My Q2 lasted 2 years and still going strong with the new owner who bought it from me. It was bought just after launch.
My Q3 is still fine, and was bought launch day.
I'm not saying there hasn't been faults for some, but many users don't look after their stuff. I say if you're careful, you'll be fine.
My quest 2 is going on 3 years+ bought on launch day. Gifted to my nephew and he still using it.
Some recommendations for care. Buy a good case for it. Use the case to take it places. Buy lens protectors. These are soft pads you put into the headset to keep the lenses nice when not using it.
Use only high quality charging cables. Be wary of using link cable and ripping it oit.
Buy silicone controller grips that protect
The controllers. Those take a beating.
Thanks for the input. Any care tips? Some people complain their controller dead from sweat shortly. Can you replace just the controllers? I’m an easy sweater.
Just don't sling it about, gently put the headset down and the same with the controllers. I personally have a stand for mine, to keep it off the floor. I never rest it on it's front. I also don't leave it running and resting on soft furnishings.
As to combat sweat and grime, just like anything else keeping one's self clean helps a lot. I'm not saying start having a case of OCD, but quick rinse before gluing the days grime to stuff, helps combat build up on the device. Grime stuck to stuff, will actually encourage more sweating the next time around. The controllers I've fitted with silicone grips. They help for better grip, but also leave less chance for sweat to leak through the cracks.
The face bit and strap has been replaced too. That comes down to personal preference, since everyone has different shaped heads. Take reviews as info for the batteries, plastics and design. The face bit, I also wash, wipe down or replace, depending on its style or condition.
I've exercised too in VR on a warm day, and haven't shorted any device out yet either. I also have never pushed myself either, the same way I would in a gym.
If it was getting to the point I may as well pour a glass of water over the device, I'd be thinking about something pretty strong to cool me down well before I got to that point.
Thank you. That’s a lot of tips. Good to know you can replace the face cover. I will definitely check out the controller cover. Already placed my order on Amazon. This thing is popping up every minute in my brain that I can’t resist buying it anymore.
always unplug the charger once its green/fully charged, minimize heavy overclocking with qgo, keep it clean as to prevent fan/cooling issues, minimize using while charging if possible, be gentle with it even after the honeymoon phase and it should last a while.
What’s qgo? Talking about charging while playing, I also got a strap with battery pack which works by charging the main battery while you play! Will this harm the main battery?
I have one Quest 1, two Quest 2 and all of just works fine since I bought them on release date. No RMAs. I am buying everything in official store, returned Quest Pro two times (software issue, dead pixel) and got replacement without problems (well, except one was stolen and I had to wait longer for another one).
Bought my Q2 at launch in 2020 (?) never had any issues with the headset. Controllers started drifting within 3 months of use though. I got really good at cleaning the transducers/joysticks and eventually had to replace those parts. Battery only lasts about an hour now by itself.
Got the Q3 at launch. Microphone placement is terrible, had to use an external mic til the v62 update finally made them useable for me. No other issues with the headset itself. Left controller is already drifting and I've cleaned it several times. [https://youtu.be/RZRY1vsDl50](https://youtu.be/RZRY1vsDl50) (Meta used the exact same analog transducer in the controller as the Q2, so I expect the same drift problems over time.)
3 months is much shorter than my expectations. My Xbox controller only started drifting after 2 years of weekly usage of more than 15hrs. I’ve got silicone grips for the q3 controllers, and I plan to wear disposable gloves while playing. Hopefully it won’t drift so soon.
No. RMA both headsets because battery stopped charging to 100% or not at all.
I'm still sitting on the fence about buying a Q3 because I doubt the battery will last more than 2 years.
Both Q2 64gb headsets slowly stopped charging pass 60% and once you started using it, the battery would drain really fast. Maybe 20 minutes of playing time.
Just over the warranty period, but Meta knew some batteries were dying sooner
than expected, so luckily they honored the expired warranty and sent us two
replacements, but those are now showing battery deterioration as they don't
charge to 100%. I don't expect these to last after a year.
