Meta Quest 3
VR + MR = fun
The Meta Quest 3 delivers double the processing power, a 30% narrower frame, much sharper lenses with a higher-res display, and full-color passthrough to your living room. With Quest 3 enhancements and exclusives starting to pour in, it's a strong option for Quest 2 owners who want more of an upgrade than the Quest 3S can deliver.
For
- 40% smaller than Quest 2
- Double the processing power
- 30% better resolution
- Ring-less controllers with improved haptics
- Full-color mixed reality
- Proper IPD adjustment wheel
Against
- Higher price
- Still uses a cloth head strap
- Still the same weight as the Quest 2
Meta Quest 2
The popular VR classic
The Meta Quest 2 is no longer available from Meta directly, though you may find it from third-party sellers. The Quest 3 handily beats the Quest 2 for hardware, but from a strict design perspective, they're not actually that different, and they support most of the same hundreds of Quest titles.
For
- Still the most affordable VR headset
- An amazing library of games
- Great room-scale tracking tech
- Lots of 3rd party accessories
- Still gets software updates & new games
Against
- Controllers have deadzones
- Front-heavy cloth strap
- Bulkier
- Passthrough is low-res and black & white only
- Lower-fidelity graphics
