Sony
Sony PSVR 2
PS5/PC · 4K HDR OLED · Eye-tracking
88
/ 100
From $549
VS
Meta Quest 3 wins by 4
Meta
Meta Quest 3
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 · MR passthrough
92
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Meta Quest 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony PSVR 2 lands at 88 and Meta Quest 3 at 92. That puts Meta Quest 3 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony PSVR 2 if…
- ✓HDR OLED display per eye
- ✓Eye tracking for foveated rendering
- ✓PC adapter unlocked the catalog
Pick Meta Quest 3 if…
- ✓Color passthrough mixed reality
- ✓Standalone + PCVR
- ✓Excellent content library
Sony PSVR 2 88
vs 92 Meta Quest 3
Score breakdown
Sony PSVR 2
88 display 95
performance 92
comfort 84
software 86
value 88
visuals 0
tracking 0
library 0
Meta Quest 3
92 display 0
performance 0
comfort 80
software 0
value 0
visuals 90
tracking 94
library 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony PSVR 2 | Meta Quest 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 2000×2040 per eye HDR OLED, 90/120 Hz | — |
| Lenses | Fresnel | — |
| Connection | Single USB-C cable to PS5/PC | — |
| Eye / face tracking | Yes | — |
| Weight | 560 g | — |
| Chip | — | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| Per-eye | — | 2064×2208 LCD |
| Battery | — | ~2 h |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
Sony PSVR 2
Pros
- +HDR OLED display per eye
- +Eye tracking for foveated rendering
- +PC adapter unlocked the catalog
Cons
- −Single tethered cable
- −PS5 library smaller than Quest
- −Heavy at 560g
Meta Quest 3
Pros
- +Color passthrough mixed reality
- +Standalone + PCVR
- +Excellent content library
Cons
- −Battery ~2 hours
- −Default strap uncomfortable
- −Meta account required
FAQ: Sony PSVR 2 vs Meta Quest 3
Which is better, Sony PSVR 2 or Meta Quest 3? +
Meta Quest 3 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony PSVR 2 worth the price? +
At $549, Sony PSVR 2 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in display.
Is Meta Quest 3 worth the price? +
At $499, Meta Quest 3 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in library.
Does Sony PSVR 2 or Meta Quest 3 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.