My experience with the M3 is the polar opposite of yours. I have used the base headstrap, and the ALAFLY headstrap, and the M3 is the clear winner. It is the most comfortable by far. I do recognize comfort is subjective though. I often use mine without the battery attached as I use a larger battery back in my pocket, and don't notice the missing counterweight at all. I agree the front velcro strap is difficult to install, but certainly not 'impossible'. They could have designed it better and reversed the velcro like you said. I had no trouble installing it, and not sure how you managed to damage your arms, maybe you got unlucky and received a bad unit? Just wanted to put that out there for anyone considering buying the M3.
nah i agree with the video, the velcro, the shaking, going quest pro mode with no interface doesnt work that well and tough to get perfectly and stay there. the buzzing. i dont use the battery ever tho. strap is good and a very good option still, but it aint perfect. i wouldnt call it a waste of money like the title but yeah, its probably the best so far but still has some issues for some people
Agreed. I just got mine and love it. Install took less than 5 minutes with 0 issues. Velcro strap slid in easily and the side pieces that he tore up went on without a problem. Comfort is 10/10 as well. Everyone I know who has one had the same experience as me. Batteries are weak but otherwise it’s well worth the money
same experience, loving the M2 on all of my quests :D I hacked the M2 onto Quest 1 and Quest 3. WOuld you mind sharing which battery you use for the Q3? is it working flawlessly fully charging the quest and fully discharging in the process?
You know the Velcro is "Velcro'd" to the halo strap? You can remove the pad and it peels right off. You can then thread it through the headset first and then attach it to the halo strap.
Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with it, I personally couldn't disagree more! My Quest 3 didn't get marked at all, my battery doesn't hiss and the little tab that you were struggling to get on is much easier to put on if you remove the velcro part that goes onto your forehead, you'd see you can take that little tab completely out. I used this same headset for the whole of the Quest 2 lifespan, must buy for me!
Same here, I tried a few other well reviewed headsets and kept the Bobo.. The extra battery life it gives me is plenty as I need a break well before 3+ hours anyways. That tab everyone complains about is also easily remedied by putting a piece of tape on the end of it which makes it a non issue and pretty much instant. Thankfully, there's plenty of options out there though at this point for most people's needs.
the hissing is whine coil. nothing bad really. as you said, you can "hear" it charging. this issue happens in a lot of electronics. happy to see the narrative on this strap changing because in the first couple of weeks most YT channels were pushing this strap as a "must buy" and calling the charging issues as "quest charging issues" instead of just calling it out as "useless batteries" which they really are. im getting 40-60 min from each battery depending on the usage and in extensive testing the most i got was 5h till the Q3 shut down and i depleted 3 bobo batteries during that time. for the price it costs to get 3 bobo batteries + strap its better to get any other cheap strap + proper power bank 10-15KMah supporting QC2.0 or above. this will keep the Q3 charged at 100% till the powerbank depletes and then will start using the Q3 battery.
Long M2 user here. I ended buying another strap designed specifically for the Q3 because I have the same thoughts for the most part except my batteries didn't hiss (try cleaning the contacts, sounds like electricity arching due to poor connection and will probably make the battery even less efficient). The new strap, one of those with 8000mAh and useless LEDs on the back makes the total charge last for at least 4 hours. The Quest 3's battery indicator goes down very slowly. I would try the M2 again if BoboVR releases a new battery, I don't see why they would make it incompatible with the M2, only if they wanna force us to get a new strap, in which case I will not and will sell my M2+batteries+charger+Q3retrofit kit online.
@@bilbiamtengarsadaa I still use my 8000MaH strap, is great. Brand is OKESYO but I think they sell them under several brands. It has two LEDs on the back of the strap itself. Also has no halo.
Sorry. Can't agree with you on this one. For me the MV3 is perfect. It worked well for the Q2 so its only natural for the M3 to be very similar. They are around the £50.00 mark here in the UK so with a £40.00 battery that comes with it, its a bargain. Fortunately I have 2 batteries from the M2 so its kind of endless gaming for me, albeit that I have to swap and charge periodically. The trick is to start the headset on a full charge with a full charged baytery at the rea, lasts ages thereafter.
More power to you and I’m glad you like it :) Reviewing a headstrap is difficult since comfort really is subjective. However, I wanted to put this out there since most RUclips videos are raving about this headstrap and some people may be disappointed with it
I totally agree. Glad I didn't listen to the naysayers about not getting this. Went to a VR Gaming party last night with my pals. We all had fully charged Quest 3s, playing the same multiplayer game. When everyone else's headset died, I still had over 40% power left in mines. So for me, the headset works as advertised. Yes getting the velcro strip attached on the top was a major pain to get in, but totally worth it. 😅
For me it’s about having something as close to the PSVR head strap I can get, but I agree with the fact that it never actually feels that stable on your head. Stops pressure on your face but adds a lot more weight to the top of your head. Still better than the stick strap though.
The best Halo strap ever is PSVR. It was so good. Played 800 hours SkyrimVR with it. Why is nobody building it for Quest 3? Oh, and you are 100% right!
I do have to disagree with this review, Bobo VR for the Quest 2 is the awesomest thing I bought for my Quest 2, and now with the new Bobo VR coming for Quest 3, it is a no brainer. I am sorry you bought the older version of the Bobo VR for the Quest 3 which was indeed designed for the Q2, in my opinion this is the only mistake Bobo made.
I suppose it depends on your starting point. I've gone from being quite thankful the battery dies before 2 hours on the quest 3 due to discomfort, to being able to play for 4 hours before realising how much time has passed. I did struggle with the velcro - they really need a tool to help fit that
Check out the Aubika elite style strap, it’s great! 8000mAh battery and delivers around 20watts of power so it actually charges the headset whilst playing, not just sustain. Very underrated and feel it needs more love lol..
But if you start on a full charge does it really matter tho? I Think i would rather have my 2 bobo batteries and then keep it at 100% then once they BOTH die i Can use the q3 battery which would add up or am i trippin’?
Wow an honest tech you tuber. Im returning my bobo s3 10 minutes after it arriving. The quest 3 dose not fit, you have to put massive preasure on the headset and it very very likly to break your quest 3. My visor crack before even getting it fully installed. Also it was supposed to come witb a new 10000mhp battery, but I got a 4800mhp battery. Dont listen to allllll tbe scammer you tubers gushing over this thing, they have to be bought off, corupt.
It's certainly better than the default strap (a LOT better). Since I only use the Quest 3 for PCVR wired, my only complaint is that the strap doesn't have an over the head portion which would allow me to velcro strap the wire to it. Instead I have the wire strapped to the side, which is a bit awkward. I don't use the batteries.
@@jippoy the best one would be the original (the long one, not the charging cable that came with the headset, lol), obviously, but I think there might be couple of cheaper ones on Ali...you just have to find a list, I guess...
Ive had No problems at all with any of your problems as you described. Easy to install, no breakage, Velcro strap installed as intended, battery works great, etc. This is the first third party headstrap ive purchased, even though ive owned the go, quest v1, and quest 2 prior to purchasing the quest 3. Im very happy with All aspects of the Bobo M3, and would highly recommend it. And the battery is great.
So… I’ve had the BOBOVR for my Quest 2 for the past few years & it’s been great. So I thought that a new BOBOVR M3 would be perfect for my Quest 3. I’ve been using the standard strap with my Q3 since launch now & I have to say.. I’m ok with it, maybe I have Stockholm syndrome as it’s all I’ve had since launch. But now my BOBOVR M3 has arrived, I’m disappointed.. I’m disappointed for all the reasons he’s mentioned in this video plus.. it now no longer has the head strap that goes over the top of your head like the Quest 2 version had. It has the cutouts for it but now has that crappy Velcro part that’s causing people problems. It was also a great way to pick up the headset without putting unnecessary weight pressure on all the small plastic parts, when you hold it from the top head strap its balanced perfectly in the middle.
1. the charging is a problem with the elite strap too and every other battery strap 2. when a design is good why change it 3. its your fault that you ripped the plastic 4. just bend the velcro a bit . So most of the things you said are just dumb. THere is no better alternative to any bobovr this is the thing that has the best comfort
@@woldinghamuk I think so, review for that will be out this Friday so stay tuned! Bobo have just announced a new, more powerful strap which I’ve ordered to review too
People getting taking advantage of. All you have to do is buy a decent portable phone charger battery from Walmart and a usb to usc cable. And plug it in to your headset, and put the battery in your pocket. I went from 2 hours to almost 5 hours non stop dungeons of eternity.
Just having the ability to take off the interface and have it float in front of me and not have the awful feeling of feeling itchy and hot while playing for a while was well worth the money even if I didn’t ever use the battery. It’s best the best accessory I’ve bought in years for comfort.
