given that you got to 70% in 90 minutes, it would be conceivable to use the battery bank until it needs a recharge, swapping to the quest's internal battery for an hour and a half, and then being able to run off the battery bank again. Potentially charging the quest back up to ~90% while using the battery bank, and then being able to rinse and repeat. Effectively, it potentially could be all day vr capable.
Likely be at the mercy of the Q3's charge controller. I've found the charge controller SUPER finnicky when in use. Sometimes its like "Sure, we'll go from 20-70% from another battery", then other times it just sits there at 20-30% and only runs off the extra batt. Don't know if it has to do with heat/airflow or what. Same goes for cable, have a link cable that has an extra power input "injection", sometimes its like "sure, we can run and charge" other times it'll just stagnate at whatever % its at, or even drain slightly..
This video was very helpful! I was able to conclude the type power source to get for our quest 3. I ended up getting an Anker power bank and I’m happy with the results. Hope to see this channel grow to new heights!
I think a handheld computer holster/pouch would be useful for securing the battery onto your person. Alternatively, if you wanted to secure it to your headset for some reason you could use a Tactical Helmet Battery Pouch.
The only thing holding me off from buying myself one of these is the price, but that's hardly an issue considering how capable this thing is. I guess I'll just have to wait a bit for my next paycheck.
i have the The EcoFlow River 2 Max 512 Watt hour Power Station. it will keep the quest3 running for weeks. but in terms of portability i think it will be a workout, if you decide to give it a try the weight is about 6kg.
Nice…i was using the anker GaNPrime hybrid powerbank wall plug…its 30 watts output per usb-c, it could charge my quest 3 from 3% to 50% while playing but when i installed quest optimizer app to unlock 120hz on all games, it could only maintain the quest 3 charge while playing….this is what i need. Thanks…is there a 10,000 mAh size so its not that heavy?
I have this exact same bank, and I initially had it connected to a bag (that was also connected to a haptic vest). What I do now is have the power bank (or honestly any power bank) placed inside a pocket, such as the rear pocket. In that way the bank won't interfere with anything, and won't add any extra weight to the headset (besides for the cable that connects it, but that honestly is a plus!)
never knew airlines had battery safety restrictions. good to know! so for ref the q3 has an internal 8000-ish mAH battery .. so this should add another 3.5x to its battery life? not really all day but not too shabby
I'm miffed I can't seem to get this in The Netherlands. I need a battery like this from my week long stay in the US. Partially also so I can keep a MiFi router powered while on the move so I have a hotspot with unlimited data this seems perfect for that while still allowing me to keep my phone charged! I did find a 145 watt, 25000mAh batterybank from UGREEN I like but that is puny compared to 230watts and 27000mAh! Do I need that many watts? No... but bigger number = better... right?
Yeah, tried that with smaller packs, hated it. Added WAY too much extra inertia to the headset. it "balanced" the front heavy bit sure, but... no... worse experience in general.
My power bank I bought on black friday recently finally arrived. It's the Anker 737 powercore 24k 140w 24,000mAH so not as powerful as your hyper but I am excited to try it and see how much time it gives me in VR now for my Quest 3. I got a runners pack or fanny pack lol that has a built in hole that my wire will run through to run up my back to my headset at the same time. If yours gave you that much time then surely I can get almost the same. Maybe next holiday season if I still need another one or a steeper discount hits the hyper then I can snag that one to also help with my steam deck.
I have a 737 battery bank, and its similar. It will give you PLENTY of battery. But it is kinda big and will want to move around- unless you are wearing tight shorts. The idea of using a fanny pack is on point and probably what ill do now!
I was actually looking at that battery pack but wasn't sure how it does with the steam deck and the medical quest 3 not at the same time but can I play and charge?
@@VxnnxeThaRapper Just saw this reply. It puts out enough power to charge laptops so, I imagine steamdeck would be fine. I use it with my soldering iron.
