Quest 3 Review: Three Months Later - Is It Worth It?

This video is going to share my experience of using the Meta Quest 3, covering everything you need to know, to help you decide whether it is the right headset for you.

I've used the Meta Quest 3 almost every single day since it launched and spent hundreds of hours testing dozens of games and apps and all of the functionality of this VR headset.

This video covers my experience of using VR and MR games and apps on Quest 3 and shares my thoughts on the visuals, hardware, comfort, battery life, and value for money. If you're not sure whether the Meta Quest 3 is the right headset for you, hopefully, this video can help.

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[GetOffMyyLawn]

After using the Quest 3 since release, I went back to the Quest 2 to compare the experience. For me, it confirmed that the upgrade was worth it... the lenses make the experience so much better.

[ArmourGX]

I just upgraded from the Oculus Rift CV1 which came out in 2016, the difference is honestly insane. I think the overall tracking was better on the original rift for PCVR games, but having to use the sensors was a nightmare and made me not want to use it.
While playing games standalone on the Quest 3 though the experience is unlike anything I've seen before, and for the price it's a truly remarkable piece of equipment.

[danielseguin]

This is the most pertinent and clear review I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing.

[jimwilliams]

Got the Quest 3. Very happy with it, no complaints.

[bitnitwit]

I can highly recommend the Kiwi Design accessories. I've got the halo strap, knuckle grips and leatherette facial interface from them for my Quest 2, and they improve the experience massively. I'm reluctant to upgrade to a Quest 3 as I'd have to buy all new accessories as well!

[courcheval]

It s so strange to hear a young athletic man with the voice of an old man.

[itsjustacomment]

This is looking like a steal after seeing the Vision Pro reviews!

[hjs-cgbe]

i updated from OG Vive and i couldnt be happier. a wireless headset with no base stations, good controllers, that fits in half a shoe box with reasonably high resolution, fov, refresh rate, mixed reality, quest exclusives like espire 2 and assassins creed nexus, for only 500 dollars. you could spend 1000+ on something else but you would miss out on quest exclusives and wireless is amazing and the value you are getting with the quest 3 is unbeatable. once you try wireless vr theres no going back to walking around with 5 pounds of cable attached to your head that gets in knots and makes you trip.
you also gotta understand a high end set like 1300 dollar crystal needs a very expensive pc to run it like the 2000 dollar rtx 4090. so its not even just 500 vs 1300, its 500 vs like 3000 dollars.

[Sammig]

I moved from quest 2 to quest 3 pretty much on release date, At first I wasn’t too sure if the upgrade was worth it but after using it about 4 times a week since, I thoroughly enjoy the quest 3 a lot more and I am very happy with the decision especially as someone who plugs it into PC a lot to play euro truck and assetto corsa

[soulechelon]

I think I'll continue to hold out for what ever Valve is cooking up next. Currently have a Quest 2 and it's been doing me fine for now. I can tell I'm in need of an upgrade, but it'd be much smarter money-wise to simply wait for the headset I want. That said, if somehow Valve's next headset disappoints, I'm sure by the time it comes out I'll be able to get a Quest 3 at an even lower price. VR gaming on a budget is fun...

[RobertBartlett]

Having never had any sort of VR headset before, I was really convinced to buy one with the new immersion that the mixed mode experience provides. And that, while probably not as amazing as I thought it might be for exactly the reasons you cite in your review, it is pretty neat to see your environment being the source of games and other items.

I bought the elite strap, and the official charging dock. And at the moment, I get probably 2-3 hrs of use. The Elite strap really was a nice upgrade to the included strap, but before I buy any additional accessories I just wanted to test out the official ones first. I only just got the charging dock, so I guess time will tell on how that impacts the availability of the headset for me.

As of now, I agree with everything you said about the headset. But never having had one, I can only tell you my personal opinions about this one. Hand tracking is neat, and the games are cool... but there is a lot to get used to in playing VR games, even if you have an environment that allows you to move around. The Meta Quest 3 includes a mechanism to keep you inside the bounds of your environment safely, so you dont run into walls or other stuff. That is nice. It can probably support higher resolution items (videos on youtube for example) than your own PC may support. You don't need a PC to use the headset. bit of you have one, it can be an additional source of VR goodness IF your PC has the horses to push it.

if you want to do PCVR, you will need a supported configuration to pair your headset with your PC for PCVR. For consideration, I have a PC with an Intel 13900K processor, an NVIDIA 4080 16GB GPU and 64GB RAM. You do NOT need such a beefy machine, but you will need a machine with a powerful video card.

PCVR is really cool. I have the STEAM VR LINK setup and with the appropriate cable OR WIFI connection (assuming you have a speedy Wifi network to support the connection) you can do some really cool stuff with your PC and the MQ3.

As a noob within the VR world, I have a lot more to do, learn, and experience. But, I do feel like the MQ3 is a headset that I would recommend to anyone who wants to get into it for the first time. The learning curve is relatively low, but there is a lot to explore and experience.

I purchased the 512GB version because I never EVER want to have to uninstall a program simply to install another one. Its only $150 more for 4x the amount of storage, and I feel like, at least for now, it's worth it.

I highly recommend the MQ3.

[Girrrrrrrr]

Outstanding review. Really answered the important questions, cheers!

[XxNewmilleniumxX]

Every time i put these headsets on the home screen alone gives me awe. Just seeing the outside world like that and seeing a whole panel in front of you is something to wow at. not only that it is more dim lighted friendly and with vr desktop literally no lag whatsoever, I can play games like the last of us with no fidelity lost 1-1 upscaling while my wife is using the tv in the bedroom. These headsets are an insane upgrade. If you have a quest 2 don't walk hurry and run to buy the quest 3, sell your quest 2 to make some profit back and enjoy them! These with vr desktop and a capable gaming pc with as little as a 3070ti will swifty turn up your gaming setup into another degree.

[steverolfeca]

Without prismatic corrective lenses, I have double vision. Eyeglass comfort with VR is essential for me, and that’s why I passed on my wife’s Quest 2. With a BoBoVR battery strap and no other mods, I find the Q3 vastly more comfortable, and she loves it as well.

[desertwhaler]

Ordered my Quest 3 today after sticking with my HTC vive OG since the beginning. Excited to see what no screen door looks like 😀

[y_]

The Quest 3 was my first ever entry into the world of vr and aside from the motion sickness that might take a bit to get used to, overall probably one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had with any gaming device besides my PC. Truly a staple in the VR world and I can't wait to see what more it brings.

[TheNeteenhu]

Friend, I simply loved this video! How come not one video I watched about the Quest 3 shows that piano game!
Also, everything is very informative; thank you for this!

[darkadminyt]

Just bought a quest 3, thank you for this video. Very informative

[SjaakSchulteis]

I'm glad that Asgard's Wrath is included for free. Like the first PC version, I don't think I will finish that game. I'm already fed up with the times that I have to repeat a fight. And I have the easiest setting! It's an ok game. Nothing the like Half Life Alyx (it was compared to that) nor a Skyrim VR. It looks worse than Half Life Alyx, much better than Skyrim, but I like the story in Skyrim VR. In Asgard's Wrath I don't really understand what I need to do. And since there is no option to insert a cheat to be immortal, I have to fight through the battles, over and over again and I don't like it. I think the 512 gb model is for gamers the best option. I have only a few games on it and already over 100gb. That is, if you don't want to install and remove games constantly.

[nnj]

got the 128gb modle idc about storage as i was mainly wanting it to replace my laptop for movies, web browsing, vr chat rooms, music and light gaming. ngl its better than the vision pro.