Meta
Meta Quest 3
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 · MR passthrough
92
/ 100
From $499
VS
Meta Quest 3 wins by 4
Meta
Meta Quest 3S
2024
88
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Meta Quest 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Meta Quest 3 lands at 92 and Meta Quest 3S at 88. That puts Meta Quest 3 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Meta Quest 3 if…
- ✓Color passthrough mixed reality
- ✓Standalone + PCVR
- ✓Excellent content library
Pick Meta Quest 3S if…
- ✓Positional tracking
- ✓Spatial audio
- ✓Active game library
Meta Quest 3 92
vs 88 Meta Quest 3S
Score breakdown
Meta Quest 3
92 visuals 90
comfort 80
tracking 94
library 96
Meta Quest 3S
88 visuals 88
comfort 82
tracking 86
library 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Meta Quest 3 | Meta Quest 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 | — |
| Per-eye | 2064×2208 LCD | — |
| Battery | ~2 h | — |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Meta Quest 3
Pros
- +Color passthrough mixed reality
- +Standalone + PCVR
- +Excellent content library
Cons
- −Battery ~2 hours
- −Default strap uncomfortable
- −Meta account required
Meta Quest 3S
Pros
- +Positional tracking
- +Spatial audio
- +Active game library
Cons
- −Cables on PCVR
- −Comfort varies with headstrap
- −Battery limited on standalone
FAQ: Meta Quest 3 vs Meta Quest 3S
Which is better, Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S? +
Meta Quest 3 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Meta Quest 3 worth the price? +
At $499, Meta Quest 3 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in library.
Is Meta Quest 3S worth the price? +
At $299, Meta Quest 3S delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in visuals.
Does Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.