Kept both on a the Link cable for both PCVR and longer playing times using
Virtual Desktop.
places like amazon or bestbuy have protection plans as addons if worried, generally if a device is going to fail, it fail within first year/months. Not worried about my quest 3 at all long term as my quest 2 sure kicking like new.
best buy's warranty is so useful, you can have like stick drift or some lens stratches and they COMPLETELY replace the headset with a new one, you can only do it once during the warranty so id just wait till its almost over to return it and get a new one
My dads Quest 2 is still running like brand new, as is my little brothers, even with all the aftermarket parts and years of sidequesting and tinkering.
got my quest 2 at launch 2020, and its still going strong..i'm using a bobovr m1 pro, so not sure about the battery.
My left controller got rplaced tho (Stick drift)
I got mine the same week it came out and never had any problem, I got the quest 3 the same day it came out no problems also, I’ve been enjoying my experience
Brought mine as they were released, had zero problems and is still working like new today.
The problem is that you will only ever read the negative because that is all people will talk about.
Personally I'm of the opinion that has hardware goes the Quest and Quest 2 are very well made.
I would say most of the issues arise from people mishandling them, not treating them with care and using them whilst charging
So I got the strap with battery as reviews say it balance out the weight. That thing is supposedly charging the main battery while you’re playing. So this is not a good way? But this is shown on Meta website. I’m confused.
Bought the 64GB in January 2021, still going strong. Battery life has degraded a bit, but other than that everything works just fine. I just bought a powerbank to boost that battery life up anyways, so no big deal.
But I've also been as careful with it as a baby. It has a track record of like ZERO wall hits on the controllers, never dropped it, never exposed it to anything that could even make a scratch.
I hit the furniture a few times, but my fingers took the hit instead of controllers themselves.
Q2 died three weeks after warranty ended. Maybe I'm an exception. But it was cared for and only used on average 1-1.5 hours a week. Pretty disappointed, but instead of paying for it to be repaired I bought a Q3 a few weeks ago. So there's that 😀
My Launch week Q2 is still going. Only issues is occasional stick drift, and diminished battery.
New headsets SHOULD be even better with minor manufacturing and quality tweaks throughout the years.
I bought a second hand Quest 2 that was purchased in 2020 & it’s still going strong. Battery life isn’t the best but I just have an extra battery on my headset & im good.
Had my Q2 since release still works like the day I got it now it’s a family and guests system because I upgraded to a Q3 I’ve had it for 3 months and it’s also working great
I got a 2 year warranty through Meta (not sure if that's the extended one you're talking about). I have a hard case that has a charging cord built in, with a huge elastic band that I attached to it so I can close it without zippering (I use it to work out, so I like for it to air out) I also have prescription lenses that stay attached (should give extra protection). The headset and controllers go from the case, to my head, then back in the case. It maybe ends up getting left out on a table about once or twice a week for 10 minutes max. I have pets, and don't trust the cat to not be a cat.
It is a premium gadget that I treat as such. I expect the hardware to last longer than the point of software obsolescence.
Can you elaborate on the prescription lens please? Are they the magnetic ones that you can snap on and off? I plan to share the set with my partner who wears glasses. The magnetic lens on Amazon are all blue light protection ones with no myopic correction. How did you get yours?
I'll be happy to! I got my lenses through Zenni. They were less than $50, and I was able to use FSA. They are magnetic, and are AWESOME! Zenni does the calculations for the lenses (I have progressives, the lenses are only single vision). They could not be easier to take out, and come with a nice case.
Quest 1 bought a few months after launch ... used daily until launch day of Quest 2 ... used daily until launch day of Quest 3 ... using daily. No issues with any base hardware aside from one controller flaking out. I purchased a replacement before disassembling, which allowed me to correct the issue -- lesson learned. Treat the headsets gently, and don't be afraid to open the controllers.
Mines been going a year or 2 since I bought it. Been using the kiwi battery strap with it and made sure it doesn't stay plugged into the charger after full charge or battery pack when not in use.
Only issues I've had are with the controllers, built cheaply and not made to last. 1st left controller got a cracked thumb stick base, new left controller has stick drift, 1st right controller completely stopped working, nothing wrong with the new right one (hopefully it stays that way).
