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|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone MR]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone MR]]
|Platform = [[Meta Quest]]
|Platform = [[Meta Horizon OS]]
|Developer = [[Meta Platforms]]
|Developer = [[Reality Labs]] ([[Meta]])
|Manufacturer = [[Meta Platforms]]
|Manufacturer = [[Meta]]
|Release Date = October 15, 2024
|Announcement Date = September 25, 2024
|Announcement Date = September 25, 2024
|Release Date = October 15, 2024
|Price = $299 USD (128GB) / $399 USD (256GB)
|Price = $299 (128GB) / $399 (256GB)
|Website = https://www.meta.com/
|Website = https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-3s/
|Predecessor = [[Meta Quest 2]]
|Predecessor = [[Meta Quest 2]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]]
|Chipset = Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
|Memory = 8 GB RAM
|Display = LCD (dual, Fresnel lenses)
|Storage = 128 GB / 256 GB
|Display = LCD (Quest 2 optics)
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per eye
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per eye
|Refresh Rate = 90/120 Hz
|Refresh Rate = 90/120 Hz
|Field of View = 97°
|Field of View = 97°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out)
|Passthrough = Full-color (no depth sensor)
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Hand Tracking = Supported
|Passthrough = Full color
|IPD = 3-position preset (58/63/68mm)
|Controllers = Touch Plus
|Controllers = Touch Plus
|IPD = Preset positions (Quest 2 style)
|Storage = 128GB / 256GB
|Weight = ~515g
|RAM = 8GB
}}
}}


The '''Meta Quest 3S''' is a standalone [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Meta Platforms]], unveiled on September 25, 2024 and released on October 15, 2024. Positioned as the entry-level model complementing the Quest 3, the Quest 3S shares the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and Touch Plus controllers as the flagship but features lower-resolution displays and optics inherited from the Quest 2. At $299 for 128GB (replacing Quest 2's price point), the Quest 3S delivers Quest 3-level performance in a more affordable package, with full-color passthrough and access to the complete Quest library including Quest 3 exclusives.
The '''Meta Quest 3S''' is an entry-level standalone [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Reality Labs]] (Meta), announced September 25, 2024 and released October 15, 2024 at $299. The affordable complement to Meta Quest 3, featuring the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, full-color passthrough, and Touch Plus controllers, but with lower-resolution Quest 2-inherited displays (1832x1920 per eye) and Fresnel optics. Succeeded Quest 2 at its price point.


== History and Development ==
== History and Development ==


Meta announced the Quest 3S at Meta Connect 2024 on September 25, 2024, launching on October 15, 2024. The device replaced the Quest 2 at its price point while offering significant upgrades including the XR2 Gen 2 processor and color passthrough. The Quest 3S was announced alongside the discontinuation of the Meta Quest Pro, as Meta consolidated its lineup around the Quest 3 (flagship) and Quest 3S (entry-level) models.<ref name="meta">{{cite web |url=https://about.fb.com/news/2024/09/meta-quest-3s-our-most-affordable-mixed-reality-headset/ |title=Introducing Meta Quest 3S |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
Meta unveiled the Quest 3S at Meta Connect on September 25, 2024, releasing October 15, 2024 to replace the Quest 2 at the entry-level price point. Sharing the Quest 3's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and mixed reality capabilities, the Quest 3S trades display quality (using Quest 2's panels and Fresnel lenses) for affordability. Batman: Arkham Shadow was a featured launch title, available as Quest 3/3S exclusive.<ref name="meta">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-3s/ |title=Meta Quest 3S |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== Design and Hardware ==
== Design and Hardware ==
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* '''1832x1920 per eye''' resolution
* '''1832x1920 per eye''' resolution
* '''LCD displays'''
* '''Dual LCD''' displays
* '''90/120 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''Fresnel lenses'''
* '''90/120 Hz''' refresh rate
* '''97° field of view'''
* '''97° field of view'''
* Quest 2 optical heritage
* Visible screen-door effect
* Lower resolution than Quest 3
* Reduced processing requirements
* Noticeable screen-door effect


=== Processing ===
=== Processing ===


Quest 3-level power:
Quest 3 equivalent:


* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]]'''
* '''Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2'''
* Same chip as Quest 3
* '''8GB RAM'''
* '''8 GB RAM'''
* '''128GB / 256GB''' storage
* '''128 GB or 256 GB''' storage
* Same performance as Quest 3
* Quest 3-equivalent performance
* Faster load times
* Enhanced visuals


