Lightweight, compact design,Impressive VR and MR experience,Top-end performance,Biggest library of apps of any standalone headset
More expensive,Battery life could be better,Odd warping in passthrough mode
The Meta Quest 3 is an easy choice if you're already a fan of the Quest VR headset, improving the experience in practically every way, from design to optics to performance, while simultaneously introducing fans to the world of AR. However, the increased h...
Colour passthrough opens up AR, Brilliant app experience, No need for external sensors, Fully standalone
Passthrough could be sharper, Weight unevenly distributed, No facial tracking,
The Meta Quest 3 builds on the best elements of Meta's Quest 2 and Pro headsets, and provides us with a new gold standard in standalone VR. With improvements in colour passthrough, build quality, boundary setting, resolution, and lens design, the Meta Que...
Doubles Quest 2 GPU performance, Crisper graphics with 30% more pixels, Sharp, clear lenses without god rays, Mixed reality is good enough to use a phone, Depth sensor automatically maps your room, Ringless controllers are less breakable, Great price for
Battery is still in front, adding face pressure, Passthrough cameras are good, not great, No silicone cover included
Mixed reality is no gimmick, Touch Plus controllers are a massive upgrade, Performance boost improves older games, The new form factor is better for anyone with glasses,
The included head strap is the least comfortable on the market, More expensive than the Quest 2's launch price, No dedicated Quest 3 games available at launch
The Meta Quest 3 is a clear step up in every aspect, apart from comfort, compared to its predecessor. As a long-time VR enthusiast, it feels like we're reaching new heights in the industry, but developer support is going to be key to turning this potentia...
Abstract: It feels like a long time since Meta began teasing its Quest 3 headset, but in reality, it was only back at the start of the Summer. In the time since, though, Apple unveiled its Vision Pro, causing many to rethink what the future of VR, MR or 'spatial co...
Published: 2023-09-27, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Pros, Best graphics from a Meta Quest yet, Smooth setup, Improved load times and hands-free control
Cons, Jack of all trades, master of few, Not enough mixed reality apps, Quickly causes fatigue
The Meta Quest 2 was already our favourite standalone VR headset, and Quest 3 seems to improve on it in several key areas. More powerful internals and a higher resolution should up the immersion in VR games, the passthrough cameras are far more true-to-li...
The Meta Quest 3 is the best VR headset for most people which makes massive leaps in its gaming capabilities and mixed reality functionality. Armed with a powerful mobile CPU and stellar software support, those wanting the definitive standalone experience...
4/5 The Quest 3 isn't perfect. But, at $499 all in, I think that it's a better option than the PlayStation VR2, and better than higher-end options such as the Pimax Crystal. It's not quite perfect, however, but it does make for an excellent all-rounder...
New processor brings a 2.5X increase in power, Dramatic improvement of visual quality with new lenses, Fantastic improvements in tracking, Mixed Reality is now a viable thing, Lots of subtle, but important improvements
This head strap is abysmal, I'd really have liked to have seen additional battery life, PCVR continues to be clunky
It's obvious that the Meta Quest 2's price is very attractive, but with all the Meta Quest 3 brings to the table, I am ready to recommend it to both returning and new players alike. While I wish PCVR was a cleaner experience, it's hard to argue against th...
