Meta Quest 3S
| Meta Quest 3S | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR/MR |
| Platform | Meta Quest, PC (Link/Air Link) |
| Creator | Meta (Reality Labs) |
| Price | $299 (128GB) / $399 (256GB) |
| Website | https://www.meta.com/quest |
| System | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Display | |
| Display | LCD |
| Resolution | 3664 x 1920 (1832 x 1920 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out) |
| Hand Tracking | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Device | |
| Weight | 514g |
| Sensors | Dual RGB passthrough cameras, depth projector |
| Input | Touch Plus Controllers |
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The Meta Quest 3S is an entry-level standalone mixed reality head-mounted display developed by Meta Platforms. Unveiled on September 25, 2024 at Meta Connect and released on October 15, 2024 starting at $299, the Quest 3S succeeds the Quest 2 at its price point while offering the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and mixed reality capabilities as the Quest 3. The headset features 1832 x 1920 per eye resolution, Fresnel lenses (inherited from Quest 2), color passthrough at 18 PPD (4.5x better than Quest 2), and Touch Plus controllers.[1]
History and Development
September 2024 Announcement
Unveiled at Meta Connect on September 25, 2024.
October 2024 Release
Released October 15, 2024, positioned as entry-level Quest 3 line.
Quest 2 Successor
Replaced Quest 2 at the $299 price point while adding mixed reality.
Design and Hardware
Display System
- Resolution: 1832 x 1920 per eye (3664 x 1920 total)
- Pixel Density: 773 PPI
- Refresh Rate: 90-120 Hz (variable)
- Display Type: LCD
Field of View
- Horizontal: 96 degrees
- Vertical: 90 degrees
Optics
- Lens Type: Fresnel (Quest 2 optics)
- IPD: 58-71mm (continuous adjustment)
Processor
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
- RAM: 8 GB
- Same chip as Quest 3
Weight
514 grams.
Mixed Reality
Color Passthrough
- Dual RGB cameras
- 18 pixels per degree
- 4.5x improvement over Quest 2
- Same cameras as Quest 3
Depth Projector
Environment depth sensing for object occlusion.
Controllers
Touch Plus Controllers
- Same as Quest 3 controllers
- Ringless design
- Haptic feedback
- TruTouch haptics
Comparison to Quest 3
Similarities
- Same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
- Same passthrough cameras
- Same Touch Plus controllers
- Same software features
Differences
| Feature | Quest 3S | Quest 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1832 x 1920/eye | 2064 x 2208/eye |
| PPI | 773 | 1218 |
| Lenses | Fresnel | Pancake |
| Price | $299 | $499 |
Storage Options
- 128 GB - $299
- 256 GB - $399
Bundle
Batman: Arkham Shadow bundled with Quest 3S from launch through April 30, 2025.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Resolution | 1832 x 1920 per eye |
| PPI | 773 |
| Refresh Rate | 90-120 Hz |
| FOV | 96° H x 90° V |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Passthrough | 18 PPD (4.5x Quest 2) |
| Lenses | Fresnel |
| Controllers | Touch Plus |
| Weight | 514g |
| Price | $299 / $399 |