Last month, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg teased mixed reality headsets. Today, a well-known leaker released a full leak about the specifications of the upcoming Meta Quest Pro, codenamed Project Cambria. The actual launch of the device is scheduled for October.
- Meta may launch Quest Pro mixed reality headset soon
- Meta Quest Pro will feature a high-resolution, counter-rotating display
- A complete kit with controller and charging base costs approx. 1500 euros
Meta Quest Pro: Technical Features
Along with a few CAD renderings shared by VR enthusiast Brad Lynch, most of the specs for Meta’s Quest Pro mixed reality headset were revealed. Rumors that it will be powered by the new Snapdragon XR2 5G SoC have been confirmed. The SoC will be associated with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of onboard storage. It will integrate up to ten sensors, including an infrared depth projector.
In terms of differences, the current Quest 2 will also be noticeably behind the Quest Pro in screen quality. Each panel of the new headset will feature a 2160 x 2160 QLED display with a maximum resolution of 1800×1920. Meta will also use a custom pancake lens and a 21° reverse rotation mechanism to improve the field of view when mixing augmented and virtual reality. Additionally, the Quest Pro will feature an upgraded spatial audio system, Wi-Fi 6E, and a 5000mAh battery.
Rendering of the Meta Quest Pro mixed reality headset / © SadlyInReality: Brad Lynch
Quest Pro controller prices and features
Helmets won’t be the only ones benefiting from significant improvements. The Meta Quest Pro controller should also feature a Snapdragon SoC and include up to three infrared cameras, a pressure sensor, and an HD haptic system. According to the leak, the manufacturer may offer the controller and charging stand in a separate package for around 300 euros.
The Meta Quest Pro controller will feature infrared and HD tactile sensors / © SadlyInReality: Brad Lynch
Regarding the price of the Meta Quest Pro, the complete kit costs about 1500 euros, including the controller and charging base. It’s unclear if Meta will sell a helmet-only kit. Meta Quest Pro could launch as early as next month.
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Instead, Meta has confirmed that it will stop selling the 64GB storage version of the Quest 2 from August. This will be replaced by a 128GB version, but at a price of €400, which is €100 more than the original base model.