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Meta Quest 2: specs, variants, launch price and availability
Looking for the historical background? Explore our documented history of the Meta Quest 2, covering its launch milestones, ecosystem development, and industry legacy.
Key facts
| Item | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Announced | September 16, 2020 |
| First shipment | October 13, 2020 |
| Launch price | $299 USD starting price; the launch model was 64GB |
| Display | Fast-switch LCD, 1832 × 1920 pixels per eye |
| Refresh rates | 60Hz, 72Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz supported |
| Tracking | 6DoF inside-out tracking; no external sensors required |
| Controllers | Redesigned Touch controllers |
| Storage variants | 64GB (launch), later 128GB and 256GB models; Meta's product specification page lists 128GB and 256GB |
| Use modes | Standalone Quest software, or PC VR through Oculus/Meta Horizon Link; a Meta account is required |
The launch announcement's $299 figure is a historical starting price, not a current offer. Meta's later product page records a $199 price for 128GB in its April 18, 2024 price-drop announcement, while its current Quest 2 page says the headset is no longer available. Do not treat either historical price as a live listing.
Variant and availability timeline
| Date | What the sources establish |
|---|---|
| September–October 2020 | Oculus Quest 2 was announced at a $299 starting price and shipped October 13; the launch announcement describes the new all-in-one headset, XR2 platform, 6GB RAM and 1832 × 1920-per-eye display. |
| April 18, 2024 | Meta made the 128GB model's $199 price permanent at that time. |
| September 25, 2024 onward | Meta announced Quest 2 would be discontinued as stock ran out or by the end of 2024; Meta's current product page now states “no longer available.” |
This page covers the headset hardware and its historical retail variants, not a promise that a used or third-party unit will receive every current app or system feature. Remaining listings are not verified here, and regional stock and prices can differ.
What changed from the original Quest?
Meta introduced Quest 2 as a new generation rather than only a storage refresh. Its 2020 announcement lists the Snapdragon XR2 platform and 6 GB of RAM, and says the 1,832 × 1,920-per-eye display has 50% more pixels than the first Quest. Meta also described new Touch controllers with revised ergonomics and up to four times the controller battery life of the original Touch model; that is a manufacturer comparison, not an independent endurance test. The headset added three IPD positions and was over 10% lighter by Meta's launch account. Those details help identify what changed, but individual fit still needs to be assessed in person. See the original Quest guide for the earlier model. Meta's 2020 launch announcement explains the comparison.
Sources
- Meta Newsroom: Introducing Oculus Quest 2 (September 16, 2020 launch, price, shipment date and platform details)
- Meta: Quest 2 tech specs (display, refresh rates, tracking, controllers, storage and PC-optional use)
- Meta: Permanent Quest 2 price drop (April 18, 2024, 128GB historical price)
- Meta product page: Quest 2 no longer available
- UploadVR: Meta will discontinue Quest 2 and Quest Pro (September 25, 2024 stock/end-of-year announcement)