:Android 10[1]

Current:Android 12.1
System on a chipQualcommSnapdragon XR2
Memory6 GBLPDDR4X[2]
Storage64 GB (discontinued), 128 GB, 256 GB
DisplayRGBLCD1832 x 1920 per eye @ 72 - 120 Hz[3]
GraphicsAdreno 650,up to 1.2021TFLOPS[4][5][6]
Sound2 built in speakers / 2 built in microphones / 3.5mm headphone jack
Input6DOFinside-out tracking through 4 built-in cameras and 2 controllers with accelerometers and gyroscopes
Controller inputOculus Touch
Camera4 infrared cameras
Connectivity
Online servicesQuest Store
Mass503 g (17.7 oz)
PredecessorOculus Quest
SuccessorMeta Quest 3
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TheQuest 2is avirtual reality (VR) headsetdeveloped byReality Labs,a division ofMeta Platforms.It was unveiled on September 16, 2020, and released on October 13, 2020 as theOculus Quest 2.It was then rebranded as theMeta Quest 2in 2022, as part of a company-wide phase-out of the Oculus brand following the rebranding of Facebook, Inc. as Meta.

It is an evolution of the originalOculus Questwith a similar design, but with a lighter weight, updated internal specifications, a display with a higherrefresh rateand per-eye resolution, and updatedOculus Touchcontrollers with improved battery life. As with its predecessor, the Quest 2 can run as either a standalone headset with an internal,Android-based operating system, or withOculus Rift-compatible VR software running on apersonal computer.

The Quest 2 received mostly positive reviews as an incremental update to the Quest, but some of its changes faced criticism, including its stock head strap, reducedinterpupillary distance(IPD) options, and a new requirement for users to log in with aFacebookaccount to use the headset and Oculus services.

Specifications

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Hardware

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Its design is similar to the original Oculus Quest, but replacing the black, cloth-covered exterior with white-colored plastic and a black face pad. It is lighter than the first-generation Quest, at 503 grams (17.7 ounces) in comparison to 571 grams (20.1 ounces).[7]The strap was changed to a fabric-based version, rather than the elastic-based strap of the Quest.[8]

The Quest 2 uses the Snapdragon XR2, asystem on a chipbyQualcomm.It is a derivative of the Snapdragon 865 that is designed for VR andaugmented realitydevices.[9][10]It includes 6 GB ofLPDDR4XRAM — an increase of 2 GB over the first-generation model.[7]

The dualOLEDdisplays of the first-generation Quest were replaced by a singular, fast-switchLCD panelwith a per-eye resolution of 1832×1920, and arefresh rateof up to 120 Hz (an increase from 1440×1600 per-eye at 72 Hz). The display uses stripedsubpixelsrather than aPenTile matrix;this arrangement improves image clarity by reducing thescreen-door effect.[11][12]At launch, the display's refresh rate was locked at 72 Hz via software, with 90 Hz mode as an experimental option limited to the home area only. A software update in November 2020 enabled games to run in 90 Hz mode.[7][13][14]In April 2021, an update further added experimental support for 120 Hz mode in games.[3][15]

The headset supports physicalinterpupillary distance(IPD) adjustment at 58 mm, 63 mm and 68 mm, adjusted by physically moving the lenses into each position.[11]

Software

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The Quest 2 runs operating system software based onAndroid Open Source Project(AOSP) source code (branded since April 2024 as "Horizon OS").[16]To conduct first-time setup, asmartphonerunning the Meta Quest app must be used.[17]

An update in February 2021 added support for up to three additional accounts to be logged into a single headset, with the ability for accounts to share purchased software between them.[18]In April 2021, a software update added "Air Link" as an experimental feature, which allows games to be streamed from a PC over Wi-Fi.[3][15]In July 2021, experimental APIs were added to the Passthrough feature to allow foraugmented realityfeatures.[19]

The internal operating system was originally based onAndroid 10source code. In March 2023, Meta announced that all new Quest apps would be required to target API level 32 (Android 12.1) by June 30.[20]

Controllers

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The Quest 2's Oculus Touch controllers

The included controllers with the Quest 2 are the third-generationOculus Touchcontrollers. The design of the new controllers was influenced by the original Oculus Rift controllers.[13]Their battery life has also been increased four-fold over the controllers included with the first-generation Quest.[21][8][13]

Games

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Main article:List of Oculus Quest games

Quest 2 supports all games and software made for the first-generation model, and existing titles can be updated to support higher graphical quality on Quest 2. It also supports Quest Link (USB) and Air Link (Wi-Fi), which allows the headset to be used withOculus Rift-compatible software on a PC.[8][15]It is not backwards compatible withOculus Goapps and games.[22]

Release

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The Quest 2 was first released in twoSKUsdifferentiated by storage capacity, with a 64 GB model priced at US$299, and a 256 GB model (replacing the original Quest's 128 GB model) priced at $399; both were $100 cheaper than their equivalent SKUs for the first-generation Quest.[13]In 2021, the 64 GB model of the Quest 2 was replaced by a 128 GB model at the same price point.[23]

In November 2021, as part of the rebranding of Facebook, Inc. asMeta,the Oculus brand began to be phased out; the Oculus Quest 2 began to be referred to "Meta Quest 2" in promotional materials, Oculus Store was rebranded as "Quest Store", and Oculus-developed community platforms (such asFacebook Horizon) took on the "Horizon" brand.[24][25][26]In March 2022, system software version 38 replaced all instances of the Oculus logo with that of Meta,[27][28]and by April 2022, newer production runs of the Quest 2 hardware with "Meta Quest 2" branding had begun to appear at retail.[29][30]

