Quest 3 Review: Three Months Later - Is It Worth It?
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- Опубликовано: 30 май 2024
- This video is going to share my experience of using the Meta Quest 3, covering everything you need to know, to help you decide whether it is the right headset for you.
I've used the Meta Quest 3 almost every single day since it launched and spent hundreds of hours testing dozens of games and apps and all of the functionality of this VR headset.
This video covers my experience of using VR and MR games and apps on Quest 3 and shares my thoughts on the visuals, hardware, comfort, battery life, and value for money. If you're not sure whether the Meta Quest 3 is the right headset for you, hopefully, this video can help.
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After using the Quest 3 since release, I went back to the Quest 2 to compare the experience. For me, it confirmed that the upgrade was worth it... the lenses make the experience so much better.
I wear glasses. Using Quest 2 with glasses was a challenge because I had to constantly adjust the position of lenses otherwise image would be out of focus.
Not anymore with Quest 3!
@@freeman038They make prescription lenses for quest 3 and 2 and likely for other headsets. Was $70 for my quest 3 set.
I agree the quest 3 is worth it for the upgrade so many aspects are better , I can wear it for longer less weight pulling the head forward and the increase in power makes start up way less intrusive and better to just pick up and play
I was the same. I was really shocked by how bad the Quest 2 seemed after using the Quest 3 for a while. It's definitely a big jump up in pretty much every way.
@@freeman038 I wear progressive glasses which are basically bifocals as I have a problem seeing up close and far. But with the Quest 2 I didn't have to wear them.
This is the most pertinent and clear review I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing.
Really appreciate the feedback, thanks.
I second this, your review is great. I have a credit card with $400 cash back rewards that I've saved so far. I pay early many times so I don't even get finance charges. My plan was to wait and save enough cash back to buy the 512GB but I'm still on the fence. My balance is lower than my cash back lol.
Outstanding review. Really answered the important questions, cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
Got the Quest 3. Very happy with it, no complaints.
Great video man, liked and subbed! Top quality Irish accent 👌🏻
Thank you for this video, i enjoyed your review.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support.
Excellent presentation. Liked, subscribed, and rang that bell.
Really appreciate your support!
Great review m8 enjoyed it 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.
I just upgraded from the Oculus Rift CV1 which came out in 2016, the difference is honestly insane. I think the overall tracking was better on the original rift for PCVR games, but having to use the sensors was a nightmare and made me not want to use it.
While playing games standalone on the Quest 3 though the experience is unlike anything I've seen before, and for the price it's a truly remarkable piece of equipment.
Same here , though I had the first htc vive but man the difference is amazing, still waiting for my booboo vr head strap.
I've both systems and still use rift for competitive gaming.. For games with a solo campaign I will use the 3
I run the quest 1 verse the quest 3 on half-life Alix and the 1 looks better and runs better both systems are on max graphics. I am running All MSI hardware, 1470 TI
liquid cooled, 4 tb SD card nvm5, and 96 GB ddr5 ram, I7 13700
That's a huge upgrade you did. Really interesting to hear your impressions coming directly from CV1 to Quest 3.
@@josephscott2071 hey I've been interested in getting the quest 3 but my past experience from the first vive wasn't good? I remember trying it at a computer store and loved it, purchased it and started gaining sickness from playing on it. I figured it was my pc being bad back then but has pushed me far away from it. I have a nice pc now and I'm wondering if it would get me sick again, I figured it was due to the graphics being bad and maybe the hz / low fps back then? What is your take?
I can highly recommend the Kiwi Design accessories. I've got the halo strap, knuckle grips and leatherette facial interface from them for my Quest 2, and they improve the experience massively. I'm reluctant to upgrade to a Quest 3 as I'd have to buy all new accessories as well!
KIWI Design accessories def good quality generally.
I just got my MQ3 and bought the kiwi head strap (the non battery one). It gets here today and I’m so excited. I picked up the Anker Nano 10k mAh power bank too
This is looking like a steal after seeing the Vision Pro reviews!
Meanwhile the Vision Pro looks a steal when people wear them on the subway.
Totally. Quest 3 is comparing very favourably. I'm so conflicted about the Vision Pro. On the one hand, it's a generational leap ahead of Quest 3, gives a massive boost to the VR industry, and validates that this kind of tech is going to become better and more popular over the next few years. On the other hand, as someone who doesn't own any other Apple devices, and considering the price, I can't see myself getting one.
@@VRLowdown Well certainly not 1st gen when that is used for beta testing the features, the bugs & long term use problems that will occur. After the initial hype there will be murmurings of the problems & that is why no one should buy one - especially at the gen 1 price. Think of it like an early access game, the ppl buy it because of the hype & yet it is full of bugs. Meanwhile the people who waited a years, 2 years can get an updated gen 2 with at least most of the problems addressed. It is not an essential piece of kit, it doesn't do anything a an iPhone, Mac, iPad iWatch etc etc cannot do really. It is just the perceived doing it in VR & AR is what ppl think is different. The result is the same.
@triax7006 hahaha. I see what you did there 😂
LOL, I totally read this in your accent 😂@@VRLowdown
Outstanding review. Thanks for making this video. Quite a few people have complained about terrible eye strain from the Quest 3 when they had none from the Quest 2. What would you attribute that to? Thanks again.
Great vid!
Many thanks for the positive feedback.
You're AWSOME thank you !
Glad to help.
great vid!
Many thanks.
It s so strange to hear a young athletic man with the voice of an old man.
This really made me laugh so much, thanks! :)
I have a rift s and I absolutely love it…I’m guessing this is a huge upgrade for me though right?
i updated from OG Vive and i couldnt be happier. a wireless headset with no base stations, good controllers, that fits in half a shoe box with reasonably high resolution, fov, refresh rate, mixed reality, quest exclusives like espire 2 and assassins creed nexus, for only 500 dollars. you could spend 1000+ on something else but you would miss out on quest exclusives and wireless is amazing and the value you are getting with the quest 3 is unbeatable. once you try wireless vr theres no going back to walking around with 5 pounds of cable attached to your head that gets in knots and makes you trip.
you also gotta understand a high end set like 1300 dollar crystal needs a very expensive pc to run it like the 2000 dollar rtx 4090. so its not even just 500 vs 1300, its 500 vs like 3000 dollars.
