QUEST 3 REVIEW - Worth The Upgrade?
25Price
£479.99 for 128 GB. £619.99 for 512 GB.
Power
Advanced hardware stack and the first headset with the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, delivering double the GPU processing power for faster load times and more seamless gameplay compared to Meta Quest 2. This brings enough power to support heavy applications such as fast-action gaming, seamless full-colour, high-resolution Passthrough and so much more.
Storage
128 GB and 512 GB options. Enables continued exploration of the vast library of titles.
Mixed reality
2 RGB cameras with 18 PPD, for 10X the resolution of Quest 2 and 3X the resolution of Quest Pro in Pass-through. Delivers full-colour, high-fidelity views of your surroundings while you see virtual objects appear in your physical space. Accurate depth projection and room mapping gives you freedom to move throughout your space and interact with virtual characters or objects in the room around you.
Audio
Integrated stereo speakers with 3D spatial audio places you in your space with 40% louder audio range, bass range and optimal L/R matching capabilities. 3.5mm audio jack for headphones and sound output to external audio devices.
DRAM
8 GB. 33% more memory compared with Meta Quest 2, giving you more support to play your favourite apps with optimal performance.
Ergonomics
Strap design
Soft adjustable strap accommodates a variety of head shapes and hairstyles; Hard strap is available and sold separately.
Depth adjustment
Easily adjust the facial interface closer or farther from your face to improve comfort and field of view.
Headset weight
515 grams. Pancake optics create a 40% slimmer optic profile* for more comfortable wear.
*As compared to Quest 2, excluding the facial interface.
Display and optics technology
Display resolution
2,064 x 2,208 pixels per eye enhances resolution by nearly 30% compared to Meta Quest 2 for next-level clarity and lifelike graphics. 4K+ Infinite Display with 25PPD and 1218 PPI brings the best resolution across the entire Quest line of devices.
Refresh rate
72 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz.
Field of view
110 degrees horizontal and 96 degrees vertical. This extends your peripheral vision to let you see more of virtual worlds, all at once, for the most immersive experiences yet.
Optics
Pancake lens provides a slimmer optic profile* without compromising the depth of your visual immersion. Increased sharpness by 25% in centre FOV (~70% sharper in periphery), with significantly fewer stray or scattered light artifacts.
*As compared to Quest 2, excluding the facial interface.
Lens adjustment
Accommodated IPD range: 53-75 mm, with mechanical lens spacing adjustment wheel for smooth adjustment and better visual clarity.
Our innovative optical design allows for an eye box that covers a wider range of interpupillary distances than ever before. Use the table to understand if your IPD is within the Quest 3 accommodated range:
Mechanical lens spacing (mm)
Eye tracking
Not featured.
Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers
Comfort
Play comfortably with a streamlined, ring-free design. Experience more natural movement and precise input as if they're a natural extension of your hands.
Haptics
TruTouch variable haptics provide tactile feedback, enabling a more holistic range of in-experience sensations so you can touch, move and react realistically within virtual environments.
Experience
Mixed-reality pass-through
2 RGB Color cameras and depth projector for improved depth and resolution.
Direct Touch hand tracking
Advanced hybrid computer vision and machine learning sensors follow your gestures, with 4 IR cameras and 2 RGB cameras to enable controller-free navigation and more intuitive control. Simply move your hands to tap, scroll, navigate and play.
Content library
500+ titles bring a vast library of experiences. There's something for everyone to discover in more immersive ways, thanks to mixed reality and better performance enabling faster load times, seamless play and ultra-realistic graphics.
Backwards compatibility
Full access to the entire catalogue of Meta Quest apps, games and experiences. Keep playing your favourite titles, with game updates to optimise viewing and performance.
PC support
Supported with Meta Quest Link cable and Air Link to connect your headset to the power of your PC to unlock yet another level of gameplay (available separately).
Charging
Battery life
Up to 2.2 hours of usage on average
Gaming: 2.4 hours of usage on average
Social: 2.2 hours of usage on average
Productivity: 1.5 hours of usage on average
Media: 2.9 hours of usage on average
As with most battery-powered devices, battery life is dependent on various factors such as device settings, usage, age of battery, Bluetooth usage and wireless conditions.
Charge time
Approximately 2.3 hours with the included 18 W power adapter (headset only).
Easy charging
Built-in USB-C port for charging and connectivity. Contact pads on bottom of device simplify charging when combined with the external dock accessory (available separately).