=== Tracking ===
=== Passthrough ===


* '''6DoF inside-out tracking'''
Mixed reality capable:
* '''Hand tracking''' (advanced)
* Controller-free option
* No external sensors
* Room-scale support
 
=== Mixed Reality ===


* '''Full-color passthrough'''
* '''Full-color passthrough'''
* Same as Quest 3
* '''No depth sensor''' (unlike Quest 3)
* No depth sensor
* Slightly limited MR accuracy
* Slightly reduced MR precision
* AR experiences supported
* AR application support
 
=== Controllers ===
 
* '''Touch Plus controllers'''
* Same as Quest 3
* Ring-free design
* Improved haptics
* TruTouch technology
* Precise tracking


=== IPD ===
=== IPD ===


* '''Preset IPD positions'''
* '''3-position preset'''
* 58mm / 63mm / 68mm
* Quest 2-style adjustment
* Quest 2-style adjustment
* Limited vs Quest 3 continuous
* Not continuous slider
* Three fixed positions


=== Build ===
=== Controllers ===


* '''~515g weight'''
* '''Touch Plus controllers'''
* Quest 2-similar design
* Same as Quest 3
* Comfortable strap
* 6DoF tracking
* Less refined than Quest 3
* TruTouch haptics
* Entry-level positioning


== Software Compatibility ==
== Comparison to Quest 3 ==


=== Full Quest Library ===
{| class="wikitable"
* Thousands of apps/games
|-
* Quest 3 exclusives included
! Specification !! Quest 3S !! Quest 3
* Batman: Arkham Shadow
|-
* Quest 3-enhanced titles
| Price || $299/$399 || $499/$649
* Same visual upgrades
|-
* Faster load times
| Resolution || 1832x1920/eye || 2064x2208/eye
|-
| Optics || Fresnel || Pancake
|-
| Depth Sensor || No || Yes
|-
| IPD || 3-preset || Continuous
|-
| Processor || XR2 Gen 2 || XR2 Gen 2
|-
| Passthrough || Color || Color + Depth
|}


== Technical Specifications ==
== Technical Specifications ==
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Specification !! Quest 3S !! Quest 3
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 1832x1920 LCD x2
|-
| Optics || Fresnel lenses
|-
|-
| Display || 1832x1920 per eye || 2064x2208 per eye
| Refresh Rate || 90/120 Hz
|-
|-
| Processor || XR2 Gen 2 || XR2 Gen 2
| FOV || 97°
|-
|-
| RAM || 8 GB || 8 GB
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
|-
|-
| FOV || 97° || 110°
| RAM || 8GB
|-
|-
| Passthrough || Full color || Full color
| Storage || 128GB / 256GB
|-
|-
| Depth Sensor || No || Yes
| IPD || 58/63/68mm (preset)
|-
|-
| IPD || Presets || Continuous
| Controllers || Touch Plus
|-
|-
| Controllers || Touch Plus || Touch Plus
| Passthrough || Full-color (no depth)
|-
|-
| Price || $299/$399 || $499/$649
| Price || $299 / $399
|}
|}


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'''Praise:'''
'''Praise:'''
* $299 accessible entry point
* $299 affordable entry
* XR2 Gen 2 same as Quest 3
* XR2 Gen 2 powerful
* Quest 3 performance
* Full-color passthrough
* Full-color passthrough
* Quest 3 exclusive access
* Touch Plus controllers
* Touch Plus controllers
* 8GB RAM generous
* Large app library
* Good value proposition
* Batman: Arkham Shadow
* First-time user friendly
* Replaced Quest 2
* Performance parity with Q3
* Value proposition
* Replaces Quest 2 well


'''Criticism:'''
'''Criticism:'''
* 1832x1920 lower resolution
* Lower resolution than Quest 3
* Noticeable screen-door effect
* Fresnel lens god rays
* Quest 2 optics dated
* Screen-door effect visible
* 97° FOV vs 110° Quest 3
* 3-preset IPD limiting
* IPD presets not continuous
* No depth sensor
* No depth sensor
* Less comfortable than Q3
* Less precise MR
* Incremental over Quest 2
* Quest 2 display reuse
* Display compromise obvious<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta_Quest_3S |title=Meta Quest 3S |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* Comfort issues noted
* Not as sharp as Quest 3<ref name="uctoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.uctoday.com/immersive-workplace-xr-tech/meta-quest-3s-price-features-and-specs/ |title=Meta Quest 3S: Price, Features, and Specs |publisher=UC Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[PICO 4]]
* [[Pico 4]]
* [[Meta Quest Pro]]
* [[PlayStation VR2]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Mixed Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Mixed Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Standalone MR]]
[[Category:Meta Platforms]]
[[Category:Meta]]
[[Category:2024 in technology]]
[[Category:2024 in technology]]