Totally agree about the advantages of wireless. It makes such a huge difference and more than compensates for any negatives.
Having never had any sort of VR headset before, I was really convinced to buy one with the new immersion that the mixed mode experience provides. And that, while probably not as amazing as I thought it might be for exactly the reasons you cite in your review, it is pretty neat to see your environment being the source of games and other items.
I bought the elite strap, and the official charging dock. And at the moment, I get probably 2-3 hrs of use. The Elite strap really was a nice upgrade to the included strap, but before I buy any additional accessories I just wanted to test out the official ones first. I only just got the charging dock, so I guess time will tell on how that impacts the availability of the headset for me.
As of now, I agree with everything you said about the headset. But never having had one, I can only tell you my personal opinions about this one. Hand tracking is neat, and the games are cool... but there is a lot to get used to in playing VR games, even if you have an environment that allows you to move around. The Meta Quest 3 includes a mechanism to keep you inside the bounds of your environment safely, so you dont run into walls or other stuff. That is nice. It can probably support higher resolution items (videos on youtube for example) than your own PC may support. You don't need a PC to use the headset. bit of you have one, it can be an additional source of VR goodness IF your PC has the horses to push it.
if you want to do PCVR, you will need a supported configuration to pair your headset with your PC for PCVR. For consideration, I have a PC with an Intel 13900K processor, an NVIDIA 4080 16GB GPU and 64GB RAM. You do NOT need such a beefy machine, but you will need a machine with a powerful video card.
PCVR is really cool. I have the STEAM VR LINK setup and with the appropriate cable OR WIFI connection (assuming you have a speedy Wifi network to support the connection) you can do some really cool stuff with your PC and the MQ3.
As a noob within the VR world, I have a lot more to do, learn, and experience. But, I do feel like the MQ3 is a headset that I would recommend to anyone who wants to get into it for the first time. The learning curve is relatively low, but there is a lot to explore and experience.
I purchased the 512GB version because I never EVER want to have to uninstall a program simply to install another one. Its only $150 more for 4x the amount of storage, and I feel like, at least for now, it's worth it.
I highly recommend the MQ3.
dude what the hell kind of stuff do you do to need that kind of pc oh my god
@@hyloc-gj6hc I am a software engineer. I also have 2-34" 4k monitors... so the GPU has to be beefy to support that.
Not to mention I like PC gaming, so running 4k to game does really demand a machine that keep the frames up. :)
Thanks for your detailed and helpful comments. Really appreciate hearing about your experience.
Does the Quest 3's two cameras provide a stereoscopic image that creates the sensation of depth? If so, could it be used to view HD 3D movies and 3D content created by Unity or Unreal that also provide a 3D experience?
Great video. Keep it up :).
Many thanks, really appreciate the positive feedback. 😀
I moved from quest 2 to quest 3 pretty much on release date, At first I wasn’t too sure if the upgrade was worth it but after using it about 4 times a week since, I thoroughly enjoy the quest 3 a lot more and I am very happy with the decision especially as someone who plugs it into PC a lot to play euro truck and assetto corsa
Glad you're enjoying it. Quest 3 is probably a bigger jump up in terms of the standalone content, but the increased resolution, FOV and lenses also make a significant difference for PCVR.
Awesome video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the video. Yes, I am planning to get the Quest 3. Right now I am using the the Oculus Rift S which has been enjoyable over the years. Looking forward to the higher resolution and wide sweet spot with Quest 3 pancake lenses. I am used to LCD lenses from the Rift S, so the Quest 3 should be similar.
What will be new to me is the connectivity of the Quest 3. Wired via USB link cable or Air link. This will be my first wireless VR headset. My big decision is do I want a 128 GB or 512 GB version headset. Looking forward to using the Quest 3.
Again thanks for the video. Take care.
Glad I could help. Quest 3 will definitely be a huge upgrade. It really is hard to recommend any other headset right now.
for a relatively good experience in DCS world(with the Quest3), what would you say is the bare minimum in terms of GPU requirements? I'm currently still using a quadro P4000(gtx1070 equivalent, I think), and it is giving me good FPS's on my 1440P monitor. I kinda want to try VR, but I'm hesitant because I don't know if I will have to upgrade my GPU as well to get any usable frame rates. Many thanks!!
Every time i put these headsets on the home screen alone gives me awe. Just seeing the outside world like that and seeing a whole panel in front of you is something to wow at. not only that it is more dim lighted friendly and with vr desktop literally no lag whatsoever, I can play games like the last of us with no fidelity lost 1-1 upscaling while my wife is using the tv in the bedroom. These headsets are an insane upgrade. If you have a quest 2 don't walk hurry and run to buy the quest 3, sell your quest 2 to make some profit back and enjoy them! These with vr desktop and a capable gaming pc with as little as a 3070ti will swifty turn up your gaming setup into another degree.
I feel the same about Quest 3. Its an awesome headset to use, and a massive upgrade from Quest 2.
@@VRLowdown The pass through turns the headset up from 40-100. A lot won't understand if they own a quest 2 and not a 3.
Interesting, I've been on the fence to buy this. I've only had a Samsung Oculus, but had fun with that even.
You mentioned getting the battery strap to extend play time. On my Quest 2 I mostly played with plugged in to the high speed brick and I can play as long as I want. I understand you can do that on the Quest 3 as well.
When you say high speed brick, do you mean connecting to a computer, or external battery?
@@VRLowdown Sorry, the brick is the outlet plug you charge the device with. That way it is charging it while you play. That way you don't drain the battery as fast, depending on the plug you use.
i didint expect how good it was
Glad you're enjoying it.
