META QUEST 3 (128 GB)

Release date
October 2023

CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

RAM
8GB

Storage
128GB

Display
4K+ Infinite Display (2 LCDs with 2064 x 2208 pixels per eye)

Full-color passthrough
Two RGB cameras (18 PPD)

Refresh rate
90Hz (native), 120Hz (experimental)

Field of View
110 degrees horizontal, 96 degrees vertical

Weight
515 grams

Dimensions
184 mm x 160 mm x 98 mm

Battery life
up to 2.9 hours (rated)

Charge time
2 hours (rated)

Backwards compatible
Yes

Eye tracking
No

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2

Features
The headline feature for the Quest 3 is, of course, the mixed reality capabilities facilitated by the headset’s full-color video passthrough. This allows you to go back and forth between immersive VR content and passthrough-facilitated AR experiences with holographic overlays with a simple double-tap on the side of the headset to swap. Check out our guide to the new Meta Quest 3 mixed reality features, including five that you can try as soon as you get the headset.

The Quest 3 will also get access to the Quest 2’s entire library of content, including all of the best Meta Quest 2 games. Plus, over 100 new Quest 3 apps and upgraded Quest 2 apps are coming to Meta Quest 3 through the end of the year, meaning you’ll have no shortage of experiences and games to try out. Make sure to check out our round-up of the Meta Quest 3 games we know are coming so far.

The Quest 3 also gets the Quest 2’s PC VR compatibility with Windows PCs thanks to the Quest Link and Air Link. That means access to nearly all of the best VR games. And, like the Quest 2, it’ll get access to Meta Quest Plus. Quest Plus is Meta’s VR gaming subscription service that offers two curated games a month to subscribers for just $7.99 a month.

One feature that should be a major improvement? Thanks to the Quest 3’s six advanced camera sensors, the Quest boundary feature can now automatically scan your playspace to determine your playspace boundary. Quest 3 can automatically scan your room in 3D, understanding where walls, floors, furniture and other surfaces are located, which is a huge boost the ensuring mixed reality experiences function properly.