Meta Quest 3

Lightweight, compact design ; Impressive VR and MR experience ; Top-end performance ; Biggest library of apps of any standalone headset

More expensive ; Battery life could be better ; Odd warping in passthrough mode

The Meta Quest 3 is an easy choice if you’re already a fan of the Quest VR headset, improving the experience in practically every way, from design to optics to performance, while simultaneously introducing fans to the world of AR. However, the...

Sharp, clear visuals and audio ; Passthrough works well ; A growing number of apps and games

Not enough mixed reality content... yet(?) ; Controls can sometimes be confusing ; Price has jumped up from the Quest 2

Whether you're upgrading from the Quest 2 or not, the Quest 3 brings superior virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) for a just-about-affordable price. We just hope the library of apps and games continues to grow and develop as the MR/VR hardware...

Vastly better graphics than Quest 2 ; Improved mixed reality ; Incredible suite of software

Pricier than the Quest 2 at launch ; No eye-tracking ; The design is good, but not yet perfect

If you're in the market for a VR headset you need to buy the Meta Quest 3. At this price its VR and MR performance can't be beaten, and the Quest Store's VR software catalog is superb.

Upgraded processor and better graphics ; Awesome MR experiences ; Impressive optics and displays ; Much better speakers ; Slimmed down headset and controllers

Pass-through quality suffers in low-light ; Default headstrap is a little basic

More than just a healthy hardware upgrade, the Quest 3 has the potential to bring a world of exciting MR gameplay to a wide audience. If you're looking to get into AR, VR or MR, the Quest 3 is hands down the best standalone option in 2023.

Best graphics from a Meta Quest yet ; Smooth setup ; Improved load times and hands-free control

Jack of all trades, master of few ; Not enough mixed reality apps ; Quickly causes fatigue

A fantastic headset but with few reasons to exist, the Meta Quest 3 is impressive, yet unnecessary upgrade

Sleeker, lighter headset ; Ergonomic new controllers ; Color passthrough ; Automatic play-area mapping ; Backwards compatibility

The Meta Quest 3 is a lighter, sleeker version of its predecessor with a new color passthrough feature that lets you enjoy more mixed-reality experiences, but the battery life could be better.

Doubles Quest 2 GPU performance Crisper graphics with 30% more pixels Sharp, clear lenses without god rays Mixed reality is good enough to use a phone Depth sensor automatically maps your room Ringless controllers are less breakable Great price for a...

Battery is still in front, adding face pressure Passthrough cameras are good, not great No silicone cover included

“If you’ve been sitting on the VR sidelines, the near-perfect Meta Quest 3 is the headset you’ve been waiting for.”

Dramatically improved object detection and hand tracking. Enhanced visuals with greater FOV. Full color, higher resolution pass-through is a dramatic improvement …

… but pass-through is still noticeably fuzzy. OS and UI remain stubbornly dated (you still can't organize apps!). Much higher price points than Quest 2. Horizon Worlds is a ghost town.

Sleek, lightweight design ; Full-color passthrough mode ; Large library of games ; Great audio ; Powerful, seamless virtual and mixed reality experiences

More expensive than the Quest 2 ; Same battery life as the Quest 2

The Meta Quest 3 brings a sleeker design, more powerful CPU and more memory for seamless virtual and mixed reality experience. Best of all, it's under $1,000.