There is a clip from a mixed reality game in this video that the voice over calls "Trackmania"? I can't seem to find this game. Any one have it?
@9:12 a solution for this I recommend is the Binbok vr headstrap replacement. The battery packs go on the back of the head and bring balance. The upgraded headstrap is better, it distributes the weight better AND has 2 8000mha batteries. I paid $99 I think.
I should have kept watching lol😂
The binbok is better to me because it has 2 swappable batteries. In my experience, between the 2 binbok batteries and when I take breaks I put everything back on charge I very rarely use the actual headset battery. I'm actually going to order another set and have 4 batteries and a replacement strap. My battery problems are pretty much solved.
I'm going to take a look at this battery strap. Looks good.
$99 US?
@gtamediaproductions1 yes. That is what I paid through Amazon.
got the 128gb modle idc about storage as i was mainly wanting it to replace my laptop for movies, web browsing, vr chat rooms, music and light gaming. ngl its better than the vision pro.
I def think the Quest 3 is awesome for watching movies. The resolution is great and I can genuinely enjoy watching a movie with Quest 3 as much or more than I can watching it on a big screen. I wish there was a better, more seemless way of watching a wide range of video content on Quest 3 though. I'm currently using BigScreen, but it feels a little cumbersome. Meta really need to have an easy to use, native media player.
I think I'll continue to hold out for what ever Valve is cooking up next. Currently have a Quest 2 and it's been doing me fine for now. I can tell I'm in need of an upgrade, but it'd be much smarter money-wise to simply wait for the headset I want. That said, if somehow Valve's next headset disappoints, I'm sure by the time it comes out I'll be able to get a Quest 3 at an even lower price. VR gaming on a budget is fun...
You need quest 3
I thought the same, I had a G2. In the end I got a Quest 3 as a PCVR and standaline headset, basically I'm still on the hunt for a Premuim PCVR headset but the Quest 3 can still forfill all my standalone gaming needs, there's nothing on the market better which can do that. Not sure what PCVR headset I'll get though, maybe the Reality 12K or if Sony's new headset can support propper controllers, that might be worth a punt...
What Valve is cooking up next is probably another Steam Deck, not another Valve Index. The Steam Deck has massively outsold the Index and Steam has more or less conceded defeat to Meta by making a native Steam VR app for Quest.
@@acurisur That was alot of speculation when I was specifically talking about their next VR product, not "every product they'll potentially make". As I stated, Quest 2 is fine for me at the moment and I have no desire to upgrade. Unless this thing breaks down, I can wait years for the next Valve VR headset if I wish. I'm pure PCVR. I don't play Quest games, so I want to upgrade into a pure PCVR headset. Valve's Deckard's rumors sound up my alley, so I'm waiting for more news on that.
@@soulechelon2643 Not really speculation, Valve didn't show anything at CES 2024 and just about all of their VR competitors did. And the numbers don't lie, Steam Deck massively outsold the Index so I don't see how sales numbers are speculation either.
Valve have a history of abandoning things that aren't making them money, they did it with the Steam Link as well. if you want a PCVR headset there's much better headsets available right now than the Index, the Pixma Crystal blows it away in every single department.
So you'd rather wait on something that's just a rumour instead? You don't sound like you genuinely want a better VR headset to me at all, because even the lowly Pico 4 is a better VR headset than the Valve Index. Better lenses, higher resolution, lower price. And both the Pico 4 and the Quest 3 can be used as PCVR headsets, in fact the 128GB Quest 3 was aimed specifically at PCVR users who don't need to store much on the internal storage.
Good video!
Thanks for the positive feedback.
I just bought one today. Will be delivered tonight. I also already own a PSVR2.
Hope you have a great experience with it.
Which one do you like better?
@@WeAreAllLimitless Quest 3 by far.
@@catfishvega3728 Thanks. I probably will get one soon.
That's pretty fast delivery
I've bought every oculus so far and the Quest 3 is def the king.
The official battery strap I bought too and this was the only regret I have so far. I'm def grabbing a bobo elite when I get the chance.
The BOBOVR S3 Pro is awesome.
Interesting review. I bought last year a used quest 2, my first vr set. A massive step up from the rift my brother has....but I quickly found the flaws from the dodgy strap to finding the sweetspot. I have been looking at the q3, the thing is I only ever use it tethered to the PC for flight Sims. DCS maxed out with dx12 is as good as its going to get at 90mhz. Msfs, I have to revert to 72mhz with medium settings. I run a 4070 which is no slouch, but can easily max out the gpu. So in my mind it doesn't really matter if I go q3, the quality will be limited by the gpu. I do have the kiwi battery headset which is so comfy, but for the life of me I can't understand why they didn't do a data pass through on there. So I can't tether and use the additional batteries!!
I use a powered USB-C cable with doing tethered PCVR so I can keep the headset fully charged and I don't need the external battery.
If you're just using it for pcvr might look into some of the dedicated headsets. It's way more expensive but the big screen beyond would be ideal for sims.
Ive used my quest 3 every single day since christmas. 38 years old and new to VR stuff, I had the DK2 Oculus kit and tried google earth and some space walk thing back in the day. wasnt very impressed. buttttt now holy I am shocked lol
Have mine since 2 days and im hookkkeeddd
same
same
Glad to hear you're enjoying it.
what did u do about battery bc I played 2 games with pc link didn't go more than 2hr
soo if u did something about the battery please tell me
same!
people always buy broadcaster lights but you should buy garage workspace lights instead. those things get super bright. i have a 30ft by 30ft bedroom and even one of these is enough to make my room look like daytime. they are super cheap as well like one of them is only $30. they are shaped like windmills and fit in any standard fixture.
I'll take a look.
I'm convinced, thank you.
May be a dumb question, can it be connected toa drone? Meaning can I cast from my phone.
