FAQ: Premium USB-C Cable for Meta/Oculus Quest 2 – 5m and 2m
Product specifications
LENGTH | 5 metres (16.4 feet) |
OUTER DIAMETER | 5.0mm |
WEIGHT | 226g |
TYPE | Fiber-optic 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, supports Power Delivery |
CONNECTORS | Laser-welded extruded USB-C connectors with shielding case for additional strength and protection
For the headset: 90-degree USB Type-C For the PC: Straight Type-C |
CABLE EXTERIOR | Durable and flexible nylon-braided outer jacket |
SHIELDING | High quality spiral shielding doubling as grounding |
CABLE BEND RADIUS | 25mm |
INFRARED SIGNAL LOSS TOLERANCE | < 500 mV VBUS @ 3000 mA; < 250 mV GND @ 3000 mA |
POWER SUPPLY | 5V 3A, maximum 20V 3A |
BANDWIDTH | 10 Gbps |
ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION | eMarker |
COMPATIBILITY | Compatible with USB-C enabled devices that include Meta/Oculus Quest, Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, PICO 4, PICO 4 Pro, laptops, tablets, smartphones and hard drives |
ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Support for SuperSpeed USB ports |
LENGTH | 2 metres (6.5 feet) |
TYPE | 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C cable, supports Power Delivery |
CONNECTORS | For the headset: 90-degree USB Type-C
For the PC: Straight Type-C |
CABLE EXTERIOR | Durable and flexible nylon-braided outer jacket |
SHIELDING | High quality spiral shielding doubling as grounding |
POWER SUPPLY | 5V 3A, maximum 20V 3A |
BANDWIDTH | 5 Gbps |
COMPATIBILITY | Compatible with USB-C enabled devices that include Meta/Oculus Quest, Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, PICO 4, PICO 4 Pro, laptops, tablets, smartphones and hard drives |
ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Support for SuperSpeed USB ports |
5m USB-C Cable
You will need this fiber-optic 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C cable if you wish to play PC VR or Rift/Rift S games with Oculus Link on your Quest 2 (or Quest) while wired to the PC. As it can deliver data at speeds of up to 10Gbps, it supports a smoother gaming experience with low latency. Your headset will continue to be powered when plugged in to the PC.* The 5m (16.4ft) length also allows you to move more freely within your play space.
*To get the best PC VR gaming performance, check out Meta Quest’s recommended PC specs on their website.
Adapters are not included. If your PC has a USB-C port, you don’t need an adapter.
The cable is designed for USB-C ports. If your PC requires an adapter, please ensure your PC supports 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-C cables. Our cables do not work with USB3.2 Gen2*2 ports.
To plug into a wall outlet and charge your headset, you can connect the cable to the power adapter that came with your Quest 2.
It is suitable for use with Meta/Oculus Quest 2, Quest, Pico Neo3 Link, Neo3 Pro and Pro Eye, and other USB-C enabled devices including laptops, tablets, smartphones and hard drives.
2m USB-C Cable
This 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C cable has a data transfer rate of 5Gbps, so you can quickly move files such as photos and videos from your headset to a gaming PC. Besides transferring files and offering access to PC VR games via Oculus Link, the cable will also simultaneously charge your device. It runs 2m (6.5ft) long, a comfortable length for hooking up the headset and playing seated games like racing and flight sim.
To get the best PC VR gaming performance, check out Meta Quest’s recommended PC specs on their website.
Adapters are not included. If your PC has a USB-C port, you don’t need an adapter.
The cable is designed for USB-C ports. If your PC requires an adapter, please ensure it supports 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C cables.
To plug into a wall outlet and charge your headset, you can connect the cable to the power adapter that came with your Quest 2.
It is suitable for use with Meta/Oculus Quest 2, Quest, Pico Neo3 Link, Neo3 Pro and Pro Eye, and other USB-C enabled devices including laptops, tablets, smartphones and hard drives.