I use a Nektek 20100mAH battery strapped to the back of my Quest 3 with a Kiwi battery holder strap and it's honestly a little overkill in both capacity and weight at 400 grams which is enough weight to pull the headset uncomfortably into my brow and eyes as well as exposing the awful pressure points of the stock facial interface. I'm thinking of finding a 10,000-15,000mAH pack to find a nice balance.
not at all, your not tethered to a computer, that's all that matters. any kind of strap/belt/pouch etc. will hold it to your waist/back, no cords getting tangled, actually the best solution for long sessions. If you only need a smaller boost, the neck/head straps are a good choice.
@@Jean-PaulCh I ment plug it into the wall after a gaming session i.e will the battery charge it faster than what the quest uses, effectively meaning you don't need to plug it into the wall afterwards?
Please do a video on using vr all day. I'd love to know how far away we are from possibly living with VR devices in daily life. This is the first time it seems possible. I wish they could move all the battery off of the head and into a wearable battery. I also wonder if it can make vision overall better for people who need glasses.
Wow, this thing is chunky but also very powerful. Which reflects in price. It is only for power users with disposable income. If you are a regular user just get a power bank that has PD (power delivery), delivers at least 18W at 9V/2A and you're good. The sweet spot considering capacity, price and weight is IMO 10000 mAh. There are also 22,5W and 30W models out there. 18W will keep the battery level steady, but not charge (when the Quest 3 is in use) 22.5W will sloooowwwly charge. 30W can play and charge. I actually prefer to just have the battery stay at the same level and deliberately only use a 18W bank. (I'm concerned about heat when charging the battery during play which generates a lot of heat already.) You get 2-3h additional hours of playtime with Quest 3 out of it, it doesn't break the bank, it's small enough that you can put it in your pocket or strap it even to the back of your head as counterweight (they weigh usually around 200g) As soon as you start going into the 20000 mAh region playtime doubles to 5-6 hours, but so does the weight. These are around 350g-450g. While you can strap these to the back of your head strap (which I do occasionally for very long playsessions), the added inertia can be felt in that the headset wobbles a lot more. And while these are borderline pants pocket wearable, you really feel the pull down. So you might even have get a fanny pack to store it more conveniently. TL;DR: most people will be more than fine with an affordable 10000 mAh min. 18W (9A/2A) PD power bank.
given that you got to 70% in 90 minutes, it would be conceivable to use the battery bank until it needs a recharge, swapping to the quest's internal battery for an hour and a half, and then being able to run off the battery bank again. Potentially charging the quest back up to ~90% while using the battery bank, and then being able to rinse and repeat. Effectively, it potentially could be all day vr capable.
Likely be at the mercy of the Q3's charge controller. I've found the charge controller SUPER finnicky when in use. Sometimes its like "Sure, we'll go from 20-70% from another battery", then other times it just sits there at 20-30% and only runs off the extra batt. Don't know if it has to do with heat/airflow or what. Same goes for cable, have a link cable that has an extra power input "injection", sometimes its like "sure, we can run and charge" other times it'll just stagnate at whatever % its at, or even drain slightly..
This video was very helpful! I was able to conclude the type power source to get for our quest 3. I ended up getting an Anker power bank and I’m happy with the results. Hope to see this channel grow to new heights!
Which one
I got tired of waiting for a working Quest 3 battery pack from our favourites (bobo and kiwi) so I also went down the powerbank route in the meantime.
Well I know what I'll be getting for my next battery pack.
Bravo!!! 🎉 You did such a great job describing this product that i subscribed. 😊
I think a handheld computer holster/pouch would be useful for securing the battery onto your person. Alternatively, if you wanted to secure it to your headset for some reason you could use a Tactical Helmet Battery Pouch.
“I flew in to review this battery, and boy are my arms tired!”
Nice try, but I beat you to that joke 5 days ago 😝 x.com/bluntnate/status/1730021399409184833?s=46&t=0Rl4QRFYZRx4gLjrRdV6MQ
I got this and the 245W AC charger.