Not sure. I used to do a lot of FPV drone flying but haven't tried to use Quest 3 as FPV goggles. I have heard of some people using screen mirroring from phone to Quest 3 via a sideloaded app, but this is going to add major latency compared to using a radio transmitter/receiver.
I’m on the fence about upgrading. On one hand I do really want a quest 3 it looks fantastic. On the other hand I already have a quest 2 and VR PC and I’d have to buy new prescription lenses to put in it and likely new controller covers. I can 3d print an adapter to use my same battery strap but it still seems like a lot of things I’d have to replace.
It's a really tough decision if you already have a Quest 2. It is a lot better, but a new headset and accessories will be a big cost.
The exclusive games aren’t there yet, I think in 2 years time you’ll know if it’s worth it and probably will be a quest 4 by then.
I havent bought any VR headset since the first oculus rift CV1, I realized back then I need higher resolutions. We are almost getting there with the quest 3 where I would consider buying a new VR headset. I need OLED screens and more resolution. If the quest 4 manages to match or even surpass the current Apple Vision pro when it comes to picture quality and passthrough quality I will get one.
I think the Quest 4 might be the sweet spot for jumping on board. I'm not totally convinced that OLED is the way to go though, as OLED panels with pancake lenses probably aren't a good fit. We're likely to see more LED/QLEDs, with the promise of micro-LED displays in a few years.
I've had a QPro for a year and it has so much stutter when in basic menus and such.. did you ever use one? Trying to figure out if I should sell it and get a Q3. Great vid!
Quest Pro is one of the only headsets in recent years that I haven't tried. I was all set to buy one but something made me hold off and then the early reviews discouraged me from getting one. I think if you could see your Quest Pro for a similar price to getting a new Quest 3, then it would definitely be a reasonably good upgrade. Ihaven't noticed any discernable stuttering when using Quest 3. Likely due to the XR2 Gen 2 processor in Quest 3 versus the older processor in Quest Pro.
hello.if i ws to get a vr just for mainly media and work where display is the priority can i get pico 4?
Yes, the visuals are pretty similar, so there would be limited benefit in going for Quest 3 for your use case.
Thank's for your review, many bright/high contrast lights reflections with the cams and the lens, seem its not on all,others users don't have much of those reflections and others do have them,i guess it,s a defect with the production of those pancake quest 3 lens, quest 2 have less reflections but a smaller field for better view.
Choice of games and softwares is limited,you can play many Android app and games with some learning.
MetaQuest from my point of view are still prototype, put in sale with bad head strap,no so good lens,facial at high price and little space for install ,128g in 2024 is kinda small and 200$ more for 500 gigs is expensive here in Canada , meta at least should give 1tb with this price range.
No easy play with others in your home,just some games can play 2 at home,this is not a playstion or Nintendo switch or Xbox,older people may not be able to play with this,
i would suggest don't play long time with this in your face because of heat,light and frequency and pressure on you face.
There's definitely plenty of room for improvement, but i don't think many of the negatives you mention are accurate. The lenses are incredible and the software library is impressive, particularly when you consider the options for PCVR. I think the price is just about as low as it could have been. The headstrap and battery life are by far the biggest drawbacks. Not a huge fan of the big price jump to the 512gb model either. Have you tried it?
I agree, the light flares are killing me, and I was disappointed with the view angles. The rim on the face is hard and my eyes are too far off the lenses even o the smallest setting.
I got a BoboVR M3 Pro strap for it, which is just ok, but a LOT better than the default strap.
The microphone responds too harshly to plosives.
The in-built audio is surprisingly not bad.
Otherwise, I like it.
I only use it for PCVR, but I will try Asgard's Wrath 2 one of these times.
I had that as well, although I still have discomfort with the weight (or maybe I just had a chronic neck pain) but all in all it's great for a first-timer to VR.
I get massive latency spikes when playing pcvr and looking down or at a wall while standing still. Cannot get to work it out, three different routers, the problem still stands. Very frustrating.
@@maegnificant you could try to go for wired Link Cables, then again its sold separately or buy a really long type c cable
@@dodiezero tried that, but it looks horrible and way worse than Virtual Desktop
@@maegnificanthave you went into the oculus debug tool and set your bitrate to 700mbps or so? That definitely looks better than virtual desktop even at h.264+ at 500mbps, and leaguessssss better than the current h.265-av1 options. Less latency too.
Plus test your cable in the oculus app, make sure it's showing at least 1.7gbps. With the cable I get 0 latency spikes, but I have on VD here and there.
I have quest 3. When I try to go into a private room on walkabout mini golf my pointer stops working. Hope you can help me. Thank you in advance.
The first thing I would do it reboot your headset, then reinstall the game. If this doesn't work, you should reach out to the developers for help.
As I already have an index I just don’t think right now to change over as the benefits don’t justify it to me at least . Am either going to wait for the price to go right down in the future and buy used or will wait for the quest 4.
It's a tough situation, as the Valve Index is still a great headset. Yes, it's starting to show its age, but you're probably not going to see a massive improvement upgrading to the Quest 3, and as you already have external tracking stations, it's hard to "downgrade" to inside-out tracking.
I would say it's definitely worth it. Although I haven't been able to use it much lately because I've been sick😢
Hope you feel better soon!
how is your passthrough quality. Mine is super grainy. With tons of natural lights, it is still looking like you have a vintage filter on
It's good enough if the lighting is good, but in lower light settings it gets very grainy and more distorted. The passthrough quality is good enough for MR games, but there is a long way to go before it's good enough to make productivity applications enjoyable.
Does anyone know if you can like draw things using your hands on the quest 3. Like imagine you're just standing in your room and can just write stuff digitially or paint using just your hands. I wanna do it mainly to have fun in vr and also practice writing down chinese characters.
Open Brush is an awesome free app to do this. It does use your controllers rather than hand tracking, but it allows you to paint, draw and be creative in a 3D space. A lot of the other art apps I've used such as Vermillion also use controllers. There may well already be an app that allows you to do this with hand tracking, but if not, I'm sure there will be soon.