I have it and it puts the weight on the forehead... isnt there a strap that puts the weight on the top head?? the two small soft spots on top are a joke, when i put it on they dont even touch the head, there is no weight on the head... they are tooo far out and you cant edit them..
I tried bobovr m3 and was disappointed, it is uncomfy with the top antennas and the lousy 5000mAh battery with hissing noise. I got a kkcobvr at the same time and it is comfier, has a dial to adjust the distance, and has a 10,000mAh battery with no hissing.
I have the M2 for Quest 2 and I love it I agree about it being bulky, But it's necessary... The headset is really heavy, and that bulkiness distributes the weight in a great way Until these things weigh like 2 grams we'll have to stick with these helmets, and I don't mind it
What you dont think about is all the other headstraps the battery os built in once that battery dies that it you need a new headstrap. The bobovr headstrap. This isnt a review this is personal to him and all completely different to what 99% of people say. These youtubers says Nord strap is great 😅 go on their site and read reviews. Even though they say it has 4 out of 5 stars you look in the reviews and 90% are bad with failing usb ports and breaking in genral. Bobovr have a 10,000mh battery pack just released in the bobovr m3 pro
if you're looking for the strap upgrade - A WAY TO GO! So much difference compared to that ugly original strap! in terms of battery and the clips - yup..a VERY lazy smack to get a quick buck, while there is no much alternative :( Head bob is there, just have to get used to it...again - not that many good alternatives :(
I wasn't into the aesthetic of halo straps, particularly as I think VR needs to de-bulk to gain traction. That said, when my Q2 'Elite battery ̶s̶t̶r̶a̶p̶ crap' failed in all the ways they're well documented to do, I bought the Bobo M2. For comfort and charge, it was great. Now a Quest 3 owner, now a M3 owner. I have no issues with comfort, accept that bulk will be a feature for another couple of generations. People seem upset by the Q3's battery life per session, but I'd challenge anyone complaining just to take a break and recharge the headset. I don't think it's good for eyes to have Vergence-Accommodation Conflict for hours at a time, so just take a break. It's a pity your point of view is what it is. I think the M3 is a decent build, comfortable and provides decent battery time for sensible VR session durations.
Wow This video is savage 😂. This strap is better than the quest 3 strap and the premium strap that you can buy from Meta. My question is why are you removing the strap repeatedly? You must be rough with it or something or did the damage on purpose because you hate the M3 so much. From what I can see with other reviews on the bobovr M3 you are the only one who has managed to damage your Quest 3.
Batteries aren't strong enough otherwise I would have bought this M3 pro.. Best thing is just buy an external 10,000 or 20,000 mah battery and you can go play 6+ hours Just make sure the external has enough watts and amps, Some won't charge the Quest 3 , They can't keep up like some of these head straps. My Anker battery does 30w output and the USB C cable also does 60w, Battery is small and fits in pocket.
For sideways stability, I recommend to take the two cushions from the top and tape them to the arms of the Q3 (double sided tape), so it presses against your temples. You can then take one of the mesh or pu cushions from the back and put it on the top.
Blowing smoke. Much better than the stock, and way better than Vive Pro I swapped from. Have not had issue with it outside the battery pack being techy about how it's charged.
Bro...this this is the best head strap I have ever used 45.00 with shipping with an extra battery compared to the elite strap garbage that you get I can't even believe you can compare it to that So me I play PC games. .... Real vr
This is the reason I bought the M3 too. But I find it very „wobbling“ when moving my head left/right. So I‘m actually thinking if I mod it or send it back.
@@theakira05 I found the M3 was so wobbly when used like this even navigating the menus was borderline unusable. Any small head motion caused the headset to pivot and not align with my eyes anymore, or get out of focus.
My experience is the complete opposite. Also when I play without the battery on the back I don't notice it. I think your not putting it on tight enough as you can see it's moving to much on your head
i give it a 8 out of 10 people i have had my vr for 3yrs now and bovo is really great you can make it fit tight or loose depends on how you like to set it up !!!
You can just remove the velcro strap from the M3, put it on Quest and then just velcro it back to M3. I also had absolutely zero issues with the battery and charging. It holds up on 100% battery in my headset until M3 battery runs out. I also find M3 super comfortable and I love it. And no hissing sounds for me.
i got the Bobo M2 for Quest 2 and wasn't happy with it. I get headaches because of the halo design and the internal sound got worse, because of the angled arms directly behind the speakers. So i ended up with a lightweight headstrap without battery and added a 10000maH powerbank at the back. When i got my Quest 3 i bought the official elite strap but found it very uncomfortable. So i bought a ZYBER strap without battery and another noname strap and i chose the noname strap because it was in fact better than the ZYBER one because it has an embedded knob and extra pads at the back. In combination with a small PD 10000maH powerbank this works perfectly for my head.
I have been thinking about getting a bobovr since I got my Quest 3 because it was recommended as the most comfortable but I thought adding extra weight on my head wasn't a good idea for comfort and longer play sessions. I decided to get a Zybervr with a couple 10000mAh battery banks instead and I feel this most comfortable for me. No wobble either when I turn my head fast. I have been trying to watch movies lying down in bed but the wheel adjustment at the back sticks out too much and is uncomfortable so now I'm on the lookout for another head strap. I think I found one that's on sale right now so I'll see if that passes the pillow test. If your doing tests on other head straps please do a lying down pillow test. I've subbed as your honest review is welcome after all the questionable ones that received the Bobovr for free. They clearly relabeled these to M3 pro and are not designed for Quest 3.
@@PlayTestVR Hard strap (at least for my AMVR headstrap) does help as when I look at the ceiling the strap can push the front up and leave zero pressure on my face, just make sure I put my weight right onto it or it may slip up. To prevent that I would suggest using neck pillow too.
Dude, you shouldn't do reviews because you keep contradicting yourself. Overall, it seems that you think that it's the best and most economical that's available, but you keep comparing it against a hypothetical product that doesn't exist. You stated that it prolongs use time, but people shouldn't buy it for the battery. It seems like you had expectations that weren't met, so therefore, you won't recommend something of good quality that serves its implied purpose. Something that a great deal of people admittedly know is not perfect but find to be a good, better, or best option of what's available. I think you should rewatch your video and, like you suggestedM3, make some improvements. Unfortunately, I won't stick around for the result.
How can you say it's subjective then in your thumbnail say "Don't waste your money!". I currently own the M3, which stands out as the most comfortable option among those I've tested. Starting with the original Quest, I've consistently opted for BoboVR head straps due to their superior comfort. Recently, I placed an order for the S3, and based on reviews I've watched and read, it seems poised to surpass the M3 in comfort. Notably, the content creators who I watch and follow actually use the M3 as their daily driver have unanimously concluded that the S3 offers an even more comfortable experience. I feel your contrary opinion is an attempt to gain or game more views. As you will see this is going to backfire.
Comfort is subjective, but battery performance isn’t. I’m glad it’s working well for you, I too have placed an order for the S3 which arrives on Thursday. I’m hoping it delivers on the performance that this overhyped from M3. I never had the strap for Quest 2, so when the M3 got announced I was checking socials and Amazon everyday to try and get my hands on. I was really excited when it came and after using it for 3 weeks exclusively, I was ultimately disappointed hence the video. It’s not to get clicks or views, I really think that the M3 is a waste of money. You’re buying a battery strap that isn’t powerful enough to charge the Quest, which is the point of a battery strap. I’m really hoping the S3 is it, and I can’t wait to try it on Thursday and fully test it. For now, the Kiwi battery strap is best for performance. Comfort is subjective, there was a lot of times I liked the M3 for comfort as noted in my video, the only time it was really flawed was during VR workouts. Comfort wasn’t the real issue here, it was battery performance and poor manufacturing. I’m glad it’s working for you, I may just have had a bad unit
I just removed the velcro belt and revered it and it was fine' As for the battery I have not had any issues, because it meets my needs. The strap is very comfortable. Good points and video. Thanks
Battery discharge and consumption is not linear, and I feel like the different starting and ending percentages was dishonest in ways to this review. It should be done from the same headset and battery pack charge and depleted until the same ending headset charge.
That’s a fair comment and noted for next time. It was the same headset and battery pack, but wasn’t depleted until the same ending headset charge. Thanks for the feedback
Where did you get your bobovr? There are now a lot of Chinese companies making them and based on the overall extremely positive past reviews (battery issues aside), i feel your version of bobovr could be counterfeit... (esp considering Quest 2 written in the manual) I'm waiting for mine to be delivered in early Dec and I've ordered from the official website, so keeping fingers crossed.
The hissing happens when you turn on the Bobo battery when the Quest battery is close to full. To avoid the hissing, turn the battery when the Quest has 40% or less. To extend battery life, lower the brightness and disable hands and body tracking if you are not using them.
