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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 6471 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the product's overall performance, with many noting that the headset works wonderfully. However, some customers are concerned about the battery life, specifically mentioning that the controller uses normal AA batteries.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First time VR user

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would say it is worth it, I’m a Console , Handheld and PC gamer. The Quest 3 graphics is great specially the AAA and mixed reality games are awesome. Its the best gift you can buy for yourself and can also help us gamers move a bit lolx

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Only had it for a month

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have only been actively using the device for a month or so, so honestly i cant say much. It an awesome peice of technology that can make boring days at home a bit more fun. The interactions and graphics ar amazing in my eyes

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hey there MarandaD!

      We're thrilled to hear that you've been enjoying your Quest headset actively for an entire month now!

      Using your Quest headset to liven up boring or rainy days at home can really make a difference, jumping from virtual universe to universe in the Metaverse is truly a feeling like no other and can make any boring day memorable.

      We hope you have lots more fun in the virtual realm and continue to keep the boring days away with the magic of VR! oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely Loving My Quest 3!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the Quest 3 from Best Buy and couldn’t be happier. I use it every single day—it’s become a part of my daily routine. I also purchased an additional headset with a built-in battery, which lets me enjoy longer sessions without interruption. The performance, graphics, and overall experience are fantastic. I’m genuinely thrilled with this purchase. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hello PaataC!

      Thank you for the five star review!

      We are happy to know that you loved your Quest 3. We love getting feedback from our customers. If you ever run into issues, please contact our wonderful Meta Store Support. We will be happy to help you.

      oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meta Quest 3

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son loves using it. Graphics are amazing. The unit is also very lighter so it's more comfortable. Our household has really enjoyed using it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big power & graphics improvement over Quest 2

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What I enjoy about using this headset is how much power is available for games in a stand-alone VR headset. The graphics & overall image crispyness are much improved over the Quest 2, but if you are brand-new to VR and expecting monitor-level resolution, you will be disappointed. This is literally a perfect device to get exercise at home, while gamifying that exercise so that it's an enjoyable experience. In fact, that's understating things a bit; I've injured myself exercising in this, it's so fun. The big thing that I wish was much better is the software. This is not a cohesive computer package like you'd expect from a modern phone or a laptop. You cannot really use this seamlessly for work, browsing the internet, or watching content as easily as it should be. Expect this to be pretty much a gaming + fitness device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    absolutely love playing with this device. it holds it charge and is very comfortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi there Tura,

      Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review on the Meta Quest 3. We're over the moon to receive such positive feedback from you.

      We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your time in VR with the headset and are having long and comfortable gaming sessions thanks to the battery life and the headstrap.

      Wishing you a continued great time in the Metaverse! oculus

  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Option for VR

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my son for his 12th birthday and he absolutely loves it. He says its way better than the previous quest models. It was definitely s lot easier to set this one up for hik than the last one. We also had a lot of problems syching the quest 2 and logging in sometimes, but with the quest 3 it has been super easy and quick. Definitely the best version so far. Its a little pricier and i definitely questioned if $600 was actually worth it. I do believe its over prived however my son uses it enough. And plays a lot of games and chats woth friends on it and gets enough joy out of it that id say in that aspect it was worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meta Quest 3

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Husband loves it - he can browse the web, watch videos and connect Steam for VR games. Strap that comes with the it is not the most comfortable, but we upgraded to an aftermarket strap with battery, and this makes it much more comfortable and added an additional 2-3 hrs on battery life. The whole family has really enjoyed playing games, watching TV, movies, videos on the Meta Quest.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi there!

      We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us an amazing review for your husbands new Meta Quest 3!

      It is great to hear that the whole family is getting involved to explore the Metaverse with us!

      We look forward to seeing where your adventures take you! oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great vr

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son loves it! He says it's so much better than other vrs that he's owned, I'm glad we got the newest, he's happy with everything so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hey there Valerie

      We are so glad to hear your son is loving his Quest 3, it means a lot to us that you took the time to leave your thoughts.
      oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy Can't live without, now Buying a 2nd set

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Your world will change with VR. I not only enjoy workouts in Virtual Reality, but I also work in VR...Yes with being hardwired in I can put in a 6-hour day in VR on my computer. Example: I will be in my front yard, but in VR I'm on a spaceship overlooking Earth. Or I can be in a Virtual Office overlooking New York. With 3-5 Computer Monitors showing at one time. I even make business calls from my VR headset. I can work alone or be in a room full of other VR wearers. You can be sitting in a closet and turn it into a Massive Movie Theater. I am buying a 2nd Headset for my wife. Anyone with a VR headset can Join You in a movie Theater room to share your movies.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love VR

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The meta quest is awesome I love it so far. The only complaint is I wish there were more mainstream games on it but otherwise it’s awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Graphics and speed improvements

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an upgrade for my son. He loves it. He says the graphics and speed are much better than the previous model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi Renee!