I'm enjoying the Quest 3, have had it for approximately two weeks. BUT, I bought it especially to play pickleball indoors when the weather isn't good enough to play outside. But here's my concern: You need an awful lot of space to play this game (Pickleball One). I'd have to clear my living room of all of its furniture! I'd like to see these games fit themselves appropriately into your boundaries. Am I asking too much? BTW, I'm brand new to this deliciousness!
I totally agree. I recently did a video about the best VR sports games. I wanted to include Pickleball, but the space constraints convinced me not to. VR will always work much better for sports where your real movement is limited. I really like the physics and controls of Pickleball One but the inability to have 1-1 movement is a major drawback. Some VR tennis games have automatic movement, which gets round this issue to a degree, but ultimately it falls short. I think it will be similar for Pickleball unfortunately.
The more and more I watch about the Quest 3 the more I want it. I have the Quest 2 and it's good. And even though there are not dedicated games for the Quest 3 it's just a matter of time when they start coming out. It is a question of do you want to wait till then or get now and get Asgard's Wrath 2 for free plus the Quest+ for 6 months free?
I can highly recommend it, as there's a big improvement between Q2 and Q3. It's a really tough decision though as you already have the Quest 2, and as you say, you can play all the same content. I wonder if there will be a price drop for Quest 3 next holiday season? Maybe worth waiting till then?
@@VRLowdown Except if you wait till after March 30th you won't get Asgard's Wrath 2 free or the 6 month of Quest+.
one thing I'm curious about about pcvr tho..
no one ever mentions the battery.. been considering upgrading from rift s but don't feel like it would be worth it if it has limited battery while wired.
The headset will slowly drain while using a wired PCVR connection, but you can get a powered USB-C cable to ensure it provides enough power to keep it charged.
You dont want it solely connected to your pc. You'll want it plugged up to a wall charger.
Are the controllers more waterproof? When I would play athletic games on the quest 2 my sweat would ruin the controllers and I had to start putting them in plastic bags which would still mess with the sensors.
I spend a lot of my time playing high tempo sports and fitness games on Quest 3, and I haven't had any issues yet. The battery compartment certainly doesn't feel waterproof, but I haven't heard of anyone having issues as yet.
If you think a sweating hands could damage it, then you sound like you never used a device before. Digital hardware is more reliable than you think unless you drop it in the swimming pool and submerged it while it's on
How about movies? Is the quality much better than Q2? I use the Q2 90% for movie viewing. Is the Q3 so much better it is worth the upgrade?
It's way better for movies. Much better clarity and Fov make a huge difference. Quest 2 wasn't good enough for me to enjoy watching movies with it, but Quest 3 definitely is. Its not perfect, but it's good enough for now.
5:09 - Doesn't look very safe. I'm talking about glass in the play area
That's not my normal play area, but was easier to film here.
I'm glad that Asgard's Wrath is included for free. Like the first PC version, I don't think I will finish that game. I'm already fed up with the times that I have to repeat a fight. And I have the easiest setting! It's an ok game. Nothing the like Half Life Alyx (it was compared to that) nor a Skyrim VR. It looks worse than Half Life Alyx, much better than Skyrim, but I like the story in Skyrim VR. In Asgard's Wrath I don't really understand what I need to do. And since there is no option to insert a cheat to be immortal, I have to fight through the battles, over and over again and I don't like it. I think the 512 gb model is for gamers the best option. I have only a few games on it and already over 100gb. That is, if you don't want to install and remove games constantly.
I don't think Asgard's Wrath is quite as good as the 10/10 IGN score had me hoping it was going to be, and def not as good as HL:Alyx, but still think its a stunner of a game.
i just got quest 3 and im impressed with asgards wrath 2, honestly one of the best vr games i've played, and i just played it for like 2 hours
I love aw2 and consider it a watershed in standalone vr. The upcoming arms race that Apple is about to ignite has me salivating for what's going to be possible with vr/ar in just a few years from now.
Love my Q3 though and I'm now "in" it more than I'm on my ps5 or Series s!
I don't really like it at all... it's repetitive and boring if you ask me.
@@VRLowdown Let's say for a Quest stand alone game it is good. Especially due to the limitations of a mobile chip. It is nice to be able to play a game of that caliber without having to turn on a PC. But I wished it was another type of game. Like I wrote, it's far from as fascinating like HLA. The story is a bit non existent. And I've read that the Boss fights are tough. Which probably will be the reason that I wont play it that often.
im using it mostly forvideos, but for games psvr2 have a big advantage. (not just being connected to ps5). anyway i would take the quest3 for versality, even if the games are lot worse.
PSVR2 has PS5 hardware driving it, and a small number of awesome games, but so much more expensive and way fewer games. It's pretty hard to recommend PSVR2 right now.
Most honest review. I completely agree. It's great, but not quite there yet
cmon dawg, its there and beyong dawg
Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it.
possibly a stupid question, but is there a reason a VR set cant use micro sd cards instead of getting locked by what edition you buy?
money probably, its android after all, and android can very easily use sd card storage
I think it's all about trying to keep control of the platform and make more money. If they include an SD card slot it's harder to sell the 512GB model. I'd love to see a future Quest headset with expandable memory and a DisplayPort connection, but it's not likely to happen.
Hi mate, just purchased the Quest 3 last night. I really impressed with it.
However the 1 hour 45 mins to 2 hours battery life is just terrible.
Thinking I'm definitely going to have to but a different battery strap.
How does this one your showing here compete with Bobo m3?
Which one is the better for extended battery life?
The default battery life really is a big weakness. Both the KIWI Design and BOBO VR battery straps are excellent options. They are the only two I would really recommend. The BOBOVR M3 has a different design, so a lot of it comes down to what type of head strap you prefer. The M3 batteries only give about 1.5 hours of additional battery life, but you can buy additional batteries and hotswap them. I haven't personally tried the BOBOVR strap so I can't speak from personal experience, but I hear lots of positive comments from others. The KIWI Design battery strap gives about 3 hours extra battery life. I've got the SPC (single-point charging) version that lets me use their charging dock, but KIWI Design also have a regular battery strap that is pretty much the same, but just has a regular USB-C cable.
