Meta Quest 3S
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What it costs now, the full specification, and how it compares with Quest 3.

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What Meta Quest 3S does best

  1. Gaming

    Same horsepower as Quest 3, same games: Beat Saber, Just Dance VR and Batman: Arkham Shadow all run without trouble.

  2. AR and mixed reality

    Your room shows up in full color through 4MP passthrough, letting apps and games blend into the space around you.

  3. Fitness

    Supernatural workouts run on it, with a group workout mode for training alongside others.

Meta Quest 3 vs Meta Quest 3S

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Meta Quest 3
THE PREVIOUS MODEL

Meta Quest 3

Oct 2023
Meta Quest 3S
THE NEWCOMER

Meta Quest 3S

Oct 2024
  1. Meta Quest 3: 5060 mAhBattery capacity-736 mAhMeta Quest 3S: 4324 mAh
  2. Meta Quest 3: 110°Horizontal field of viewReducedMeta Quest 3S: 96°
  3. Meta Quest 3: pancake lens, continuous IADOpticsReducedMeta Quest 3S: Fresnel lens, 3-position IAD
  4. Meta Quest 3: 512 GBBase storage current-384 GBMeta Quest 3S: 128 GB
  5. Meta Quest 3: premium Quest 3 family modelProduct relationshipChangedMeta Quest 3S: lower-cost Quest 3 family model

What 3 reviewers said

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The price is great.

Price

Affordability at $299/$300 versus pricier VR headsets is called a key strength.

Screen

Graphics/lens quality is listed as a reason to avoid, falling short of the best on the market.

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

$349.99

The official list price to buy it.

Weight

Not confirmed

Grams on your head. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

~2.5 hrs

How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.

Price

Meta Quest 3S
$349.99
PlayStation VR2
$399.99
Meta Quest 3
$599.99
Meta VR Glasses
$1,299.99
Vision Pro M5
$3,699

Current list prices.

The headset as worn. The lighter segment is the puck, reported by Road to VR; Meta has not published its weight.On your headIn your pocket (reported)

Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.

If not this one

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Everything it works with

What the Meta Quest 3S works with

A headset that works with iPhone and Android.

Streams over Wi-Fi

Does the Meta Quest 3S work with Windows PC via Link?

Works

Quest 3S connects to a Windows 10 or 11 PC for PC VR games through Meta Horizon Link, with a USB-C cable or over Wi-Fi.

What you need
Windows 10 or 11; Intel i5-4590 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better; 8 GB+ RAM; a supported graphics card; the Meta Horizon Link app.

Does the Meta Quest 3S work with iPhone?

Works

Meta sets up Quest 3S through the Meta Horizon app from the Apple App Store, which needs iOS 15.1 or later.

What you need
The Meta Horizon app; iOS 15.1 or later.

Does the Meta Quest 3S work with Android?

Works

Meta sets up Quest 3S through the Meta Horizon app from Google Play, which needs Android 5.0 or later.

What you need
The Meta Horizon app; Android 5.0 or later.

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Works with

Does it work with…?

Works

Meta sets up Quest 3S through the Meta Horizon app from Google Play, which needs Android 5.0 or later.

What you need
The Meta Horizon app; Android 5.0 or later.
Works

Meta sets up Quest 3S through the Meta Horizon app from the Apple App Store, which needs iOS 15.1 or later.

What you need
The Meta Horizon app; iOS 15.1 or later.
WorksWorked out from the official minimum

It works with every iPhone that runs iOS 15.1 or later, from the iPhone 6s on.

  • iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPhone 17e: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone X: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (3rd generation) and iPhone SE (1st generation): yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 17 Pro: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • iPhone Air: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
  • Any iPhone not listed: no, it cannot run that iOS version

Worked out from the official minimum ("iOS 15.1 or later") and Apple's list of the iPhones that run it, not a separate test. See the sources.

Most paired with

Streams over Wi-Fi

Does the Meta Quest 3S work with Windows PC via Link?

Works

Quest 3S connects to a Windows 10 or 11 PC for PC VR games through Meta Horizon Link, with a USB-C cable or over Wi-Fi.

