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I just got a quest 3 yestarday and holyyyy crap its insane. This is my first vr headset and the games are just so fun, plus the mixed reality. As someone who has tried the quest 2, the pancake lenses are such a big upgrade, well worth it. The only 2 complaints I have is the battery life isn’t great, and it would be nice to have an OLED for those deep blacks. Thanks for the detailed review!
Awesome! The Quest 3 is an incredible headset. Battery headstraps are a great option to boost battery life and comfort. Worst case, you could also just plug in an portable battery back with a longer cable and keep the battery pack in your back pocket, similar to how the Apple Vision Pro works. And yeah, I do still miss the OLED screen on my Samsung Odyssey headset from years ago. I'm really hoping we get an OLED in the Quest 4 or Quest Pro 2. But that's probably at least a year away.
The action button has so much potential! I'd love for it to do something like start a recording with a double tap. Single tap toggles pass-through as it always has. Triple tap? Maybe take a screenshot.
You'll see a massive difference! I own a Quest 2 and CV1. The CV1 has great colors, but the god rays and resolution ruin it. My Quest 2 is so much clearer, it feels like getting glasses for the first time! Plus, wireless VR makes it SO HARD to go back to wires. Also, at least for me, tracking quality is honestly negligible.
Just being able to turn without wires is going to be an incredible improvement. I remember the first time I went from tethered PCVR to a standalone headset and was blown away by his much easier it was to play action games.
I don't agree. I had the Quest 3 and although the displays are lovely, I could not get the two images to look like one. I simply didn't get comfortable. I've bought a 3s because even though the Fresnel lenses aren't as good, the comfort is far greater. With the colour pass through and greater resolution and colour density compared to the quest 2 - such I love. It's a good upgrade for me. Oh the room scanning as well and the Snapdragon 2 chip. Q3 pancake lenses are nice but they didn't get it right for me.
@@VanGoWanderlustI wouldn't go off that. Quest 3 resolution is good, and the images can be improved with side quest. It's an excellent PC headset if you use WiFi to stream. Fancy new pancake lenses are indeed lovely, but in my opinion they didn't get the headset right. It's uncomfortable. I've had a lot of headsets including an Index and that was bad as well.
The pancake lenses really do make a dramatic difference for immersion. The 3S is a huge step up from the 2, but the 3 is next level for those who want to go all in on VR. Though I'm excited to test out Samsung's XR headset early next year, provided it launches with a decent game library.
The Quest Pro has been discontinued and will only sell until there are no more units available. I also already did a deep dive review comparing the Pro to the 3. I thought about including the Pro anyway, but it would have added about 10 minutes to the video without much value. That's why I reference the Pro video at the end of this video instead. In short, the Pro is only good for PCVR and the 3 is better by a solid margin for standalone VR use. And I strongly recommend that people don't buy the Pro because a Pro 2 is rumored to be released in 2025 :) I hope that helps! :)
Great video! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’m thinking about upgrading from my Quest 2 to the Quest 3S, but wasn’t sure if I should save my money for the Quest 3. This video really helped me decide. I think I’ll just go with the cheaper Quest 3S since I’m a more casual VR gamer. I’ll for sure subscribe!
Thanks! I'm glad the video helped! Yeah, for casual playing, the Quest 3S is more than sufficient at a great price point. Especially if you're getting the 128GB version. But if you are planning on getting the 256GB headset, it may be worth spending the extra $100 since you're getting close to the Quest 3 price now.
Which is recommended if i'll use VR mainly for watching videos and movies? I know the quest 3 has the highest resolution but what i'm mainly concerned with is the pancake lenses and wider field of view if it's worth it. i'm considering the quest 3s if it isn't worth it.
For watching movies, the Quest 3 may be worth the extra money, simply because the edges of the screen on the Quest 3S will be blurry, due to the fresnel lenses. Since the pancake lenses give you a sharp image even to the corners, movies would be noticeable more immersive/enjoyable. If possible, test out a friend's Quest 2 to see the blurry corners and see if it bothers you. You can also look at my screen quality test right at the beginning of the video to see what I mean by blurry corners.
my first vr headset which i got 4 days ago was the quest 3. I was thinking of getting the 3S but since this is also my first console and my parents rarely buy me devices i just helped pay for the 3 so i could get better lenses.
Yeah, it's a big difference, especially if you plan on playing a lot of VR. For casual playing every once in a while, the 3S is more than sufficient, but the 3 is definitely next level with the pancake lenses.
