Meta Quest 3 vs Meta Quest 3S
Head-to-head comparison based on specs, price, and DriftScore data.
Meta Quest 3
80/100
$499.99
Good price Our Pick VS
Meta Quest 3S
79/100
$299.99
Fair price Specifications compared
| Spec | Meta Quest 3 | Meta Quest 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $299.99 |
| DriftScore | 80/100 | 79/100 |
| display | Dual LCD, 4.5M pixels total, 2064x2208 per eye | Dual LCD, 3.5M pixels total |
| chip | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| ram | 8GB | 8GB |
| storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| lenses | Pancake lenses (edge-to-edge clarity) | — |
| tracking | Inside-out 6DoF, hand tracking, face tracking | Inside-out 6DoF, hand tracking |
| fov | — | 96 degrees horizontal, 90 degrees vertical |
Score breakdown
Value
Performance
Daily utility
Build quality
Ease of use
Compatibility
Meta Quest 3 Meta Quest 3S
Our verdict
The Meta Quest 3 scores 80/100 overall vs 79/100 for the Meta Quest 3S. The Meta Quest 3S is the cheaper option at $299.99.
Meta Quest 3 leads on performance, daily utility, build quality. Meta Quest 3S wins on value, ease of use, compatibility. It comes down to what matters most to you.
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