During Meta Link 2022this Tuesday (11), New Meta Quest Pro augmented and mixed reality headset introduced. Focusing on productivity, creativity and multitasking, the launch promises to be more immersive and powerful with a more immersive look and the new Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 chip.
Meta Quest Pro will be released on October 25. suggested price $1,499 or approximately R$7,800 in direct conversion. According to the ad, it has 37% more pixels and 75% more lens contrast than the Quest 2.
The company underlines about the new Qualcomm chip, which offers 50% more power compared to the previous model, but 30% better heat dissipation. The idea is that the new headset is ideal for both entertainment and productivity. In this case, the release ends for companies across the board, without excluding end users.
Meta reports it has a more comfortable and padded fit (using plastic in the finish). The company has also separated the battery at the back of the device, offsetting the overall weight of around 722 grams.
High-end hardware in Meta Quest Pro
Meta Quest Pro features two sharper LCD screens (with individual 500 LED blocks), 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and 10 camera sensors that should improve the user experience (five inside the headset and five outside). According to the company, it is possible to see details, read texts, etc. in new lenses. it will be easier.
Headphone sensors It brings a greater sense of immersion by tracking users’ movements and facial expressions. This also includes a more natural use of legs in avatars within the metaverse, such as in Horizon Worlds.
Mixed reality (MXR) seems to be a hotspot for the new headset. Meta informs that users can interact with physical objects and use them as a basis for use in virtual reality (VR). The idea, according to the company, is that this type of interaction is increasingly practical.
As for the controllers MetaQuest Touch Pro – and it’s working on Quest 2 – Meta reports that they’re bringing cameras to monitor movement as well as the headset itself. They also took internal batteries instead of AA batteries. However, the appearance of the controls and the placement of the buttons are very reminiscent of Quest 2. Another detail that Meta underlines is that the new model has an improved vibration engine.
Among others, the new Meta Quest Pro features a new charging base and spatial sound that should bring a greater sense of presence when interacting with other users.
Source: Tec Mundo
