Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Quest 3 Elite Strap might not seem like a necessity if you are using your Quest 3 for minimal activity apps and games, but if you are using the Quest 3 for exercise or like very active games than you are going to want to get this additional strap. It offers so much more stability over the stretchy included straps. The included strap just slips over your head and only has the top velcroed strap to use for adjusting the fit. It is light and does accommodate a lot of different hair styles but it lakes the stability and confidence one needs for the more active apps and games out there. The Elite strap uses a thick plastic band that goes around the sides and back of the Quest 3. The Straps pop on and off the sides of the unit, and it only takes a couple minute to change out the straps. No special tools are needed for any purpose during the swap out. The top band is a quality fabric strap with a rubber coated velcro hook end. The end slides right into the top slot above the nose bridge on the Quest 3 and is quickly returned by the contour of the slot. At the back of the strap is a rubber cradle that helps to further secure the Quest 3 around your head. It is a somewhat thick but soft rubber and seems very sturdy. At the outside back of the strap is a dial. This dial expands the strap when turned counter clockwise and contracts the strap when turned clockwise. When you turn it clockwise, it clicks as it ratchets into place, providing the most secure fit you are going to get with one of these VR headsets. Overall the quality is great and the tighter more secure feeling works out great for the higher intensity games and apps.

My family is a heavy VR family and therefore I bought not 1, not 2, not 3 but 4... Quest 2 headset... And all 4 headset has you guessed it none other than the Elite Strap! If you look up Elite Strap on forums, you might find tons of post about it's breakage, while this is true in it's early days. Heck I myself even had 3 break on me!!! It was no longer the case after they fixed the issue. All 4 of my Elite Strap for Quest 2 hasn't broke for over a year, and this is from someone minimum average at least 1 hour with Quest 2 on per day. Now I did pick up a Kiwi strap down the line, and I found it to be much more comfortable for media consumption but Elite Strap provided a tighter fit. Which I preferred because most of the time I use the headset to workout. Anyhow, picked up (2) Elite Strap for the (2) headset I purchased, and both are exactly as expected. Completely utterly blows the default strap out of the water. Oh yeah fyi if you own a Quest 2 and wonder if it's strap going to fit Quest 3. Unfortunately they don't. Hope this review is helpful, cheers and rock on.

The Elite Strap is partly a plastic mechanical strap that opens and closes using a rotating knob at the back. Installation was tricky and the included instruction wasn’t all that helpful and scary at the same time. The instruction states to twist the strap covering to dislodge it from the headset. That scares me as it is an expensive piece of electronics that I do not want to break. Instead, I found that carefully “lifting” (or prying?) the strap off is better, as it is held by soft tabs. Once installation is done, all that’s left is to fit the headset to your head and adjust the top strap accordingly. I find that as soon as I got a good fit for the top strap, I can leave it as is. By the time the next session comes around, you only need to turn the knob to get it fitted in again. The back head support is gentle enough to be comfortable. And I find that it improves the overall comfortability, but only by a small amount. I personally do not feel it is necessary or required to get it. It’s a small upgrade for the sake of comfortability. I guess that’s why they call it an “Elite Strap.” So is it worth it? In all honesty, I don’t know. Would I recommend it? I’m going to err on the side of caution and say no. It’s just a nice thing to have and isn’t really required or necessary unless you want your Quest 3 completely decked out. Verdict: Pass

It’s a great accessory, but why this isn’t included as the standard strap is a mystery to me. That said, it is a necessity if you plan on playing in comfort. The ergonomics of the adjustable back piece are worth the price alone. The level of comfort and crown fatigue is dramatically better when using an elite strap. It is easy to install and tightening via the dial on the back is a nice touch. The tightening mechanism kind of reminds me of the BOA fit system that I have on my snowboarding boots. You turn the dial clockwise to tighten / decrease the size and counterclockwise to loosen / increase the size of the strap. It would be awesome if (like the BOA system) you could simply push the dial in to loosen the strap before removing the headset. Once you get it installed and sized to your head, you don’t really need to fuss with it any more. It fits inside the dedicated Quest 3 case perfectly as well, so the entire ecosystem has been thought out well. There is also an Elite strap that has a battery for longer playtime. I can see charging extra for that, but again, I would still prefer this version (without the battery) to be standard equipment on all Quest bundles.

Meta - Quest 3 Elite Strap: I really like the Elite Strap, it is easy to replace the standard strap with this unit. The strap is good looking, comfortable and the design helps to make a good fit on your head. It provides a fit that counters the weight of the lens apparatus. The top strap allows for more distribution of weight across the top of your head as well as additional support. Thus allowing for a more comfortable experience and preventing the distraction associated with a headset on your immersion. The ease of this of this add-on to quickly adjust the headband to fit multiple users and to make it quick and easy to adjust made it an extremely useful upgrade. The dial , which is the adjusting mechanism makes it easy to reduce the size of the Meta Quest 3 so that it is easily stored. Then when you go to put it on - dial out, slip on and adjust the fit. This is a great upgrade the only thing that I could suggest is to make a battery pack to slip onto it so that your time with the Meta Quest is extended with out using a cable.