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I am so happy with my meta3s it is very nice the sound good and for 2k it is enough for gaming already also the prices this is fantastic 😊if upgrade will wait for quest 4
Its just not worth it as un upgrade from the 2. Its only good as a first headset. Just like the quest 2 was. The 3 is good for both, its worth the money imo as both a starter headset and a quest 2 upgrade
The Bobo straps are SO much more comfortable. Like wearing a pillow on your head. Then when you try to switch to another strap after using the Bobo for a while, everything else feels uncomfortable by comparison haha.
I'm only 1/3 of the way in and he seems to be comparing th 3s more to the 2 than the 3...obviously it's way better...I really want to know why the 3s is better than the 3, most I've read seems like the 3 is superior
The 3S is NOT better than the 3. 3S has less pixels, less resolution, lower FOV than the Quest 3, and doesn't have Pancake Lenses. Not to forget mention the 3S also doesn't have a headphone jack, the only reason people say it's better is because of the price which isn't really that much less than the 3... You can get a 3s for as low as $299 and a 3 for as low as $379, it's just 80 dollars
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I just got a quest 3 yestarday and holyyyy crap its insane. This is my first vr headset and the games are just so fun, plus the mixed reality. As someone who has tried the quest 2, the pancake lenses are such a big upgrade, well worth it. The only 2 complaints I have is the battery life isn’t great, and it would be nice to have an OLED for those deep blacks. Thanks for the detailed review!
Awesome! The Quest 3 is an incredible headset. Battery headstraps are a great option to boost battery life and comfort. Worst case, you could also just plug in an portable battery back with a longer cable and keep the battery pack in your back pocket, similar to how the Apple Vision Pro works.
And yeah, I do still miss the OLED screen on my Samsung Odyssey headset from years ago. I'm really hoping we get an OLED in the Quest 4 or Quest Pro 2. But that's probably at least a year away.
The fact that the 3s doesnt even have a headphone jack is already a good reason for why im getting the quest 3 instead
The action button has so much potential!
I'd love for it to do something like start a recording with a double tap. Single tap toggles pass-through as it always has. Triple tap? Maybe take a screenshot.
Those are solid suggestions! I'm really hoping Meta releases an update with features like that sooner than later.
These features already exist. Press the right menu button and trigger at the same time to take a screenshot, hold them to start a recording
im switching from my rift cv1 to the quest 3s in a few days and im hyped
You'll see a massive difference!
I own a Quest 2 and CV1. The CV1 has great colors, but the god rays and resolution ruin it. My Quest 2 is so much clearer, it feels like getting glasses for the first time! Plus, wireless VR makes it SO HARD to go back to wires. Also, at least for me, tracking quality is honestly negligible.
Just being able to turn without wires is going to be an incredible improvement. I remember the first time I went from tethered PCVR to a standalone headset and was blown away by his much easier it was to play action games.
I went from the HTC Vive CV1 to Quest 3, and the difference is amazing. You'll have a similar experience.
As a person who has Quest 3s i can say, that Quest 3 much better, because of the screen. If I know how blurry Quest 3s mby I wouldn't buy it.
I’ve been trying to decide which to get, that helps a lot.
I don't agree.
I had the Quest 3 and although the displays are lovely, I could not get the two images to look like one.
I simply didn't get comfortable.
I've bought a 3s because even though the Fresnel lenses aren't as good, the comfort is far greater.
With the colour pass through and greater resolution and colour density compared to the quest 2 - such I love. It's a good upgrade for me. Oh the room scanning as well and the Snapdragon 2 chip.
Q3 pancake lenses are nice but they didn't get it right for me.
@@VanGoWanderlustI wouldn't go off that.
Quest 3 resolution is good, and the images can be improved with side quest.
It's an excellent PC headset if you use WiFi to stream.
Fancy new pancake lenses are indeed lovely, but in my opinion they didn't get the headset right. It's uncomfortable.
I've had a lot of headsets including an Index and that was bad as well.
@@VanGoWanderlust what you need to do is to think what you want to use it for.
And ideally you need to try them both on.
3s is a downgrade from the 3. A lot of what people say is just copium
Fantastic video. Thanks for your hard work and detail
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video :)
very insightful! tyyy
At 4:30 .... that jello effect you see viewing text on your phone is EXACTLY what I see on the top tier Quest 3. Why?
Check for an update. I'm on version 72. You'll still see occasional wobble, but nothing like the severe warping in my original Quest 3 review.
Had rift s to q2. Such and improvement.
Going q3 soon. I'm excited!