It has tbh, the thread is a mixed bag. I think there must be supply chain issues since it seems it might be luck of the draw which one you’re getting. Seems like I got a bad unit.
I bought a used quest 2 for cheap earlier in the year and it came with a complete bobo setup, including the cooling fan. I have been very impressed with it, the build quality seems excellent, I didn't install it so I can't comment on that experience, but it doesn't seem like the original quest was damaged. Everything about it is excellent. It's a shame to see they may have cut corners with the quest 3, maybe they'll address this in the future
I have not had any problem with connecting the headset to the strap. No breaking or anything and its stable for me even in assassins creed nexus. You also talking about battery, i think you need to contact them to get a new one, i have no hissing sound and no problem with the battery life. This review seems overly negative and i have now used the bobo vr for 2 weeks and im very happy with it. Please see other reviews as this is the only one i have seen that is not happy with it.
@@PlayTestVR i just Think its a very bold titel on the video. “Dont waste your money”. Claiming it to be a waste of money when you are obviously the only person around thinking this. Oh Well i hope you get your battery Exchanged as mine is deadly quiet.
You’re not wrong, it is a bold title. Maybe I’ll change it to: BoboVR M3 for Quest 3: Buyers Beware! ⚠️ Thanks for the feedback 😊 It does seem like it’s a mixed bag though, some people agree with me on here and Twitter. Others have the opposite experience
I brought the binbok. It's amazing, 2x 800 millamp batteries, headset never goes below 100% with hours and hours of use. Hot swappable... simply works. And super comfortable, easy to put on, even fits my 2 year old head size. Didn't by the M3 as wouldn't ship to my country, glad i didn't. (And no, it doesn't make hissing noise like someone reported). It's probably a FUD campaign.
Bs yes it definitely does make the buzzing noise. I agree with your other points. It is comfortable and does give tons of extra juice but the buzzing definitely does occur when the meta quest 3 has 75% or more charge and the battery pack is on. To avoid the buzz you turn off the battery pack until the meta battery is drained below 75%. Blunty did a really good explanation why this happens.
On another note, while playing a boxing game I do find it struggles to keep the meta tight to my face. Maybe it needs some adjusting and tightening before workout games and I'm still in the learning curve phase
I wasn’t even looking into buying a new strap but none the less your video was very Informative as well as personal with a very genuine consumer perspective.
So, every other review out there says this is the best headstrap BY FAR, yet you choose to follow the only one being negative about it? How does that even work?
TLDR: this is the least comfortable VR headset strap i've ever used. Compared to the Q3 stock strap, the Q3 Elite strap, the Q1 strap, the Q2 strap and both Apple Vision Pro straps I found the BoboVR M3 was the least comfortable. I'd imagine what i've largely learned here is I don't like this 'halo' style of headset strap. I found the fake leather of the M3 made things super sweaty compared to a fabric approach. Out of every strap i've used it caused the most face marks and messy hair. When putting it on my short hair would also keep getting caught on something (joints of the strap or the velcro, not sure) and hurt a ton as it plucked hairs out. When using it without the light shield it bounces everywhere and is unusable. The battery approach was great and I didn't get any hissing. Attaching it to the headset was also fine, a little bit annoying with the short velcro but got it on within a minute or so with no damage. I just found it was the most uncomfortable headset strap i've ever used.
I think the M3 Pro is very well built. I had no problem installing mine, didn't break anything and it really is the most comfortable headstrap because every other strap will hurt your face after a while. The battery is fine, it gives quite a lot of extra play time while keeping the quest battery at 100% or close to it depending on the app or game being played. Mine doesn't make any noise either. I didn't have much issue with feeding the little velcro strap through and in fact I've since released it and let it hang over the top, (it's only about an inch long) because it's less restricting without it. It's common knowledge that it's less suitable for action games because of the wobble and that's about the only negative worth considering. In my opinion, for playing games like Red Matter, Moss, or any non action game, this is the best strap to use because it can be worn for hours and you don't really want to be wearing any other strap that squashes your face. There's a reason why the BoboVR is popular and hyped. It's not for everyone but it's a damn good headstrap.
I'm looking at them because of the detachable batteries but I don't like the halo style straps because they do wobble when moving about, but I saw that they also have an elite style strap (M3 Mini - bonus it snaps on as opposed to attaching through friction - edit: I stand corrected, it's still friction fit...) and I also saw that they have a battery upgrade kit for their straps and asked them via email if the M3 Mini can also accept that battery upgrade kit, they confirmed that it can, though they did say the battery kit will come back in stock in 3-6 weeks, maybe when it'll come back it'll be without the buzzing.
someone said the buzzing only happens if the meta 3 battery is over 40%, wait for it to drop to under 40%, then turn on the bobovr battery, and there will be no noise
I just tried this thing and its comfortable but there's so much side to side play even when fully tight. I swapped back to the stock strap and it has some side to side wobble as well but not as bad. Since the BoboVR is much heavier you'll tend to feel that side to side wobble instantly wheras I hadn't noticed it with the stock strap. I had a feeling that it was going to be too bulky.
He put the Velcro strap on BACKWARDS, he also didn't wear the headset nearly low enough. I don't use batteries I have a 30 foot usb-c cable and for the issue of headset balance I have fishing weights that I tied to the back of my headset
Don't put the battery on the headstrong while the meta. Deplete a little first til about 90 percent. It'll stop the whine! The whine only happens when it's not charging the meta. My only complaint about it is that it's really big in the back. That's why I got another strap when I wanna lay down and I use a 10 foot cable connected to a charger on my power strip! You can also use the meta pro style without the face plate like an AR so you can do work and watch movies without it constantly pressing on your face. Give another go why don't you? It's all situational you know.
I don’t think you should say don’t waste your money, the M3 is amazing, it’s great, I played for longer then I ever did and it’s really comfortable and it helps me allot. It’s better than all the ones that I saw or looked up. That doesn’t look like it did damage, that looks like you damaged it. However this is your opinion so I respect your opinion. But this is a great buy and easy to use I played this for 3 hours with no issues or problems. I’m pretty sure there’s nothing that compares yet. So if anyone looking for a headset just buy it, it’s a good buy you get like 2 to 3 hours of gameplay depending on the game you play and if you get a extra battery well you have at least 3 to 4 hours maybe 5 depending on the game. Plus you’re still wearing it wrong, you have to put those black slide ones close to your ports not far away.
Why new things always comes with so many problems. Like the many disfuctional battery elite straps. Souldnt the company check if it’s at least working right? Wtf 150euros…
I have the strap too and also have the hissing sound, whine coil or whatever on the battery. It's kind of annoying but I don't hear it when I play games at medium volume. Also when the quest battery goes below 70-75%, the noise seems to stop, at least for me. Still this shouldn't be a thing. In most games the headset battery stays at the same percentage. For me I could always get at least 1 hour to 1.5 hours of playtime before the battery was drained, so idk how you got only 40mins out of it. However in some games the headset percentage did go down (like 5%), noticed that in dungeons of eternity and some games that use MR. The M3 is definetly not perfect but I think it's still a decent solution for the price and I'm really satisfied with the comfort, can easily play for 2-3 hours now. Would love to see some upgraded batteries though so I don't have to charge my headset seperately after a while.
1 hour 20 minutes is not 1.2 hours. There are only 60 minutes in an hour, not 100. But good overview, and yeah it seems BoboVR has the only halo strap for Q3. Still, I want to try it and $50 isn't much. I already spent $30 on a Yoges battery headstrap and it hurts my face.
I have an M2 and an M3 for my headsets. Though I have zero complaints about the comfort, avoid the M3 Pro until they release their B3 batteries, as they are currently being shipped with the old B2 batteries. The Quest 3 can cause a B2 battery to report that it is dead within minutes. I have 4 batteries and two are now faulty.
This was a decent headstrap in terms of comfort, but while it was on my Quest, I ran into a lot of problems. The device would constantly go to sleep if I looked down, and in-game required constant recalibration of controls. I wouldn't have thought a headstrap would cause this, but as soon as I put on the old strap back on, everything worked fine.
4:30 I don't get how this is true. Main reason why I don't like straps with a moveable rotating arm is because you lose all benefits of a lever-fulcrum. Just imagine a seesaw. Now image it with a bendable joint in the middle. How in the world would a heavier weight on one end affect the other end when you have a moveable joint in the middle?
I respectfully disagree with every point you have. I've used my bobo for several weeks now for hours on end. I think you may have received a faulty head strap? I play beat saber on hard without the battery at times, without issue.
