Meta Quest 3 Ultimate Guide: Top 5 Features, Comparison & More

Earlier this week, Meta revealed its new VR headset; the Quest 3. This is a successor to one of the most successful VR headsets Quest 2. We were anticipating the Quest 3 for a long time now. Seems like Meta was waiting for the perfect time – just a few days before WWDC 2023 when Apple is expected to reveal its AR/VR headset. Well, what features does the Meta 3 bring? Let’s check it out!

1. Meta’s powerful headset yet

Meta Quest 3: Top 5 Features You Can't Miss

Mark Zuckerberg’s company is breaking all the barriers this time; bringing their most powerful headset yet. This is all thanks to the new Qualcomm’s next-gen chipset. The name of the processor has not been revealed yet. However, it is likely to be the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2. Talking about the power, it is said that the new Quest 3 has  “twice the graphical performance” of the Quest 2. This will make it even more powerful than the flagship Quest Pro which is powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Plus.

2. 40% slimmer and new controller

Meta Quest 3: Top 5 Features You Can't Miss

What is the point if the headset is uncomfortable? Well, Meta has tried its best to make the experience as comfortable as possible. They were able to make Quest 3 40% slimmer than Quest 2.

Moreover, they have even brought refreshed controllers. The ergonomically-designed version of the Touch Plus controllers will make the experience even better. One of the prominent differences is that the outer tracking rings are removed to give you a more natural feeling. Finally, the Quest 3’s Touch Plus controllers feature the  TruTouch haptics to give you an immersive experience.

3. Pancake lenses

Quest 2 uses the Fresnel lenses. Now they have been swapped with the Pancake lenses in Quest 3. Meta acquired Luxexcel in late 2022.  This was done for the better development of better lenses. Hence, Meta has now more control over the lenses and possibly gives it more advantages such as solving issues for glasses wearers.

Coming to the resolution, it is said that there are 10x more pixels in the Quest 3’s Passthrough compared to Quest 2. For a more accurate representation of the space, there are 4MP RGB color cameras along with a depth sensor.

4. Many apps and games

Meta Quest 3: Top 5 Features You Can't Miss

Earlier, it was said that there will be 41 new apps and games shipping for Quest 3. Well, for now, Meta has announced 16 games that include new and refreshed versions of existing titles. Notable announcements were Asgard’s Wrath 2 and Assassin’s Creed: Nexus VR. There was also Stranger Things VR, I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine, and The 7th Guest. Another notable thing is that Quest 3 will already be compatible with over 500 VR games and apps of Oculus Quest 2.

5. Price

The Meta Quest Pro starts at $999. While we expect the Apple VR/AR headset to cross $3,000. And the Oculus Quest 3? Well, the 128GB headset will retail for $499.99. I believe this is an acceptable price considering the market. You are getting a powerful virtual reality headset that does not compromise on power and ticks most of the boxes at least on the paper.

Meta Quest Pro VS Quest 3 – What is the difference?

Meta Quest 3: Top 5 Features You Can't Miss

If you have read till this point, one question may be troubling you: Which one is better: Quest Pro, or Quest 3? Well, the Quest Pro is double the price and has more features such as:

  • Offers both eye and face tracking
  • Ten advanced virtual and mixed reality sensors that support six degrees of freedom inside-out tracking.
  • 256GB Base storage.
  • Optimized software: The Quest Pro has been out for a while now, and hence the software is polished over time. The new update will increase the CPU performance by 26%, and 11% in GPU speed.

However, Quest 3 also has some advantages over Quest Pro:

  • Half the price.
  • Potentially more powerful than the Quest Pro

Meta Quest 3 has its own place in the middle

Thanks to the comparison, we know that Quest Pro is still the flagship offering and the newer headset cannot replace it. While the Quest 2 is still a decent headset and is the cheapest offering. It is a good option for those looking to explore the metaverse. Hence, Quest Pro will keep its spot together with the Quest 3 in the upper tier and the Quest 2 as an entry-level headset. This will ensure that there is a headset for every budget. Let us know what your favorite feature is about Quest 3 in the comments below!

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