![]() The games are awesome, but they’re not ultra-realistic just yet. While the XR2 platform delivers better-than-ever graphics performance in a standalone VR headset, VR still has a long way to go. If you're playing for three hours, it's probably time to take a break and give your eyes a rest, anyway, but longer battery life would still be nice so you don't have to charge the headset after each use. Speaking of battery, it's still only three hours at most, which is the same as the last-gen headset. Playing games like the Vader Immortal series is more immersive than ever, and it's easy to get lost in a world-until you get jolted out by a dead battery. Details are clearer, and everything looks more realistic. In conjunction with the better display, graphics just look a whole lot better on the Quest 2 than on the original Quest. Indeed, the improved processing power is pretty noticeable. Gaming is perhaps the main reason to get a virtual reality headset in the first place, and the XR2 is able to handle more graphics-intense VR games. Instead, you’ll get faster load times and better graphics processing. Technically, the XR2 is capable of delivering features like 5G connectivity and 7 concurrent cameras, but the Quest 2 forgoes features like that. That replaces the Snapdragon 835 found in the previous-gen model, which could also be found in smartphones and other devices. Upgraded internalsĪpart from the display, which we’ll go into a little later, one of the biggest changes to the Quest 2 is the fact that it now offers a Snapdragon XR2 processor, which is a dedicated virtual reality chipset. The buttons are very well-placed, and you shouldn’t find the layout too confusing, even while strapped in. ![]() The right joystick has a Home button, while the left has a menu button. They both offer two triggers, along with a joystick and two buttons for gaming. They’re a bit bigger, but they still feel very natural in the hand. The controllers are also a little different. If you want an even better strap, you can buy the Meta Quest 2 Elite Strap for $50, which is said to enhance comfort and adjustability. The strap lets you get it set to your head size and shape, and there’s ample padding on the faceplate to allow for hours of wear. The headset offers a relatively comfortable fit, too. The controls are a little tricky to find the first few times you use the headset, but you’ll get used to the placement. On the left, there’s a power button, and on the bottom, a volume rocker. On the front of the headset, you’ll find the four cameras used for tracking, while on the right side you'll find a USB-C port for charging and a headphone input. I found the new strap design easy to adjust, although the first time you do so, you may fumble around a little to figure out exactly where the adjustment points are. Part of the weight decrease comes in the form of a new soft strap, which replaces the part-plastic strap on the Quest. ![]() At 502 grams, it’s still not the lightest device to wear on your head but it's nearly 70 grams lighter than the original. Most notably, the Quest 2 is smaller and lighter in almost every way which is, of course, welcome news. ![]() The overall shape of the Quest 2 will look immediately familiar to those who have seen or used a Quest before, but there are a few differences to the new headset. The new gray-with-black-highlights look makes the headset a little more approachable and friendly, even if you won’t see the design when you’re actually using it. The original Oculus Quest looked fine, but in a world of black plastic tech, it’s nice to see the new Quest 2 taking a different approach. ![]()
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