Meta has officially announced the launch of the Meta Quest 3. The device, dubbed the world’s first mass-market mixed reality headset by the company, is slated for release on October 10, and is available for pre-order in two storage formats: 128GB for $499.99 and a 512GB version at $649.99. Those quick to capitalize on the pre-order offer can look forward to a complimentary bundle of Asgard’s Wrath 2, with an additional six-month trial of Meta Quest+ for buyers of the 512GB model. The device’s design has a thinner profile than its predecessor and comes with customizable straps. Users can also adjust lens distances, a nod to the needs of corrective lens wearers.
The Meta Quest 3 boasts of a full-color passthrough that projects a high-fidelity view of the surroundings, allowing users to toggle between the VR realm and a mixed reality environment. The graphics are supposed to be twice as powerful as the Meta Quest 2, and the headsets is built on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform. Meta also promises a galaxy of content with over 100 new titles making their way by the end of 2023. Xbox Cloud Gaming will be available in December, which opens up a whole new range of titles, as well. But, outside of gaming, you might hear a little about something called Augments and these are mixed reality widgets, in effect, that will blend into the user’s real-world environment, something like a real-time weather notifier.
| Feature Category | Specifications/Description |
|---|---|
| Price | – 128GB: $499.99 USD |
| – 512GB: $649.99 USD | |
| Power | – Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| – Double GPU processing power compared to Meta Quest 2 | |
| Storage | – 128GB and 512GB options |
| Mixed Reality | – 2 RGB cameras with 18 PPD |
| – 10X the resolution of Quest 2, 2X the resolution of Quest Pro | |
| Audio | – Integrated stereo speakers with 3D spatial audio |
| – 40% louder audio range | |
| DRAM | – 8GB (33% more memory compared with Meta Quest 2) |
| Ergonomics | – Soft adjustable strap |
| – Depth adjustment | |
| – Weight: 515 grams | |
| Display & Optics Tech | – Display Resolution: 2064×2208 pixels per eye |
| – Refresh Rate: 90Hz, 120Hz (experimental) | |
| – Field of View: 110° horizontal, 96° vertical | |
| – Optics: Pancake lens | |
| – Lens adjustment: IPD 58mm-71mm | |
| Eye Tracking | – Not featured |
| Controllers | – Streamlined, ring-free design |
| – TruTouch variable haptics | |
| Experience | – Mixed reality passthrough |
| – Direct Touch Hand Tracking | |
| Content Library | – 500+ titles |
| – Full access to entire catalog of Meta Quest apps | |
| PC Support | – Supported with Meta Quest Link Cable and Air Link |
| Charging | – Battery Life: Up to 2.2 hours average, varies by use |
| – Charge Time: Approx. 2.3 hours with 18W power adapter | |
| – Easy Charging with external dock (sold separately) | |
| WiFi | – Wi-Fi 6E enabled (region permitting) |
| Privacy | – External LED for camera usage |
| – Advanced encryption, data sharing options, electronic disconnect, and password/PIN protection |
