18/10/23 - Update! Today I was finally able to test and record the Quest 3 mic quality. Quite frankly it sucks, even worse than Quest 2. If you want to hear a comparison, I've shared a clip on my Twitter and Facebook page. I'm so sorry I couldn't test this sooner, as I mentioned in this video, I've had audio driver issues using link since the headset arrived.
Off topic but is Virtual desktop still a side quest thing or does the actual app work again? Sucks about the mic tho. That makes it a harder upgrade decision for social gamers.☹️
You got a bad one. Others have better sound. How about you address the Quest 3 dead pixels issues being reported and people returning several times to get one with no dead pixels ?
Hi Mike, Just as a warning: the Quest 3 controllers also have an IR tracking light at the bottom of the handle. When you use your Quest 2 grip covers, you are completely covering up this tracking LED. You can probably mod the grip covers by drilling holes in them. Keeping this IR light unobstructed will no doubt improve your tracking a lot!
its crazy just how much size the lenses on the quest 2 alone were taking up space when comparing to the quest 3, vr is improving at such a rapid rate that it boggles my mind
It took 3 years for the Quest 3 to arrive but yes in the part of this year 2023 there are many new choices , like the Quest3, the Pico5 coming out, Big Screen Beyond, and later next year maybe the newer model of the Valve Index, and the Apple Vision Pro.
@@cyrusfolami898mate, I started on my little C64, got .y first PC in 1998, first time I accessed the Internet was in 1995 on one of the AOL chat applications and that was ot, hooked for life. I tested the Quest 3 and on my home 1gb connection it gets 800mb every time
@@jamesgornall5731it is incredible, there is no other VR thing like it on the market. It’s more of a computer than a VR headset. Apple is using this product sort of as a way to show off what’s possible, it’s not meant to be a product for the masses yet
It's interesting how simplistic the packaging is becoming for electronics and such these days. It used to be so flashy and over-the-top. But I like how it's all more eco friendly, and also easier to unbox. No more ridiculous "unboxing experiences."
I also kinda like it, nowadays when a laptop or headphones or some other piece of tech comes in what's basically a pizza box, look at the Lenovo IdeaPad gaming 3 for example, you know it's gonna banging, high quality, from a good company tech
I have had my Quest 3 for a couple of hours now and I can honestly say it is a big improvement over the Quest 2. Nothing wrong with the Quest 2, but this really is a much better experience. I was shocked at how much clearer and sharper things look. Quest 3 is an awesome headset
Wasn’t that impressed initially because graphics looked quite similar to quest 2. Even the first experience games had those Quest 2 graphics. However when I purchased red matter 2 i was blown away at how good it looks. Comparing red matter 2 to my quest 2 was a night and day difference. Hope more games are going to be optimised for the quest 3 because its amazing.
@@doodgeslagenmugYeah obviously the games are gonna look mostly the same because it’s the game developers that update the textures and stuff lol. It’s oculus themselves that add the new shadows and lighting.
As a person who had never touched VR before, I ordered one right away after watching a few reviews. In simple words: Quest 3 will be my very first gateway into VR.
Such a nice headset to be your first! ''you always remember your 1st!'' 😉👌 My first headset was a HTC VIVE and it had my jaw on the floor. I've been a VR junkie ever since! this Quest 3 is well worth the price in my opinion. I got the 512GB Version.
@@WOojerVest3andQuest3onMe As someone who haven't experienced vr yet, but have a decent pc (5800x3d, 4080), would you recommend quest 3 for mainly pc vr and maybe some standalones like ac nexus? I would buy a wifi 6 router for it and use it for games like half life alyx and some sim racing games. The thing im wondering the most is that is this comparable to other pcvr headsets or would it be a lot more compromised compared to something like htc vive or index.
@@nese1 I am similar to you, considering my first VR headset purchase. From research, it seems the main issue compared to the dedicated PCVR headsets is the lack of true blacks, so graphically it will be not quite as good. However, it is MUCH cheaper, and you are not permanently tethered to your computer.