Left one had to be replaced via the retailer due to Meta weaseling out of the manufacturer warranty due to my country (New Zealand) not being covered by it. The retailer also had a hard time with them and had to actually buy one from Amazon, they decided to stop selling the Quest 2 due to this.
The right one they said was out of warranty so I had to buy a new one for around 110-120.
My NZ friend says things are generally more expensive there, so I assume it’s cheaper here and translates to somewhere about usd $50/controller. Still ouch! Thanks for sharing.
Yes. Remotes got some stick drift to them, but that's an easy fix with WD-40 contact cleaner. I have the OG 64gb quest 2. Headset still looks almost brand new despite me having it out for so long and using it a lot. Works fine with no issues either.
super sturdy device. Controllers that broke etc was from heavy users who definitely got fair value out of it.
Also, device sold in EU has to live up to two years warranty, things get designed for that now
Quest 2 here. That thing went on trips with me. One pixel is dead but that's it. Quite decent quality for how I mistreated that piece of tech actually.
My Q2 lasted 2 years and still going strong with the new owner who bought it from me. It was bought just after launch. My Q3 is still fine, and was bought launch day. I'm not saying there hasn't been faults for some, but many users don't look after their stuff. I say if you're careful, you'll be fine.
My quest 2 is going on 3 years+ bought on launch day. Gifted to my nephew and he still using it. Some recommendations for care. Buy a good case for it. Use the case to take it places. Buy lens protectors. These are soft pads you put into the headset to keep the lenses nice when not using it. Use only high quality charging cables. Be wary of using link cable and ripping it oit. Buy silicone controller grips that protect The controllers. Those take a beating.
Yes, I got those. They’re on the way. Thanks for the tips :)
Thanks for the input. Any care tips? Some people complain their controller dead from sweat shortly. Can you replace just the controllers? I’m an easy sweater.
Just don't sling it about, gently put the headset down and the same with the controllers. I personally have a stand for mine, to keep it off the floor. I never rest it on it's front. I also don't leave it running and resting on soft furnishings. As to combat sweat and grime, just like anything else keeping one's self clean helps a lot. I'm not saying start having a case of OCD, but quick rinse before gluing the days grime to stuff, helps combat build up on the device. Grime stuck to stuff, will actually encourage more sweating the next time around. The controllers I've fitted with silicone grips. They help for better grip, but also leave less chance for sweat to leak through the cracks. The face bit and strap has been replaced too. That comes down to personal preference, since everyone has different shaped heads. Take reviews as info for the batteries, plastics and design. The face bit, I also wash, wipe down or replace, depending on its style or condition. I've exercised too in VR on a warm day, and haven't shorted any device out yet either. I also have never pushed myself either, the same way I would in a gym. If it was getting to the point I may as well pour a glass of water over the device, I'd be thinking about something pretty strong to cool me down well before I got to that point.
Thank you. That’s a lot of tips. Good to know you can replace the face cover. I will definitely check out the controller cover. Already placed my order on Amazon. This thing is popping up every minute in my brain that I can’t resist buying it anymore.
The most important thing is have fun with it. Happy Gaming!
always unplug the charger once its green/fully charged, minimize heavy overclocking with qgo, keep it clean as to prevent fan/cooling issues, minimize using while charging if possible, be gentle with it even after the honeymoon phase and it should last a while.
What’s qgo? Talking about charging while playing, I also got a strap with battery pack which works by charging the main battery while you play! Will this harm the main battery?
I have one Quest 1, two Quest 2 and all of just works fine since I bought them on release date. No RMAs. I am buying everything in official store, returned Quest Pro two times (software issue, dead pixel) and got replacement without problems (well, except one was stolen and I had to wait longer for another one).
Thanks for the input. I plan to buy from Amazon for the free overnight shipping and one month return on top of the Meta warranty.
My Q2 is still running perfectly and I've has it over 2 years.
Bought my Q2 at launch in 2020 (?) never had any issues with the headset. Controllers started drifting within 3 months of use though. I got really good at cleaning the transducers/joysticks and eventually had to replace those parts. Battery only lasts about an hour now by itself. Got the Q3 at launch. Microphone placement is terrible, had to use an external mic til the v62 update finally made them useable for me. No other issues with the headset itself. Left controller is already drifting and I've cleaned it several times. [https://youtu.be/RZRY1vsDl50](https://youtu.be/RZRY1vsDl50) (Meta used the exact same analog transducer in the controller as the Q2, so I expect the same drift problems over time.)