Destroyed xD Good criticism. I'm pretty sure your battery is damaged if it makes that sound, I would send it back (if possible). You haven't completely convinced me to not buy it (not that was your intent) since I've checked it with a friend's quest 2, but for sure I'll wait it to be on Amazon for that sweet sweet "send it back in the first 30 days" ;) Thank you.
Good video and good points. Im extremely worried about that battery noise I think it is what you said - the battery is intended for les power consuming headset. Probably if you switch quest 3 into power saving mode the hiss will disappear. Can you check that if you got the time? I'm more convincet to just buy m3 without battery and just put powerbank with long cable into my pocket.
OK, I forgot to mention, so listen up guys, i'll give you a little trick to easily get that strap end into the top part of the visor without having to take out the faceplate! 1. Take that very thin packaging that the battery was packaged with and fold it into a very narrow half to about the size of the strap width. 2. Push it in under/over half way into where you have to push in the strap end. 3. Then push the strap end over/under, not under/over til it actually velcrose's itself to the other end!! The first time I ever heard about this issue with the strap that people were whining about, I knew there'd be an easy way to do it. So when I got my Meta, i used saran wrap! You could use aluminum foil but you have to flatten it really well. You can also use 2 packing tape strips about the size of the width of the strap end and stick them together to make one you can stick in under/over. Funny thing, when I got the Bobo M3, there was already a thin film packaging with the battery. So I tried that, and Voila, it worked like a charm! I've just done it like 5 times easy peasy! LOL, I should contact Bobo and let them know! Maybe they can add it to their installation instructions! You guys try, and if anybody's having a hard time with it, shoot me a reply. Honestly, it's not all that hard, it's just that the Bobo's strap end is a little short to play around with. If anybody has trouble adjusting, use a needle nose plier. Makes adjusting it way easier! So remember, under/over in the loop with the thin film packaging half way only so the strap end has a slide to go over/under without snagging, got it! Luck!
had the m2 pro and if it's the same then this is a no go for me.. for hot swappable battery strap, binbok vr t3 is still the king ruclips.net/video/Mt6l9GqDabY/видео.html
What is a "Halo" strap? Does it mean that more pressure is on the forehead and less pressure on the face? I'm pretty happy that I bought the Kiwi Elite Strap. I only use the headset for PCVR via cable, so I wanted a good but lightweight and comfortable headstrap. Very satisfied with the Kiwi and happy that I didn't buy the BoboVR M3
Didn't have an issue installing mine, most of the time these issues are caused by user error, i.e. not following the instructions correctly. If your battery was hissing then you've unfortunately got an defective unit and should ask BoboVR for a replacement. My battery makes zero noise at any time -when in use or when charging it. I've also used Kiwi Design's headstrap on my (now retired) Quest 2 and that was good, but the BoboVR headstrap is a bit better in my opinion, due to it being easier to put on and take off, especially if you wear glasses. The only real issue I have with the M3 Pro is the energy capacity of the battery, it's only 5200mAh which is tiny compared to most power banks (I had a 10,000mAh strapped to my Quest 2). BoboVR need to release a much higher capacity battery for the Quest 3 as it uses more power than the Quest 2.
The velcro strap is removable, and you can flip it over and install it first on the quest and then install the head strap. Mine came installed backward also. But found The front head pad is removable, and so is the velcro strap that helps support the headset. This halo strap is awesome imo, but it is hard to install it is very tight. i am sure many people have broken the quest trying to install it . I found if i hold the quest upside down in my had and work in one side a little at a time it will slide in better, its not easy either way you try it. The new bobo vr one with the fan is a little looser when installing it.
Really not sure about your review. I’ve had my BoboVR M3 Pro for a little while now. It’s my first Halo strap. No problem fitting it, or its Velcro strap. Was quite easy. No damage to my plastic. You must have forced it on incorrectly to create that damage! Also, for sitting down MR use, the face gasket free option is awesome. For a virtual desktop or watching a video in MR mode, the freedom of not having a face gasket is a huge comfort step. So, no regrets on my M3 Pro purchase. Best VR accessory I’ve purchased so far! 🤓
I’m dumb and don’t know if it’s purposeful but I bought it for the comfortablility and for the battery and it’s not exactly as tight fitting as I had hoped but whatever I did have problems with the battery but over all it’s decent if your desperate
I was actually scammed by them. I ordered the m3 pro and after couple of days got an email saying that they cant ship to my country. The order was cancelled and i never received a refund despite them claiming they had refunded the money.
I honestly don’t want to agree with you on this one, but I do… I wish it didn’t have such a lot squeaky sound with every micro-movement, that they wouldn’t have cheaped out on the battery AND the sliders that, depending on your face-shape, can lower your fov so much that I started gaming on the quest pro and working in the quest 3
My M3 is fantastic, the default quest strap was so uncomfortable it gave my fiance a headache every time she used it and I was always super uncomfortable in it. The M3 feels night and day better its very comfortable. The battery lasts a bit over an hour combined with the onboard battery edging to 3 hours easily outlasts me Ive had VR since the original HTC vive day 1 launch in 2016 and Ive never spent more than 2 hours in VR.
The six month subscription you get with the Quest 3 doesn't cost Meta anything though, for them it's nowhere near the cost of an elite strap. That you get to rent 12 games over six months for free, that's more beneficial to Meta than it is to the consumer. For them it's potential steady income should anyone continue the service (or forget to turn it off), while for us it's a mediocre game rental service - one that pretends you own something, as you "collect" titles every month. Great review though! I had the M2 previously and loved it... but it does absolutely seem like they rushed the development of the M3. Real shame.
I’m after a new headstrap with battery. I’ve had 2 of Meta’s Elite Straps and they’ve both been duds that have the issue that they don’t charge the headset at all. Now they’ve stopped selling the Elite Strap and they won’t return my emails for a refund. Really need a comfy strap with a good battery. The headset dies so fast.
My experience with the M3 is the polar opposite of yours. I have used the base headstrap, and the ALAFLY headstrap, and the M3 is the clear winner. It is the most comfortable by far. I do recognize comfort is subjective though. I often use mine without the battery attached as I use a larger battery back in my pocket, and don't notice the missing counterweight at all. I agree the front velcro strap is difficult to install, but certainly not 'impossible'. They could have designed it better and reversed the velcro like you said. I had no trouble installing it, and not sure how you managed to damage your arms, maybe you got unlucky and received a bad unit? Just wanted to put that out there for anyone considering buying the M3.
Thanks for this. I saw so many good reviews prior. I ordered mine like 4 weeks ago, shipping is taking forever but it's almost here!
Agreed. Couldnt agree more. BoboVR make the best headstrap by miles. This review guy is completely off the mark.
nah i agree with the video, the velcro, the shaking, going quest pro mode with no interface doesnt work that well and tough to get perfectly and stay there. the buzzing. i dont use the battery ever tho. strap is good and a very good option still, but it aint perfect. i wouldnt call it a waste of money like the title but yeah, its probably the best so far but still has some issues for some people
Agreed. I just got mine and love it. Install took less than 5 minutes with 0 issues. Velcro strap slid in easily and the side pieces that he tore up went on without a problem. Comfort is 10/10 as well. Everyone I know who has one had the same experience as me. Batteries are weak but otherwise it’s well worth the money
same experience, loving the M2 on all of my quests :D I hacked the M2 onto Quest 1 and Quest 3. WOuld you mind sharing which battery you use for the Q3? is it working flawlessly fully charging the quest and fully discharging in the process?
You know the Velcro is "Velcro'd" to the halo strap? You can remove the pad and it peels right off. You can then thread it through the headset first and then attach it to the halo strap.
Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with it, I personally couldn't disagree more! My Quest 3 didn't get marked at all, my battery doesn't hiss and the little tab that you were struggling to get on is much easier to put on if you remove the velcro part that goes onto your forehead, you'd see you can take that little tab completely out. I used this same headset for the whole of the Quest 2 lifespan, must buy for me!
Same here, I tried a few other well reviewed headsets and kept the Bobo.. The extra battery life it gives me is plenty as I need a break well before 3+ hours anyways. That tab everyone complains about is also easily remedied by putting a piece of tape on the end of it which makes it a non issue and pretty much instant. Thankfully, there's plenty of options out there though at this point for most people's needs.
His lack of knowledge means he shouldn't of reviewed it.
the hissing is whine coil. nothing bad really. as you said, you can "hear" it charging.
this issue happens in a lot of electronics.
happy to see the narrative on this strap changing because in the first couple of weeks most YT channels were pushing this strap as a "must buy" and calling the charging issues as "quest charging issues" instead of just calling it out as "useless batteries" which they really are. im getting 40-60 min from each battery depending on the usage and in extensive testing the most i got was 5h till the Q3 shut down and i depleted 3 bobo batteries during that time.
for the price it costs to get 3 bobo batteries + strap its better to get any other cheap strap + proper power bank 10-15KMah supporting QC2.0 or above. this will keep the Q3 charged at 100% till the powerbank depletes and then will start using the Q3 battery.