@@VRLowdown Nice one mate, if the Kiwi design one gives you 3 hours extra then that's pretty decent isn't it...maybe a combined Total of 5 hours...ish!!:).
I'll take a look at it.
Thanks for reply Andrew.
Subbed .👍
The pro strap is worth it! Got it day one knowing I was going to love the meta quest 3
I bought the BoboVR M2 at the end of last year knowing I was going to get the Quest 3 at the start of this year. Purchased the official M2 to M3 conversion and fitted it when I got the Quest 3, which was easy enough to do but its really a one way swap since the plastics are a bit too brittle to disassemble without damaging them. So far the estimate of an additional 1.5 hours looks to be accurate enough, and the Bobo battery is keeping the headset at 100% for me without any buzzing noise that others have complained of. The headstrap itself is very comfortable and there is no pressure on the front of my face while wearing it as the clamping force is applied to my forehead and back of the head.
@@gerardorendon7811 Is the the Meta Elite pro strap?
I've been using the Quest Pro and, I am not kidding, my dog destroyed it. He's just a puppy, but, dang, that was a kick in the nuts. I was very happy with it and from the reviews I've been seeing for the Quest 3, that will probably be my next VR headset.
And, if anyone was wondering, playing Cyberpunk in VR is pretty mindblowing.
Great review, thanks for the video!
Oh that’s sucks. I would probably put in a place where the puppy could not destroy it. Honestly the Quest 3 is actually a downgrade from the pro.
@@AnonymousUser-ww6ns Yeah. It was my mistake. I don't think I'll get another pro. I just need a set that's "good enough".
So sorry to hear about your Quest Pro, that sucks!
Your puppy was sick of you always putting on those goggles and ignoring him... my puppy looks at me with such disdain when i put my headset on
"My dog ate my VR headset". what's the bet the Vison Pro users have that excuse when they drop it or have it stolen whilst looking like an idiot on he subway or at a restaurant?
Ricky Hatton reviewing VR headsets!
I have a Vive Pro 1, how does it compare? Would it be a worthy upgrade?
I'm not sure that it would be a very compelling upgrade, as the HTC Vive Pro is still pretty good. The biggest difference would be the increase in clarity in view of the better lenses and increased resolution. This would undoubtedly feel like a big step up, but you'd be losing the AMOLED screens, which would be a shame. It depends where your priorities lie. Being able to go wireless is a huge plus for me, but you'd lose the external tracking which will be more accurate than the inside-out tracking of Quest 3. Overall, if I could see the Vive Pro for about the cost of a Quest 3, I'd personally do it every time, but equally, holding onto your Vive Pro till the next gen of headsets in the next 1-2 years would be a very reasonable decision.
@@VRLowdown Well, turns out it's a significant upgrade. Amazing. Clarity for the price is very good.
It's like comparing your current model phone to the next generation. It's it worth it to you to get? Do you want all the newest bells and whistles?
Very good comparison.
I don’t think there’s much point in upgrading yet as I don’t really use the headsets on their own as I play games on PCVR maybe in a few years time when there’s more exclusive games but there may be a quest 4 out bye then
True, if you mainly play PCVR and you're happy with your current headset, then Quest 3 probably isn't a great option.
Sold my dropped quest 2 for 200 a couple months ago. Mightve sold it just in time before the price drop. 😊
Nice!
great job. I appreciate you don't shill for free products and accessories like the others.
I appreciate that! I'm trying to ensure that I remain unbiased where possible.
2 Questions!.....1/ - When will the OC' 4 be coming out?...and....2/ - Apart from the OC' 3...which is the 'BEST' VR out there to buy? - Thanx! - :)
I think Quest 4 is likely to be a long way out, likely 2026, as it looks likely that 2025 will bring the Quest Pro 2, and Quest 4 is likely to follow the next year. I have no inside info on this, but it's what I think is most likely. It's tough to tell you what the best VR headset is apart from Quest 3 without knowing your priorities. I just made a video covering the best options though. You can watch it here: ruclips.net/video/IUsDvD_FMFc/видео.html
Anyone else having an issue where starting it up flashes a white screen? Works fine after the startup, but for some reason mine has a brief white flash before the logo. Not sure if it’s normal.
It happens with mine, too approximately since v60
Strange, mine does not do this.
Mine does it sometimes it only does it when I got the battery pack plugged in
I haven't seen this myself. Hope your Quest 3 is OK!
too bad my quest 2 had an eye go out just outside of warranty and I had to toss it. It always gave me issues connecting and the log in was always telling me my password was wrong. I'm not willing to purchase anything through Meta again. If anyone has a suggestions of a better set than the quest 2 or 3 please share.
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. I honestly haven't heard any reports that their hardware is any less reliable than other tech companies.
If anyone owns it and has owned a valve index aaand have played beat saber - does the handtracking work better? I found quest 2 was terrible for beat saber as it lost remote location if your hands went to your side/slightly behind. Valve index was waaayyy better in that regard
Having played a fair bit of Beat Saber on Quest 2 and Quest 3, I don't think there's that much difference in the tracking quality. The tracking on Valve Index is always going to be better. However, unlike your experience, I haven't had any issues with Quest controller tracking that have impacted my experience. One point to note is that you'll get a significantly better experience playing Beat Saber on Quest 2 and Quest 3 as a standalone game, rather than playing via PCVR, due to the small amount of latency introduced with connecting Quest to PC.
