Customer Ratings & Reviews

Really looking forward to the unboxing. This is a Christmas gift for my teen.

It was nice but towards a month I started getting stutters, really good potential but not the best

Really fun to play and use for different apps. Family game nights are better

Really good only downside is that the sides are kind of blurry

Definitely a good choice for my needs. Stunning visual effects

The Meta Quest 3's performance is underwhelming compared to expectations. While the visual quality is decent, the device struggles with tracking accuracy and occasional lag. The battery life is disappointing, requiring frequent recharging during extended use. Additionally, the comfort level could be improved, as the headset feels heavy and uncomfortable after prolonged wear. Overall, it falls short in delivering the seamless VR experience many were hoping for.

Purchased for my daughter, she was locked out of the account because they determined she was under 13. It came with a game and 3 months of plus but it's connected to her shut down account. Tech support tells us we can transfer the game if we log into the account that is locked by them, every time we chat with meta customer support they disconnect after a few minutes and we start over. There's no way to talk to a person, no way to get our game or the plus membership. The system seems good, the service is non existent. Would not recommend.

My kids have fun using the meta quest and virtual life

good fun only downside most games or experiences are memberships

If I can figure out how to play certain games, it should be fun.

My 10 year old loves it! I did have a little trouble with the download of the purchase with the game that was suppose to came with the headset. If I do not get this resolved soon I will return the device.

It was great just wish I didn’t get dizzy with it on

Controllers to sensitive, get damage really fast recommend to get insurance just in case

No worth the hype. I bought it for Christmas we have only used it once maybe twice max I would love to return it but I have pass the window.

It was great for a few months but now trying to get it replaced with warranty of geek squad.

I paid for the Batman and they gave me the wrong one.Not even batman so , who would I go 2 complain

Was looking forward to our first VR set, unfortunately it did not live up to the expectation. The lens need a very specific sweet spot to avoid distortion of the image.

I think the Meta Quest 3S is a great balance of new technology and cost effectiveness. I am a long time Quest 2 user who purchased shortly after that model came out. I spent over $500 to buy into that tech early on. For that generation, it was a good experience. Immersive and compelling. It had it's faults though. The passthrough cameras were just black and white, the resolution was only fair, and the tracking was very basic. The Quest 3S fixes all these issues. The Quest 3S is a cheaper version of the Quest 3 that's been out for a while. I never bought the Quest 3 (or the Quest Pro before it) for one big reason- price. THe PRo was almost $1500 and the 3 was $800 when they came out. Too pricey for me. The new Quest 3S brings that down to a reasonable $300. Well worth a leap to try it out. Putting on the Quest 3S, it was much lighter and a bit smaller than the 2 I was used to.The fit is comfortable and there is good options for adjusting the headband. Once on and fitted, it was comfortable to wear for an hour or two. I didn't do anything strenuous, so it never got too hot to wear. The hand controllers are an improved design from those on the Quest2. Gone are the circular bumpers. I appreciate this as those always got in the way. THe new controllers are nicely molded so they feel comfortable in your hands. Booting up the system, it immediately asks you to bring up the Meta app on your phone (iphone for me). jumping between the headset and your phone was easy as the headset boots into passthrough mode so you can see things with the headset on. Did I mention that passthrough mode on the Quest 3S is in color? It's awesome and a huge improvement over the 2. Once all the setup with the phone is done, the 3S heads straight into a set of tutorials. This is appreciated as there is a LOT to learn. It's nice that the tutorials can be revisited as often as necessary. Hand tracking between what you see in the headset and the controllers was very accurate. Selecting things on screen was easy. There is a HUGE amount of content available to choose from. It's a bit overwhelming. There are tutorials for most apps that help you figure them out. I tried the built in immersive apps and downloaded the YouTube VR app off the web. Everything I tried blew my socks off. The visuals were amazing. The sound coming from the headset default speakers was also really impressive for how small they are. It was very immersive 3D sounds. It just added to the experience. I loved the VR experience in most of the slow moving apps. Some of the faster experiences like roller coasters and such made me a bit motion sick. The 3S package came with a download of BatMan Arkham Asylum game. The game made this old guy a bit ill, but my daughter and her friends absolutely loved it. Downsides? There are only a few I could come up with. The fit of the headset was good, but there was a significant gap around my nose that let distracting light in. I played with the fit and tried the extra fit equipment in the box used for glasses, but nothing really closed out the gap. It's a small nit, but it was distracting. While the sound experience was great and immersive, it's load enough to bother anyone around you. This isn't a silent headset. I quickly realized this and set up some headphones. Make sure you have bluetooth headphones available because they eliminated the 3.5mm headphone jack (disappointing). You can also tell where they cut corners to make the price as low as possible. They warn to keep the lenses out of the sun, but didn't provide even the simplest shield to protect them. It's an 'extra'. Also, the lenses are a cheaper version than those on the Quest 3. This got the price down but at the cost of some clarity. Do I recommend the Quest 3S? Absolutely. While not as feature rich as the Quest 3, it's a LOT cheaper and does a pretty good job balancing cost/capability. It's a big step up from the Quest 2 as well. I also appreciate that Meta does not make you link your Facebook account to the Queest. You can keep it separate. I'm not a huge Facebook fan, so I don't need more advertising on the site based on what I did with the Quest. Overall it's a great purchase and I can't wait to dive in deeper.

This is the cheaper version of the Meta Quest 3. It is indeed lighter and slimmer but it has shorter battery life and less resolution compared to the Quest 3. It also costs less. It has less view field but still an upgrade from my old Quest 2. The controllers are more responsive, the processor is faster the OS is smoother and the whole VR experience is better. The Meta Quest 3S supports WIFI 6E which is indeed faster connection to the internet. My pros and cons: Pros: Lighter weight. Slimmer design. Faster connection and good refresh rate. Cheaper than the Quest 3. Very good processor. Supporting all loads without issues. Nice surrounding cameras and good responding controllers. Improved straps and more comfortable wearing for long time use. Cons: Mostly when compared to the 3S: Less refresh rate and narrower view field. Battery life is shorter. I get about 2H at best. Overall, it is an affordable approach to VR experience. Slim and light to be used from time to time. A good upgrade from Quest 2 but not as powerful and good as Quest 3. It could be a good choice if you are not willing to pay the full price for the 3. I'd recommend it for multiple uses. I use it sometimes to watch movies or just to have a relaxing time. Gaming is indeed a different experience. It supports several games. They are all well functioning. It would make a nice gift or just a good addition to your equipment.

The Batman game was not included and this device was way too expensive.