Meta Quest unveiled the Meta Quest 3S, which it claims is its most economical VR headset for new users. Which has a processor that is as powerful as the Meta Quest 3 but not as crisp in terms of visual quality and slightly larger form factor. Quest 3S has a starting price of $299 for its 128GB version and $399 for the 256GB model. It will be available for purchase on October 15th but you can do preorder at the moment.
Features
Quest 3S has a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chip, 8GB of RAM and two variants with either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The display itself is a fast-switch LCD with 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye. The headset also has two RGB cameras for tracking and passthrough, and even a built in microphone.
Its approximately the same size and weight, so if a game or app is compatible with the Meta Quest 3 then it will also be supported on the Quest 3S. But a few games may need more pixels or resolution than that.
Quest 3S is a mass-market VR device ideal for someone who doesn’t have an easy way to jump into virtual reality yet. This is also a nice choice for VR desktop users who are feeling their home planeol in the headset.
Here are some of the pros and cons of the Meta Quest 3S:
Pros:
- Affordable price
- Same processing power as the Meta Quest 3
- Compatible with all of the same games and apps as the Meta Quest 3
- Portable design
Cons:
- Lower resolution display than the Meta Quest 3
- Bulkier design than the Meta Quest 3
Overall, the Meta Quest 3S is a great option for first-time VR users and VR users who are looking for an affordable and portable headset.
Here are some additional details about the Meta Quest 3S:
- Release date: October 15th
- Price: $300 for the 128GB model, $400 for the 256GB model
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB
- Display: Fast-switch LCD, 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye
- Tracking: Two RGB cameras
- Passthrough: Yes
- Microphone: Yes
- Weight: 571 grams
I would recommend the Meta Quest 3S to first-time VR users and VR users who are looking for an affordable and portable headset. It is a great way to get into VR without breaking the bank.
