A VR enthusiast named Luna received credible intel about the specifications of the Asus ROG Horizon OS virtual reality headset.
Prior to the unveiling of Meta Quest 3S, we received a tip that proved accurate when it came to the identity and functionality of the Motion Button, which seamlessly toggles between passthrough modes. Luna has acquired detailed information about the Asus ROG Horizon gaming headset’s features and specifications.
Meta Horizon OS Will Run On Headsets From Asus & Lenovo
Meta is rebranding its Quest software platform, now called Meta Horizon OS, and opening it up to third-party headset makers, including Asus and Lenovo.
The unveiling of the Asus ROG headset coincided with the revelation last year that Meta’s Quest operating system would be rebranded as Horizon OS, becoming available to select third-party hardware manufacturers.
While few details about the headset were disclosed at the time, it was touted as an “efficient gaming headset”, and the initial concept image depicted above was confirmed.
The Tarius headset, in response to Luna’s supply requirements, boasts advanced features including face and eye monitoring capabilities, as well as the option to utilize either QD-LCD panels with native dimming or high-quality micro-OLED displays.
What’s in store for us? Here are some key details about the ASUS ROG VR headset running on Meta Horizon OS.
Here is the rewritten text: Codenamed Tarius, this virtual reality (VR) headset could potentially be one of the first third-party Horizon Operating System (OS) head-mounted displays (HMDs) to hit the market.
We deliberately integrate eye monitoring and face monitoring features. The shows are expected to feature QD-LCD technology with native dimming capabilities, or alternatively, micro OLED displays.
— Luna (@Lunayian)
Given Luna’s description, it appears that it could effectively supplant Meta Quest Professional, which was discontinued earlier this year, making it a viable option for those seeking an alternative to the latter.
If the headset is released within the next 12 months, it may likely leverage the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset, already utilized in Samsung and Sony’s standalone headsets. Will the Oculus Go’s impending obsolescence in 2026, brought about by Quest 4’s anticipated introduction of an XR2 Gen 3 with significantly enhanced efficiency, pose a threat to Samsung and Sony’s virtual reality headsets as well? Asus may focus on a 2026 release that coincides with the Quest 4’s launch and features the Gen 3 chip.
Will closely monitor Asus developments over the next few months to uncover official details about the highly anticipated ROG Horizon OS headset.
