Best Value Headset
Meta Quest 3S
4.4
The most affordable mixed reality headset — full color passthrough, Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, and the largest VR game library available.
Starting at
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Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
Full color passthrough MR
Hand tracking v2.2
1,000+ VR/MR titles
Meta AI assistant built-in
Touch Plus controllers
Full Review
Meta Quest 3S delivers the full Quest 3 mixed reality experience at a breakthrough price. With Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, full color passthrough, hand tracking, and access to the largest VR content library with over 1,000 titles, it's the best way to get into VR and MR.
What We Like
- Incredible value — full MR at $299
- Largest VR game and app library by far
- Color passthrough enables true mixed reality
- Hand tracking works surprisingly well
- No PC required — fully standalone
What Could Be Better
- Display resolution lower than Quest 3/Pro
- Passthrough quality not as sharp as premium headsets
- Requires Meta account
- Comfort could be better without aftermarket strap
Technical Specifications
weight514g
battery~2.5 hours
displayDual LCD, 1832x1920 per eye
cameraColor passthrough cameras
audioIntegrated spatial speakers
connectivityWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
compatibilityStandalone, PC VR via Link/Air Link
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