HEADSET DOSSIEROPEN RECORD
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Headset dossier · The Headsets Desk · Budget range · Released 2020
Meta Quest 2
by Meta
82/100
Archived VR Eddie rating
Recorded 2026-04-04 · stale · insufficient confidence
Archived fit note
Discontinued 2024 — a used-only entry point, with security updates ending December 2027
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- Claim type
- Aggregated, Editorial
- Observed
- Apr 4, 2026
- Reviewed
- Apr 4, 2026
- Method
- headset-sentiment-v1
- Confidence
- insufficient
- Coverage
- 3 named sources
Sources
- Reddit sentiment rowReddit · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- YouTube sentiment rowYouTube · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- Amazon sentiment rowAmazon · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
Known limitations
- Source rows do not currently include public URLs for independent inspection.
- Source platforms may use different rating scales and sample descriptions.
- A human-review decision and reproducible normalized score inputs are not recorded for this legacy rating.
- The rating is stale and must not be described as current.
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Dossier · Recorded specs
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| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1832×1920 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 72 Hz (90 Hz mode available) |
| Field of View | 100° horizontal |
| Weight | 503g |
| Display | LCD |
| Tracking | Inside-out hand + controller tracking |
| Audio | Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 |
| Storage | 64GB or 256GB |
| Battery | ~2-2.5 hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, USB-C |
★ Hand tracking recorded★ Standalone recorded★ Wireless PC VR recorded★ Microphone recorded
Recorded source rows
Source rows recorded for this headset
These legacy platform labels have no retained source URLs. Sample-size and score fields are withheld because they cannot be inspected or independently verified.
| Recorded source label | Recorded sample label | Archived score | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 | |
| YouTube | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
| Amazon | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
Archived editorial notes
Recorded strengths and caveats
Recorded strengths
- Cheapest way in, second-hand (VR Eddie does not track used prices)
- Massive game and app library
- Excellent PCVR support
- Proven reliability and community
- Great for beginners
Recorded caveats
- Discontinued late 2024 — no new stock, no warranty
- Security updates only until December 2027
- Lower resolution than newer Quest 3
- B&W passthrough (no color MR)
- Older Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 processor
Catalog platform matches
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