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Less than three months after hitting store shelves, Meta’s pricey Quest Pro headset is on sale for the first time. After a massive 27 percent discount, the headset is currently $1,100 or $400 off through Amazon and other retailers. This is the lowest ever for a device that normally costs $1,500.
Even after cutting the price by nearly a third, the Quest Pro isn’t for everyone. Thanks to its Snapdragon XR2+ chipset and 12GB of RAM, the Quest Pro is up to 50 percent more powerful than the Quest 2. It also has solid built-in speakers with support for spatial audio, meaning you don’t need to reach for a pair. Headphone number when using Quest Pro.
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Additionally, it adds a variety of advanced sensors designed to facilitate more lifelike virtual meetings in Horizon Workroom. However, all those features come in a package that weighs over a pound and a half, which makes it less comfortable to wear for extended periods of time than the Quest 2. Battery life also suffers because of those more advanced components, and if you’re looking for a VR headset for gaming, the Quest Pro doesn’t offer a better experience than its more affordable predecessor. Engadget’s Sam Rutherford gave the Quest Pro a score of 83 when he reviewed the headset last October, but said the device’s $1,500 price tag made it too expensive for all but the most enthusiastic VR users. At $1,100, this is still true.
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