Meta Quest 3 vs HTC Vive Pro 2

The Meta Quest 3 is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the HTC Vive Pro 2. The HTC Vive Pro 2 has the wider field of view at 120°, so it takes in more of a cockpit or sim world at a glance — you turn your head less and keep more situational awareness. The Meta Quest 3 is the sharper of the two at 25 pixels per degree, which pays off reading instruments, cockpit gauges and desktop text. For VR gaming the Meta Quest 3 is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. The Meta Quest 3 comes out ahead in 2 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the Meta Quest 3 is the cheaper of the two: the HTC Vive Pro 2 costs around 60% more. The Meta Quest 3 is the pick: the better headset and the better value.

Quest 3Metaour pickVive Pro 2HTC
Performance scores
VR Gaming99.692.5
Sim / Cockpit100.3103.2
Productivity99.998
Value scores
VR Gaming83.748.6
Sim / Cockpit84.354.2
Productivity8451.4
Specifications
Pixel Density25 PPD22 PPD
Resolution / Eye4.56 MP5.99 MP
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Field of View110 °120 °
Weight515 g850 g
RRP€459€735

★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.