Meta's new Quest 3S is a great mixed reality headset that's good enough to challenge the more expensive Quest 3. So which is best for you?
Meta’s newest VR headset, the inexpensive Quest 3S, boasts color passthrough cameras and a fast processor for great mixed-reality gaming. Meta also sells the Quest 3 that costs $200 more.
Whether you use VR for standalone gaming, working out at home, SteamVR, or productivity, the Quest 2 has been a good solution for the last four years. The Quest 3 took things to the next level, but cost 67% more. Meta’s solution is the Quest 3S. Improved tracking cameras detect your movement, where you’re looking, and the position of your hands and fingers in space. The Quest 3S also has an infrared projector that lets the headset see in near-dark conditions.
The Quest 3S matches the Quest 3’s automatic boundary scanning and has the same AI power to automatically label walls, windows, and furniture. It can also run Meta AI multimodal image processing, so it can answer questions about anything it sees in front of you. To keep costs low, Meta used the same body as the Quest 2 when designing the Quest 3S. The Quest 3 is 40% thinner front to back. That makes a big difference in comfort since it reduces the lever effect of the visor pressing on your cheeks. Millions of people use and enjoy the Quest 2, so the bulk isn’t a deal breaker, but it is noticeable.
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