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Meta announced its new mixed reality headset during the keynote on Wednesday. The will start at $300 and represents a more affordable, yet higher-specced option between the $500 Quest 3 from last year and 2020's (soon to be discontinued) Quest 2.
The new model has the same processor as the Quest 3, as well as the same full-color external cameras to enable mixed reality features. The per-eye resolution matches that of the Quest 2, instead of the 4K pixel dimensions of the Quest 3. The 3S is also equipped with fresnel lenses like the second model — the slimmer pancake lenses are reserved for the pricier set. Along with the new device, Meta also announced a price change for the existing Meta Quest 3; It now comes in just one storage capacity, 512GB, but that configuration goes for $500 instead of $650.
The Meta Quest 3 is our current pick for , so it'll be interesting to see whether the Meta Quest 3S improves upon the previous generation's winning formula of relative affordability combined with useful mixed reality, realistic VR immersion and support for a healthy library of games. Engadget's Devindra Hardawar gave the both the and positive reviews upon their debuts and his verdict on the Quest 3S will come soon, once he's had a chance to test the new set's mettle.
But if you can't wait until then, here's a quick rundown of how the specs of Meta's three consumer-grade VR headsets compare side by side (while omitting the overly expensive yet , which will also go the way of Quest 2 once current inventory runs out). Pre-orders for the Meta Quest 3S open on September 25 and the headset will hits shelves October 15.
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The new model has the same processor as the Quest 3, as well as the same full-color external cameras to enable mixed reality features. The per-eye resolution matches that of the Quest 2, instead of the 4K pixel dimensions of the Quest 3. The 3S is also equipped with fresnel lenses like the second model — the slimmer pancake lenses are reserved for the pricier set. Along with the new device, Meta also announced a price change for the existing Meta Quest 3; It now comes in just one storage capacity, 512GB, but that configuration goes for $500 instead of $650.
The Meta Quest 3 is our current pick for , so it'll be interesting to see whether the Meta Quest 3S improves upon the previous generation's winning formula of relative affordability combined with useful mixed reality, realistic VR immersion and support for a healthy library of games. Engadget's Devindra Hardawar gave the both the and positive reviews upon their debuts and his verdict on the Quest 3S will come soon, once he's had a chance to test the new set's mettle.
But if you can't wait until then, here's a quick rundown of how the specs of Meta's three consumer-grade VR headsets compare side by side (while omitting the overly expensive yet , which will also go the way of Quest 2 once current inventory runs out). Pre-orders for the Meta Quest 3S open on September 25 and the headset will hits shelves October 15.
Meta Quest 2 | Meta Quest 3 | Meta Quest 3S | |
Price (MSRP) | $200 128GB $300 256GB | $500 512GB | $300 128GB $400 256GB |
Release date | Octover 12, 2020 | October 10, 2023 | October 15, 2024 |
Weight | 503 grams | 515 grams | 514 grams |
Processor | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 | Snapdragon XR2 Gen2 |
RAM | 6GB | 8GB | 8GB |
Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 512GB | 128GB or 256GB |
Per-eye resolution | 1832 x 1920 pixels | 2064 x 2208 pixels | 1832 x 1920 pixels |
Refresh rate | 60Hz, 72Hz, 90Hz | 72Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz | Not specified |
Field of view | 96 degrees horizontal 90 degrees vertical | 110 degrees horizontal 96 degrees vertical | 96 degrees horizontal 90 degrees vertical |
Included controllers | Meta Quest 2 Touch | Meta Quest Touch Plus | Meta Quest Touch Plus |
Mixed reality cameras | 2 x B&W cameras | 2 x 4 MP RGB cameras | 2 x 4 MP RBG cameras |
External tracking sensors | 2 x B&W cameras | 4 x IR cameras | 4 x VGA cameras |
Eye tracking | None | None | None |
Battery life | 2 hours average | 2.2 hours average | 2.5 hours average |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | not specified |
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This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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