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.