Revision as of 18:11, 7 January 2026

Meta Quest 3S
Basic Info
VR/AR Mixed Reality
Type Head-Mounted Display
Subtype Standalone MR
Platform Meta Horizon OS
Developer Reality Labs (Meta)
Manufacturer Meta
Announcement Date September 25, 2024
Release Date October 15, 2024
Price $299 USD (128GB) / $399 USD (256GB)
Website https://www.meta.com/
Predecessor Meta Quest 2
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
Storage
Storage 128GB / 256GB
Display
Display LCD (dual, Fresnel lenses)
Resolution 1832x1920 per eye
Refresh Rate 90/120 Hz
Image
Field of View 97°
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Passthrough Full-color (no depth sensor)
Tracking
Hand Tracking Supported
Audio
Connectivity
Device

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The Meta Quest 3S is an entry-level standalone mixed reality head-mounted display developed by Reality Labs (Meta), announced September 25, 2024 and released October 15, 2024 at $299. The affordable complement to Meta Quest 3, featuring the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, full-color passthrough, and Touch Plus controllers, but with lower-resolution Quest 2-inherited displays (1832x1920 per eye) and Fresnel optics. Succeeded Quest 2 at its price point.

History and Development

Meta unveiled the Quest 3S at Meta Connect on September 25, 2024, releasing October 15, 2024 to replace the Quest 2 at the entry-level price point. Sharing the Quest 3's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and mixed reality capabilities, the Quest 3S trades display quality (using Quest 2's panels and Fresnel lenses) for affordability. Batman: Arkham Shadow was a featured launch title, available as Quest 3/3S exclusive.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

Quest 2-inherited optics:

  • 1832x1920 per eye resolution
  • Dual LCD displays
  • Fresnel lenses
  • 90/120 Hz refresh rate
  • 97° field of view
  • Visible screen-door effect

Processing

Quest 3 equivalent:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB / 256GB storage
  • Same performance as Quest 3

Passthrough

Mixed reality capable:

  • Full-color passthrough
  • No depth sensor (unlike Quest 3)
  • Slightly limited MR accuracy
  • AR experiences supported

IPD

  • 3-position preset
  • 58mm / 63mm / 68mm
  • Quest 2-style adjustment
  • Not continuous slider

Controllers

  • Touch Plus controllers
  • Same as Quest 3
  • 6DoF tracking
  • TruTouch haptics

Comparison to Quest 3

Specification Quest 3S Quest 3
Price $299/$399 $499/$649
Resolution 1832x1920/eye 2064x2208/eye
Optics Fresnel Pancake
Depth Sensor No Yes
IPD 3-preset Continuous
Processor XR2 Gen 2 XR2 Gen 2
Passthrough Color Color + Depth

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 1832x1920 LCD x2
Optics Fresnel lenses
Refresh Rate 90/120 Hz
FOV 97°
Processor Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB
IPD 58/63/68mm (preset)
Controllers Touch Plus
Passthrough Full-color (no depth)
Price $299 / $399

Reception

Praise:

  • $299 affordable entry
  • XR2 Gen 2 powerful
  • Quest 3 performance
  • Full-color passthrough
  • Touch Plus controllers
  • Large app library
  • Batman: Arkham Shadow
  • Replaced Quest 2
  • Value proposition

Criticism:

  • Lower resolution than Quest 3
  • Fresnel lens god rays
  • Screen-door effect visible
  • 3-preset IPD limiting
  • No depth sensor
  • Less precise MR
  • Quest 2 display reuse
  • Comfort issues noted
  • Not as sharp as Quest 3[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Meta Quest 3S". Meta. https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-3s/.
  2. ↑ "Meta Quest 3S: Price, Features, and Specs". UC Today. https://www.uctoday.com/immersive-workplace-xr-tech/meta-quest-3s-price-features-and-specs/.
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