Experience the virtual world like never before with the Meta Quest Pro, now $400 off

Meta is on a mission to bring VR experiences to as many people as possible, and its Quest range has long been the benchmark for VR newcomers who want to explore space, dive under the water or attend a concert from the comfort of their living room.

While the Meta Quest 2 is one of best VR headsets you can buy now, Meta also released the Meta Quest Pro in October 2022, and it’s certainly a big leap – both in terms of specs and price. That’s because the Meta Quest Pro sells for no less than $1,500, while the Quest 2 can be found for $399 – often with a game bundled with it.

Still, Best Buy started offering huge deals in January, and the Meta Quest Pro is now down to $1099.99. (opens in a new tab) – just over $400 off the MSRP.

What does the Quest Pro do that the Quest 2 can’t do then? Meta’s more expensive headset can do everything its cheaper sibling can, but it’s just as capable of accommodating mixed reality experiences as it is virtual reality thanks to its pass-through camera.

That means it can be a real path to work in the (still very vague) metaverse, but it can also play Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4 with the best of them. It’s also more comfortable than the Quest 2, and has more powerful hardware and a much higher screen resolution, so details will appear sharper when you’re wearing the headset.

The controllers are different, too, and the Quest Pro includes a charging stand that charges the controllers and headphones wirelessly – a step up from the Quest 2’s reliance on AA batteries for pads.

User reviews are positive (opens in a new tab)with an average rating of around 4 out of 5 stars. Buyers noted that the headset is expensive, but praised the comfort and clarity of the technology on offer.