Meta Quest 3 review (from someone that wore Apple Vision Pro)

[mattiassjoholmlingon]

There actually is an indicator LED that lights up when you are in passthrough mode. It’s above the middle “pill” and has a white light when on.

[jantmorvr]

I'm completely in love with my Quest 3, I use them every day and the enjoyment they give me is priceless. Good job Meta!

[lucio-ohs]

i would never want the controller to disappear completely. Hand tracking and controllers have different use cases.

[honeybadger]

I think stand alone VR is at a turning point now personally with AAA games beginning to appear along with all the clarity and detail improvements it has come along way since the Oculus Go released only 5 years ago, there is a lot more to hold people in there now. Meta for me has overtaken my usage of my Console slowly but surly over those years.

[Soljarag]

Pass through is cool. Quality isn't great, but my jaw dropped the first time I experienced mixed reality. I think the next version will be a game changer

[JDRos]

The controllers can never disappear as you may need to have your hands out of sight. Say picking up items behind your head for a Bow, or your hips to get a new Mag for your gun. A hardware is still more accurate than having the headset try to see everything but couldn't, there's only so much A.I. can do when it comes to guess work for things the cameras can't see.

[Kable]

I actually really disliked passthrough, it wasn't awful but the resolution looked very low to me. Also whenever you moved your head the quality would decrease, felt like looking through an iPhone 6 camera

[ThatDorkyReviewShow]

I'm still waiting for wireless haptic gloves that allow you to feel what you are picking up etc

[stoneyd]

I've experienced the same thing with VR. I use it for several weeks and then it sits for months. It is the discomfort that you can only tolerate for so long. BigScreen aims some that, but it is PCVR only right now.

[TheBullethead]

Yep, a very good assessment of VR in general. I agree with the two cons here. Most people are on a device nearly every hour of the day. Whether it be in front of a computer screen or on their phone/tablet, these devices have become a part of our lives. Therefore battery life is important and to have a VR headset that can last for a whole day wirelessly, would make VR worth the investment in the long run.

The other con regarding weight and size is also another driving factor. Most VR headsets at this stage is still too heavy which causes a lot fatigue but also risk of neck injuries under prolong use. The bulky size and how it hugs your face also causes tight pressure and facial fatigue even after an hour of use. You will be wanting to take it off which isn't what we want if we want to immerse ourselves in that digital world. There are headstraps that addresses this problem but it does add to the bulkiness.

As tech develops further over years, we are beginning to see an increase in VR headsets that are close to weaering regular eyeglasses. This is definitely more ideal and comfortable to wear.

[matthewboyd]

I wonder if Ai assistants will become something big because of mixed reality

Like how Blu tooth was a big deal back in the day for businesses men and online multiplayer games.

I think it would be an upgrade over the Ai pin even if it's significantly more expensive.

[BrandonTalbot]

Holy shit - the production quality of this video is insane

[randywilliams]

I don't think this guy actually tried the Vision Pro... he talks like someone who is regurgitating experiences other people spewed and has very cliché opinions that don't seem like they come from someone with an inside perspective on a matter... his review of meta's product, glazing over its shortcomings and excessively magnifying the imperfections of Apple's product just really seems fishy... not to mention, he said he would imagine not using the Vision Pro much, just like the other headsets... anyone who even hears the idea of spacial video and how Apple has prepped the future for this to become a new video format with its integration in iphones can easily see the "replay value" here (pun intended), let alone the fact he claims to have experienced Apple's demo of the Vision Pro's ease of use first-hand... i may be cynical, but i don't trust his testimony, and his accent doesn't help.

[rayamc]

You make pass through mode sound so good, it probably is compared to quest 2 but everybody that hasn’t used a passthrough mode before is shocked how bad the image quality is. If you haven’t seen it live and only videos like this one, it is nothing like it presented in these videos. The footage shown isn’t passthrough, its video recorded from a single camera and so looks like mobile video quality - live in the headset it is no where near that image quality. It’s good enough to see your surrounding and read text right infront of you but thats about. This is yet another video that presents the video captures as passthrough footage and doesn’t sufficiently prepare a potential purchaser for what they are getting. I understand it is great compared to other headsets but anybody that thinks they could actually work or type using it is in for a shock. It is great for games though as the real world is more of a background and thats where it shines. But buyers beware. First reaction is that its broken!

[jaygrillmagic]

Same with shelving it for a while, but when I found someone to play with, I haven't put it down for over a year. Find that someone to play with and it will change you outlook.

[JapaneseMonster]

This is a great comparison and been waiting for a video exactly like this one.

[alucard]

Apple Vision PRO it's called. It's a high-end product but coming before mainstream. I fully expect Apple Vision (non-pro) coming afterwards.

[dandindejesus]

the apple vision pro put a lot of testers in tears i dont think you can say the same way with metas.. sure its expensive but its one thing to say its expensive another thing if its worth every single penny.. i fully understand if you hate apple and all its products and brandings as a lot people do..

[rabellogp]

7:40 Exactly
The hype and fresh experience overcomes the unpractical nature of wearing those clumsy devices in the beginning. But as soon as the novelty factor ends, those negative points start speaking louder to the point you just won't bother wearing it anymore. I believe the VR/AR headsets, in the technological state they are right now, are still a niche thing for that reason.

[TechieEasy]

I got the Quest 3 for my son for christmas and after trying it out I had to get one of my own. I had a original Vive back in the day but sold it so I could upgrade to something better but I just kept waiting for the next big thing. Well the Quest 3 made me buy one again so it's definitely something special. It will hold me over until something better comes out. I spent the past week working from within VRchat just sitting on my bean bag. My screens looked clear and easy to read and using text to speech for text input worked great. VR has come a long way from the OG Vive. I can't wait to see what else the future holds for VR.