Q3 is another huge step up. It'll definitely be a lot of fun :)
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The q3 is the best standalone by far. Pancake lens are soooo much better
The pancake lenses really do make a dramatic difference for immersion. The 3S is a huge step up from the 2, but the 3 is next level for those who want to go all in on VR.
Though I'm excited to test out Samsung's XR headset early next year, provided it launches with a decent game library.
Why not just include the Quest pro in this comparison video?
No one really wants the quest pro
The Quest Pro has been discontinued and will only sell until there are no more units available. I also already did a deep dive review comparing the Pro to the 3.
I thought about including the Pro anyway, but it would have added about 10 minutes to the video without much value. That's why I reference the Pro video at the end of this video instead.
In short, the Pro is only good for PCVR and the 3 is better by a solid margin for standalone VR use. And I strongly recommend that people don't buy the Pro because a Pro 2 is rumored to be released in 2025 :)
I hope that helps! :)
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Great video! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’m thinking about upgrading from my Quest 2 to the Quest 3S, but wasn’t sure if I should save my money for the Quest 3. This video really helped me decide. I think I’ll just go with the cheaper Quest 3S since I’m a more casual VR gamer. I’ll for sure subscribe!
Thanks! I'm glad the video helped! Yeah, for casual playing, the Quest 3S is more than sufficient at a great price point. Especially if you're getting the 128GB version. But if you are planning on getting the 256GB headset, it may be worth spending the extra $100 since you're getting close to the Quest 3 price now.
Which is recommended if i'll use VR mainly for watching videos and movies? I know the quest 3 has the highest resolution but what i'm mainly concerned with is the pancake lenses and wider field of view if it's worth it. i'm considering the quest 3s if it isn't worth it.
For watching movies, the Quest 3 may be worth the extra money, simply because the edges of the screen on the Quest 3S will be blurry, due to the fresnel lenses. Since the pancake lenses give you a sharp image even to the corners, movies would be noticeable more immersive/enjoyable.
If possible, test out a friend's Quest 2 to see the blurry corners and see if it bothers you.
You can also look at my screen quality test right at the beginning of the video to see what I mean by blurry corners.
Quest 3 much better
my first vr headset which i got 4 days ago was the quest 3. I was thinking of getting the 3S but since this is also my first console and my parents rarely buy me devices i just helped pay for the 3 so i could get better lenses.
Yeah, it's a big difference, especially if you plan on playing a lot of VR. For casual playing every once in a while, the 3S is more than sufficient, but the 3 is definitely next level with the pancake lenses.
Been waiting for a video on one ui 7 since ... If there are in depth changes and even the slightest of changes I trust youre one of a few who woukd pick them 😊all up
Thanks! That's actually the next video I'm working on :)
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I am so happy with my meta3s it is very nice the sound good and for 2k it is enough for gaming already also the prices this is fantastic 😊if upgrade will wait for quest 4
Its just not worth it as un upgrade from the 2. Its only good as a first headset. Just like the quest 2 was. The 3 is good for both, its worth the money imo as both a starter headset and a quest 2 upgrade
3 is absolutely worth it. Not the 3s tho.. the 3 is not thy much more but is better in every way. Pancake lens are worth it alone
I ordered a BoboVR strap after a day of owning my 3S
The Bobo straps are SO much more comfortable. Like wearing a pillow on your head. Then when you try to switch to another strap after using the Bobo for a while, everything else feels uncomfortable by comparison haha.
If you have the 3s just wait for the 4 to come out to upgrade
Meat quest 3 sounds the best
For sure. The 3 is hands down the best experience, but also the most expensive.
I'm only 1/3 of the way in and he seems to be comparing th 3s more to the 2 than the 3...obviously it's way better...I really want to know why the 3s is better than the 3, most I've read seems like the 3 is superior
the quest 3 is better, but more expensive. the 3 is slimmer, has better lens and resolution, battery, and have an head fone jack
The 3S is NOT better than the 3.
3S has less pixels, less resolution, lower FOV than the Quest 3, and doesn't have Pancake Lenses.
Not to forget mention the 3S also doesn't have a headphone jack,
the only reason people say it's better is because of the price which isn't really that much less than the 3... You can get a 3s for as low as $299 and a 3 for as low as $379, it's just 80 dollars
I'm pretty sure the S stands for Slim
(funnily enough it's actually bigger than the quest 3, adding more weight to it)
The 3 is a peace of paper
Why re-upload?
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I think the action button should get your money back if you bought the 3s
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