Meta Quest 3(S) VR headset
Compare the Meta Quest 3 to the Meta Quest 3S
- With mixed reality, you can place virtual objects in your own living room.
- Enough storage for all your favorite apps and games.
- The pancake lenses ensure there are no distortions in the image, so you'll be less bothered by motion sickness.
- With mixed reality, you can place virtual objects in your own living room.
- Enough storage for many apps and games.
- Fresnel lenses distort the image, which makes you feel nauseous more quickly due to motion sickness.
- With mixed reality, you can place virtual objects in your own living room.
- Little storage for many apps and games.
- Fresnel lenses distort the image, which makes you feel nauseous more quickly due to motion sickness.
Get to know Mixed Reality
With the Meta Quest 3(S), you can experience the virtual world around you and dodge virtual objects in the real world thanks to mixed reality. Mixed reality is a combination of augmented and virtual reality. Realistic 3D images appear in the real world. This way, you can build a LEGO castle in your living room with 3D bricks. Or place a virtual TV on the wall that will always be there when you watch TV. With the press of a single button, you can switch worlds and enjoy both. This way, you can transform your living room into a real playing field.
Different types of lenses
Meta Quest 3: pancake lenses
The Meta Quest 3 has pancake lenses. These lenses are flatter and need a smaller distance to bring the image into focus. That way, the image has almost no distortion so you're less bothered by motion sickness and won't get nauseous as fast. The Quest 3 doesn't have fixed settings, but a range between 53 and 70mm.
Meta Quest 3S: fresnel lenses
The Meta Quest 3S has Fresnel lenses. These lenses provide a wider field-of-view but have rounder lenses. This creates more distortion in the image, so you're more likely to suffer from motion sickness. As a result, you get nauseous more quickly. The Meta Quest 3S lenses have 3 different IPD settings. The lenses are less adjustable than the Meta Quest 3.
Image quality and performance
Meta Quest 3: 30% sharper than the Quest 3S
The Quest 3 has an LCD screen with a 2064x2208-pixel resolution per eye, which is the same as 4K+. This is about 30% sharper than the Meta Quest 3S. This makes your in-game images even more realistic. Enjoy every detail in one of the Meta games, which makes everything seem lifelike. Your field of view is 110 degrees horizontally and 96 degrees vertically. With this, your vision becomes larger and you can see more of the virtual world at the same time.
Meta Quest 3S: sharp images with fast processor
Like the Quest 3, the Meta Quest 3S has a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor with 8GB RAM. This makes this VR headset 2 times faster than its predecessor, the Quest 2. The Quest 3S also has an HD resolution of 1832x1920 pixels per eye. This makes your games and apps sharp and clear. Your field of view is 96 degrees horizontally and 90 degrees vertically. This way, you see more of the world around you.
Games and apps
Via the Quest Store, you can discover the best virtual games and apps. Show your reflexes in the rhythmic game Beat Saber, where you smash blocks with a lightsaber. Are you in the mood for a thrilling game? Fight against zombies in Arizona Sunshine 2. Rather solve puzzles? You can do this in Cubism 2. You can also use the Meta Quest 3(S) for workouts in your living room, exploring the most beautiful parts of the world in 360 degrees, or watch your movies via Netflix VR or BigScreen.
Meta Quest 3(S) in detail
TruTouch haptics
Thansk to the haptic feedback on the Touch Plus controllers, you can feel the right feedback in your hands while gaming.
Surround sound
Thanks to the 3D surround sound, you can hear all your opponents around you.
Switch between reality
Switch between augmented and virtual reality with the press of a single button. That way, you can enjoy both techniques.
Dual RGB cameras
You can see your own living room in color thanks to the 2 RGB color cameras, so virtual objects look real.
Adjustable headband
The included headband is adjustable, so you can share the VR headset with multiple people. Want more comfort? Choose the Elite Strap.
Volume
Easily adjust your game's volume while gaming with the button at the bottom go the headset.
Pancake lenses
The Meta Quest 3 has thin lenses without bulges, also called pancake lenses. That way, you're less bothered by motion sickness.
No fixed settings
The Meta Quest 3 has a dial for the settings of the lenses. This way, you can choose a lens setting that suits you.
This is how you adjust the lenses
Only USB-C
You can only connect a gaming headset or earbuds via Bluetooth or USB-C.
Action button
You can switch between virtual and mixed reality easily with the press of a button.
Design
The design of the Quest 3S is thicker than that of the Quest 3.
Fresnel lenses
The Meta Quest 3s has fresnel lenses with a wider field-of-view. This does mean there's more distortion, so you get more bothered by motion sickness.
3 IPD settings
Put the lenses in one of the 3 settings, so you can always game in VR with a sharp image.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between augmented, virtual, and mixed reality?
How do I prevent motion sickness with a VR headset?
Are there exclusive VR games for the Meta Quest 3?
Can I also use the Meta Quest 3 with my PC or laptop?
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