Excellent price point, Enough power to run the latest and greatest games in standalone, Incredibly easy to use standalone or linked, Augmented reality is a whole new way to play
Fresnel lenses are a step backwards, The head strap is still awful, IPD adjustments are cumbersome if you share the HMD
The Meta Quest 3S is a fantastic headset with only a few minor compromises at an incredible price. While the Quest 3 is easily the best standalone headset out right now, The Meta Quest 3S is an awesome way to get started with VR tech this holiday season
Published: 2024-11-14, Author: Jacob , review by: pcgamer.com
Accessible price, Easy to connect to PC wirelessy or wired, Faster processor for standalone gaming, Responsive, Full
Quest 2 optics, You will likely want to replace the cloth strap for something better, 256 GB model is priced too close to Quest 3, No 3.5 mm audio jack
Like a Quest 2 in some ways, the Quest 3 in others—this half-step hybrid is the best way to get into VR on a budget. Though if you can splurge on a Quest 3, you more than get your money's worth in improvements...
Published: 2024-10-27, Author: Michael , review by: 9to5mac.com
Abstract: Meta released a brand new mixed reality headset about two week ago, the Meta Quest 3S. It's their cheapest mixed reality headset by far, starting at a price of $299, compared to the $499 starting price of Meta Quest 3. Don't get confused though, the S in...
A stellar headset that benefits from all of the advantages of Meta's top-shelf Quest 3 across performance and software selection, but for significantly less money. So long as you understand the limitations of the Quest 3S' optical stack, almost all of its...
Published: 2024-10-23, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Pros, Passthrough mixed reality and convincing VR at a keen price, Biggest library of standalone VR content, Plays nicely with PCVR too
Cons, Older Fresnel lenses showing their age vs newer rivals, Fabric strap not the greatest for comfort or positioning, Battery life is pretty limited
As standalone VR goes, nothing does it better than the Meta Quest 3S for the money. It improves on the Quest 2 with full colour passthrough, better tracking, and a more powerful processor – without demanding any extra cash than its predecessor. Factor in...
Doubles Quest 2 graphics performance, Mixed reality is good enough to use a phone, IR sensors automatically map your room, Ringless controllers are comfortable, Incredible value
Battery is in front, adding face pressure, Fresnel lenses aren't as clear as the Quest 3
