The Meta Quest 4 mixed-reality headset is reportedly in development and could replace the Meta Quest 3 for those upgrading, likely offering hardware improvements. Meta hasn’t confirmed the new model, but reports suggest two versions might be planned.
When Will the Meta Quest 4 Be Released?
No official announcements have been made about the Meta Quest 4 release date, similar to the Meta Quest Pro 2. Most estimates suggest a launch in 2025 or 2026, possibly aligning with that year’s Meta Connect event.
A report from The Information suggests a 2026 release is more likely. It also anticipates two versions of the Meta Quest 4—a standard model and a premium version.
Lifewire’s Release Date Estimate
Despite interest in a 2025 launch, Lifewire estimates a 2026 release date due to the lack of official word from Meta as 2025 nears its end.
Meta Quest 4 Price Rumors
Pricing is tricky to pin down, but Meta will likely aim to keep the Quest 4’s price near the $499.99 MSRP of the Meta Quest 3, especially if both standard and premium versions are planned.
The standard version is expected to be around $500, similar to the Quest 3, while the premium model may cost $50 to $100 more. Speculation suggests the rumored cancellation of the Quest Pro 2, possibly addressed by Meta’s CTO, Andrew Bosworth, in a Threads post, is related to this premium version.
The two-model rumor suggests a significant difference between Quest 4 models, with the premium edition potentially featuring technologies from the rumored Quest Pro 2. We’ll only know once Meta makes an official announcement.
Pre-Order Information
Since Meta hasn’t announced details about Meta Quest 4, there’s no information on pre-orders. Like previous Meta Quest headsets, pre-orders will likely become available on the official website, potentially coinciding with the official announcement.
Meta Quest 4 Features
Meta Quest 4 features will likely mirror and slightly improve upon Meta Quest 3. It’s unlikely Meta will restrict access to the existing software library, so hundreds of apps and games should be usable immediately. Meta Quest 3 offers backward compatibility, and the same is expected for Quest 4.
Meta Quest 4 Specs and Hardware
The planned features for either potential Meta Quest 4 model are speculative, but the standard model will likely have slight improvements over Quest 3.
There will likely be 128GB and 512GB versions, with the larger storage option priced higher (possibly $649.99 like the 512GB Quest 3). Spatial audio from built-in stereo speakers is also expected. Additionally, we may see:
At least 8 GB of DRAM, though improvements between Quest 2 and Quest 3 suggest Quest 4 could have more. Presumably, the premium model will have over 8 GB, if such a model is indeed planned.
Full-color mixed reality cameras with approximately 18 pixels per degree (PPD), similar to Quest 3, with potential for higher PPD in the rumored premium model.
Continued use of the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, currently in Quest 3, appears likely. However, a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chip could be available by the release time.
Continued support for refresh rates of 72 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz, and 120 Hz is likely.
Eye tracking, absent in Meta Quest 3, could potentially be included in the supposed premium version of Quest 4.
Operates on Meta Horizon OS.
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