- Buy the Meta Quest 2
Our quick take
Meta Quest 2 - 5.0 / 5
Comfort and design enhancements
Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Platform, 6GB RAM, 64GB / 256GB internal storage Six degrees of freedom-tracking through integrated Meta Insight technology Integrated speakers and microphone with positional audio Stationary or Roomscale play (6.5sqft minimum) Weight: 503g
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Impressive and convenient visuals
- Fast-switch LCD display panel 1,832 x 1,920 per eye resolution 72Hz refresh rate at launch; 90Hz support to come Manually adjustable IPD with three settings for 58, 63 and 68mm
Intelligent battery management
- AA battery-powered controllers with intelligent power management 2-3 hours battery life on headset USB-C charging (2.5 hours)
Upgrading the experience
- How to connect Meta Quest 2 to a PC and play PCVR games How to cast Meta Quest 2 to your TV so others can watch you play
The Facebook future?
Optional upgrades
To recap
The second-gen tether-free, wireless virtual reality headset from Meta isn’t just more affordable than the original, it has heaps of improved features that make it a VR superstar. However, you now need a Facebook account in order to use it - which may put off some prospective users.
