Awesome Headset With Some Puzzling Flaws

I love this headset for the most part. It's not quite the game changer the Quest 2 was, but it is still a solid generational improvement. I went with the 512GB one even though I feel fairly extorted having to choose between paying an extra $150 or having to deal with swapping out apps all the time due to very low drive space. Quest 2 was only $50 extra for 256GB which was great. By the time I get all the accessories to make this thing more comfortable I'll probably have a little over $800 into it. Compared to the about $450 I had for a fully decked out Quest 2 with lots of aftermarket accessories I'd say we are entitled to some fairly high expectations. Also on that note I will say that if you're tight on cash Quest 2 is still a great option because this doesn't really have very many must have features right now. Perhaps once the software catches up with the hardware, but I kind of expect the quest 4 to be around the corner from whenever that happens. I'm somewhat of an enthusiast and I've blown more money in stupider ways than this, so I'm on board.
The Good
-I like how it is thinner and sits with a better center of gravity. It makes a big difference with how it sits on your face and I'm sure when I get an after market headstrap it will be much more comfortable.
-The higher resolution, the pancake lenses, the higher refresh rate, the wider field of view. These are all things that are easy to write off as minor, but then you realize how much of a difference these are making when you put a Quest 2 back on. Things look very nice and very clear. I'm sure it will only get better as more and more apps add updates to them. So far the updated apps I have tried are a very noticeable improvement. However I have to mention that since they didn't use OLED this time around I still notice the lack of true blacks and a fair amount of bloom in some circumstances.
-The speakers sound pretty darn good. There are actually 4 this time around and they do a good job with 3d audio.
-I like the feel of the new controllers and the tracking actually seems a little better during some of the more intense moments of some of the faster paced games like Pistol Whipped.
-I'm a bigger fan of color passthrough and AR than I thought I would be. I would say that it's still in the early days of this tech though. Pass through is still producing a fairly low res image with lots of warping and distortion. You can't make out text on your computer monitor or phone unless you get extremely close, but it is clear enough to watch a show while you put together a puzzle in one of the apps that's been updated for AR like Puzzling Places and Cubism.
The Bad
-The two biggest things are probably how uncomfortable this is out of the box (I can't wear it for more than an hour before it starts to cause me pain that gets progressively worse to the point of being unbearable) and the battery lasts less than 2 hours most of the time. Sometimes even less than an hour and a half if you're using pass through. I personally don't mind this and even prefer it if it means a much lighter headset because I use BoboVRs halo headstrap with hot swappable battery.
-They left out some improvements that seem odd to me because they wouldn't have cost much especially when you consider the substantial price increase from the Quest 2. The microphone still sounds pretty crappy which is odd considering how Meta seems to be pushing the social aspects of VR pretty hard, bluetooth headphones still have too much lag to use, and there isn't as much RAM as people were expecting which would have come in handy for a lot of things including more multitasking.
Things I'm Looking Forward To From Metas Next Headset
-Obviously a better mic, less bluetooth latency, more RAM.
-Pretty much the stuff the Pro had that they left out here like OLED and face and eye tracking.


[FIXED] Cannot pair headset with app

UPDATE:
I was able to finally pair my quest with my ipad after updating the whole IOS to the new 17 (15 on my phone and 16 on the ipad don't work apparently). The device is up and running now, and I am happy with it. The screen is nicer than my Quest 1 that I'm upgrading from, and I'm impressed with their mixed reality videos. Looking forward to this new device being able to hold more games than my old one!
Original:
I've spent the last 4 hours trying to connect the Meta Quest app with my new Meta Quest 3, 3 hours of which have been chatting with customer support which ended up not being able to help me. The headset can connect to the internet, but instead of letting me log into my account, I HAVE to connect it to my phone's app and until you do, you can't do ANYTHING with the headset except factory reset it and try again, and again, and again, and it still doesn't work for me.
I'm returning the device and will try to exchange for a new one in case it was just a faulty headset, but until I get one that works the 1 star review will still be too high if it's just a brick with a head strap.


Clear Visuals and Weak Battery

The Quest 3 is a huge leap forward for VR clarity and resolution; I can see my periphery and read text legibly. The color passthrough is a novel feature which - while a little grainy - permits me to see my room and play enjoyable MR experiences. The standalone games run perfectly and the Air Link functions at a high level at 90Hz. The system is hampered by sloght discomfort in the head strap and a weak battery life around 2 hours. I upgraded from a Rift S and there's no going back.


Turn your shipping box into a charging dock hack!

I'm brand new to VR and the Q3 did not disappoint. Instead of repeating everything that has already been said, figured I'd provide something a little more helpful. I needed a place to store and charge my Q3 and figured out a very convenient way to use the provided shipping box.
Just take an exacto blade or razor blade and align it with where the charge port would be on your quest when placed back in the shipping box, then cut a nice rectangular hole for the cord.
I don't charge with the lid down in case of any overheating, but so far this has been a great second use for the shipping box!
I hope you have found this little hack helpful!
11/4/23 - Update
Had to return the quest and ordered a replacement. The left lens (lower edge) was demonstrating wavy lines that could not be remedied by factory resetting it. Ended up returning it to Amazon. Typically I return my Amazon products to Kohls and get an almost instant refund, which is super easy. This time, they had me print up a label and drop it off with UPS. This is fine and not a big deal, HOWEVER it's been over 10 days since they received the defective Q3 at their docs in Las Vegas, but still no refund.
I called customer service, they acknowledged receiving the Q3, but could not explain for the lack of refund. My guess is Amazon likes to hold on to the money for higher priced items? This is not cool


Big upgrade from Quest 2

Already convinced my friends to get one, clarity of visuals is really nice but most of the standalone game right now don’t push the thing to its limit, maybe best to wait and buy this around December.


Really 3 and a half stars would be more appropriate

I have had quest 2 since it came out. I had oculus rift before that. I was pleased to go wireless with quest 2 but honestly I have never been please with the quality. I was expecting more from quest 3. It is true the pass through is much better and the mixed reality is interesting but I don’t picture myself doing much with it. Just like quest 2 the head strap is awful. My head hurts right now from using it. Don’t believe reviewers when the say the quest 3 strap is better. I plan to get another strap for it soon. Ironically the quest 2 head strap is not interchangeable with quest 3 I say sarcastically. There are plug ins on both sides going through the strap on quest 3. Plus they made it so either way quest 2 strap does not fit quest 3 dimensionally. I think you might be able to get a retrofit conversion kit. I have a tendency to jump into new tech so my bad. It has also been very buggy to start with. I just got off VR chat and had 2 freeze ups in a short time. The first one I was able to get through but the second one I just had to close out the app.


