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Meta Quest 2 — 2020
Meta

Meta Quest 2

2020

84
/ 100
From $299
VS
PlayStation VR2 wins by 1
PlayStation VR2 — OLED 2K per eye · Eye tracking · PS5-tethered
Sony

PlayStation VR2

OLED 2K per eye · Eye tracking · PS5-tethered

85
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

PlayStation VR2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Meta Quest 2 lands at 84 and PlayStation VR2 at 85. That puts PlayStation VR2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Meta Quest 2 if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library

Pick PlayStation VR2 if…

  • ✓Great OLED visuals
  • ✓Best haptic controllers
  • ✓PC support added in 2024
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Visuals

PlayStation VR2

Compared on the visuals sub-score

PlayStation VR2 leads on visuals (92 vs 84).

Tracking

PlayStation VR2

Compared on the tracking sub-score

PlayStation VR2 leads on tracking (90 vs 82).

Comfort

PlayStation VR2

Compared on the comfort sub-score

PlayStation VR2 leads on comfort (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Meta Quest 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Meta Quest 2 more score per dollar ($299 vs $549).

Meta Quest 2 84
vs
85 PlayStation VR2

Score breakdown

Meta Quest 2
84
visuals 84
comfort 82
tracking 82
library 80
PlayStation VR2
85
visuals 92
comfort 84
tracking 90
library 76

Specs side-by-side

Meta Quest 2 versus PlayStation VR2 — full spec comparison
Spec Meta Quest 2 PlayStation VR2
Release year
2020
—
Per-eye
—
2000×2040 OLED
Field of view
—
~110°
Refresh
—
90/120Hz
Tracking
—
Inside-out + eye tracking

Meta Quest 2

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

PlayStation VR2

Pros
  • +Great OLED visuals
  • +Best haptic controllers
  • +PC support added in 2024
Cons
  • −Thin PS5 exclusive library
  • −Tethered setup
  • −Expensive

FAQ: Meta Quest 2 vs PlayStation VR2

Which is better, Meta Quest 2 or PlayStation VR2? +

PlayStation VR2 scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Meta Quest 2 worth the price? +

At $299, Meta Quest 2 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in visuals.

Is PlayStation VR2 worth the price? +

At $549, PlayStation VR2 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in visuals.

Does Meta Quest 2 or PlayStation VR2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for visuals, Meta Quest 2 or PlayStation VR2? +

PlayStation VR2 — leads on visuals (92 vs 84). Compared on the visuals sub-score.

Which is better for tracking, Meta Quest 2 or PlayStation VR2? +

PlayStation VR2 — leads on tracking (90 vs 82). Compared on the tracking sub-score.