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Power
Advanced hardware stack with the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, delivering double the GPU processing power for faster load times and more seamless gameplay compared to Meta Quest 2. This brings enough power to support heavy applications like fast-action gaming, seamless full-color, high-resolution passthrough and so much more.
Storage
128GB
Mixed reality
2 RGB cameras with 18 PPD for 4.5X better passthrough resolution, in full color, compared to Quest 2. Delivers high-fidelity views of your surroundings while you see virtual objects appear in your physical space. Depth and room mapping using advanced AI and computer vision gives you freedom to move throughout your space and interact with virtual characters or objects in the room around you.
Audio
Quest 3S audio has reduced distortion, improved bass, and better spatial audio than Quest 2. Meta Quest 3S is compatible with USB-C headphones. You can also use a 3.5mm-to-USB-C adapter for headphones with a 3.5mm jack (sold separately).
DRAM
8GB. 33% more memory compared with Meta Quest 2, giving you more support to play your favorite apps with optimal performance.
Ergonomics
Comfort
Lightweight comfort. Quest 3S has been designed to be even more comfortable than Quest 2 by helping users find the setup that works best for them.
Strap design
Soft adjustable strap accommodates a variety of head shapes and hairstyles; Hard strap is available and sold separately.
Depth adjustment
Meta Quest 3S comes with a glasses spacer in the box for wearing glasses while using the headset.
Headset weight
514 grams. Quest 3S is 20% slimmer than Quest 2.*
*Excluding the facial interface.Display and optics technology
Display resolution
High-definition resolution with 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye with 20 PPD (pixels-per-degree) and 773 PPI (pixels-per-inch).
Refresh rate
72Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz.
Field of view
96 degrees horizontal and 90 degrees vertical.
Optics
Fresnel lens.
Lens adjustment
3 position interaxial distance (IAD) adjustment.
Eye tracking
Not featured.
Meta Quest Touch Plus Controllers
Comfort
Play comfortably with a streamlined, ring-free design. Experience more natural movement and precise input as if they’re a natural extension of your hands.
Haptics
TruTouch variable haptics provide tactile feedback, enabling a more holistic range of in-experience sensations so you can touch, move and react realistically within virtual environments.
Experience
Mixed reality passthrough
2 RGB Color cameras for improved depth and resolution.
Direct touch hand tracking
Advanced hybrid computer vision and machine learning sensors follow your gestures, with 4 IR cameras and 2 RGB cameras cameras to enable controller-free navigation and more intuitive control. 2 Flood LEDs for illumination and more reliable hand interactions across environments and lighting conditions. Simply move your hands to tap, scroll, navigate and play.
Content library
Thousands of experiences. There’s something for everyone to discover in more immersive ways, thanks to mixed reality and better performance enabling faster load times, seamless play and ultra-realistic graphics.
Backwards compatibility
Access to the entire catalog of Meta Quest apps, games and experiences. Keep playing your favorite titles you previously downloaded on your Quest 2. Play the newest games and apps that are exclusively available on Quest 3 and 3S.
PC support
Supported with Meta Quest Link Cable and Air Link to connect your headset to the power of your PC to unlock yet another level of gameplay (sold separately).
Charging
Battery life
Up to 2.5 hours average use.Gaming: 2.7 hours of usage on averageSocial: 2.3 hours of usage on averageProductivity: 1.8 hours of usage on averageMedia: 2.8 hours of usage on average
As with most battery powered devices, battery life is dependent on various factors such as device settings, usage, age of battery, Bluetooth usage, and wireless conditions.
Charge time
Approximately 1.9 hours with the included 18W power adapter (headset only).
Easy charging
Built-in USB-C port for charging and connectivity.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E certified (region permitting). Up to 2X download rate vs. Quest 2.
Privacy
External LED
Signal notifies bystanders that the external cameras are in use.
Data protection
Advanced encryption plus customized settings include data sharing opt-in/opt-out, electronic mic/camera disconnect and password/PIN protection to let multiple users explore safely.