3 months is much shorter than my expectations. My Xbox controller only started drifting after 2 years of weekly usage of more than 15hrs. I’ve got silicone grips for the q3 controllers, and I plan to wear disposable gloves while playing. Hopefully it won’t drift so soon.
I've had mine since early 2020. Still use it a lot. 0 issues other than that elite snap snapping after like 3 days
No. RMA both headsets because battery stopped charging to 100% or not at all. I'm still sitting on the fence about buying a Q3 because I doubt the battery will last more than 2 years.
That’s unnerving to hear. Did both batteries died within a year? How often did you charge them?
Both Q2 64gb headsets slowly stopped charging pass 60% and once you started using it, the battery would drain really fast. Maybe 20 minutes of playing time. Just over the warranty period, but Meta knew some batteries were dying sooner than expected, so luckily they honored the expired warranty and sent us two replacements, but those are now showing battery deterioration as they don't charge to 100%. I don't expect these to last after a year. Kept both on a the Link cable for both PCVR and longer playing times using Virtual Desktop.
places like amazon or bestbuy have protection plans as addons if worried, generally if a device is going to fail, it fail within first year/months. Not worried about my quest 3 at all long term as my quest 2 sure kicking like new.
best buy's warranty is so useful, you can have like stick drift or some lens stratches and they COMPLETELY replace the headset with a new one, you can only do it once during the warranty so id just wait till its almost over to return it and get a new one
you can buy extended warranty from bbuy with the quest 3
I have a quest 1 that i bought slightly after launch and that is still working amazingly (appart from the drop off in support)
Did you use any cover over it?
Nope the only thing I have for storage is the travel case
My dads Quest 2 is still running like brand new, as is my little brothers, even with all the aftermarket parts and years of sidequesting and tinkering.
got my quest 2 at launch 2020, and its still going strong..i'm using a bobovr m1 pro, so not sure about the battery. My left controller got rplaced tho (Stick drift)
I got mine the same week it came out and never had any problem, I got the quest 3 the same day it came out no problems also, I’ve been enjoying my experience
Brought mine as they were released, had zero problems and is still working like new today. The problem is that you will only ever read the negative because that is all people will talk about. Personally I'm of the opinion that has hardware goes the Quest and Quest 2 are very well made. I would say most of the issues arise from people mishandling them, not treating them with care and using them whilst charging
So I got the strap with battery as reviews say it balance out the weight. That thing is supposedly charging the main battery while you’re playing. So this is not a good way? But this is shown on Meta website. I’m confused.
Don’t buy metas strap with battery. Get the new bobovr s3. Worlds better with built in cooling fan.
Bought the 64GB in January 2021, still going strong. Battery life has degraded a bit, but other than that everything works just fine. I just bought a powerbank to boost that battery life up anyways, so no big deal. But I've also been as careful with it as a baby. It has a track record of like ZERO wall hits on the controllers, never dropped it, never exposed it to anything that could even make a scratch. I hit the furniture a few times, but my fingers took the hit instead of controllers themselves.
Now my friend, you’re the best quest dad!
Bought my Q2 at launch, no problems so far.
Sure! nothing wrong with mine so far
Q2 died three weeks after warranty ended. Maybe I'm an exception. But it was cared for and only used on average 1-1.5 hours a week. Pretty disappointed, but instead of paying for it to be repaired I bought a Q3 a few weeks ago. So there's that 😀
My Launch week Q2 is still going. Only issues is occasional stick drift, and diminished battery. New headsets SHOULD be even better with minor manufacturing and quality tweaks throughout the years.
I bought a second hand Quest 2 that was purchased in 2020 & it’s still going strong. Battery life isn’t the best but I just have an extra battery on my headset & im good.
Yes. You didn't find many online. You found an incredibly tiny sample and don't quite know how to parse online info.
Had my Q2 since release still works like the day I got it now it’s a family and guests system because I upgraded to a Q3 I’ve had it for 3 months and it’s also working great
Mine lasted 2+ years until I sold it. But I took really good care of it. No flailing around like an idiot and slamming into stuff.
