Meta Unveils $1,499 Quest Pro Headset Focused on Workplace Productivity
Meta reveals the high-end Quest Pro VR headset, featuring full-color passthrough and advanced tracking for mixed reality. The premium device targets professionals rather than casual consumers at a steep $1,499 price point.
Meta reveals the Quest Pro, a premium $1,499 virtual reality headset that shifts focus from mass-market appeal to high-end productivity. Unlike the more affordable Quest 2, this new device pushes technical boundaries with full-color passthrough technology that uses four external cameras to blend digital content with the user's real-world environment.
The hardware inside the Quest Pro represents a significant upgrade, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ chipset, 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. The headset utilizes mini-LED displays and innovative "pancake" lenses that make the display stack 40% thinner than its predecessor. Additionally, the device includes built-in eye-tracking and redesigned controllers that ditch the traditional tracking rings in favor of onboard cameras.
Despite the impressive technical specifications, the Quest Pro faces a major hurdle with its limited battery life of just one to two hours. The device is available for preorder now and officially ships on October 25, leaving consumers to weigh the advanced mixed reality capabilities against the steep price tag and short play sessions.