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Meta Quest 3

Meta Quest 3 Review: Mixed Reality Goes Mainstream

January 15, 2024·14 min read·By Jordan Lee
8.5Great

TEQLAB Score

Score Breakdown

design
8.5
display
8
performance
8.5
content
9
comfort
7.5
value
9

Meta's latest headset dramatically improves on its predecessor with full-color passthrough and a slimmer design. Is this the VR headset for everyone?


The Meta Quest 3 represents Meta's most ambitious bet on the future of computing...

TEQLAB Verdict

The Quest 3 democratizes mixed reality at an aggressive price point. A must-have for VR enthusiasts.

Pros

  • +Full-color passthrough works surprisingly well
  • +Slimmer, more comfortable design than Quest 2
  • +Strong and growing game library
  • +No PC required for most experiences
  • +Excellent value at $499

Cons

  • -Battery life is just 2 hours
  • -Controllers feel cheaper than Quest 2
  • -Passthrough still grainy in low light
  • -Meta account required

Product Details

BrandMeta
CategoryVR Headset
Price$499
Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Gaming & XR