Bobovr is the best to buy. This guy does not know what he’s doing as many pointed out lol
lol 😂
Coil wining is cool in BobVR straps.....not
Long M2 user here. I ended buying another strap designed specifically for the Q3 because I have the same thoughts for the most part except my batteries didn't hiss (try cleaning the contacts, sounds like electricity arching due to poor connection and will probably make the battery even less efficient). The new strap, one of those with 8000mAh and useless LEDs on the back makes the total charge last for at least 4 hours. The Quest 3's battery indicator goes down very slowly.
I would try the M2 again if BoboVR releases a new battery, I don't see why they would make it incompatible with the M2, only if they wanna force us to get a new strap, in which case I will not and will sell my M2+batteries+charger+Q3retrofit kit online.
What strap did you ended up getting for que quest 3? do you find it better than the M2?
@@bilbiamtengarsadaa I still use my 8000MaH strap, is great. Brand is OKESYO but I think they sell them under several brands. It has two LEDs on the back of the strap itself. Also has no halo.
Sorry. Can't agree with you on this one. For me the MV3 is perfect. It worked well for the Q2 so its only natural for the M3 to be very similar. They are around the £50.00 mark here in the UK so with a £40.00 battery that comes with it, its a bargain. Fortunately I have 2 batteries from the M2 so its kind of endless gaming for me, albeit that I have to swap and charge periodically.
The trick is to start the headset on a full charge with a full charged baytery at the rea, lasts ages thereafter.
More power to you and I’m glad you like it :) Reviewing a headstrap is difficult since comfort really is subjective.
However, I wanted to put this out there since most RUclips videos are raving about this headstrap and some people may be disappointed with it
I totally agree. Glad I didn't listen to the naysayers about not getting this. Went to a VR Gaming party last night with my pals. We all had fully charged Quest 3s, playing the same multiplayer game. When everyone else's headset died, I still had over 40% power left in mines. So for me, the headset works as advertised. Yes getting the velcro strip attached on the top was a major pain to get in, but totally worth it. 😅
@@PlayTestVRhave all the same problems you have, so ty for warning others
I can’t stand the BobaVR style strap. It just never felt secure enough.
For me it’s about having something as close to the PSVR head strap I can get, but I agree with the fact that it never actually feels that stable on your head. Stops pressure on your face but adds a lot more weight to the top of your head. Still better than the stick strap though.
The best Halo strap ever is PSVR. It was so good. Played 800 hours SkyrimVR with it. Why is nobody building it for Quest 3?
Oh, and you are 100% right!
I totally agree, the PSVR 1 was super comfortable
I do have to disagree with this review, Bobo VR for the Quest 2 is the awesomest thing I bought for my Quest 2, and now with the new Bobo VR coming for Quest 3, it is a no brainer. I am sorry you bought the older version of the Bobo VR for the Quest 3 which was indeed designed for the Q2, in my opinion this is the only mistake Bobo made.
Quest 2 yes, but quest 3? No.
The S3 was the strap that was actually made for Quest 3.
I suppose it depends on your starting point. I've gone from being quite thankful the battery dies before 2 hours on the quest 3 due to discomfort, to being able to play for 4 hours before realising how much time has passed. I did struggle with the velcro - they really need a tool to help fit that
Check out the Aubika elite style strap, it’s great! 8000mAh battery and delivers around 20watts of power so it actually charges the headset whilst playing, not just sustain. Very underrated and feel it needs more love lol..
Too expensive tho compared to kiwi and bobo
@@Noah-bo2ypbut at least it works!
But if you start on a full charge does it really matter tho? I Think i would rather have my 2 bobo batteries and then keep it at 100% then once they BOTH die i Can use the q3 battery which would add up or am i trippin’?
Wow an honest tech you tuber. Im returning my bobo s3 10 minutes after it arriving. The quest 3 dose not fit, you have to put massive preasure on the headset and it very very likly to break your quest 3. My visor crack before even getting it fully installed. Also it was supposed to come witb a new 10000mhp battery, but I got a 4800mhp battery.
Dont listen to allllll tbe scammer you tubers gushing over this thing, they have to be bought off, corupt.
It's certainly better than the default strap (a LOT better). Since I only use the Quest 3 for PCVR wired, my only complaint is that the strap doesn't have an over the head portion which would allow me to velcro strap the wire to it. Instead I have the wire strapped to the side, which is a bit awkward. I don't use the batteries.
Question, which wire do you use for PCVR? I can't seem to find one that allows you to play and keep the headset charges at the same time.
@@jippoy the best one would be the original (the long one, not the charging cable that came with the headset, lol), obviously, but I think there might be couple of cheaper ones on Ali...you just have to find a list, I guess...
wait..why do you use PCVR wired?! o_O use Virtual Desktop - great software and waaaaaaaaaaay better than quest's air link
@@Treychik yeah I agree, once I discovered virtual desktop I ditched the wired cables, lol. Virtual Desktop is still even better than steam link too.
Ive had No problems at all with any of your problems as you described. Easy to install, no breakage, Velcro strap installed as intended, battery works great, etc. This is the first third party headstrap ive purchased, even though ive owned the go, quest v1, and quest 2 prior to purchasing the quest 3. Im very happy with All aspects of the Bobo M3, and would highly recommend it. And the battery is great.
So… I’ve had the BOBOVR for my Quest 2 for the past few years & it’s been great. So I thought that a new BOBOVR M3 would be perfect for my Quest 3. I’ve been using the standard strap with my Q3 since launch now & I have to say.. I’m ok with it, maybe I have Stockholm syndrome as it’s all I’ve had since launch. But now my BOBOVR M3 has arrived, I’m disappointed.. I’m disappointed for all the reasons he’s mentioned in this video plus.. it now no longer has the head strap that goes over the top of your head like the Quest 2 version had. It has the cutouts for it but now has that crappy Velcro part that’s causing people problems. It was also a great way to pick up the headset without putting unnecessary weight pressure on all the small plastic parts, when you hold it from the top head strap its balanced perfectly in the middle.
Yeah, like I said. Just feels like a copy and paste without any thought
1. the charging is a problem with the elite strap too and every other battery strap 2. when a design is good why change it 3. its your fault that you ripped the plastic 4. just bend the velcro a bit . So most of the things you said are just dumb. THere is no better alternative to any bobovr this is the thing that has the best comfort
Okay pal 😅 I guess you’ve tried all the straps then?
@@PlayTestVR Agree. So should i get a kiwi battery strap? Please help.
@@woldinghamuk I think so, review for that will be out this Friday so stay tuned! Bobo have just announced a new, more powerful strap which I’ve ordered to review too
People getting taking advantage of. All you have to do is buy a decent portable phone charger battery from Walmart and a usb to usc cable. And plug it in to your headset, and put the battery in your pocket. I went from 2 hours to almost 5 hours non stop dungeons of eternity.
Just having the ability to take off the interface and have it float in front of me and not have the awful feeling of feeling itchy and hot while playing for a while was well worth the money even if I didn’t ever use the battery. It’s best the best accessory I’ve bought in years for comfort.
They have a new version with new bigger batteries called the
S3 Pro 😎👍🏻
Just ordered it 😏
I am waiting for a 2nd Gen Revision for the Meta 3 I have seen WAY too many issues, especially Battery.
I have it and it puts the weight on the forehead... isnt there a strap that puts the weight on the top head?? the two small soft spots on top are a joke, when i put it on they dont even touch the head, there is no weight on the head... they are tooo far out and you cant edit them..
I tried bobovr m3 and was disappointed, it is uncomfy with the top antennas and the lousy 5000mAh battery with hissing noise. I got a kkcobvr at the same time and it is comfier, has a dial to adjust the distance, and has a 10,000mAh battery with no hissing.
I have the M2 for Quest 2 and I love it
I agree about it being bulky, But it's necessary... The headset is really heavy, and that bulkiness distributes the weight in a great way
Until these things weigh like 2 grams we'll have to stick with these helmets, and I don't mind it
What you dont think about is all the other headstraps the battery os built in once that battery dies that it you need a new headstrap. The bobovr headstrap.
This isnt a review this is personal to him and all completely different to what 99% of people say.