      Thank you for taking out time to give your fabulous review,

      We hope your son continues to enjoy the Metaverse experience ahead. oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The future is here

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing what this headset can do. It truly takes you to another plane with entertainment, exercise and learning potential!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hey there, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!

      We're so glad to see that you're loving your new Meta Quest 3 headset and we hope you can continue enjoying it with every new world you explore! oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The meta product has come a long way from what it was in the last few years. My sister had one like 3 years ago and it seemed really limited. Today video games like the batman game allow you to enter the world of batman. I was rock climbing with a professional climber who took me with him free scaling hundreds of feet in the air. I visited Tokyo all in the same day. A few games over laped my home and used my surroundings overlapping VR with reality. There is just nothing like it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi DanteP

      Thank you for the five star review! We always enjoy hearing what our users get up to when immersed in the VR world, and it seems like you've been up to a lot!

      We sincerely hope your experience with our product only gets better and better and that you can make some really great memories along the way. Keep climbing those mountains and travelling the world for us, along with some crime solving along the way.

      Have a great day ahead!
      oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun for the Whole Family

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased this for the whole family and have had so much fun playing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi there Carlos!

      Thanks for the amazing review for your families new Meta Quest 3!

      We are thrilled to welcome you all in the Metaverse!

      We are sure you will all have a great time exploring the many worlds of VR with us! oculus

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    VR Headset

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly, the Meta Quest 3 is one of those rare tech upgrades where you actually feel the difference the second you put it on. The biggest thing for me is the clarity—those pancake lenses are a total game-changer. You don't have to spend five minutes adjusting the strap just to find the "sweet spot" where things aren't blurry anymore; it’s just sharp from edge to edge. Plus, the color passthrough is actually usable now. Being able to see your room well enough to grab a drink or check a text without ripping the headset off makes the whole experience feel way less clunky. It’s definitely more expensive than the older models, but for how much more comfortable and powerful it feels, it’s hard to go back to anything else.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi there,

      Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience with us regarding your recent Meta Quest 3 purchase.

      We're delighted to read that you're enjoying your new headset, and that your making full use out of its upgraded features.

      Happy gaming! oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Resolution

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing piece of technology

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Incredibile quality. Resolution is outstanding. Games, touring countries, so many options. Very user friendly

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi there Michele!

      Thanks for the amazing review for your new Meta Quest 3!

      We are thrilled to hear that you have had a great time exploring the Metaverse with us so far!

      We look forward to seeing where your adventures take you next! oculus

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great hardware, bad software.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price, you can't get better vr hardware. However, the software for the quest 3 has a lot of issues. You have to jump around weird hoops to do basic things, and there are bugs everywhere. I personally use the headset mainly for PCVR and there are lots of issues with getting that to work well, even with a link cable. But once you find the correct setup, it works great. I do wish there was someway to connect to the headset directly with a display port/USBC cable, instead of having to stream it through a cable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hi there!

      Thanks for the great review for your new Meta Quest 3!

      We are thrilled to have you join us in the Metaverse! oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best thing I bought

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Completely worth the buy when I used to play PCVR with my quest two it was always laggy, but ever since I got the quest three my performance has boosted dramatically

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Meta Store Support
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      Hey there Jayden, Congratulations on your upgrade! We are thrilled that you are enjoying your VR experience with your new headset! See you in the Metaverse! oculus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quest 2 VS Quest 3

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So adventurous and advanced I have the quest 2 honestly, didn’t think there was that big of a difference before I had purchased the quest 3  but once I tried it for the first time, I was mind blown away! The quest 2 is amazing as well and has its own perks about it and advantages. but the quest 3 i have to say i was way impressed big upgrade vs the quest 2 to the quest 3 the technology in the quest 3 is a big upgrade and has far way more advanced features and graphics everything on it. The quest 2 is nice if you are on a budget but if you have it the quest 3 is way worth it this is something you would not regret purchasing nor be disappointed……. 5 stars for the meta quest 3!!!! Meta really stepped up there game! And never disappoints. 

    I would recommend this to a friend