Better than previous quests

I have not tried any type of link to pc for be with this headset, however I had the original rift for comparison when I do.
No screen door effect that I can see, big plus! Beautiful screen in comparison to the quest lineup, and everything seems to just work.
I haven’t had any hiccups yet, battery life is as expected, but looks like there’s enough comfort headstraps with battery packs you can choose from.
The immersion is better than quest 2, some games make me really sick (usually face paced high movement games) however Onwards is solid as one could ask for (milsim fps), I don’t get sick in that game.
Games still overall are lackluster or more enjoyable by young minds with hyperactive imaginations.
The games that are really good usually have a decent cunningly and dev support, so give it a shot. The FPS makes regular nonvr fps games obsolete imo.


Quest 3

Great upgrade. The strap that comes with is very painful and hard to get adjusted in a way that keeps the headset from wobbling around. I need the BOBOVR M2 upgrade kit or even the M3 to drop. I would play more if I didn’t have a headache from this strap. -1 star for the strap. Come on Meta. Do better. I dropped $700 on this thing.


Hugely improved over Quest 2: Use of mixed reality in setup is excellent. But a few Gotchas!

Hugely improved over Quest 2 incorporation of mixed reality in setup is excellent.
This is the first real product that has the potential to radically change things.
The stereo video cameras are a bit grainy, but over all the ability to move and interact with your own environment while you are also performing operations on virtual objects is excellent and quite adequate.
You can actually use and interact with the screen on your phone or computer quite well and it has no lag or motion sickness inducing characteristics.
Set up can take a few tries to get everything right, but you can get this device to interact directly with your WiFi without a phone or computer as well as with your phone and or computer apps.
The most noticeable deficiency is that the passthrough cameras give a somewhat grainy picture, but it is passable and may be improvable.
The Quest 2 was a good immersive game engine, but the Quest 3 is truly capable if letting the mixed reality genie out of the box and I intend to do what I can in that regard. :)
Edit 11/9/2023: More experience now still truly love the passthrough but still needs some improvement for "real" mixed reality graininess, high illumination requirement and optical distortion are annoying but even with that it is way ahead of everything else and good for many applications.
More annoying though is app and game downloads approach impossible at times.
It took me 5 days and over 20 tries to download the 4.3 Gigabyte Espire 2 Mixed Reality game.
I finally found that if you wait till after 11 pm Western time it worked much better.
Apparently there servers are way overloaded. Wit till after 11 pm west coast time to download and it works pretty well.
Annoyingly it does not save progress while downloading so when it fails you have to start it manually all over again.
My original Quest used to save progress and continue when the download could resume.
That part is very frustrating and a giant step backwards.
Nonetheless you can't get anything better and this is certainly the first somewhat reasonably cost thing that has actual promise for genuine functionality beyond playing games.


A wonderful experience that isn’t complete

Much of the new features aren’t released for developers yet, more to release in December of 2023. Passthrough is great, Color is great people say the passthrough is grainy but keep in mind, they went from 1 non-color camera with color mapping to 2 less powerful color cameras with a depth sensor.
It does seem rushed to get it out before the holiday season. But aside from that, for the price point, there isn’t a contest.


It's a major upgrade, but the apps have not caught up with the hardware

When I first got the Quest 3 running, I it was a bit meh, but then it went to wow! It is definitely sharper and clearer with the new pancake lenses. It was definitely snappier, scanning the room was effortless, and the app load time is faster. The passthrough for mixed reality is way better than the Q2, but still a bit grainy. The controllers were precise and never went astray like the Q2 can. They are a bit smaller than I like, as I have big hands. It is 40% thinner, which fits in my backpack much easier. The fit is so much better and doesn't jostle around. While the Q3 is marginally heavier, it doesn't feel like a big weight on my face, as the strap is much better at distributing weight evenly. I also love the IPD dial and the mask distance to provide space for glasses. The sound is greatly improved with in loudness, clarity, and bass. I use the Link cable, as my computer is equipped with a 4070 ti. Wow, major improvement with clearer visuals and buttery smooth with Lone Echo 2. The Q2 would stutter a bit and the visuals were good, but lots of aliasing. I have the Reverb G2, and it's definitely slightly clearer, but it's bulky and I can't play Quest games on it.
So why meh at first? First off I tried the mixed reality. Loved First Encounters, and despite the graininess and minor distortion, it was convincing. I tried an MR title that would play on the Q2, and it looked like trash. Going back to the Q3, it looked far better by comparison. MR apps are few at this time, but I expect as the Apple Vision enters the market, if it ever does, there will be more MR titles for the Q3
I played my old titles and newer titles on the Q3. The thing about increased clarity is it highlights the muddiness and basic graphics even more. So I was meh and wondered if I made a bad purchase. That was until I played Red Matter 2 optimized for the Q3 and it knocked my socks off. It was so clear, a beautiful texture details, virtually no aliasing, and it played flawlessly without a hiccup. The sound was great and it's nice not to need headphones. It was true immersion, and using a jet pack to go from one platform to another gave me butterflies. I can play VR for hours and not get headaches or sick, so that was my fear of heights. I tried it on the Q2 and the quality difference reduced my feeling of immersion considerably and it looked okay.
It's an amazing that a stand-alone VR headset can now produce this quality of gaming. The extra $200 is worth it from the Q2 and I would have kicked myself later for cheaping out.
I will bide my time for the new updates and titles. The tech is here, and the software is over the next year. The Q2 with all its updates and increased performance is going to get dated really quickly when the new titles come out. The apps for Q3 are larger, and the same size for the Q2-without the benefit of improved graphics. I pre-ordered to get Asgard's Wrath 2 for free. I can't wait!
My 4 instead of 5 stars is because the controllers are small, and the haptics are still not strong enough. I also wish they had a 256 gig option for maybe $75 more, as opposed to a sudden leap to 512 gigs for $150. Maybe I will kick myself later for getting the 128 gig, but $650 or $707 with tax in CA is a lot.


A worthy upgrade

The Meta Quest three is at Revolutionary to VR but it’s a satisfying upgrade to the quest 2 . The graphics are a lot better. The headset is a lot lighter takes stress off of your head. The AR FEATURES ARE REALLY IMPRESSIVE. OVERALL, IF YOU HAVE THE QUEST TO I WOULD HEAVILY RECOMMEND THE META QUEST THREE.


Almost great

I have had a positive initial experience with the Quest 3. I was particularly eager to explore the mixed reality aspect, and I can confidently say that I find it quite enjoyable. However, it's crucial to keep in mind that this feature doesn't provide a transparent view of your surroundings; it's more like a video representation. Having said that, the video quality of the environment leaves something to be desired.
When I watched a VR 360 video and glanced around, I noticed a subtle shimmer effect. Perhaps this issue could be resolved through future software updates. On the bright side, the picture resolution was impressive.
Since the Quest 3 was just released today, I haven't had the chance to try out any Quest 3-specific games yet. Nevertheless, older games run smoothly and still offer excellent visual quality.
On the topic of older games; one thing I didn't know when I ordered the Quest 3 is not only did they give us Asgard's Wrath II but they also give you the first Asgard's Wrath (look for it after redeeming the AWII offer).
*** Once I get a native Quest 3 game I will update this review.