Would one day love to see a 245W battery/AC charger 2-in-1 with PD 3.1
The only thing holding me off from buying myself one of these is the price, but that's hardly an issue considering how capable this thing is. I guess I'll just have to wait a bit for my next paycheck.
i have the The EcoFlow River 2 Max 512 Watt hour Power Station. it will keep the quest3 running for weeks. but in terms of portability i think it will be a workout, if you decide to give it a try the weight is about 6kg.
"don't you lift bro?" 😅
@@BluntyTV lol
This might be the battery I was looking for. I've been going cabled on my Quest 3, and the battery still drains.
Great video, thanks Blunty!
Me here using a double cable milking out on two 20,000 power banks linking on my Quest 3. 😂
Nice…i was using the anker GaNPrime hybrid powerbank wall plug…its 30 watts output per usb-c, it could charge my quest 3 from 3% to 50% while playing but when i installed quest optimizer app to unlock 120hz on all games, it could only maintain the quest 3 charge while playing….this is what i need. Thanks…is there a 10,000 mAh size so its not that heavy?
I bought one and the quest 3 charges at 16.4 watts it only draws what the quest 3 needs nothing more. They are awesome.
Nice one Bluntly! Would be interested to see how many hours you get from native gaming rather than PC streaming.
So how did u mount this to the question 3 or is there way to do it
I have this exact same bank, and I initially had it connected to a bag (that was also connected to a haptic vest). What I do now is have the power bank (or honestly any power bank) placed inside a pocket, such as the rear pocket. In that way the bank won't interfere with anything, and won't add any extra weight to the headset (besides for the cable that connects it, but that honestly is a plus!)
never knew airlines had battery safety restrictions. good to know!
so for ref the q3 has an internal 8000-ish mAH battery .. so this should add another 3.5x to its battery life?
not really all day but not too shabby
is it safe for quest 3? mean 65 watts connection with quest 3 ?
Power is drawn, not "pushed"... The quest 3 will only take what it needs. it's perfectly fine.
I'm miffed I can't seem to get this in The Netherlands. I need a battery like this from my week long stay in the US. Partially also so I can keep a MiFi router powered while on the move so I have a hotspot with unlimited data this seems perfect for that while still allowing me to keep my phone charged!
I did find a 145 watt, 25000mAh batterybank from UGREEN I like but that is puny compared to 230watts and 27000mAh! Do I need that many watts? No... but bigger number = better... right?
Didn't they stop supporting their chargers and powerbanks?
OK but I want a pack that sits on the headstrap to give balance & power and I dont think that one is the answer
Yeah, tried that with smaller packs, hated it. Added WAY too much extra inertia to the headset. it "balanced" the front heavy bit sure, but... no... worse experience in general.
Every time he says his intro of I AM BLUNTY, all I can think of is the old school cartoon I AM WEASEL!
they should release a big battery that goes on you like body armor instead of armor its a battery
Perfect info. Thanks for review.
My power bank I bought on black friday recently finally arrived. It's the Anker 737 powercore 24k 140w 24,000mAH so not as powerful as your hyper but I am excited to try it and see how much time it gives me in VR now for my Quest 3. I got a runners pack or fanny pack lol that has a built in hole that my wire will run through to run up my back to my headset at the same time. If yours gave you that much time then surely I can get almost the same. Maybe next holiday season if I still need another one or a steeper discount hits the hyper then I can snag that one to also help with my steam deck.
"runners pack" AH now there's an idea! nice one.
I went for a cheaper one, ill be happy to double Q3 playtime with Anker 532 10k powerbank.
I have the 737 as well!
Thanks a lot !
I have a 737 battery bank, and its similar. It will give you PLENTY of battery. But it is kinda big and will want to move around- unless you are wearing tight shorts. The idea of using a fanny pack is on point and probably what ill do now!
I was actually looking at that battery pack but wasn't sure how it does with the steam deck and the medical quest 3 not at the same time but can I play and charge?
@@VxnnxeThaRapper Just saw this reply. It puts out enough power to charge laptops so, I imagine steamdeck would be fine. I use it with my soldering iron.
