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[[Meta Quest 3S]] is a [[standalone]] [[virtual reality headset]] developed by [[Meta]]. Released on October 15, 2024<ref name="uploadvr1" />, it was announced during [[Meta Connect 2024]] on September 25, 2024<ref name="uploadvr1" />. The Quest 3S is Meta's entry-level VR headset, positioned as a more affordable alternative to the [[Meta Quest 3]] with some scaled-back features while maintaining the same processing power<ref name="roadtoVR" /><ref name="uploadvr1" />. | |||
== History and Development == | == History and Development == | ||
The Meta Quest 3S was officially announced by Meta on September 25, 2024, during the Meta Connect 2024 event, with preorders opening the same day<ref name="uploadvr1" />. It began shipping on October 15, 2024<ref name="uploadvr1" />. The headset was developed to replace the aging [[Meta Quest 2]] as the company's affordable entry point into VR and MR, sitting below the flagship Meta Quest 3 in the product lineup<ref name="guardian" /><ref name="verge">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/24340948/meta-quest-3s-vr-headset-review |title=Meta Quest 3S review: probably the one we've been waiting for |last=Peters |first=Jay |date=January 14, 2025 |website=The Verge |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref>. This marked a shift for Meta, offering two distinct tiers within the same generation of Quest headsets<ref name="wired">{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/review/meta-quest-3s/ |title=Review: Meta Quest 3S |last=Unknown |first= |date=November 2, 2024 |website=Wired |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref>. The existence and name of the device were leaked prior to the official announcement<ref name="vr-compare" />. | The Meta Quest 3S was officially announced by Meta on September 25, 2024, during the Meta Connect 2024 [[event]], with preorders opening the same day<ref name="uploadvr1" />. It began shipping on October 15, 2024<ref name="uploadvr1" />. The headset was developed to replace the aging [[Meta Quest 2]] as the company's affordable entry point into VR and MR, sitting below the flagship Meta Quest 3 in the product lineup<ref name="guardian" /><ref name="verge">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/24340948/meta-quest-3s-vr-headset-review |title=Meta Quest 3S review: probably the one we've been waiting for |last=Peters |first=Jay |date=January 14, 2025 |website=The Verge |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref>. This marked a shift for Meta, offering two distinct tiers within the same generation of Quest headsets<ref name="wired">{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/review/meta-quest-3s/ |title=Review: Meta Quest 3S |last=Unknown |first= |date=November 2, 2024 |website=Wired |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref>. The existence and name of the device were leaked prior to the official announcement<ref name="vr-compare" />. | ||
== Hardware == | == Hardware == | ||
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The Quest 3S utilizes [[inside-out tracking]] with 6 [[degrees of freedom]] (DoF) via four integrated monochrome tracking cameras located on the front and sides of the headset<ref name="vr-compare" />. Meta's inside-out tracking is generally considered robust and class-leading for standalone headsets<ref name="roadtoVR" />. The headset includes two [[Infrared]] (IR) flood illuminators, which improve hand tracking and controller tracking performance in low-light conditions, allowing tracking to function even in complete darkness in some scenarios – an area where it potentially outperforms the Quest 3<ref name="uploadvr2">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/quest3s-hand-tracking-better-than-quest-3/ |title=Quest 3S Has Better Low-Light Head & Hand Tracking Than Quest 3 |last=Heaney |first=David |date=October 10, 2024 |website=UploadVR |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref><ref name="roadtoVR" />. The Quest 3S lacks the dedicated [[depth sensor]] found on the Quest 3, which is used by the latter to improve the speed and accuracy of automatic room scanning (scene meshing) for mixed reality setup<ref name="uploadvr1" />. | The Quest 3S utilizes [[inside-out tracking]] with 6 [[degrees of freedom]] (DoF) via four integrated monochrome tracking cameras located on the front and sides of the headset<ref name="vr-compare" />. Meta's inside-out tracking is generally considered robust and class-leading for standalone headsets<ref name="roadtoVR" />. The headset includes two [[Infrared]] (IR) flood illuminators, which improve hand tracking and controller tracking performance in low-light conditions, allowing tracking to function even in complete darkness in some scenarios – an area where it potentially outperforms the Quest 3<ref name="uploadvr2">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/quest3s-hand-tracking-better-than-quest-3/ |title=Quest 3S Has Better Low-Light Head & Hand Tracking Than Quest 3 |last=Heaney |first=David |date=October 10, 2024 |website=UploadVR |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref><ref name="roadtoVR" />. The Quest 3S lacks the dedicated [[depth sensor]] found on the Quest 3, which is used by the latter to improve the speed and accuracy of automatic room scanning (scene meshing) for mixed reality setup<ref name="uploadvr1" />. | ||