Wonderful headset. I just wish it had OLED-black levels, Quantum dot color, eye tracking & Foveated Rendering for better game performance and better environmental clarity when using the mixed reality feature. But all of the above would dramatically increase the sticker price, primarily the Micro-oled display. Micro-OLED + Pancake won't be doable for budget consumer headsets like this until probably 2030. :P
Totally agree. Meta had to make some trade-offs to bring Quest 3 down to a reasonable price, but I can't wait for what standalone headsets are going to be like in a few years.
I think if oled was the thing to sacrifice in order to bring pancake lenses it was worth it
if there is anything i’ve learned from the psvr2 is that the oled lenses come at the price of mura which made me start to prefer my quest 2
@@marciepoohare you referring to the OLED displays, or the lenses in front of them? Or maybe the combination of the two?
@@marciepooh
OLED Mura, combined with the VR2's fresnel lenses teeny tiny sweet spot, awful god rays and noticeable glare make it feel like a messy, distracting and finicky VR experience compared to Quest 3.
Also, PSVR2 trades motion clarity for more brightness with each click forward on the VR brightness slider. In order to get smooth motion that can compete against Q3 you have to drop the VR2's brightness slider down 0, but then you're left with a dim bleak image. Q3 is noticeably brighter while maintaining Near perfect CRT motion.
With VR2, you can't have it both ways. Sony prioritized HDR, but in return you just get bad motion clarity for a super bright image depending on high you go.
Yo i have a question is this available in Australia
I'm pretty sure it's available to buy in Aus.
Passthrough alone is worth the upgrade
I've had more fun wth passthrough experiences than anything else with Quest 3.
The biggest problem with the Quest 3 vs the Quest 2 for comfort and fit, is the Quest 3 fixing point is above center, so any head strap will naturally pull the top down, giving the user forehead fatigue, as I've experienced. The Quest 2 fits more centrally and the hold is therefore more evenly distributed on the face. I do like the Quest 3 more than the Quest 2, but I don't care much for the comfort level. I also dislike the controller batteries drain even when not in use on the Quest 3 - clearly a ploy to sell the Meta dock charger with rechargeable batteries.
Good point re: the difference between the Quest 2 and Quest 3. However, I do think there are significant differences from individual to individual due to face shape. I definitely find the Quest 3 to be the more comfortable headset compared to Quest 2 when comparing the default headstrap and the Elite strap with both.
What do you mean by "the chipset is till limited"?
"The chipset is still limited"
I think what he means by this is that it's a very weak processor compared to a decent PCVR experience. At least that's how I interpreted it.
I mean compared to the processing power available to PCVR headsets.
Quest 3 is pretty darn cheap for what it is, particularly when you compare it to the Apple Vision Pro! The Q3 looks like a lot more fun than AVP (plus being able to use it as a PC VR headset) so even if they were the same price, I'd still get the Q3.
AVP launch definitely highlights just how good Quest 3 is. AVP hardware is better, but it's a closer comparison than I thought it would be, considering the big price difference. Delighted to see Apple entering the VR hardware market as their hardware and software are always so polished and impressive, and should stimulate fierce competition.
Looks like a great Wii
There's definitely similarities in the gameplay.
Had to put you at 1.5x speed, I don't know if you naturally talk slow or I had no more attention span😂 good review!
Think I'm trying to combat the dodgy accent by talking slowly, lol.
Also tik tok and shorts doesn't help people nowdays to simply focus
All good with your accent :)
How's the image clarity? I had a Quest 2, absolutely atrocious clarity
The clarity is a huge improvement due to a combination of the much better lenses and switch to 2 display panels with improved resolution. It's still some distance from matching the clarity of human vision, but it's good enough not to detract from the enjoyment.
How is this compared to the original HTC Vive?
Quest 3 is so much better in almost every way. The AMOLED panels of the Vive were awesome though.
where you get the games?
From the app store.
First time vr user here don’t know how people stay on that long it start giving me headaches unless I need to buy a better head band tho the one it came with is very uncomfortable 😣 im still not use to the controllers
I'd agree with the default headstrap not being very comfortable. Some people quite like it, but I switched to a better head strap straight away.
Its worth it for me
Glad you're enjoying it.
i wish my PSVR2 had the clarity of my Quest 3, would make GT7 VR look even better. I don't like the small sweet spot and chromatic aberration of the PSVR2.
That would be awesome. So wish I could play GT7 on Q3.
No expandable storage ... which sucks ass and is almost certainly a deliberate move by Meta : /
If they put an SDCard slot in the next model, I'll upgrade to a Meta headset. But this, this year, the lack of storage tipped the balance for me. Meta failed to take my money, again!
after update driver: it's faster: better: and do not over heat :
hope next more stronger:
Good to see things improving.
The quest 3 is still like most headsets bar the PSVR2 not comfy to wear. Most of the games are just old phone caroony VR games from way back and little use is made of the new hardware. Also its mobile VR using phone techology and still not up with the PCVR, or even the few games PSVR2 offer, both are light years ahead of the quest 3
Meta Quest 3 is the greatest!!!! For now. 👍
True. Can't wait to see what comes next.
Hey,
i am thinking about buying a quest 3. i also thought about the ps vr 2, but until you cant use them on pc i am not interested in it.
Also is the new assassins creed game for me some big influence go to the quest 3 instead of the ps vr 2.
What ever. I have a question for you. I am unsure if i should go for the 500gb or the 128gb version.
i have no clue how necessary the storage will be. have you some advice for me?
Go for the 500 memory for sure. To fill with games. Best purchase I’ve made tbh 🎉 few hidden costs like buying new strap and battery power bank if you don’t already have one. But great piece of kit 😊
@@McWookieVR okay thanks that helps me so much
I went for the 512gb version and don't regret it, but there is a big price jump from the 128gb to the 512gb version. I recommended in the video that most people should opt for the 128gb version, but many people have highlighted the counter-argument. If money is tight, then the 128gb version is a good way to save money, as long as you don't mind making space on your device. 512gb will give you plenty of space so you can pretty much install everything you want.
People complaining about paying 500 image people who live in Australia and other countries they have to pay 800 minimum with only the headset and the controlers and the charger
That's a big premium to pay. Why so expensive in Australia?
