Meta Quest 3S

Released

Oct 14, 2024

Category

standalone

Meta / standalone / $349.99

Meta Quest 3S

The budget Quest that still feels current: fast enough for modern standalone games, accessible for families and fitness users, and much easier to recommend than older used Quest hardware.

88

TopVR score

Display

LCD

Resolution

1832x1920 / eye

Chip

Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

Weight

514 g

Tracking

Inside-out 6DoF

Battery

~2.5 hours

Editorial read

Scorecard

10-point sub-scores

Visual clarity

7.7

The display is usable, but Fresnel lenses and lower resolution make it a clear step down from Quest 3.

Performance

8.6

XR2 Gen 2 keeps it in the same modern app generation as Quest 3.

Comfort

7.4

The headset is manageable, but most long-session users will still want a strap upgrade.

Value

9.3

It is the easiest new headset to recommend when the budget ceiling matters.

Full specification

Specs by Section

Overview

Device type
Standalone VR / mixed reality
Platform
Meta Horizon OS
Release date
October 2024
Retail price
$349 class

Display and Tracking

Resolution
1832x1920 per eye
Refresh rate
90 / 120 Hz
Lens type
Fresnel
Tracking
Inside-out 6DoF with Touch Plus controllers

What We Like

  • + Most affordable current Quest headset
  • + Same XR2 Gen 2 performance class as Quest 3
  • + Full-color mixed reality passthrough
  • + Large Quest game and fitness library

Watch-outs

  • - Choose Quest 3 if lens clarity and text readability matter
  • - Consider the 256GB model if you install many large games
  • - Budget for a better strap for longer sessions