Meta is introducing the first in a new line of high-end VR and mixed reality headsets starting with the Meta Quest Pro (which was previously demoed under its code name, Project Cambria). “Pro” tends to overused in the tech world, but Meta actually sees the Quest Pro being used by professionals, while the Quest 2 will stick around for casual gaming.
The Quest Pro is powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1, which Qualcomm unveiled today. It promises 50% higher sustained performance than the XR2 inside the Quest 2 as well as a 30% improvement to thermals. The new chip is paired with double the…