Everything on the Meta Quest 2 VR headset
View the newer model: the Meta Quest 3
- There's no distortion in the image thanks to the pancake lenses, so you're less bothered by motion sickness.
- Since the Meta Quest 3 is 40% slimmer than its predecessor, it feels more comfortable on your head than the Quest 2.
- The Meta Quest 3 has mixed reality, so you can combine augmented and virtual reality.
- You need an extra accessory for PCVR.
- With the included headband, you game less comfortably.
What's the Meta Quest 2?
The Meta Quest 2 is the new VR headset from Meta. It's the successor to the Meta Quest. This white VR headset is an active virtual reality headset, just like the Quest. This means that you don't need a computer to use the headset. This allows you to enter the virtual world wirelessly and play VR games without being tied to a cable. The Meta Quest 2 also supports a 90Hz refresh rate, so fast-moving images look smooth.
Innovations of the Meta Quest 2
The color of the Meta Quest 2 is a new feature, of course. The white color follows the current trend of gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5, which is also white. In addition, the Quest 2 is over 10% lighter than the Meta Quest. This allows you to use the headset comfortably for longer periods of time and it prevents a sore neck. The screen has also been updated. The Quest 2 has separate OLED screens, but the Quest 2 uses 1 Fast Switch LCD screen. As a result, the headset has a resolution of 3664x1920. That's almost the same as 4K. Each user can also adjust the headset for gaming.
User-friendliness
As mentioned, the Meta Quest 2 is lighter than the Quest. The user-friendliness is also improved, because wearing the headset puts less strain on your neck. In terms of software, the headset is almost the same as the Meta Quest, because the users already find the current menu very user-friendly.
Accessories
There are some accessories for the Meta Quest 2 that allow you to get more out of your VR headset. For example, there are different headbands that ensure that the VR headset fits your head better. This makes VR gaming with the Meta Quest 2 even more enjoyable. There's a version of this headband with a built-in battery. If you charge that battery and connect it to the Quest 2, the VR headset lasts longer wirelessly. In addition, there's a Travel Case and a Link Cable. You can take the Meta Quest 2 with you to your friends in the Travel Case. The Link Cable connects the Quest 2 to your PC, so you can play Rift S games on the Quest 2. Since the Link Cable is much longer than the cable that is included by default, you can play more with more comfort and freedom of movement.
What can you do with the Meta Quest 2?
You can do more than just gaming with this headset. For example, you can watch movies and series or YouTube videos that support VR. In some cases, it's even suitable for business use. There are companies that use VR headsets to design or give a medical course. Thanks to the 3D world that surrounds you when you wear a VR headset, it feels like you're there yourself. That way, the possible use of virtual reality is expanding.