These youtubers says Nord strap is great 😅 go on their site and read reviews. Even though they say it has 4 out of 5 stars you look in the reviews and 90% are bad with failing usb ports and breaking in genral. Bobovr have a 10,000mh battery pack just released in the bobovr m3 pro
if you're looking for the strap upgrade - A WAY TO GO! So much difference compared to that ugly original strap!
in terms of battery and the clips - yup..a VERY lazy smack to get a quick buck, while there is no much alternative :(
Head bob is there, just have to get used to it...again - not that many good alternatives :(
I wasn't into the aesthetic of halo straps, particularly as I think VR needs to de-bulk to gain traction. That said, when my Q2 'Elite battery ̶s̶t̶r̶a̶p̶ crap' failed in all the ways they're well documented to do, I bought the Bobo M2. For comfort and charge, it was great. Now a Quest 3 owner, now a M3 owner. I have no issues with comfort, accept that bulk will be a feature for another couple of generations. People seem upset by the Q3's battery life per session, but I'd challenge anyone complaining just to take a break and recharge the headset. I don't think it's good for eyes to have Vergence-Accommodation Conflict for hours at a time, so just take a break. It's a pity your point of view is what it is. I think the M3 is a decent build, comfortable and provides decent battery time for sensible VR session durations.
Wow This video is savage 😂. This strap is better than the quest 3 strap and the premium strap that you can buy from Meta. My question is why are you removing the strap repeatedly? You must be rough with it or something or did the damage on purpose because you hate the M3 so much. From what I can see with other reviews on the bobovr M3 you are the only one who has managed to damage your Quest 3.
Batteries aren't strong enough otherwise I would have bought this M3 pro..
Best thing is just buy an external 10,000 or 20,000 mah battery and you can go play 6+ hours
Just make sure the external has enough watts and amps, Some won't charge the Quest 3 , They can't keep up like some of these head straps.
My Anker battery does 30w output and the USB C cable also does 60w, Battery is small and fits in pocket.
For sideways stability, I recommend to take the two cushions from the top and tape them to the arms of the Q3 (double sided tape), so it presses against your temples.
You can then take one of the mesh or pu cushions from the back and put it on the top.
10/10
that's a lot of work :(
😅 @@Treychik your clearly no older than 13 😅
@@Simlife101 no, just no hands :(
Blowing smoke. Much better than the stock, and way better than Vive Pro I swapped from. Have not had issue with it outside the battery pack being techy about how it's charged.
Bro...this this is the best head strap I have ever used 45.00 with shipping with an extra battery compared to the elite strap garbage that you get I can't even believe you can compare it to that
So me I play PC games. .... Real vr
You based your opinion of a wobbly headset on NOT WEARING A FACIAL MASK, no shit it is wobbly...
I just want a strap that allows one to remove the facial interface for a more open MR experience. Bobo allows this. Any other?
Totally agree, that’s how mine is set-up and I can even play Beat Saber due to how stable it is, and no notable discomfort from that
This is the reason I bought the M3 too. But I find it very „wobbling“ when moving my head left/right. So I‘m actually thinking if I mod it or send it back.
look up the m3 mini. has the proper headstrap and is stable.@@Karsten_W
@@theakira05 I found the M3 was so wobbly when used like this even navigating the menus was borderline unusable. Any small head motion caused the headset to pivot and not align with my eyes anymore, or get out of focus.
That's a bunch of lies, the headstrap never fell down on my face. You just ain't wearing it right lmfao what a bunch of baloney
My experience is the complete opposite. Also when I play without the battery on the back I don't notice it. I think your not putting it on tight enough as you can see it's moving to much on your head
i give it a 8 out of 10 people i have had my vr for 3yrs now and bovo is really great you can make it fit tight or loose depends on how you like to set it up !!!
You can just remove the velcro strap from the M3, put it on Quest and then just velcro it back to M3. I also had absolutely zero issues with the battery and charging. It holds up on 100% battery in my headset until M3 battery runs out. I also find M3 super comfortable and I love it. And no hissing sounds for me.
I read you may eliminate the buzzing by plugging the battery only when headset is down to 30% power. This way battery will push max power out.
That is correct
Wtf you can take off that middle velcro entirely from strap its easy then... saw it in every review you people are just very not manually handy
Headset comfy 👍.
Battery for quest 3💩💩💩💩 completely useless.
Tried a lot of straps and this was one of the most comfortable and for the price was one of the cheapest with a battery.
i got the Bobo M2 for Quest 2 and wasn't happy with it. I get headaches because of the halo design and the internal sound got worse, because of the angled arms directly behind the speakers. So i ended up with a lightweight headstrap without battery and added a 10000maH powerbank at the back. When i got my Quest 3 i bought the official elite strap but found it very uncomfortable. So i bought a ZYBER strap without battery and another noname strap and i chose the noname strap because it was in fact better than the ZYBER one because it has an embedded knob and extra pads at the back. In combination with a small PD 10000maH powerbank this works perfectly for my head.
Can you please link the noname strap, that you choose? Tnx
I have been thinking about getting a bobovr since I got my Quest 3 because it was recommended as the most comfortable but I thought adding extra weight on my head wasn't a good idea for comfort and longer play sessions.
I decided to get a Zybervr with a couple 10000mAh battery banks instead and I feel this most comfortable for me. No wobble either when I turn my head fast.
I have been trying to watch movies lying down in bed but the wheel adjustment at the back sticks out too much and is uncomfortable so now I'm on the lookout for another head strap. I think I found one that's on sale right now so I'll see if that passes the pillow test.
If your doing tests on other head straps please do a lying down pillow test. I've subbed as your honest review is welcome after all the questionable ones that received the Bobovr for free. They clearly relabeled these to M3 pro and are not designed for Quest 3.
AMVR just released one with flat surface, no sticking out wheel.
A pillow test! I like it. This one would 100% fail 😅 but most hard straps would tbh, I’ll keep an eye out.
@@PlayTestVR Hard strap (at least for my AMVR headstrap) does help as when I look at the ceiling the strap can push the front up and leave zero pressure on my face, just make sure I put my weight right onto it or it may slip up. To prevent that I would suggest using neck pillow too.
Wayyyyy too long! Stop talking so much please omg i had to watch this at 1.5x speed
Sorry but the forehead thing... you're wearing the front strap too low down on your head.
i guessing you're the queen of snowflake's !!! waaaaa waaaa !!!!! you make this all about you !!!
you really should try the kiwi headstrap for the quest 3 if you havent!
Dude, you shouldn't do reviews because you keep contradicting yourself. Overall, it seems that you think that it's the best and most economical that's available, but you keep comparing it against a hypothetical product that doesn't exist. You stated that it prolongs use time, but people shouldn't buy it for the battery. It seems like you had expectations that weren't met, so therefore, you won't recommend something of good quality that serves its implied purpose. Something that a great deal of people admittedly know is not perfect but find to be a good, better, or best option of what's available. I think you should rewatch your video and, like you suggestedM3, make some improvements. Unfortunately, I won't stick around for the result.
Its pants dude and you know it, just get the S3, they’ve fixed all the issues
How can you say it's subjective then in your thumbnail say "Don't waste your money!".
I currently own the M3, which stands out as the most comfortable option among those I've tested. Starting with the original Quest, I've consistently opted for BoboVR head straps due to their superior comfort. Recently, I placed an order for the S3, and based on reviews I've watched and read, it seems poised to surpass the M3 in comfort. Notably, the content creators who I watch and follow actually use the M3 as their daily driver have unanimously concluded that the S3 offers an even more comfortable experience.
I feel your contrary opinion is an attempt to gain or game more views. As you will see this is going to backfire.
Comfort is subjective, but battery performance isn’t.
I’m glad it’s working well for you, I too have placed an order for the S3 which arrives on Thursday.
I’m hoping it delivers on the performance that this overhyped from M3.
I never had the strap for Quest 2, so when the M3 got announced I was checking socials and Amazon everyday to try and get my hands on. I was really excited when it came and after using it for 3 weeks exclusively, I was ultimately disappointed hence the video.
It’s not to get clicks or views, I really think that the M3 is a waste of money. You’re buying a battery strap that isn’t powerful enough to charge the Quest, which is the point of a battery strap.
I’m really hoping the S3 is it, and I can’t wait to try it on Thursday and fully test it. For now, the Kiwi battery strap is best for performance.
Comfort is subjective, there was a lot of times I liked the M3 for comfort as noted in my video, the only time it was really flawed was during VR workouts.
Comfort wasn’t the real issue here, it was battery performance and poor manufacturing.
I’m glad it’s working for you, I may just have had a bad unit
I just removed the velcro belt and revered it and it was fine' As for the battery I have not had any issues, because it meets my needs. The strap is very comfortable. Good points and video. Thanks
Just buy the damn meta headstrap... This one is so bulky
Doesnt matter the only important thing is not to use the default strap
How is the stability when the facial interface is mounted ?
Battery discharge and consumption is not linear, and I feel like the different starting and ending percentages was dishonest in ways to this review. It should be done from the same headset and battery pack charge and depleted until the same ending headset charge.
