Meta
Meta Quest 2
The Meta Quest 2 lands as a solid mid-range vr headset, built around VR Headsets.
60/100
VR Headsets
£406best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Hand tracking
- Standalone (no PC needed)
- Integrated speakers
- No pancake lenses
- No colour passthrough
Score profile
Scored against the vr headsets classWhere the Meta Quest 2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Tracking
Controllers included2
Hand trackingYes
Connectivity
Standalone (no PC needed)Yes
Audio
Integrated speakersYes
Spatial audioYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMeta Quest 2 vs PICO PICO 4 All-in-One VR Headset 256GB
Meta Quest 2PICO 4 All-in-One VR Headset 256GB
| MetaMeta Quest 2This page | PICOPICO 4 All-in-One VR Headset 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100 | 61 /100Better |
| Resolution per eye | — | 2160 |
| Refresh | — | 90 Hz |
| Fov degrees | — | 105 |
| Panel type | — | Fast LCD |
| Weight | — | 300 g |
Who it's for
Is the Meta Quest 2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable vr headset for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need pancake lenses, in which case a higher-tier vr headset is the better call.
Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Meta Quest 2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other vr headsets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 64.
What stands out on the Meta Quest 2?
Its hand tracking stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the PICO 4 All-in-One VR Headset 256GB?
The PICO 4 All-in-One VR Headset 256GB scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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