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Meta Quest 3S — 2024
Meta

Meta Quest 3S

2024

88
/ 100
From $299
VS
Meta Quest 3S wins by 3
Sony PlayStation VR2 — 2023
Sony

Sony PlayStation VR2

2023

85
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

Meta Quest 3S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Meta Quest 3S lands at 88 and Sony PlayStation VR2 at 85. That puts Meta Quest 3S ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Meta Quest 3S if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library

Pick Sony PlayStation VR2 if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Visuals

Meta Quest 3S

Compared on the visuals sub-score

Meta Quest 3S leads on visuals (88 vs 85).

Tracking

Meta Quest 3S

Compared on the tracking sub-score

Meta Quest 3S leads on tracking (86 vs 83).

Library

Meta Quest 3S

Compared on the library sub-score

Meta Quest 3S leads on library (84 vs 81).

Value for money

Meta Quest 3S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Meta Quest 3S more score per dollar ($299 vs $549).

Meta Quest 3S 88
vs
85 Sony PlayStation VR2

Score breakdown

Meta Quest 3S
88
visuals 88
comfort 82
tracking 86
library 84
Sony PlayStation VR2
85
visuals 85
comfort 82
tracking 83
library 81

Specs side-by-side

Meta Quest 3S versus Sony PlayStation VR2 — full spec comparison
Spec Meta Quest 3S Sony PlayStation VR2
Release year
2024
2023

Meta Quest 3S

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

Sony PlayStation VR2

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

FAQ: Meta Quest 3S vs Sony PlayStation VR2

Which is better, Meta Quest 3S or Sony PlayStation VR2? +

Meta Quest 3S scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Meta Quest 3S worth the price? +

At $299, Meta Quest 3S delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in visuals.

Is Sony PlayStation VR2 worth the price? +

At $549, Sony PlayStation VR2 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in visuals.

Does Meta Quest 3S or Sony PlayStation VR2 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.

Which is better for visuals, Meta Quest 3S or Sony PlayStation VR2? +

Meta Quest 3S — leads on visuals (88 vs 85). Compared on the visuals sub-score.

Which is better for tracking, Meta Quest 3S or Sony PlayStation VR2? +

Meta Quest 3S — leads on tracking (86 vs 83). Compared on the tracking sub-score.