That’s a fair comment and noted for next time.
It was the same headset and battery pack, but wasn’t depleted until the same ending headset charge.
Thanks for the feedback
Sell out ! This is the first and last review I will watch of yours, so disingenuous then trying to push an alternative product
Sorry that you took my opinion so personally
Where did you get your bobovr? There are now a lot of Chinese companies making them and based on the overall extremely positive past reviews (battery issues aside), i feel your version of bobovr could be counterfeit... (esp considering Quest 2 written in the manual) I'm waiting for mine to be delivered in early Dec and I've ordered from the official website, so keeping fingers crossed.
Direct from their site.
Their support team is really good if you do end up receiving a bad one, they refunded me instantly
The hissing happens when you turn on the Bobo battery when the Quest battery is close to full. To avoid the hissing, turn the battery when the Quest has 40% or less.
To extend battery life, lower the brightness and disable hands and body tracking if you are not using them.
...I'm not adjusting brightness to accommodate a poor battery purchase...
@@Xialoh + I was like 'why do I have to do something when I paid for a decently priced piece from supposedly respected company?!' :\
...or throw the crappy battery away and use a normal 10.000 mAh Powerbank for 15 Euros.
This thread section can't be going the way you expected.The MQ3 has been amazing man.
It has tbh, the thread is a mixed bag. I think there must be supply chain issues since it seems it might be luck of the draw which one you’re getting.
Seems like I got a bad unit.
I bought a used quest 2 for cheap earlier in the year and it came with a complete bobo setup, including the cooling fan. I have been very impressed with it, the build quality seems excellent, I didn't install it so I can't comment on that experience, but it doesn't seem like the original quest was damaged. Everything about it is excellent. It's a shame to see they may have cut corners with the quest 3, maybe they'll address this in the future
how much did you pay for yours because im trying to sell mine and i want to find a good price
I have not had any problem with connecting the headset to the strap. No breaking or anything and its stable for me even in assassins creed nexus. You also talking about battery, i think you need to contact them to get a new one, i have no hissing sound and no problem with the battery life. This review seems overly negative and i have now used the bobo vr for 2 weeks and im very happy with it. Please see other reviews as this is the only one i have seen that is not happy with it.
Agree with you, most people love it and that’s totally fair
@@PlayTestVR i just Think its a very bold titel on the video. “Dont waste your money”. Claiming it to be a waste of money when you are obviously the only person around thinking this. Oh Well i hope you get your battery Exchanged as mine is deadly quiet.
You’re not wrong, it is a bold title.
Maybe I’ll change it to:
BoboVR M3 for Quest 3: Buyers Beware! ⚠️
Thanks for the feedback 😊
It does seem like it’s a mixed bag though, some people agree with me on here and Twitter. Others have the opposite experience
I definitely disagree. I love the feel and comfort of both my M2 & M3. I do however agree that the battery life needs improvement.
I brought the binbok. It's amazing, 2x 800 millamp batteries, headset never goes below 100% with hours and hours of use. Hot swappable... simply works. And super comfortable, easy to put on, even fits my 2 year old head size. Didn't by the M3 as wouldn't ship to my country, glad i didn't.
(And no, it doesn't make hissing noise like someone reported). It's probably a FUD campaign.
Bs yes it definitely does make the buzzing noise. I agree with your other points. It is comfortable and does give tons of extra juice but the buzzing definitely does occur when the meta quest 3 has 75% or more charge and the battery pack is on. To avoid the buzz you turn off the battery pack until the meta battery is drained below 75%. Blunty did a really good explanation why this happens.
I still recommend the binbok for the comfort and battery despite the whine. There is a workaround and the positives outweigh the negatives
On another note, while playing a boxing game I do find it struggles to keep the meta tight to my face. Maybe it needs some adjusting and tightening before workout games and I'm still in the learning curve phase
@@gonzo1281 not for me, not at any percent
I wasn’t even looking into buying a new strap but none the less your video was very Informative as well as personal with a very genuine consumer perspective.
Nah. The M3 strap is f'n awesome. I experienced none of the negative things that this baby is crying about.
@@pekerhed101You’re just being childish and can’t accept other peoples opinions.
@@nese1 Thanks for your hot-take, princess.
@@pekerhed101 Grow up.
So, every other review out there says this is the best headstrap BY FAR, yet you choose to follow the only one being negative about it? How does that even work?
TLDR: this is the least comfortable VR headset strap i've ever used. Compared to the Q3 stock strap, the Q3 Elite strap, the Q1 strap, the Q2 strap and both Apple Vision Pro straps I found the BoboVR M3 was the least comfortable. I'd imagine what i've largely learned here is I don't like this 'halo' style of headset strap.
I found the fake leather of the M3 made things super sweaty compared to a fabric approach. Out of every strap i've used it caused the most face marks and messy hair. When putting it on my short hair would also keep getting caught on something (joints of the strap or the velcro, not sure) and hurt a ton as it plucked hairs out. When using it without the light shield it bounces everywhere and is unusable.
The battery approach was great and I didn't get any hissing. Attaching it to the headset was also fine, a little bit annoying with the short velcro but got it on within a minute or so with no damage. I just found it was the most uncomfortable headset strap i've ever used.
I think the M3 Pro is very well built. I had no problem installing mine, didn't break anything and it really is the most comfortable headstrap because every other strap will hurt your face after a while.
The battery is fine, it gives quite a lot of extra play time while keeping the quest battery at 100% or close to it depending on the app or game being played. Mine doesn't make any noise either. I didn't have much issue with feeding the little velcro strap through and in fact I've since released it and let it hang over the top, (it's only about an inch long) because it's less restricting without it.
It's common knowledge that it's less suitable for action games because of the wobble and that's about the only negative worth considering.
In my opinion, for playing games like Red Matter, Moss, or any non action game, this is the best strap to use because it can be worn for hours and you don't really want to be wearing any other strap that squashes your face. There's a reason why the BoboVR is popular and hyped. It's not for everyone but it's a damn good headstrap.
Interesting, wonder if they made improvements
S3 pro is much better
I'm looking at them because of the detachable batteries but I don't like the halo style straps because they do wobble when moving about, but I saw that they also have an elite style strap (M3 Mini - bonus it snaps on as opposed to attaching through friction - edit: I stand corrected, it's still friction fit...) and I also saw that they have a battery upgrade kit for their straps and asked them via email if the M3 Mini can also accept that battery upgrade kit, they confirmed that it can, though they did say the battery kit will come back in stock in 3-6 weeks, maybe when it'll come back it'll be without the buzzing.
someone said the buzzing only happens if the meta 3 battery is over 40%, wait for it to drop to under 40%, then turn on the bobovr battery, and there will be no noise
@@lorcis1 I don't have the batteries yet, I only ordered the M3 Mini strap, but good to know
Yeah you are not using it the right way. Simple. As. That.
How do you use it then?
I just tried this thing and its comfortable but there's so much side to side play even when fully tight. I swapped back to the stock strap and it has some side to side wobble as well but not as bad. Since the BoboVR is much heavier you'll tend to feel that side to side wobble instantly wheras I hadn't noticed it with the stock strap. I had a feeling that it was going to be too bulky.
+1 gouged my speaker arms also.
He put the Velcro strap on BACKWARDS, he also didn't wear the headset nearly low enough. I don't use batteries I have a 30 foot usb-c cable and for the issue of headset balance I have fishing weights that I tied to the back of my headset
I own also this for my q2 and q3 and they are the best out there, so your video is not correct at all.
That’s your option vs mine though, it’s not about being “correct”
@@PlayTestVR still you force your option onto others, so why should I not share mine then.
No ones forcing anyone to watch the video and I’m not removing your comment either 🤷♂️
@@PlayTestVR i feel so happy now, thx
You’re welcome ☺️
Don't put the battery on the headstrong while the meta. Deplete a little first til about 90 percent. It'll stop the whine! The whine only happens when it's not charging the meta. My only complaint about it is that it's really big in the back. That's why I got another strap when I wanna lay down and I use a 10 foot cable connected to a charger on my power strip! You can also use the meta pro style without the face plate like an AR so you can do work and watch movies without it constantly pressing on your face. Give another go why don't you? It's all situational you know.
I don’t think you should say don’t waste your money, the M3 is amazing, it’s great, I played for longer then I ever did and it’s really comfortable and it helps me allot.
It’s better than all the ones that I saw or looked up.
That doesn’t look like it did damage, that looks like you damaged it.
However this is your opinion so I respect your opinion.
But this is a great buy and easy to use I played this for 3 hours with no issues or problems. I’m pretty sure there’s nothing that compares yet.
So if anyone looking for a headset just buy it, it’s a good buy you get like 2 to 3 hours of gameplay depending on the game you play and if you get a extra battery well you have at least 3 to 4 hours maybe 5 depending on the game.