The headset comes bundled with the same Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers used by the Quest 3<ref name="uploadvr1" /><ref name="roadtoVR" />. These controllers feature a more compact design without the tracking rings found on the Quest 2's controllers<ref name="roadtoVR" />, incorporate [[haptics]] (branded as TruTouch Haptics)<ref name="uploadvr1" />, and use capacitive sensors on the buttons, thumbsticks, and triggers for basic finger presence detection<ref name="roadtoVR" />. They are powered by standard AA batteries<ref name="roadtoVR" /><ref name="guardian" />. While generally praised for their ergonomics and tracking accuracy<ref name="guardian" />, some tracking issues can occur if the controllers are held outside the headset cameras' view for extended periods ( | The headset comes bundled with the same Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers used by the Quest 3<ref name="uploadvr1" /><ref name="roadtoVR" />. These controllers feature a more compact design without the tracking rings found on the Quest 2's controllers<ref name="roadtoVR" />, incorporate [[haptics]] (branded as TruTouch Haptics)<ref name="uploadvr1" />, and use capacitive sensors on the buttons, thumbsticks, and triggers for basic finger presence detection<ref name="roadtoVR" />. They are powered by standard AA batteries<ref name="roadtoVR" /><ref name="guardian" />. While generally praised for their ergonomics and tracking accuracy<ref name="guardian" />, some tracking issues can occur if the controllers are held outside the headset cameras' view for extended periods (for example behind the back)<ref name="roadtoVR" />. Hand tracking is supported and benefits from the IR illuminators in low light<ref name="uploadvr2" />, though its accuracy and usability within the [[Horizon OS]] interface were still critiqued by some reviewers as occasionally frustrating<ref name="roadtoVR" /><ref name="mixed-news" />. | ||
=== Audio === | === Audio === | ||
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Overall, the Quest 3S was recommended as an excellent choice for VR newcomers or budget-conscious buyers wanting access to the Quest ecosystem<ref name="tomsguide" /><ref name="wired" /><ref name="verge" />. For users prioritizing the best visual quality, wider field of view, and comfort features, or those upgrading from a Quest 2 seeking a more significant leap, the Meta Quest 3 was frequently recommended as worth the additional cost<ref name="pcmag" /><ref name="techradar" /><ref name="pcgamer" />. The 256GB Quest 3S model at $399 was sometimes seen as poor value compared to the $499 Quest 3 (which offered 512GB storage alongside better optics)<ref name="pcgamer" /><ref name="mixed-news" />. | Overall, the Quest 3S was recommended as an excellent choice for VR newcomers or budget-conscious buyers wanting access to the Quest ecosystem<ref name="tomsguide" /><ref name="wired" /><ref name="verge" />. For users prioritizing the best visual quality, wider field of view, and comfort features, or those upgrading from a Quest 2 seeking a more significant leap, the Meta Quest 3 was frequently recommended as worth the additional cost<ref name="pcmag" /><ref name="techradar" /><ref name="pcgamer" />. The 256GB Quest 3S model at $399 was sometimes seen as poor value compared to the $499 Quest 3 (which offered 512GB storage alongside better optics)<ref name="pcgamer" /><ref name="mixed-news" />. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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<ref name="uploadvr1">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-quest-3s-officially-announced/ |title=Quest 3S Is Official: XR2 Gen 2 Chipset, Mixed Reality And Fresnel Lenses For $300 |last=Heaney |first=David |date=September 25, 2024 |website=UploadVR |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="roadtoVR">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-quest-3s-review-value-that-cant-be-beat/ |title=Quest 3S Review – Value That Can't Be Beat, With the Same Rough Edges as Its Siblings |last=Lang |first=Ben |date=October 17, 2024 |website=Road to VR |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="guardian">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/25/meta-quest-3s-review-the-best-bang-for-your-buck-in-vr |title=Meta Quest 3S review: the best bang for your buck in VR |last=Gibbs |first=Samuel |date=November 25, 2024 |website=The Guardian |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="vr-compare">{{cite web |url=https://vr-compare.com/headset/metaquest3s |title=Meta Quest 3S Specs |website=VR Compare |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="pcmag">{{cite web |url=https://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/meta-quest-3-vs-meta-quest-3s-whats-the-difference |title=Meta Quest 3 vs. Meta Quest 3S: What's the Difference? |last=Greenwald |first=Will |date=November 21, 2024 |website=PCMag |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="pcgamer">{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/vr-hardware/meta-quest-3s-review/ |title=Meta Quest 3S review |last=Ridley |first=Jacob |date=November 14, 2024 |website=PC Gamer |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="meta">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-3s/ |title=Meta Quest 3S |website=Meta |accessdate=May 4, 2025}}</ref> | |||
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