Experts recommend Meta Quest Pro more than HTC Vive Focus 3
As of 4 Sep 2024, experts prefer Meta Quest Pro over HTC Vive Focus 3, but both VR Headsets have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Meta Quest Pro received 6 recommendations: from Forbes (18 Jan 2023), BestReviews (1 Aug 2024) PCMag (26 Aug 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, HTC Vive Focus 3 received only 1 recommendation from Tom's Hardware (5 Jan 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | VR Headset |
CNET  | Forbes  | Tom's Hardware  | BestReviews  | PC Gamer  | PCMag  | WIRED  | Pocket-lint  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | - | $899 |  Meta Quest Pro The Meta Quest Pro VR headset receives positive reviews for its graphics, tracking system, comfort, and potential for business applications, making it a versatile and immersive VR headset. | - | 5 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
4 | - | 5 | 7 |
| 13 | N/A | $1990 |  HTC Vive Focus 3 The HTC Vive Focus 3 is a highly praised virtual reality headset with impressive graphics, accurate tracking, comfortable design, and a diverse content library, making it suitable for various applications. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire VR Headsets ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Jan 2023 Tom's Hardware ranked HTC Vive Focus 3 as #5
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 HTC Vive Focus 3 Best Standalone VR Headset for BusinessSource: www.tomshardware.com - On 18 Jan 2023 Forbes ranked Meta Quest Pro as #5
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 6 Meta Quest Pro Best Enthusiast VR Headset... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com - On 1 Aug 2024 BestReviews ranked Meta Quest Pro as #1
Rank VR Headset Comment #1 out of 5 Meta Quest Pro Best of the Best... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 26 Aug 2024 PCMag ranked Meta Quest Pro as #3
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Meta Quest Pro Best for Pros and Enthusiasts... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 1 Jul 2024 WIRED ranked Meta Quest Pro as #4
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 6 Meta Quest Pro The Luxury Pick... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 1 Aug 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Meta Quest Pro as #5
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 6 Meta Quest Pro The best VR headset for working... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 9 Jul 2024
TechRadar ranked Meta Quest Pro as #7
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Meta Quest Pro The best headset for comfortSource: www.techradar.com
After counting and adding up the 57 expert endorsements of the September rankings, Meta Quest Pro outranks HTC Vive Focus 3. This is not to say that HTC Vive Focus 3 is a bad option. Like Meta Quest Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Meta Quest Pro is mentioned by key experts in Sep 2024, while HTC Vive Focus 3 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | VR Headset | CNET | Forbes | Tom's Hardware | BestReviews | PC Gamer | PCMag | WIRED | Pocket-lint
| Tom's Guide | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Meta Quest 3 The Meta Quest 3 VR headset receives positive reviews for its graphics capabilities, accurate tracking system, comfort, and diverse content library, making it a top choice for gaming enthusiasts. | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Meta Quest 2 The Oculus Quest 2 is a virtual reality headset that offers improved graphics, accurate tracking, decent battery life, and reasonably good comfort, making it suitable for various use cases and providing a diverse range of gaming experiences. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
2 | 4 | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Apple Vision Pro | 4 | - | - | 4 |
- | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | - | $899 | Meta Quest Pro The Meta Quest Pro VR headset receives positive reviews for its graphics, tracking system, comfort, and potential for business applications, making it a versatile and immersive VR headset. | - | 5 | - | 1 | - | 3 | 4 | - | 5 | 7 |
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Tom's Hardware | 90 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by finder.com.au | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Engadget | 83 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 69 |
| Lowest score by Review Geek | 40 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Visualize your ideas beforehand in crystal-clear brilliance with the VIVE Focus 3 all-in-one VR system. 5K resolution, up to 120 Degree wide field of view, and a 90Hz refresh rate deliver best-in-class graphics.
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From Seller:
- Meta Quest Pro unlocks new perspectives in work, creativity, and collaboration.
- Multitask with ease with multiple resizable screens so you can organize tasks, work on new ideas or message with your friends.
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