Meta aired acommercialfor the Quest 2 and Horizon Worlds, "Old Friends, New Fun", duringSuper Bowl LVIin February 2022.[31]

In July 2022, citing increased production costs and to "enable us to continue investing in ways that will keep driving this increasingly competitive industry forward for consumers and developers alike", it was announced that the prices of all current Meta Quest 2 SKUs would be increased by US$100 beginning in August 2022. It was concurrently announced thatBeat Saberwould also be bundled with the headset through the end of the year as a promotional offer.[32][33]The 256 GB model was later reduced in price to US$429 in March 2023.[34]

With the announcement of the upcomingMeta Quest 3in June 2023 (which was released at a US$499 price point for its base 128 GB model), the 128 GB model was reduced back to US$299, and the 256 GB model was reduced to US$349.[35]Meta CTOAndrew Bosworthhas stated that the company will continue to support the Quest 2 "for quite a while".[36]By July 2024, Meta had begun to quietly phase out retail sales of the Quest 2 amid the upcoming launch of a new entry-level model that would be based on the Quest 3.[37]

Accessories

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Facebook presented an "Elite Strap" accessory, which contains a ring-like pad for the back of the head and a tightness dial, along with a variant with a battery pack built into the strap.[8]Facebook also promotedLogitechheadphones "certified" for Quest 2, including the G333 VR—the company's firstin-ear headphones—which have shortened cables designed for use with VR headsets.[38]

In addition, Facebook partnered with Logitech to support their K830 keyboard as part of the "Infinite Office" feature, allowing the keyboard to be detected and displayed within a virtual reality environment.[39]

In October 2022, Meta unveiled new Touch Pro controllers for theMeta Quest Pro,which are also available as an optional accessory for existing Quest 2 headsets. These controllers have a more compact design, replace the infrared tracking rings with cameras for on-board inside-out tracking (thus no longer needing to be within the line of sight of the headset's cameras for best performance), and also include a pressure sensor for pinching gestures, and rechargeable batteries.[40][41]

Reception

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The Vergewas positive in a pre-release review, noting that while it lacked standout features, it did have "worthwhile" improvements such as reduced weight, a screen with a better visual appearance and refresh rate than the original Quest, and a re-located USB port. The new strap was panned for having "less support and a slightly clumsier tightening mechanism" (partly rectified by the Elite Strap accessory sold separately), and the new IPD mechanism was considered "annoying" and not as inclusive as that of the first-generation model. In conclusion, it was argued that while it was not a "must-upgrade" for existing owners, the Quest 2 had "the best overall balance of hardware, features, and price."[42]

Ars Technicawas less positive, noting that its internal speakers were "noticeably crisper and louder", but panning the new cloth strap in comparison to the original Quest's elastic straps (and arguing that it alone was responsible for the claimed reduction in weight), the limited IPD options, worse battery life, and the controllers having less grip and reduced accuracy on more intensive games. The switch fromOLEDto LCD was shown to produce "crisper" images but more "washed out" color.[8]

The Elite Strap accessory was met with criticism initially due to issues with the straps breaking randomly. In response, Facebook stated that the issue was a "processing inconsistency" affecting only a few units, and sales of the strap were paused temporarily before going on sale again.[43][44]Other issues, such as loose screws in the strap were also reported.[45]

Sales

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In November 2021, Qualcomm stated that at least 10 million Quest 2 headsets had been shipped worldwide.[46]In late-December 2021, the Oculus app (which is required to complete first-time setup)[17]became the most popular app on theiOS App StoreandGoogle Play Storein the United States for the first time—implying that Quest headsets had been heavily purchased asChristmasgifts during theholiday shopping season.[47][48]

Facebook integration

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The Quest 2 had faced criticism over themandatethat users must log in with aFacebookaccount in order to use the Quest 2 and any future Oculus products, includingthe amount of user data that could be collected by the company via virtual reality hardware and interactions,such as the user's surroundings, motions and actions, and biometrics.[42][8][49][50][51]It was reported that some users were unable to use the headset due to their Facebook account being suspended. Some described that linking their deactivated Facebook account to the devicerendered the headset a "paperweight".[52][53][54]In September 2020, Facebook suspended the sale of all Oculus products inGermanyafter it faced criticism from the GermanFederal Cartel Officeover the requirement.[55][56]At the Facebook Connect event in 2021,Mark Zuckerbergstated that the company was "working on making it so you can log in into Quest with an account other than your personal Facebook account".[57]

Meta later announced in July 2022 that it would establish a new "Meta account" system (a spiritual successor to Oculus accounts) to link Meta apps and platforms, and that users who transition to Meta account would be allowed to decouple their Facebook logins from its VR platforms. However,Ars Technicanoted that the new terms of service and privacy policies associated with the new Meta account system could still allow enforcement of a real name policy, stating that users would be obligated to provide "accurate and up to date information (including registration information), which may include providing personal data", and still allowed for "rampant" use of user data by Meta.[58]

Face pad recall

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In December 2020, Facebook stated that it was investigating reports of users experiencing rashes and other skin irritation from the Quest 2's foam face pad. In April 2021, Facebook stated that it had identified and reduced the use of "a few trace substances that are normally present in the manufacturing process which could contribute to skin discomfort", but that they "did not find any contamination or unexpected substances in our manufacturing process." On July 27, 2021, Facebook announced that it had issued arecallof the face pads in Canada and the United States, would issue freesiliconecovers to existing users, and would temporarily suspend global sales of the Quest 2 in order to allow these covers to be included with all future shipments of the headset.[59][60]

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