Then I found out about the Quest 2, only a month after Id purchased the original Quest.
It was supposed to be lighter, brighter, and have a higher resolution.
It promised better controllers and a lower price.
Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre
I pre-ordered it, because thats the kind of gear head I am.
The Good
The original Quest has dual OLED screens at 1600x1440 resolution with a 72Hz refresh rate.
The Quest 2 has a single LCD that switches between eyes at 1832X1920 pixels per eye.
Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre
They both can track your hands or the Oculus Touch controllerswhile you play.
The speakers also seem to have gotten an upgrade.
The Bad
Sounds great, right?
Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre
First off, the head strap is just terrible.
Another cost cutting measure?
The included USB-C cable is super short, unlike the long one that came with the first Quest.
That one allows for plugged-in play while standing.
The Middle Way
Honestly, though?
Im still enjoying the Quest 2.
I did, however, order an elite strap in hopes of not messing with it quite as much.
Bottom line, Ive got no regrets picking up the Oculus 2.
We’ve updated the article to reflect this.