Can u do rog ally vr with quest 3 review?
ruclips.net/video/XyoLqOzy5Gc/видео.html
I use a Nektek 20100mAH battery strapped to the back of my Quest 3 with a Kiwi battery holder strap and it's honestly a little overkill in both capacity and weight at 400 grams which is enough weight to pull the headset uncomfortably into my brow and eyes as well as exposing the awful pressure points of the stock facial interface. I'm thinking of finding a 10,000-15,000mAH pack to find a nice balance.
I'm not sure if you've tested or have one but how is it with the steam deck I'm trying to find a power bank that works on both.
Isn't having a bank this heavy "ruin" the portability of devices?
pockets exist.
as do purpose made waist straps, back strap..
cable tie it to your belt lmao
nothing is ruined 🤞
I mean you can use this and walk to the shop with it, I'd say its pretty good
not at all, your not tethered to a computer, that's all that matters. any kind of strap/belt/pouch etc. will hold it to your waist/back, no cords getting tangled, actually the best solution for long sessions. If you only need a smaller boost, the neck/head straps are a good choice.
Are you by chance able to help me find that Avatar in vrchat Blunty?
It's a public, I can link you right to it; vrchat.com/home/avatar/avtr_a05de7d6-fcc5-43c1-be7e-1197c9b0493a
Will the quest stay charged so you never actually need to plug it in?
You still need to plug it into the battery 😂
@@Jean-PaulCh I ment plug it into the wall after a gaming session i.e will the battery charge it faster than what the quest uses, effectively meaning you don't need to plug it into the wall afterwards?
Please do a video on using vr all day. I'd love to know how far away we are from possibly living with VR devices in daily life. This is the first time it seems possible. I wish they could move all the battery off of the head and into a wearable battery. I also wonder if it can make vision overall better for people who need glasses.
Though of the same, battery in the quest 3 is dam heavy, a battery less quest 3 mod would be awsome
Someone's already done it... Saw it on reddit. bit of a Hack-job, but it worked.
Any link ?@@BluntyTV
www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/186zx1m/battery_relocation_seems_possible_on_quest_3/
250 dollars id carve my name in it tooo lmfao
That’s the thing the Apple Headset got right. External battery pack from the beginning. Might to implement that with my quest 3.
🤣😂🤣 "it beat me" lmao i will be using my 50000mah 65w portable bruh. thank you sir i was wondering if i could
12 volt 3 Amps.... disappointing - but at least FINALLY I found someone showing the specs.... Because apparently that is just not important.
I want to be in VR all day. The only problem is needing to eat. Anyone managed to eat with Quest on with making a mess? 🥺
Black Cat offers a delicious plate of pancakes that are mess-free and compliment that with an off brand but tasty syrup
Wow, this thing is chunky but also very powerful.
Which reflects in price.
It is only for power users with disposable income.
If you are a regular user just get a power bank that has PD (power delivery), delivers at least 18W at 9V/2A and you're good.
The sweet spot considering capacity, price and weight is IMO 10000 mAh.
There are also 22,5W and 30W models out there.
18W will keep the battery level steady, but not charge (when the Quest 3 is in use)
22.5W will sloooowwwly charge.
30W can play and charge.
I actually prefer to just have the battery stay at the same level and deliberately only use a 18W bank.
(I'm concerned about heat when charging the battery during play which generates a lot of heat already.)
You get 2-3h additional hours of playtime with Quest 3 out of it, it doesn't break the bank, it's small enough that you can put it in your pocket or strap it even to the back of your head as counterweight (they weigh usually around 200g)
As soon as you start going into the 20000 mAh region playtime doubles to 5-6 hours, but so does the weight.
These are around 350g-450g.
While you can strap these to the back of your head strap (which I do occasionally for very long playsessions), the added inertia can be felt in that the headset wobbles a lot more.
And while these are borderline pants pocket wearable, you really feel the pull down.
So you might even have get a fanny pack to store it more conveniently.
TL;DR: most people will be more than fine with an affordable 10000 mAh min. 18W (9A/2A) PD power bank.
Okay. So you one up me by 7000mAh 😅
PUNY! **HULK BOP*
Steam deck FANBOYS rather complain instead of using a power bank.