Meta Quest Pro

People will spend $2k on a great TV or monitor, and yet take issue with a headset that is a standalone device with crystal clear lenses, great FOV, eye tracking, face tracking, and amazing controllers costing $1500.I can see why. Consumers had the bar set too low in terms of pricing with the Quest 2. At the end of the day this IS a premium device. Working inside the quest 2 is uncomfortable and the lenses make it so that you have to move your head to look around. The lenses on the pro are so clear that you can just move your eyes.This product is a step forward, as it gives developers everything they need to work towards a next-gen experience.Local dimming, foveated rendering, and color passthrough for AR.Sure, the resolution could be higher - but reading 12 pt font is still plenty comfortable. By the way, even though it's lower than the Quest 2 in terms of total pixels, there are still more pixels per degree (the metric that actually matters).If you just want it for PCVR - it might not be worth it, but if you want to work and experiment with a device (and also want to play some games), this thing is AMAZING.

Look the Meta Quest Pro is one heck of a device. There is truly nothing like it. It's not perfect and depending on your preconceptions from how it was advertised, it will not be convincing for most. Nor should it be, this device is Meta's (Facebook's) first attempt to step into an AR territory. It's a great device but there's one problem. The software and AR app support is lacking. This is expected and is why this device costs so much - it's a DEV kit. It's really aimed at developers and VR/AR enthusiasts. For $1500, your likely the type of individual who has already been convinced that AR will be the next technological advancement regarding human technology interaction. For $1500 your more than likely the type of individual who wants to help make this happen, experience it and contribute to its growth.

The first thing that I will say is that, even though it’s a major upgrade from the quest 2 the pro doesn’t shine as much as you would expect. Maybe they haven’t done enough to this point to take full advantage of the hardware. As other users have said, there definitely is a sharper image when you’re looking on a different areas. The edges are definitely more defined. Watching videos off your computer is definitely a little sharper. Although the visuals are definitely welcomed, they’re not enough to justify the price tag. The games are a little bit sharper, but you still have the old games. There’s nothing gnu as far as games or apps, or anything along those lines. The pass-through is definitely much better with color added, but it is so blurry that it’s almost unusable for things in the room even though you can use it, it’s basically the black-and-white version but now in color that being said, there is a virtual desktop that comes along with the pro that allows you to use your desktop on a computer using the pass-through it is very easy to see your keyboard and your mouse. The image is sharp enough to see the keys nowhere to put your fingers on the keys. You may not be able to see the letters on the keys very well, but you know if you type for a long time where the keys are by memory, so with the display of your curtains, pewter desktop up and visual images of the keyboard and mouse. It is definitely usable VR version of your computer. However, I things like your phone or TVs or any other images that show on the screen are so bright that you can’t even use them so if you’re setting up a virtual desktop for your computer to use basically the only thing you’re gonna be able to use is your computer and things within the VR headset overall the price tag is pretty steep, but it is definitely will worth an investment. I added the full light blocker and it works fairly well. I never use the side blockers I went straight to the full blocker. I have noticed that you have to tighten the headset to keep it on your head. It can’t be loose or it drops down below your eyes when it’s tightened, it does leave an impression on your forehead. It would be nice if there was a top strap that went over the top of your head so you didn’t have to tighten it as tight. I do like the fact that the controllers have chargeable batteries in the dock is pretty nice , overall I think this is a good purchase, even though I think the price tag was pretty steep

I pre-ordered an Oculus Quest 2 before they launched. Used it a ton prior to the Quest Pro release. Switching to the Pro was quite the eye opener. The faster performance, the incredible lens clarity, the COMFORT, face/eye tracking - this thing is incredible. I purchased this at full price prior to the 33% price drop, and I'd do it again. Don't let the Meta haters talk you out of it.However, writing this review in May of 2023, I recommend most wait for the upcoming Quest 3. It's going to use the identical lenses to the Pro but with higher resolution displays. The dramatically increased processing and graphics power of the Quest 3 will be more future proof.Unfortunately Meta has been extremely slow to implement work features. Last time i checked, I still can't use virtual monitors with a Windows PC, only Mac. If you're buying this for work, just know that it may not speed up your workflow but actually make it worse. For traveling however I've found this to be a useful tool to have more screens while I'm mobile with just a laptop.Overall, for an enthusiast, this headset is great. For the average everyday consumer, I recommend waiting for the Quest 3.