Pretty solid upgrade - get on sale

First off, this is an absolutely phenomenal upgrade from the Quest 2. The resolution is practically double and the headset is much more comfortable to wear. The mixed reality is astonishing but not as high def as I would’ve liked. Not nearly bad enough to break your immersion. However, what holds this product back is the abysmal battery life (I got about 2 hours worth of playtime). I would recommend if you’re a die-hard vr player, if not definitely wait for a sale as $500 feels a bit too pricey.


A pretty impressive experience!

Experiencing mixed reality for the first time was amazing! The headset is very much lighter and more compact than its previous model, the quest 2. The new controllers are much more fitting and lightweight with very much improved haptic feedback compared to the quest 2. Overall I would say it’s definitely worth the price and only have a few complaints: I feel the overall quality of seeing your room in MR was a little low, but once you start mixing in digital objects, you hardly notice it. Secondly, I’m not super impressed with the very small library of mixed reality games. There are a few coming out later this year, but I hope big games like beat saber and pistol whip implement this AR tech into their games!


It is a very good headset

I like it


Great Specs, Variable Comfort

The headset worked great, with amazing features for both visuals in games as well as mixed reality applications. If you want an amazing headset, this is the best you’ll get for under $1,000 for a while.
However, I have one issue with the fit. I have a somewhat prominent brow ridge, with a shallow forehead. Because of this, the top of the lenses stabbed my brow. To compensate for this, I had to put the glasses spacing setting on 3/4, without wearing any glasses.
I tried putting on glasses while wearing the headset, but they were completely smushed between the lenses as my face, mildly scratching the lenses. (Luckily I had some glass filler/buffer laying around to remedy this)
For someone who needs glasses and may have a more prominent brow, you will be forced to purchase the prescription lense covers. And even then you may still be unable to fit inside the headset comfortably without buying a third party facial interface.


All around great upgrade.... With some gripes

Honestly, I love this thing, it's amazing and I love the clarity from the lenses. However. The comfort is not there, the stock strap is actually pretty good, but when it comes to the facial interface I find it to be God awful. I have a bit of a skinnier face so the fact that the interface has like 0 padding is kinda terrible. I get hot spots practically instantly no matter how I adjust it. Other than that and the tinny audio it's pretty great. The clarity is amazing and the framerate is phenomenal. The mixed reality is pretty good but sort of disappointing. But I expected that from the get go. My only other gripe is since the pancakes don't transfer light as well you sometimes get a slight shadow across the edges of your vision and in the middle.


A realistic review: 10 Overactions

I've heard a lot of things said about the Quest 3 but so far here are my more down to earth impressions.
1. The sweet spot is a bit bigger. Just a bit. It's still very much there. You can tell when trying to read fine text. However, outside the sweet spot is so much clearer than previously that it's easy to do a quick try on and think it's gone. It's not. But still very much better than then Q2. I'd say it's the biggest game changer for me.
2. Screen door effect. I can't think that I noticed one at all in the hours I've worn the HMD so far.
3. God rays. I've not noticed any, but I've also not played in any particularly dark environments.
4. Dark levels. Seems about the same as the previous generation.
5. Default Head strap fit. Much better than previous generation but I will be buying a 3rd party strap at some point. Its good enough for now though.
6. Built in sound. WAY better. Still going to use headphones personally but I can see the improvement there. I could, in a pinch, use them without hating it.
7. Battery life. Same as previous generation and by that, I mean not great.
8. Increased screen resolution is nice.
9. Increased FOV is so slight you won't really notice much but it's nice to know it's there.
10. Color Passthrough. Its grainier than some of the videos online make it seem. Can you read your computer monitor? I can't. Can you read your phone screen? Maybe if you get the distance an angle just right. Is it better than the previous black and white pass through? Very much yes.
Overall thoughts. Not as hyped as people made it out to be. But what is? The quest 3 is a good generational upgrade over the Quest 2 for enthusiast. And a fantastic jumping on point for newcomers. But not such a drastic upgrade that you should consider jumping if the price is a concern or your Quest 2 is still meeting your needs.
I can't wait to see what the Quest 4 eventually brings to the table.


A small upgrade from the Quest 2

This is a great headset. It is an upgrade from the Quest 2, but not as big of an update as the Quest 1 -> 2. As always, the head strap is very uncomfortable, so I'd recommend buying an elite strap or something similar immediately. The mixed reality is great, the controllers feel and play amazingly, and the quality is noticeably better (than the Quest 2). Something I find funny though is that, although you get Asgard's Wrath for free, the game is 138 gigabytes which obviously can't fit in 128 gigabytes. I'm sure they'll do some tweaking to the game to make it smaller, but I just thought that was funny.
If you're planning on buying this, I'd say don't. Unless you play VR everyday, you're better off with the Quest 2.


Lost 40lbs and clocked in over 500 hours on Quest 2. Here is my 2 cents on Quest 3.

The media could not be loaded. If you have upgraded from Quest 1 to Quest 2. You know it was night and day. Quest 2 in simple terms is a true successor of Quest 1. Where everything improved from Quest 1 in leaps and bonds.
Well, Quest 3 on the surface feels more of a Quest 2.5 but with so, so much potential to be a true successor of Quest 2. All it needs is a few good mix reality games, and a few patches from Meta! The hardware is decent enough. The software already shown a flash of brilliance of what's to come.
Pros:
- More clear and brighter than Quest 2. (Finally at the point it rivals my bottom of the line duo PC monitors)
- Bigger Field of View than Quest 2. (You can google up the details it's noticeable not game changing to me)
- Graphics card is suppose to be 2 times the power of Quest 2. (Mostly future proof here)
- Good enough Mix Reality pass through. (Played the free mix reality game First Encounter the Headset came with and it below my mind. I can't wait to show this to everyone I know. I suspect for someone like my wife who is not into Virtual Reality, she might actually enjoy the Mix Reality games.)
- Wide selection of IPD adjustment instead of 3 size fits all for Quest 2.
- Able to adjust the lens closer or further away from your eyes without having to add an additional attachment like Quest 2. (If you want immersion you can push the lens super close to your eyes. If your wearing glasses simply adjust it further from the eyes without removing the gasket like you need to with Quest 2!)
Neutral
- Headset suppose to be lighter and more comfortable. It's defiantly lighter but I personal find the Gasket shape is a bit too narrow for my face, I do have a above average size face but not the BIGGEST by any means. I have to hard press the headset into my face in order to flat out Gasket. Unlike Quest 2 which fits like a glove. By the way I'm using the elite strap so it's not because I'm using the cheap default strap. (Personally I look forward to the 3rd party accessories from Kiwi. I had great experience with them in the past with Quest 2 so really hope they'll pull through.
Con
- Mix Reality is good enough but it's no way as clear as the Influencers hyped it to be nor looks like the Meta ads you been seeing! If you do not have perfect lighting condition it's going to be a bit grainy to very grainy. (We are talking about bunch of LED lights turning your room into bright sunny day then it won't be grainy) Now even if you have perfect lighting condition it's not going to be how things look like in the ads as the imagines are far from being sharp, it's just acceptable. (Fyi When mix reality is recorded it always appears to be more clear so don't be fooled!)
- Default strap.. Just like Quest 2 the strap that come with it's a joke. Factor in the head strap cost when you purchase the headset.
Now as someone who workout with Quest 2 on a daily basis, and runs a small VR youtube channel upgrade from Quest 2 to Quest 3 is a no brainer. But to the average consumer here are my thoughts to your important questions:
If you DO NOT own a headset should you buy Quest 2 or Quest 3?
Answer: Quest 3 without a doubt. The quality of life alone are worth the extra $.
If you own a Quest 2 should you upgrade?
Answer: If money not much of a concern then go for it. If $ is a concern than might want to wait a bit for the software to catch up before pulling the trigger. Also Pico 5 is rumored to come out in early 2024 I suspect they'd want to one up Meta and Quest 3.
Is there going to be sale Black Friday/ New Year?
Answer: I don't know for certain but Quest 2 did get a discount until Quest 3 about to come out so I highly doubt there are going to be monetary discount. Maybe if the sales are really below target Meta might throw in an extra game or 2? I highly doubt it's going to be like the Quest Pro because they wayyyy overpriced that thing.
Anyhow I hope this review is helpful, and help you see through all the hypeeee from all the influencers who received a FREE headset. If you got more questions just ask, cheers.