Plus you’re still wearing it wrong, you have to put those black slide ones close to your ports not far away.
Why new things always comes with so many problems. Like the many disfuctional battery elite straps. Souldnt the company check if it’s at least working right? Wtf 150euros…
I have the strap too and also have the hissing sound, whine coil or whatever on the battery. It's kind of annoying but I don't hear it when I play games at medium volume. Also when the quest battery goes below 70-75%, the noise seems to stop, at least for me. Still this shouldn't be a thing.
In most games the headset battery stays at the same percentage. For me I could always get at least 1 hour to 1.5 hours of playtime before the battery was drained, so idk how you got only 40mins out of it. However in some games the headset percentage did go down (like 5%), noticed that in dungeons of eternity and some games that use MR.
The M3 is definetly not perfect but I think it's still a decent solution for the price and I'm really satisfied with the comfort, can easily play for 2-3 hours now. Would love to see some upgraded batteries though so I don't have to charge my headset seperately after a while.
1 hour 20 minutes is not 1.2 hours. There are only 60 minutes in an hour, not 100. But good overview, and yeah it seems BoboVR has the only halo strap for Q3. Still, I want to try it and $50 isn't much. I already spent $30 on a Yoges battery headstrap and it hurts my face.
To the contrary, S3 (and M3) are the most comfortable VR head straps I've ever used, including for "glasses mode" with no light guard installed.
I have an M2 and an M3 for my headsets. Though I have zero complaints about the comfort, avoid the M3 Pro until they release their B3 batteries, as they are currently being shipped with the old B2 batteries. The Quest 3 can cause a B2 battery to report that it is dead within minutes. I have 4 batteries and two are now faulty.
This was a decent headstrap in terms of comfort, but while it was on my Quest, I ran into a lot of problems. The device would constantly go to sleep if I looked down, and in-game required constant recalibration of controls. I wouldn't have thought a headstrap would cause this, but as soon as I put on the old strap back on, everything worked fine.
4:30 I don't get how this is true. Main reason why I don't like straps with a moveable rotating arm is because you lose all benefits of a lever-fulcrum. Just imagine a seesaw. Now image it with a bendable joint in the middle. How in the world would a heavier weight on one end affect the other end when you have a moveable joint in the middle?
I respectfully disagree with every point you have. I've used my bobo for several weeks now for hours on end. I think you may have received a faulty head strap? I play beat saber on hard without the battery at times, without issue.
Destroyed xD
Good criticism. I'm pretty sure your battery is damaged if it makes that sound, I would send it back (if possible).
You haven't completely convinced me to not buy it (not that was your intent) since I've checked it with a friend's quest 2, but for sure I'll wait it to be on Amazon for that sweet sweet "send it back in the first 30 days" ;)
Thank you.
Good video and good points. Im extremely worried about that battery noise I think it is what you said - the battery is intended for les power consuming headset. Probably if you switch quest 3 into power saving mode the hiss will disappear. Can you check that if you got the time? I'm more convincet to just buy m3 without battery and just put powerbank with long cable into my pocket.
I actually gave it away to one of my followers but I can DM them to check for you!
OK, I forgot to mention, so listen up guys, i'll give you a little trick to easily get that strap end into the top part of the visor without having to take out the faceplate! 1. Take that very thin packaging that the battery was packaged with and fold it into a very narrow half to about the size of the strap width. 2. Push it in under/over half way into where you have to push in the strap end. 3. Then push the strap end over/under, not under/over til it actually velcrose's itself to the other end!! The first time I ever heard about this issue with the strap that people were whining about, I knew there'd be an easy way to do it. So when I got my Meta, i used saran wrap! You could use aluminum foil but you have to flatten it really well. You can also use 2 packing tape strips about the size of the width of the strap end and stick them together to make one you can stick in under/over. Funny thing, when I got the Bobo M3, there was already a thin film packaging with the battery. So I tried that, and Voila, it worked like a charm! I've just done it like 5 times easy peasy! LOL, I should contact Bobo and let them know! Maybe they can add it to their installation instructions! You guys try, and if anybody's having a hard time with it, shoot me a reply. Honestly, it's not all that hard, it's just that the Bobo's strap end is a little short to play around with. If anybody has trouble adjusting, use a needle nose plier. Makes adjusting it way easier! So remember, under/over in the loop with the thin film packaging half way only so the strap end has a slide to go over/under without snagging, got it! Luck!
had the m2 pro and if it's the same then this is a no go for me.. for hot swappable battery strap, binbok vr t3 is still the king ruclips.net/video/Mt6l9GqDabY/видео.html
What is a "Halo" strap? Does it mean that more pressure is on the forehead and less pressure on the face? I'm pretty happy that I bought the Kiwi Elite Strap. I only use the headset for PCVR via cable, so I wanted a good but lightweight and comfortable headstrap. Very satisfied with the Kiwi and happy that I didn't buy the BoboVR M3
Didn't have an issue installing mine, most of the time these issues are caused by user error, i.e. not following the instructions correctly. If your battery was hissing then you've unfortunately got an defective unit and should ask BoboVR for a replacement. My battery makes zero noise at any time -when in use or when charging it. I've also used Kiwi Design's headstrap on my (now retired) Quest 2 and that was good, but the BoboVR headstrap is a bit better in my opinion, due to it being easier to put on and take off, especially if you wear glasses.
The only real issue I have with the M3 Pro is the energy capacity of the battery, it's only 5200mAh which is tiny compared to most power banks (I had a 10,000mAh strapped to my Quest 2).
BoboVR need to release a much higher capacity battery for the Quest 3 as it uses more power than the Quest 2.
The velcro strap is removable, and you can flip it over and install it first on the quest and then install the head strap. Mine came installed backward also. But found The front head pad is removable, and so is the velcro strap that helps support the headset. This halo strap is awesome imo, but it is hard to install it is very tight. i am sure many people have broken the quest trying to install it . I found if i hold the quest upside down in my had and work in one side a little at a time it will slide in better, its not easy either way you try it. The new bobo vr one with the fan is a little looser when installing it.
Really not sure about your review. I’ve had my BoboVR M3 Pro for a little while now. It’s my first Halo strap. No problem fitting it, or its Velcro strap. Was quite easy. No damage to my plastic. You must have forced it on incorrectly to create that damage! Also, for sitting down MR use, the face gasket free option is awesome. For a virtual desktop or watching a video in MR mode, the freedom of not having a face gasket is a huge comfort step. So, no regrets on my M3 Pro purchase. Best VR accessory I’ve purchased so far! 🤓
Glad i ended up just modifying the Quest 2 version to fit on my Quest 3. It's the exact same thing, lol.
I’m dumb and don’t know if it’s purposeful but I bought it for the comfortablility and for the battery and it’s not exactly as tight fitting as I had hoped but whatever I did have problems with the battery but over all it’s decent if your desperate
On Chinese market you can find some Halo-type headstraps. So it's not only Bobo VR. But they looks more or less same as Bobo design.
I was actually scammed by them. I ordered the m3 pro and after couple of days got an email saying that they cant ship to my country. The order was cancelled and i never received a refund despite them claiming they had refunded the money.
Bobo m3 vs kiwi quest 3 head strap with battery? Which is better
Kiwi by far
I honestly don’t want to agree with you on this one, but I do… I wish it didn’t have such a lot squeaky sound with every micro-movement, that they wouldn’t have cheaped out on the battery AND the sliders that, depending on your face-shape, can lower your fov so much that I started gaming on the quest pro and working in the quest 3
My M3 is fantastic, the default quest strap was so uncomfortable it gave my fiance a headache every time she used it and I was always super uncomfortable in it. The M3 feels night and day better its very comfortable. The battery lasts a bit over an hour combined with the onboard battery edging to 3 hours easily outlasts me Ive had VR since the original HTC vive day 1 launch in 2016 and Ive never spent more than 2 hours in VR.
The six month subscription you get with the Quest 3 doesn't cost Meta anything though, for them it's nowhere near the cost of an elite strap. That you get to rent 12 games over six months for free, that's more beneficial to Meta than it is to the consumer. For them it's potential steady income should anyone continue the service (or forget to turn it off), while for us it's a mediocre game rental service - one that pretends you own something, as you "collect" titles every month.
Great review though! I had the M2 previously and loved it... but it does absolutely seem like they rushed the development of the M3. Real shame.
I’m after a new headstrap with battery. I’ve had 2 of Meta’s Elite Straps and they’ve both been duds that have the issue that they don’t charge the headset at all. Now they’ve stopped selling the Elite Strap and they won’t return my emails for a refund.
Really need a comfy strap with a good battery. The headset dies so fast.