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 pick | Vive Pro 2HTC | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 99.6 ★ | 92.5 |
| Sim / Cockpit | 100.3 | 103.2 ★ |
| Productivity | 99.9 ★ | 98 |
| Value scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 83.7 ★ | 48.6 |
| Sim / Cockpit | 84.3 ★ | 54.2 |
| Productivity | 84 ★ | 51.4 |
| Specifications | ||
| Pixel Density | 25 PPD ★ | 22 PPD |
| Resolution / Eye | 4.56 MP | 5.99 MP ★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Field of View | 110 ° | 120 ° ★ |
| Weight | 515 g ★ | 850 g |
| RRP | $499 ★ | $799 |
★ 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.
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