Great value for an all in one package!

Very impressed with the value for what you get! Meta currently have the best lenses I’ve ever used.


super mais . . .

Super bien le casque parfait état mais C'est cher pour un casque VR lentille pancake et caméra couleur .... Bof bof aussi bien attendre la Version Lite annoncé par Meta ou encore acheter Deux Quest 2 au même prix qu'un seul quest 3 . . Perso je l'utilise 1 heure par semaine même encore .... Sa traine sur mon bureau so si tu aimes la VR achète mais si tu es pas Fan attend donc la Version Lite a 300 $$$ piastre .


Dura poco la batería en comparación al Quest 2

La verdad es mucho más cómodo este Quest 3 y el passthrough es súper bueno además de la vista periférica y la resolución es mucho mejor en comparación al Quest 2 pero, al menos por ahora la batería no dura más de 2 hr si juegas en pc o desde el mismo visor espero lo arreglen con alguna actualización después, yo recomendaría que consideraran en su presupuesto los arneses con batería ｡◕‿◕｡


So far so good.

My first VR headset, so I have nothing else to compare it with. All I can say is functionality wise, it is stunning. Great for PC VR (subnautica, driving sim). The hand tracking is awesome, I feel like iron man. Now for the not so good things. The battery is soo poor, barely lasts 2hrs. The headstrap is not comfortable, too much strain in the front face. I cant use it for more than 10min without re adjustung. The passthrough vision is deceptive. Recording with passthrough looks nice but in reality, the actual pass through cant even read text messages up close, it is soo grainy.


The screen is not as good as I thought

The screen has obvious dense diagonal stripes. Just like a screen on it.


I love everything about it except 1 thing

Great headset and upgrade to the quest 1. The only thing that is noticably worse is the tracking in for expert + songs in beat saber. Won't be a problem for most users I would think but I may be testing the pro controllers if the problem can't be resolved through software updates


Could be better

It's a really good headset but it could have been a lot better for the price but after we get some updates for it I'm sure it will be a lot better


Quite the upgrade from Rift

Made the plunge and bought the quest 3 as an upgrade to my old Rift (Cv1) headset. A lot of pros and a few cons:
Pros:
- Visuals: I could immediately tell the visuals where much sharper. Worth the upgrade alone.
- Boundary setup: It has the ability to automatically create the boundary, amazing feature! Quite useful if furniture gets moved around, or you want to change play area and not spend 30min on boundary setup...
- Tracking (controllers + hands): Speaking of tracking it's pretty good. The hand tracking is a cool feature for Mixed reality/passthrough. I've have issues with the Rift where a hand would go flying off into the distance, haven't had that happen yet...
- Passthrough + Mixed reality: Very cool feature that I've never experienced before. While the passthrough can be grainy it's enough to be able to see things around me. Will have to experiment with this feature.
- Mic: Better then the Rift but quite sensitive. Don't breath too heavy or it can pick it up.
Neutral:
- Audio: Rift had actual speakers you could put onto your ear. Seems Meta swapped to speaker on the headset but they don't cover the ear. Doesn't feel as immersive or powerful as the audio isn't going directly into the ear. I could be wearing it wrong too. There is a 3.5mm jack so I may look into earbuds/headset worse case.
Cons:
- Comfort: Can last maybe an hour before face starts to get uncomfortable. Could be I'm wearing it wrong or the face plate material is rough.
- Battery: To use the headset it needs to be charged (even for PCVR). Battery maybe lasts 2hr depending on what your doing. Doesn't charge much while playing PCVR so I have to charge before I can play.
Overall:
- Decent headset that will be replacing my Rift for sure. Will be fun experimenting with the Mixed reality and whatnot. Also the Asgard's Wrath code give you the first game too on PCVR so that's cool. Will have 2 new games to play!
Note: I've read + seen that some people are having issues/defective headsets. I seem to have lucked out with mine...


El mejor visor standalone pero no es perfecto.

Meta tiene cosas que pulir como lo es el passthrough, se necesita mucha iluminacion para que se vea claro de lo contrario se vera todo granulado, tengo que usar el nivel 2 de separacion de la lentes por que tocan mis pestañas, veo este problema en muchos y lo que mas detesto del visor es la duracion de la bateria que a lo mucho llega a durar 1 hora y media, considera gastos de strap con bateria compra obligada y el vr cover.


Passthrough is decent, not "amazing". Love the lenses! And a much balanced headset

Lower your expectations on the passthrough as compared to youtube reviews it is not amazing amazing. It is decent, but it does tend to be grainy and not as high quality as you might be expecting. More light/studio lights would improve the graininess, but quality is improved slightly. I tested it out in my bathroom as it has the brightest light and it looks great but not as sharp as you see on youtube. I can definetly read my phone at certain angles and a book with good/overhead lighting, but would much prefer without the headset. It is definetly good enough for quick glances on phone messages, and sorta texting depending on your lighting situation.
The strap is still not the best, but the headset feels more balanced. I only had pain on my forehead like other reviewers have mentioned but only until i perfectly adjusted the strap (I'd still want to change the strap for a 3rd party one though). The facial interface does not have nose cover flaps which I did noticed light sometimes when not fully focused on the game/dark atmosphere, but would definetly be resolved with some 3rd party facial interface... which just adds more to the cost sadly.
Despite those cons, the things that I am really happy about are: clarity/sharpness of the lenses (even though some games are lowerish resolution I can still notice the difference of it not being blurry), the manual ipd adjuster, color passthrough is pretty cool even though quality is okay, speaker volume is louder , and the F.O.V.!!!!!, which are very nice upgrades from the quest 2.


