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Meta Quest 3
The bottom line: Prices are stable.
Meta's premium standalone VR headset with pancake lenses for edge-to-edge clarity, 4.5M pixels, full-color mixed reality, and the same XR2 Gen 2 chip. The best overall VR headset for most people.
$499.99
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Released: October 2023 No Subscription iOS 13.0+ Android 8.0+
Pros & cons
What we like
- Superior pancake lenses for edge-to-edge sharpness
- Higher resolution than Quest 3S
- 512GB storage for large game libraries
- Excellent mixed reality with color passthrough
- Strong ecosystem with 1000+ apps
What could be better
- Nearly double the price of Quest 3S
- Battery lasts only 2-3 hours
- Mandatory Meta account
- Comfort requires aftermarket strap for some users
Key features
Pancake lenses for superior clarity vs Quest 3S
4.5 million pixel display
Full-color mixed reality passthrough
512GB storage for extensive game library
Hand tracking and face tracking
PC VR via Quest Link and Air Link
Who is this for?
Best for
Gamers and VR enthusiasts who want the best standalone VR visual quality and mixed reality experience.
Not ideal for
Budget buyers (Quest 3S is better value) or users who want extended session battery life.
How it scores
Review scores
The Verge 7/10
TechRadar 4/5
Tom's Guide 4/5
IGN 8/10
Specifications
| display | Dual LCD, 4.5M pixels total, 2064x2208 per eye |
|---|---|
| chip | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| ram | 8GB |
| storage | 512GB |
| lenses | Pancake lenses (edge-to-edge clarity) |
| tracking | Inside-out 6DoF, hand tracking, face tracking |
Compatibility
iOS Supported (13.0+)
Android Supported (8.0+)
Companion App Meta Quest
Companion app used for setup, purchasing, and social features
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