Dont forget u didnt buy the headstrap yet which is like $130 plus and dont forget this is without u buying games and it is for the 128g and if u want the 256 u need to pay minimum $1000@@VRLowdown
Again the $1000 for the 256 is with no games only the free games that they give u image when u buys games it will be even more
@@rim-hx3pl Is that Australian dollars or did you adjust to US dollars for the comparison? US prices don't include taxes & they vary depending on what state you live. Even so if that is US dollars adjusted then that is pretty excessive.
No i didnt ajust the price thats the actual price of the quest no joke @triax7006
The Quest 2 feels like you're wearing a brick on your face. Even though my quest 3 is heavier for some reason it doesn't feel like it. I also bought a new head strap for it, I can't remember what kind it is, but it makes a huge difference.
Although it's heavier, it's much more compact, so def feels better to wear, even with the default headstrap. Having said that, I really think Meta should provide a rigid headstrap by default.
@@VRLowdown yes absolutely. They definitely should make a better head strap.
Got the Quest3 for Christmas for my flight simming (wife got it for me). Poo poo’d VR for years as I thought the tech was a tad to expensive and a tad to immature. WAS I SHOCKED. Quest3 is an excellent value for money and I’ll never be able to fly on a monitor anymore
Exactly my experience. It's hard to describe the difference in the level of immersion without trying VR. It's not for everyone, but I was hooked as soon as I tried it. I initially got into VR from a flight sim background too, but have branched out to try everything VR has to offer.
3 months later, my Quest 3 died completely. Unable to charge and shipped back for a replacement. Meta has zero quality control, I’ve had constant issues with most of the devices I’ve bought from them (accessories for Quest 2, Quest 3, and now the Quest 3 headset itself).
That's really disappointing. I had issues with the Quest 3 elite strap with battery, but not had any other issues with the headsets.
Dang I wish we could live in the future for moments like this. If the Quest 4 was coming out this year with eye tracking foveated rendering and much better quality pass through, people would have such a good, affordable VR all-in-one option. But sadly we have to wait till 2025 best case scenario if not 2026. Of course I have no idea if they go the eye tracking route but I’m guessing everyone will because that’s how you can handle the extreme pixels easier and it’s how our eyes work anyways. But yea sadly people are left with the Quest 3 which I’m sure is fun, just not ideal pass through yet. Or the Apple Vision Pro which is super expensive and doesn’t have the games yet. I know there are other VR options but those are the 2 that matter at the moment unless Microsoft and Google really go after this market. I’m surprised Microsoft hasn’t as Apple is showing a smooth OS is awesome right now.
Totally share your feelings. Having said that, with the huge amount of investment and R&D that Meta and Apple have put into VR, we're lucky to have such good headsets right now. It's going to be crazy to see how much better the tech gets over the next few years.
@@VRLowdown yea the Quest 4 could be their version of iPhone 4 where I could see all the tech coming together perfect for them and possibly affordable. The problem for Meta is, did they do this wrong where Apple came blasting in the door with super high quality pass through with windows that stay in a specific spot even if you walk around your house. That was smart by Apple. Go into a market that can’t really get off the ground and give people close to an ideal experience to start. Now we know what is possible. The good news is, I think it’s going to show VR will be important as we go forward. For better or worse as a society. But maybe people will go against these products. Only time will tell but I think the Apple reactions are showing this has a serious chance for the first time now. About as exciting as technology gets! We actually got another chance at products turning science fiction movies into a reality!!
Battery of Quest 3 controllers last a week or max 2 weeks currently and i’m for sure not a heavy user.
Odd I’m on month 2 and they’re on 40% 25%. Not a heavy user tho I must admit .
That definitely seems unusual. Mine are lasting weeks at a time and I'm using my headset for several hours almost every day.
@@VRLowdown agreed I’m still on the original batteries.
if it only had display port over usb-c... then i would have bought it. but iam not taking compression. this might not matter for all games, but play foliage heavy games like skyrim or fallout 4 with mods and its like a youtube video at 1080p
DisplayPort would have been awesome. I'm surprised how little the compression bothers me though. I think it bugs some people way more than others.
ye. same with SDE and FOV. I dont mind FOV, i wear glasses all my life and at work, ive been used to welding googels for 15 years now. when i put on a headset, i see the "black bars" for like 5 seconds and they then disappear into my subcontious. iam not aware of them anymore so to speak and i "blame" on beeing used to glasses and googels. compression on the other hand. i did a lot of video editing for myself but mostly friends and other youtubers, so i have a keen eye for compression, i know what to look for and thus see it all the time and i cant "look away" so to speak, it doesnt go into my unaware space.. dont know how i can phrase it differently, you get the jist. @@VRLowdown
Skyrim and fallout vr are particularly bad. But if you turn up your bitrate to like 400 mbps on link it’ll play fine with no compression. You might also try virtual desktop for wireless play, I play Skyrim vr on it with no compression. Though this could vary based on your PC and network strength.
@@YourBroOreo i tried it over at a Friends Computer on 940mbit with Link cable. So you cant get Higher and fired Up Skyrim with mods inside a forest. First Thing i saw was compression artefacts in moving Gras and branches. Felt Like a RUclips 1440p Video. Thing is i know what to Look there and IAM sensitive towards it. The Thing is smal moving Details Like foliage is the arch Nemesis of compression and IT Always gives me Video Feelings rather then gaming
when I first got the Quest 2,Come with basic elastic band what goes around ya head,The VR headset keept on falling down my face,I got the plastic strap,Thats made it more better,Not the VR headset falling down my face ever since,Thats solved the problem,All that money Ive paid,Also pointless paying out more money to upgrade,Money is tough now days as it is with cost of living,Money don't go far now days as it is
True, hard to justify the upgrade if you have a Quest 2 in view of the price. I think the Quest 3 offers good value for the tech, but it's still a chunk of cash.