A decent upgrade from Quest 2

First, Ignore the Sponsored Youtube reviews, they're overselling the passthrough features and (in my opinion) lying about the visual quality.
For me, I've been using the Quest 2 since it launched (and Rift before that, and DK2 before that) and while the Quest 2 was amazing for the price, it had some annoying drawbacks. To be honest, the primary reason I bought the Quest 3 was for the pancake lenses - and I can honestly say it was worth it alone for that. With the Quest 3 I can look around in-game while keeping my head still and actually read in-game text and see objects clearly. There's no more constantly repositioning the headset to get the sweet spot.
What's good about the Quest 3:
- FOV is 110 degrees. While still not like real life FOV, it's now good enough that I don't notice the missing peripherals.
- 120FPS refresh rate is butter smooth.
- Air Link works butter smooth with regular $80 Linksys Wifi 6 mesh router. No need for wired connections, allowing me to spin around without getting tangled up.
- Smaller headset, not as bulky.
- Controllers no longer have giant rings on the top.
- Color passthrough Augmented Reality, allowing me to do things without removing the headset.
- Sound quality from shotgun speakers much better than Quest 2.
- Much More powerful CPU/GPU.
- No Screen door effect whatsoever.
The Bad:
- Passthrough visual quality is quite grainy. You can read text if it's a couple feet away from the front cameras, but it does not look like what is shown on many Youtube reviews. Even in a very well lit room the passthrough is grainy.
- Battery life is worse than a 3-year old Quest 2, getting somewhere between 1-2 hours depending on what you're doing.
- The default head strap is utter garbage, just like the Quest 2's. Coincidentally, there are lots of good (if not overpriced) 3rd party head straps available on Amazon already.
Conclusion:
Overall the Quest 3 is a decent upgrade and fixes most of the problems I had with the 2. The price tag is hard to swallow compared to what the Quest 2 sold for at launch, but given the rapidly declining purchasing power of our funny money - the higher price tag isn't surprising.
Despite its shortcomings, the Quest 3 is actually a very good headset. It's a jack of all trades, master of some. The fact that I can play VR games on Steam without any wires is worth bragging about. I could also do that with the Quest 2, but now I can actually read text and look around and focus on things with clarity while in-game.
It's worth noting the headset can get warm during use. It has a fan inside, but I can't say I've noticed it at all. The default facial interface lets some light bleed from below, around the nose area. Coincidentally enough, You can buy an overpriced memory foam silicone interface from Meta here on Amazon, since the cloth material of the default interface is meh.
The controller tracking is about the same as the Quest 2, which is to say fast movements in fitness games may cause sync issues. That was one problem I had with the Quest 2 that hasn't been addressed, but for most applications there are no issues so it is what it is.
I think 4/5 stars is an accurate rating. The battery life is the only reason I won't give it 5 stars.


Great AR/VR experience with a couple of negatives

Have had the Quest for a week now, and have used it a lot. Overall I’m enjoying the enhanced experience.
Positives:
- It’s a great improvement over the Quest 2 graphics experience
- The AR/passthrough makes it a lot easier to use in daily life: no more knocked over coffee cups, less nausea as you have your environment in view (for apps that have been updated to allow this).
Negtives:
- The head-strap is just as bad as the one shipped with the Quest 2. Waiting for a good alternative to come out to make the headset comfortable..
- Battery life is poor. I have now charged and depleted it over 15 times, and the battery consistently only lasts about 1 hour run-time for an intensive app, a little more when doing less processor-intensive activities.


Livraison rapide

Livré rapidement et en parfaite condition. :)


Vraiment un grand upgrade pour la VR, mais la AR c'est pas encore ça

Le produit est parfait, la strap est confortable, mais l'interface facial est douloureux. En 15min j'ai mal au visage. Aussi je donne 4 étoiles parce que le casque est annoncé comme étant un casque de réalité mixte, mais la qualité de la vidéo en passthrough mode est vraiment pas net. Même dans un endroit éclairer c'est plein de grain dans l'image et pas net du tout. Si vous voulez l'achetez pour la VR ca vaut vraiment la peine, sinon attendez de voir si les updates l'améliore ou cherchez d'autres options pour le AR.


I love it but....

I love playing on it, but the headset is just uncomfortable. Nevertheless an update from Quest 2


Could not pair the device to activate it initially

The Meta Quest software will not complete the pairing process with my phone even though I’m connected to proper network and the Device even appears as connected on my Bluetooth
Meta robot or person via help as told me I should try another mobile device other than my iPhone. I’m don’t have another device.
This is bad - really bad - I should simply be able to login to my Facebook account using the headset to activate it. Now I have an expensive piece of equipment I can’t use unless I buy a new phone.
Brutal !
Bought a new phone and quest is amazing but should to not have had to do that. Would have given 5 stars if not for the Pairing issue


Awesome headset

The pass through isn't clear unless you have lots of light ambient.

Product is in Mint condition, good price.


How does the Q3 stack up to the Q2 and Quest Pro?

As a person who has owned every iteration of the Oculus, now Meta, stables of VR devices dating back to the original Dev Kit and up to last years Quest Pro… I’m impressed. The Quest 3 is a real improvement over the Quest 2 in almost every way, fit, feel, visuals, sound etc. And while it doesn’t have some of the more advanced features the Quest Pro has, such as local dimming for deeper blacks and eye tracked foveated rendering, it does still hold it’s own against the Quest Pro with slightly crisper visuals and better colour pass through especially under good external lighting conditions. Adding to the higher quality colour pass through, the new depth sensor in the Q3 really helps make the mixed reality elements viable, and that was missing from the Quest Pro, so this is a welcome addition. The built in sound with the Q3 is also louder than the Pro and sounds pretty great.
On the negative side, the strap which ships with the Q3 is just ok, it gets the job done, but there's something a bit off about the fit, the strap sort of dug into my ears a bit over time. I'm also not the biggest fan of having to re-buy things like the battery strap i own for the Q2 due to Meta changing sizing specs on the Q3. Should also mention the built in microphone is pretty mediocre. Removing a star for this stuff.
I picked up the 512gb version, though I think most people will be fine with the smaller 128gb version. Also, as mentioned, I grabbed the elite battery strap which really does help with the comfort and balance of the Q3... worth noting that Meta didn't include a simple strap clip for the USB-C battery cable or the Link cable, the Q2 elite battery strap came with one, so that's annoying. So far though, with the updated pancake lenses being a slight step up from the Quest Pro in clarity and field of view, as well as the much improved colour pass through, the streamlined controllers and the addition of the powerful Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2... the Q3 might be the biggest leap in consumer level standalone VR headsets yet... especially for the price.
As of right now, this will become my main standalone headset… while my Quest Pro will become more dedicated to PC VR due to the local dimming for deeper blacks and comfort levels. If you're like me and own a Quest Pro, I think there is still something to gain from checking out the Q3.


Buen lente de realidad virtual

El visor dispone de una nitidez mejor que la del oculus 2, no obstante, la baratería dura poco


Love it

Safe and sound. Actually the delivery was come earlier, thanks!! I love meta quest 3, this is my first time I have VR. So enjoy!