What you need
Windows 10 or 11; Intel i5-4590 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better; 8 GB+ RAM; a supported graphics card; the Meta Horizon Link app.

Does the Meta Quest 3S work with iPhone?

Works

Meta sets up Quest 3S through the Meta Horizon app from the Apple App Store, which needs iOS 15.1 or later.

What you need
The Meta Horizon app; iOS 15.1 or later.

Does the Meta Quest 3S work with Android?

Works

Meta sets up Quest 3S through the Meta Horizon app from Google Play, which needs Android 5.0 or later.

What you need
The Meta Horizon app; Android 5.0 or later.

What you need

Does the Meta Quest 3S work with Android?

Works

Meta sets up Quest 3S through the Meta Horizon app from Google Play, which needs Android 5.0 or later.

What you need
The Meta Horizon app; Android 5.0 or later.

Does the Meta Quest 3S work with iPhone?

Works

Meta sets up Quest 3S through the Meta Horizon app from the Apple App Store, which needs iOS 15.1 or later.

What you need
The Meta Horizon app; iOS 15.1 or later.
4.1 / 5
Great

Price

Affordability at $299/$300 versus pricier VR headsets is called a key strength.

Screen

Graphics/lens quality is listed as a reason to avoid, falling short of the best on the market.

Scores published by other outlets, normalized and averaged. iDevice did not test these products for this score.

3 expert reviews

  1. SlashGear
    Dave McQuillingOct 29, 2024
    4 / 5
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  2. WIRED
    Boone AshworthOct 23, 2024
    3.9 / 5
    Read review
  3. PC Guide
    Sebastian Kozlowski
    4.5 / 5
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Reviewer breakdown

What reviewers agreed on, and how many raised each

  • Screen3
  • Price3

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At a glance

Meta Quest 3STHIS PRODUCTMeta Quest 3SMeta Quest 3COMPARE WITHMeta Quest 3
Display
1832×1920 per eye
Dual LCD pancake 2064×2208/eye
Battery
~2.5 hrs
~2 hrs
Price
$349 (regularly $349.99)
From $599.99
Field of view
96° horizontal, 90° vertical
~110° horizontal
See-through view
Full-color (4MP, 18 PPD)
Full-color
Storage
128GB / 256GB
512GB
Show 2 more specs
Eye tracking
No
No
Hand tracking
Yes
Yes
Technical specs
Processor
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
Software
Unknown
Meta Horizon OS
Connectivity
Unknown
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.2 · USB-C
AI assistant
Meta AI (US and Canada only)
Meta AI
Headset battery
~2.5 hrs
~2–3 hrs
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Where to buy

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Price history

Lowest in 30 days
$297.49Oct 6
Highest in 30 days
$349.99Oct 1
Stores we check
3Amazon is cheapest
On sale since
Oct 15, 2024
Next model
None expected soon
Price checks
71 over 31 days

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What's in the box

What comes in the box with the Meta Quest 3S?

Here is what you get when you open it.

Meta Quest 3S headset
Facial interface
Touch Plus controllers
Controller wrist straps
AA batteries
Power adapter
USB-C charging cable
Glasses spacer
Safety and warranty guide
Quick start guide

From Meta. Checked Oct 25, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Meta Quest 3S

Using it

How much storage does it have?
It comes with 128GB to 256GB of storage. There are 2 sizes: 128GB and 256GB.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2.
How wide is the field of view?
It covers 96 degrees, horizontal. That is how much of your view the image fills.
What kind of screen is it?
It is an LCD screen. The panel is backlit rather than lit by the pixels themselves.

Sizing and fit

What sizes does it come in?
Storage: Quest 3S (128GB).

Price and models

When did the Meta Quest 3S come out?
It went on sale October 15, 2024. Announced September 25, 2024.
Is there a newer one?
No. The Meta Quest 3S is the current model.
How much does the Meta Quest 3S cost?
List price: $349.99 (128GB). Current price we last read at Walmart: $299, October 26, 2026.

In the box

What's in the box?
Meta Quest 3S headset, Facial interface, Touch Plus controllers, Controller wrist straps, AA batteries, Power adapter, USB-C charging cable, Glasses spacer, Safety and warranty guide, Quick start guide.
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