I appreciate the videos on how to attach this elite strap, but the top strap doesn't easily thread through it as the video suggests! The trick is to bend the tip of the strap before! Then it will easily bend as you put it through the loop. The Elite Strap turns the Meta Quest 3 into the PSVR2's very well done comfort strap.The back has a dial for tightening, just like the PSVR2, but unlike the PSVR2, you also need to unwind it to take it off. The PSVR2 will unwind itself as you pull the strap apart. This also means, for friends with bigger heads, you have to unwind to expand it long enough to fit over heads. This should also be more comfortable for users that wear glasses, but since the Quest 3 screens are already clear (as opposed to the PSVR2), I don't even have to wear my +1 glasses. For how much the Quest 3 is, this should be included, and the stock strap should have never exist. The Elite Strap makes being in the Quest 3 a lot more comfortable for long sessions, especially if you're using it for work like I am!

If you're planning on purchasing a headset then you definitely need to buy this as well! The strap that comes with a headset it's ok, but believe me when I say that this makes a huge difference, and I'm not even exaggerating! If you can afford the headset that comes with a battery, you're probably better off getting that instead. My opinion, it's like night and day from the original strap that comes with a headset, to this one here. It took me a little while to figure out how to pop the other one off and pop this one on. When I first looked at it I figured that you were pop it off by the tabs on either side of the headset, but every time I tug at it a little bit, it felt like I was going to break it. So just to make sure, I went online to watch a few videos to make sure I was doing it the correct way. I love how once you get everything connected how you can turn a little knob in the back to adjust how tightly it fits around your face. It's a nice little accessory to have if you ask me.

Bought this to change out from my standard and it’s so much more comfortable

The Elite strap for the previous Quest 2 has a reputation for not being the most sturdy or long-lasting strap, causing many Quest 2 users to look to 3rd party straps. So far, this new Elite strap for the Quest 3 has worked flawlessly. Installation was a breeze, and it attached must the same way that the Quest 2 strap did. Installing this new Elite strap still provides easy access to the headphone and USB-C ports for charging and audio. The biggest pros of this strap are it's overall stability and comfort, as well as ease of use. I can put on my headset and within seconds get it centered on my head and tightened comfortably. I have had a few people try this headset as well, and it is a quick and easy process to get the head strap adjusted for different sizes. It's a quick and easy way that allows multiple people to use the same headset without messing with a ton of adjustments or settings. This new Elite strap, along with the slimmer Quest 3, feel a lot more balanced and comfortable on my head that the Quest 2 did. Overall I would recommend this strap for anyone looking for additional comfort or stability while enjoying VR in their new Quest 3 headset.

If you have a Meta Quest 3, you DEFINITELY want to get this upgrade. Includes a battery pack at the rear that extends your gaming times to double the Quest 3 headset alone. Open port/hole in the temple should you decide to use wired earbuds or over the ear headphones. Includes a USBC charging cable. Easy dial adjustment to get the exact fit for you. The ratchet action hold whatever adjustment you like. This is also a great strap for multiple players of varying head sizes. Looks to be able to fit everyone from a pre-teeen to xl heads. It's comfortable, much more so than the standard head strap included with the Quest 3. As a Bald guy, I found this strap to be extremely comfortable. The rear cradle holds your head perfectly. Since you don't really have straps running down the side of your head, there's more airflow to keep you cool. With the elite strap, you can play active games without the fear of the headset coming loose, sliding around or falling off. With games like Beat Saber, or intense workout games this strap holds the headset snug, yet confidence inspiring.

The Meta Quest 3 Elite strap is a great accessory to go along with your new Quest 3 headset. It is a great option if you want more adjustability and comfort. Installing the strap isn’t too tricky but I recommend reading over the instructions first. You have to pry the existing strap in a certain way and remove the facial interface so just be careful. The comfort of the elite strap is pretty good. The best part of the strap is obviously the fact that you can cinch it down with the adjustment wheel and make it nice and snug. The strap is more robust than the stock one, too. After using both, I can say the elite strap is much more comfortable but I wouldn’t say the upgrade is a must. The strap that comes with the Quest 3 works well and is comfortable also. It doesn’t feel nearly as snug and secure but it works well enough. I think the best upgrade would be the elite strap with the battery. Overall the elite strap is excellent and very comfortable. I’d recommend looking into all the available straps and choose which one suits your needs.

I think this headstrap is very well made and takes the heavyweight off your face and for the charger port makes it so much easier to plug in and unplug PCVR cables 100% would recommend!

Best product ever for the quest 3 usually my head gets tired after using the regular out of the box strap but with this one i can play till the quest runs out of battery

You wouldn't think so, but it makes a big difference in the comfort level of the headset compared to the strap that ships with the unit. The adjustment wheel in the back makes for easy on/off too.

much better than the straps the quest comes with. it's sturdier and provides comfort as well as sturdiness

bought this for my son, he said it is a lot more comfortable than the strap that came on his quest 3

This has a design flaw. The strap itself is a lot better than the fabric one that comes with the meta quest. Issue is that if you buy the meta quest wireless charging base, you will find that it’s too heavy and the headset does not set correctly to charge. You’ll have to have something to support the back so it sits properly in its wireless charging base. Really annoying almost a deal breaker that two meta quest brand name products do not work well together. Strap is still new so we will see how it holds up. The back of the strap has a knob with a tiny screw to adjust…doesn’t seem like quality, but at this point, I’m already in and product was purchased.

Love it. Lots of fun. All of us kids and grown ups are fighting over it. Weekends are the best time with friends. It is different than anything we’ve ever tried.

I personally had the first oculus and jumped into this and was a massive upgrade.I love it so much

It doesnt work. It doesnt work. It doesnt work. I am not really sure if it ever has. Possibly. I gave it a star because it may be doing something. And because it fits on my head well.