Amazing

Never had a vr machine. Great first experience.


Amazing

The Quest 3 is outstanding. I'm not going to nerd out and tell you all the different specs and stuff, there's already plenty information about that, lol, but what I can say is the Quest series is where the future is. PSVR and PC may run smoother, with fancier graphics, but at the end of the day: you cannot beat the portability, wireless gameplay, price, and selection of games that the Quest offers.
The option to throw it in a bag and bring it anywhere, and play it wherever you'd like, without being bound to a console and wires is a must.
With any piece of advanced tech, there will always be bugs, and hiccups, and times that the software can fail to meet our human expectations, - so I won't lie and pretend I've never had software issues with Meta/Oculus, but from my personal experiences (From Quest 1, 2 and 3) all of my technical issues have been minor, and always fixed in time, and also from my experience the Meta/Oculus support team has always been very helpful and professional, and provide great service to their customers.
Over all, the Quest 3 is an amazing upgrade, and I can't suggest it enough.
- Five Stars - * * * * *


Much better than my oculus cv1

Good to use


Amazing gift for the family! High fidelity video.

Basketball, pianovision, archery, golf, ping pong all feel real. Large memory version is great 👍. No regrets purchasing this.


The best upgrade ever

I was skeptical at first having gone through the quest 1 and 2 with very little changes but the quest 3 the changes are very noticeable with graphics the hand tracking controller is way more accurate than it was before and I was suprised with how stable the connection was as it's easier to connect to PC, the headset feels way more comfortable than it ever has before much lighter, I managed to get a discount and credit by using Amazons trade in for the quest 2 to get the quest 3 it was worth it if you're on the fence get tge quest 3!


Love it.

I just bought it to play Sushi Ben VR. It was easy to set up and start playing quickly! It is very comfortable to wear for hours. I highly recommend it. Well worth the price. Love that I can see my surroundings.


Amazing value; Leaps better than Quest 2; Skip Quest 2 even if you have to save for Quest 3.

For about $500, you are getting vastly superior lenses and higher resolution when compared to the quest 2. The difference should not be understated. When you "live in" this thing for a while you really start to appreciate the difference.
I admit the 512 GB version is a bit too steep of a price for a lot of folks. Maybe there will be a sale at some point? The 128 GB version is on the low side of space. You will be swapping out games with this small space, which is annoying of course, but just due to the quality differences of Quest 2 vs Quest 3, I would still recommend the 128 GB version of Quest 3 instead of the Quest 2. Games are going to be updated to higher quality, and you'll be glad you have the more powerful chip and better lenses.
I use it for a lot of PC VR, and because of this, the space concern for me is of less concern since I'm not storing a lot of apps directly on the headset. But with the quality this headset offers, even I, a hardcore PC VR fan, see the attraction of just making it simpler and buying the game in the Meta store instead of on Steam! There are still quality differences in a lot of games, so I still take advantage of the Steam sales when I can instead of the Meta store.
No matter what you might think of Meta / Facebook and their practices, the truth is that with the Quest 3 they really have a big hit on their hands here. This thing is amazing. The only drawback I see is the short battery life. You'll get 1.5 to 2 hours out of the battery, depending on the settings you use (screen brightness, 120 Hz mode, etc), and depending on the game or app you are running. I realize this adds to the cost, but you can get the upgraded strap with an extra battery. I found this made my playtime a perfect length, roughly doubling it to 3 or 3.5 hours.
If you have saved up and only have enough for the Quest 2, I would advise you to save a few more months and then get the Quest 3. I've used both, and at least in my opinion, the quality of life and fidelity differences between the two are worth the extra spend and waiting. At the same time if you are outfitting your kids with multiple headsets, I can understand why going with the Quest 2 may be an attractive alternative due to the price, and potentially the headsets getting a little more beat-up and tossed around. Just realize the difference is "meh" vs "WOW!".


Better in everyway than previous Quests

sharper image
bigger image sweet spot
faster loads
better haptics


Meta Quest 3

I plan to order these glasses, the previous model was very happy, now I want to buy a newer, watched a lot of reviews in general recommend, and I like to play virtual games in the evenings after work.


Better than I thought

The clarity of the Quest 3 over the Quest 2 is hands down the best improvement. I did not know they could make the blurry edges go away, but they did it. Everything is clear, the processor is fast, and everything looks great. This is a major upgrade over the last model.


La realidad mixta mas legendaria

Me gusto la rapidez del producto y el juego que viene con el

Excelente servicio. Sera la experiencia mas inmersiva y emocionante


I'm over 60 and LOVE this unit!!

I love the ability to look anywhere in the world!! The games are endless and the graphics are astounding!!
I did find anti- nausea. pills helped a lot with the roller coaster!! Endless travel games and thrills!! I LOVE this!!


Bought it expecting to return it, but ended up being impressed

I wasn't sold on this when it was announced, it didn't seem powerful enough to justify being called a new release - but after having it for a couple of weeks, and going back and using the Quest 2, I decided to keep this. Very unexpectedly the killer feature turns out to be AR and the pass through cameras, something I didn't think I'd care about in the least. But man, that stuff is just awesome, seeing holes blown in your wall and aliens coming through them is just amazing, and it does an amazing job of keeping its location.
The new pancake lenses are great. The LCD screen is slightly better, but the black level still stink. Also the headband is still awful, you need to buy a better one to enjoy this thing. The new controllers are basically the same as the old ones.
The system doesn't feel any softer, and while upgraded games look better, it's not going to blow you away.
All-in-all, the Quest 3 is better in nearly every way, and it all adds up when you use it for a while and then go back, that's when you notice it the most.


Awesome

Only thing I don't like is when I wear my glasses my nose hurts from the pressure from the vr


Love Them!c Best Meta Quest Yet!

Got when first came out! It incredible dual see thru


Best vr headset

Better all around experience than the quest 2. Playing games like onward on a standalone headset with the enhanced resolution is awesome!


Really good

Was a gift for my son he was really impressed when opening wow ge was really happy to have it


This is great

I didn’t have a super high expectation. But it turns out to be so great! Completely shifts my gaming experience.


Great VR device, but get the bigger memory if you can!

I bought this but actually ended up returning it after a week because the memory filled up quickly with about 10 games, and I have a library of over 100 from the past, plus the new games with better graphics are taking up more space. I thought this size would be enough, but it wasn't, and I tend to hop around between games and apps rather than finish one first, so the bigger memory is serving me well. Mixed Reality is also very awesome, even if a bit distorted at times. Wireless is by far the best feature, because you can spin around in Beat Saber with no issues.


Extremely Satisfied with the Quest 3 and Amazon's Service!

