Meta Quest Pro 3 Brings Full-Color Passthrough and 8K Resolution Per Eye

Meta has unveiled the Quest Pro 3, its most capable mixed reality headset yet, featuring dual 4K displays (3840 x 2160 per eye) and a revolutionary pancake lens system that reduces the device's weight to just 380 grams—20% lighter than the Quest Pro 2. The new lenses also eliminate the god-ray artifacts that plagued previous Quest generations.

The most significant hardware upgrade is the full-color, high-resolution passthrough camera system. Using four dedicated cameras and a custom ISP chip, the Quest Pro 3 achieves near-consumer-camera quality passthrough, making text readable on physical monitors viewed through the headset at normal reading distances. Meta claims the passthrough latency is under 8ms, imperceptible to users.

The redesigned form factor moves the battery to the rear of the halo strap, improving weight distribution and enabling comfortable sessions of up to 4 hours. The included Touch Pro controllers now feature haptic feedback motors capable of simulating textures, with Meta demonstrating the ability to "feel" virtual fabric and metal surfaces.

App support expands significantly with 500+ mixed reality titles at launch, including native ports of Half-Life: Alyx and a new Minecraft immersive mode built in partnership with Microsoft. The device supports both Meta's Horizon OS and can tether to SteamVR via wireless connection.

The Quest Pro 3 starts at $1,299 and ships November 3, 2027, directly through Meta and major retailers worldwide.