This Meta Quest Pro Is Over $370 Off Right Now

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The Meta Quest Pro launched as Meta’s vision of what high-end virtual and mixed reality could look like without dragging a gaming PC into the equation—and Woot currently has an open-box unit for $626.61, which is a little over $370 below its original $999 price and more than $140 cheaper than Amazon’s listed like-new option at the time of writing. The deal is set to run for another two days or until it sells out, with free standard shipping for Prime members and a $6 shipping fee for everyone else. Woot also notes that “open box” here means the packaging may have been opened for display or testing, while the headset itself is new.

This headset won PCMag’s Best VR Headset award in 2022, and while it’s no longer the newest thing Meta sells, it’s still positioned well above many entry-level VR sets. The newer Meta Quest 3 offers faster performance and more advanced mixed-reality features at a lower price, but the Quest Pro still holds its ground if you prioritize comfort, tracking accuracy, and its more premium build over raw power.

The Quest Pro uses a balanced halo-style strap with the battery placed at the back, which spreads the weight more evenly than front-heavy headsets. That makes longer sessions more tolerable, though “long” is relative—the battery lasts around two hours, which can feel limiting if you’re deep into work or creative apps. Inside, you get a Snapdragon XR2+ chip, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, which is generous for a standalone headset. The displays push 1,920 by 1,800 pixels per eye, with better contrast and richer colors thanks to local dimming. In practice, this means sharper text, deeper blacks, and fewer washed-out scenes compared to older Quest models, especially in mixed-reality apps.

The controllers are another upgrade. Meta removed the tracking rings and gave each controller its own cameras, so tracking doesn’t depend on where your headset is pointing. That pays off in tasks like 3D sculpting, painting, or precision-heavy productivity apps, where hand movement feels steadier and more predictable. Eye and face tracking also comes built-in, which lets avatars mirror your expressions in supported apps. It’s impressive, but not essential for everyone.

One downside, according to this PCMag review, is immersion: The default open-style face interface lets in light from the sides, and full isolation requires an optional light blocker that costs extra. Still, if you're after a standalone VR headset, this is the lowest price the Quest Pro has seen.