I recently purchased the Quest 3 from Amazon, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed and satisfied with both the product and the service I received. From the moment I placed the order to the moment I started using the Quest 3, everything went smoothly.
Firstly, Amazon's delivery service was impeccable. The product arrived well-packaged and on time. I was excited to unbox it, and the Quest 3 looked even better in person than it did in the pictures. Setting it up was a breeze, thanks to the clear instructions provided.
Now, let's talk about the Quest 3 itself. This VR headset has exceeded my expectations in every way. The graphics are stunning, the sound quality is exceptional, and the overall experience is incredibly immersive. Whether I'm exploring virtual worlds, playing games, or watching videos, the Quest 3 delivers a level of immersion that is unparalleled.
The tracking and responsiveness of the controllers are spot-on, making every interaction in the virtual world feel natural and intuitive. The freedom of movement without any wires is a game-changer. I love the fact that I can move around without any restrictions, making the VR experience truly immersive.
Additionally, the library of games and experiences available for the Quest 3 is extensive and keeps growing. There's something for everyone, from action-packed games to relaxing simulations. The Oculus Store is easy to navigate, and I appreciate the variety of content that's available.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase of the Quest 3 from Amazon. It's a fantastic VR headset that offers an incredible level of immersion, and Amazon's service made the buying process a breeze. If you're considering getting into virtual reality, I highly recommend the Quest 3, and Amazon is the perfect place to buy it. I'm looking forward to many more hours of virtual adventures with this fantastic device!


Excelent and arrived quickly

Perfect


Great! So much fun.

Loved the graphics, sound & just incredible.


必買之物

輕盈，方便，清晰，快，介面友善


Best VR Headest

I am happy that I made this purchase. I have the 512Gb and this thing is epic. For it to be standalone and PC ready, I am sold.


Must have accessory for anyone.

Headstrap of course is known issue, which you should order straight away. Quality of picture is much better than on previous Quests. I enjoy it a lot. I believe that next product will be much better than Quest 3, but are you ready to wait for few more years? ;)


Ok

Delivery arrived even earlier, than expected. Device is in working condition, no damages.


Completely change my gaming experience!

This is my first VR device. It is great!


Good product

This is a very good product. I really enjoyed watching movies using quest 3 and not to mention the new MR games they have. The battery lasts longer and it has less temperature compared with the past generation.


Blow my mind! Quest 3 is insane good.

This device is dangerous. Mind changing, game changing, beautifully done. Remarkable and a leap beyond the quest 2. I use my old quest now and really notice the powerfully upgraded experience. And the 2 is amazing! Work of art. Bravo to the team that made that!


Tecnología

Para uso personal. Excelente producto.


Love it!

So much better than the Quest 2 with pass through!


Amazing

Simplemente asombrosas, soy nuevo usuario de la VR y me parece asombroso lo que hio meta con estas gafas


I own a Quest 2 and bought this as a gift for my father. I will DEFINITELY be getting myself one!

As an owner of the Quest 2, I wasn't too sure how much of an upgrade this would be, but let me tell you, this thing is a significant upgrade that I think is well worth the cost.
The way the weight is distributed, this thing feels lighter on my face than the Quest 2 ever did, and while I'm probably still going to buy the BOBOVR strap replacement for the Quest 3 (like I did for my Quest 2), it's not because I think the Quest 3 is uncomfortable to wear. On the contrary, this thing is definitely more comfortable out of the box than the Quest 2 was, so anyone on the fence about comfort can lay those worries to rest immediately.
I'll be honest: When this thing first arrived and I tried it on, I wasn't wowed like I expected to be by some monumental leap in clarity, crispness, and screen resolution. No, it wasn't until that same night when I used my own Quest 2 again that I was blown away by the difference. Is it a staggering difference? No, it's not. Is it VERY obvious when comparing the new and the old side-by-side? You better believe it.
The Quest 3 is more comfortable to wear, improves upon the Quest 2's already impressive motion responsiveness (which is huge for folks who suffer from motion sickness if the scene they're viewing doesn't move *precisely* in lockstep with their head movements), has UNBELIEVABLE hand tracking capabilities (this thing makes the Quest 2 look like a knockoff product in that regard), offers a noticeable bump in clarity and responsiveness, and takes the rudimentary pass-through visibility system from the Quest 2 and instead gives you a true "I can see everything around me, in color, without visible skewing or synchronization issues" experience when you're wearing the headset and need to be able to see the world around you.
Heck, even the built-in speakers (which were already excellent in the Quest 2) got a really nice bump in terms of volume AND fidelity. I don't know if this thing is *actually* louder than the Quest 2 (at max volume), or if it just *sounds* louder because the speakers are positioned more intelligently when you're wearing the headset, but either way it's yet another significant upgrade.
Bottom-Line: The Quest 3 is truly an upgrade over the Quest 2 in every way. This is an absolute home run product for Meta that I think literally everyone who enjoys gaming at any level will enjoy.
If you own a Quest 2 and are still in love with the thing, I wouldn't call this a "must buy," but I *can* guarantee that you'll be significantly impressed by the upgrade should you choose to pull the trigger.
As for anyone who's never owned a VR headset and is on the fence about taking the plunge? I'll just say this: Back when the Quest 2 was first released in 2020 I told anyone who would listen that right then was *the* time to get into VR. The Quest 3 just made 2020 me look foolish, because this thing is a slam dunk experience, and NOW is objectively the time to hop on the VR train. You will NOT be disappointed!


Very clear display

Very big improvement from Quest2. I love MR setting, too.


Fast shipping

Got here fast and works well


Amazon!!

This is my very first product, and I looks amazing!! I love it.


ITR Has Never Looked Better

Got this just because I wanted to see how the upgraded graphics compared to the Quest 2's, and it's mind blowing honestly. Def recommend


A great update to the Quest 2

Three years ago, I was blown away by the Quest 2 and how it let me enjoy VR in so many ways, from gaming to fitness. The Quest 3 takes it to the next level with better graphics and performance, and some cool new features like mixed reality. The headset feels more comfy, doesn't fog up as much, and has some nice improvements in scanning the room, setting boundaries and more.


Best VR for the money!

Best VR for the money in my opinion. Great job on this one.


Best social, gaming, VR headset that I have ever owned.

I'm a newbie at all this VR stuff however I can tell you that this tech has got to be one of the best headsets I have had the opportunity to test. Love all the apps that you can store in your library, the worlds that you are able to go to, and a great gaming device as well. Little pricey though, but really you get what you pay for.


Amazing!

Just amazing best VR that doesn't need a PC to use


A huge leap forward

Easily the best overall VR experience today. Whether you play standalone or with a PC, I think this is the best overall value. I was a quest2 user. This new device has much better resolution, clarity and performance. VR software gets better every year and this is by far the best way to experience it. Highly recommended. And if you have a nice PC, get the VR Air Bridge to have a transformative PC wireless experience.


Worth's the money

It is verry good especially the passtrought, it is not like in the video but is good in comparation with meta quest pro and quest 2


Seamless so far

It arrived a day earlier than expected. Was up and running in 10 minutes. For an older person who's not into shooting up Zombies or aliens there are plenty of interesting golf, tennis and boxing games to exhaust you. So far, don't regret purchase.


