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HTC VIVE XR Elite

Standalone VR and mixed reality

Battery / power
Removable rear battery cradle ↗

Keep in mind Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.

Meta Quest Pro

Standalone VR collaboration and mixed reality

Keep in mind Photograph shows the exact Quest Pro opened during original iFixit teardown; it is physical hardware, not the assembled retail configuration.

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HTC VIVE XR Elite versus Meta Quest Pro
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HTC VIVE XR Elite - Original physical-device photograph of HTC VIVE XR Elite. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: TechRadar / Future.
XR headsets · HTCHTC VIVE XR EliteReleased
Meta Quest Pro - Original physical-device photograph of Meta Quest Pro. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: iFixit.
XR headsets · MetaMeta Quest ProHistorical product
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$1,499.99 USD≈ €1,342 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Historical price · Historical launch
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$1,499.99 USD≈ €1,342 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Historical price
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Meta

Quest Pro launch kit with Touch Pro controllers and dock

Official October25 2022 manufacturer launch price; not a current purchase offer.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
Designed forStandalone VR and mixed reality ↗Standalone VR collaboration and mixed reality ↗
Form factorConvertible head-mounted headset with detachable battery cradle ↗Head-mounted VR/MR headset ↗
TrackingInside-out tracking with4 cameras ↗Eye tracking and Natural Facial Expressions ↗
Battery / powerRemovable rear battery cradle ↗Not verified
DisplayCombined3840 ×1920 resolution ↗Advanced LCD displays ↗
Refresh90 Hz ↗Not applicable to this category
Field Of ViewUp to110° ↗Not applicable to this category
OpticsPancake lenses; adjustable diopters ↗Pancake lenses ↗
PassthroughFull-colour passthrough camera and depth sensor ↗Full-colour mixed-reality passthrough cameras ↗
Pc ConnectionWireless/USB-C PC streaming via compatible software ↗Not applicable to this category
FitPhysical IPD adjustment ↗Guided Fit Adjustment ↗
ControllersNot applicable to this categoryTwo self-tracking Touch Pro controllers ↗
IncludedNot applicable to this categoryStylus tips, partial light blockers and charging dock ↗
AvailabilityManufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested.2022 premium Quest generation. Current new-unit supply and long-term service support were not established by the original launch document.
Important context
  • Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.
  • Photograph shows the exact Quest Pro opened during original iFixit teardown; it is physical hardware, not the assembled retail configuration.
  • Eye/facial tracking requires compatible apps and permissions.
Editorial pick & release#9 · Our Top 10 VR & mixed-reality headsetsRelease date not verifiedCommercial model documented by manufacturerNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.