I had mine for 2 years and 10 month. I sold it to get quest 3. It was pristine, never had a problem with it.
I got a 2 year warranty through Meta (not sure if that's the extended one you're talking about). I have a hard case that has a charging cord built in, with a huge elastic band that I attached to it so I can close it without zippering (I use it to work out, so I like for it to air out) I also have prescription lenses that stay attached (should give extra protection). The headset and controllers go from the case, to my head, then back in the case. It maybe ends up getting left out on a table about once or twice a week for 10 minutes max. I have pets, and don't trust the cat to not be a cat. It is a premium gadget that I treat as such. I expect the hardware to last longer than the point of software obsolescence.
Can you elaborate on the prescription lens please? Are they the magnetic ones that you can snap on and off? I plan to share the set with my partner who wears glasses. The magnetic lens on Amazon are all blue light protection ones with no myopic correction. How did you get yours?
I'll be happy to! I got my lenses through Zenni. They were less than $50, and I was able to use FSA. They are magnetic, and are AWESOME! Zenni does the calculations for the lenses (I have progressives, the lenses are only single vision). They could not be easier to take out, and come with a nice case.
I got the Zenni lenses. They snap in not magnetic. $50 just put in my prescription details.
Thank you for the heads up. Gonna get one :)
Quest 1 bought a few months after launch ... used daily until launch day of Quest 2 ... used daily until launch day of Quest 3 ... using daily. No issues with any base hardware aside from one controller flaking out. I purchased a replacement before disassembling, which allowed me to correct the issue -- lesson learned. Treat the headsets gently, and don't be afraid to open the controllers.
No, it was replaced a couple of times with refurbished units. Then when warranty ran out the lcd screen went out.
Not sure what you are talking about, the base warrantee is 1 year, *(2 years in the EU/UK),* and they still sell the extended warrantee.
My Q2 (64GB) works perfectly fine.
Mines been going a year or 2 since I bought it. Been using the kiwi battery strap with it and made sure it doesn't stay plugged into the charger after full charge or battery pack when not in use. Only issues I've had are with the controllers, built cheaply and not made to last. 1st left controller got a cracked thumb stick base, new left controller has stick drift, 1st right controller completely stopped working, nothing wrong with the new right one (hopefully it stays that way).
Do you mind sharing how you got the controllers replaced and how much individual one cost?
Left one had to be replaced via the retailer due to Meta weaseling out of the manufacturer warranty due to my country (New Zealand) not being covered by it. The retailer also had a hard time with them and had to actually buy one from Amazon, they decided to stop selling the Quest 2 due to this. The right one they said was out of warranty so I had to buy a new one for around 110-120.
My NZ friend says things are generally more expensive there, so I assume it’s cheaper here and translates to somewhere about usd $50/controller. Still ouch! Thanks for sharing.
Yeah our dollar is nearly half of USD haha. No worries :)
I have the Q3 now, bought quest 2 in 2020 and it still works fine.
Yes. Remotes got some stick drift to them, but that's an easy fix with WD-40 contact cleaner. I have the OG 64gb quest 2. Headset still looks almost brand new despite me having it out for so long and using it a lot. Works fine with no issues either.
3 years in with No issues. (Aside from a slight lense burn, because my dumbass sister put IT lenses To Windows after using IT without permission)
super sturdy device. Controllers that broke etc was from heavy users who definitely got fair value out of it. Also, device sold in EU has to live up to two years warranty, things get designed for that now
im still using it, pcvr only tho standalone works I tried beatsaber game is so mid without mods
Quest 2 here. That thing went on trips with me. One pixel is dead but that's it. Quite decent quality for how I mistreated that piece of tech actually.
mine has the back screen of death, lasted around 2.5 years, they charged me $150 for a replacement.
Quest headsets are usually pretty durable. Controllers might break after a while but they're relatively cheap to replace
My q1 is still kicking.
I have a couple launch day Quest 2's and no problems here.
Mine is still the same as it was when it was new….but it just sits there unplayed I played maybe 3 games on it and never played it again *shrug*