Feels like a finished product

I've had all previous meta hardware and some PCVR headsets, The Quest 3 feels like the first viable general public VR headset. The flat lenses with separate screen makes it much more comfortable for big heads and eyes further apart than the average. Onboard graphics are good enough, still not as good as PCVR but with the popularity of the Meta products outselling PCVR headsets that gap is going to shrink as more and more developers build for Meta first then PCVR.
Some users complain of battery life but I find that I can only do VR for 30-60 min at a time due to personal stamina and not any comfort factors of the headset and the battery is down a 1/4 of charge maybe more depending on the demand of the game/application. It's easy enough to get an external battery or their head strap with one built in to extend the life of the unit.
I've seen some complaints of quality control out there but mine was flawless. No dead pixels, mura, double vision overlapping circles or anything like that.
The price is a little high but so are a lot of things right now.


This is an amazing 🤩

I upgraded from the Quest 2 and im so glad i did !! If you want a great workout and fun games to play with family and friends around the world this is it! I can watch movies in bigscreen with my kids and grandkids! I can ride rollercoasters and play minature golf! So many fun things to do.


Lighter than the quest 2

Very vibrant colors.
Videos look better quality.
Love the upgrade, my neck and back are thanking me.


A fun, if not necessary, upgrade from the Quest 2

Plenty of Youtube reviews out there to get you details, but here are my main thoughts.
-It's definitely clearer for text, and the lenses are less noticeable.
-Field of view feels slightly better, maybe from being able to get a little closer to the face, but I could be imagining it.
-The more compact headset is nice, but you'll still want a strap upgrade. (I recommend a halo style)
-Battery life usually ends around 1.5 hours, but can depend on the processing needs of the app you're running.
-Even stationary and plugged into a wall, this thing will not stay fully charged while in use, so if you're looking to use it as a virtual monitor you still won't be able to use it indefinitely.
-Colored passthrough is great, and I spend a lot more time in that than I thought I would (compared to virtual home environment while in the menus).
-Overall I don't think you need to upgrade if you have a quest 2, but it has some nice features/improvements if you have the money to burn.


It's a game-changer!

I just got my Quest 3 and it has absolutely exceeded my expectations! The smooth and immersive experience Quest 3 delivers is def impressive. The battery life is good, and wearing the device feels WAY more comfortable than before. The intuitive interface makes it easy to use. I especially love using it for videos while I am doing some other stuff at the same time. The only thing is prob the game inventory, as I'm really hoping for a line-up of big IPs to be released soon. Highly recommended!


very nice upgrade

i'm user of quest 2 and upgrade to quest 3, very happy with it. Highly recommended!!! good work meta


It's nice so far

I like the slim factor from the old oculus quest 2 and better controllers


Best decision to upgrade from 2

Hands down, it was the best decision to upgrade from my 2. The graphics, weight, feel, fit, and overall experience was completely worth it. I would do it again tomorrow, no questions. The color pass through is a game changer!


Better graphics, Color Passthrough, Mixed Reality, Awesome Resoluton

If Alyx on PC was a 10 with the Index, it’s now like a 12 with the Quest 3. You can see EVERY detail. The game plays like an interactive movie. Just make sure you turn on the 120hz.
There aren’t many games taking advantage of the hardware which is the only downside. Just like Sony’s PSVR2


It's everything I could have wanted... almost

I bought the Quest 2 when it came out and was disappointed with the difficulty to maintain a good focus through both eyes, the wear on my face even after short-term use, the battery life, the overall performance (freezing, hitching , and delays while doing simple things was common), and the general lack of 3rd party support. The Quest 3 fixed almost every single one of those issues. I installed the games from my previous library and every single one of them both looks and performs better. I have yet to get it to freeze, the hand tracking is much more advanced (though still not perfect by any means), I don't accidentally knock my controllers together anymore (they removed the rings!), and it doesn't randomly fall off my head or throw its weight around when I make sudden movements. Coolest of all, the passthrough cameras seems to have an actual API now, and screenshots taken with passthrough enabled show up in the screenshots!
It's still not perfect, and here's the bad so far:
- The battery life leaves much to be desired, even with the extended battery pack. Having a long cable to stay plugged in is a must, but is a small price to pay for what you get.
- The pancake lenses are REALLY nice, and the quality of the cameras with passthrough enabled is second to none right now, however weird distortions will happen when any of the cameras is obscured. These typically only occur when you're really close to something, but it makes using passthrough with 3 computer monitors in front of you a pain (which wasn't ideal in the first place, but still!). This is really odd to me given that this headset was supposed to be designed with AR in mind, yet the headset seems to fail to process peripherals quite so correctly with only a minor obscurity to one of the cameras.
- I've heard complaints about audio sounding weird in games like Beat Saber. I've played other games, watched videos, and joined Discord and Telegram calls (through their browser apps, there's still no dedicated app) with no issues.
- 3rd party app support appears to be identical to that of the Quest 2. Facebook/Meta seems to be hellbent on keeping a monopoly on their services by refusing to provide support to other "competitor" platforms and services.
- Defining a room scale boundaries is still a bit wonky and it's clear that it uses shades of colors to help determine distance to things as my flat wooden floors are sometimes detected as being higher than the rest where the color shifts. I think this model must have been developed with carpet or other environments where there isn't normally a sudden change in color/tone. So far this has been a non-issue, but I have yet to use any AR apps where I may notice a difference.
- The distance between the lenses is now adjusted by a single dial. While this definitely feels much more elegant and is better adjustable than those on the Quest 2, I struggle to get my left eye aligned with my right, so one eye always sees clearer than the other.
If you're still on the fence about getting one of these I would still recommend it 1000% despite the flaws. At the same price point of the 2 when it came out it's still a steal when compared to headsets by other brands and its own predecessor.


You definitely need the 512GB

If you buy the 128GB version you will regret pretty soon.


Great device!

The resolution is high enough and clear enough to read text. It could be better but is a big improvement over the Oculus Rift that I had before. The best thing about the Oculus devices is that the image is sharp and consistent throughout the whole image. Other brands even high end ones like Pimax is only sharp in the center which drives me nuts. Foveated rendering is nice and all that but what is the point when you can have consistent sharpness throughout the whole image.
The things I don't like. The default strap is ok. Not the best and some find it very uncomforable. I'm just lucky and find the fitting just ok. This should have come with the elite strap instead. Why must we pay for this???


Next Level VR experience

Visuals are so good for PCVR, Quest games are improved. This is what the quest 2 should have been.


Pancake Lenses are Awesome

Overall this headset is a improvement over the Quest 2, especially if you like playing games like Skyrim VR (modded) via the link cable. The pancake lenses alone make this an instabuy for me. The ability to adjust eye distance is also improved, as well as resolution and field of view. For its price, probably the best headset on the market right now.
The mixed reality features can be hit-or-miss and the battery life isn't the greatest.


Excellent, with great lenses.

Works very well for simming. I use it without problems with War Thunder, MSFS, DCS, etc.