@@nese1honestly if your budget is tight get a quest 2, I used mine for pcvr and it worked great but if money isn't a concern then quest 3 all the way
@@KiRiTO72987 My budget isn’t too tight, could buy Index kit but it seems to be getting old by now, and it appears to have really bad qc issues. Anything else like beyond and vive pro 2 are just really expensive for what you get. Quest 3 seems to tick all the boxes for half the cost but im still wondering if there is a catch, is it the same experience or more like streaming from pc to a mobile device.
Got mine yesterday and I think the improvement in visuals is great. Have been using these headsets since the first Oculus Go and the evolution has been really good. With this one, I’m having trouble finding it comfortable but I am sure it will get better once I get a different head strap and facial interface. Looking forward to see your reviews about those accessories. Keep with the good content! You are my go to person for any VR related info. Always on point and unbiased. Cheers!
How are the black levels compared to PSVR2? I wish Meta would of included local dimming for it's LCD display. The lack luster black levels are going to be the headsets achilles heel and lack of any real 3rd party titles outside of Resident Evil 4. Get ready for another indie VR Cess pool. :P
Great review, thanks. Just a little update about the Zenni prescription lenses - the stated price is £50 but when processing the order you pay just under £75 as tax isn't included (unusual for UK) also you have to pay for express delivery (£12) even though I pre-ordered them and had to wait 2 weeks for delivery. However, I'm glad you found them a good accessory.
God I hate how the US doesn’t include tax ahah, that was the weirdest thing about leaving the US was being able to pay for something that’s 5 euros with a 5 euro note or whatever, so sick. Cash is so clunky in the US.
@@SlunkyBoi US doesn't have a national sales tax so a quoted price with tax would only be for that city if you were to advertise. But the good news is that there is no tax on prescription lenses in most of the US.
Ads only need to say "$16.99+tax". There's literally no reason to not include tax. It's not like the stores don't know what the taxes are (how else would they charge you right at the register?) The rest of the world has done this just fine. If I walk up to a store and the price tag says $10, then I should be able to pay with a $10 bill and walk out with that object.@@kkrazy2263
Still rocking an OG Quest. Been wanting to upgrade for a while. For as little as I use it, I haven't felt the improvement in tech has been there to justify it from one generation to the next though. Leapfrogging to the Quest 3 however, may be what I've been waiting for.
That's about where I am. I used my Quest 1 for the first time in a while recently and it was much laggier than I ever remembered it. I guess games getting updates for the graphics & processing the Quest 2 could support have killed the framerates on Quest 1. Beat Saber is still good but the table tennis game I really enjoyed was too laggy/buggy to play, even on the most basic graphics settings. If there are some quality new titles that come out for the Quest 3, I'll definitely consider upgrading.
I had planned on going from the 1 to the 3 but my original fried itself in May of 2022, then the replacement weirdly did the exact same thing a year later in May of 2023, so I figured I'd just get the 2, but I still wish I could've just gotten the 3 lmao
I still use my OG Quest daily with My WOojer Vest 3 for working out! just picked up My Quest 3 512GB yesterday it is Amazing how sharp and crispy clear the image quality actually is. I was immediately blown away. The battery life on this thing is a joke. luckily, I was able to plug in my Anker 26,700K Powerbank into the headset and got about 11 hours of gaming in. Heck Yeah! this is a huge upgrade over the OG Quest except for the OLED. 😉👌
Same here, been using my OG Quest since a couple months after release. I'm planning to get the Quest 3 this week now that I saw I can get it on Amazon with 5 payments of $100 over 5 months. I love their payments, they've helped me buy so many big ticket items, cuz I don't have a credit card so their payments allow me to buy things like a 65" LG C1 for $125/month over 12 months with zero interest. It's awesome.
@@randyx007Chinese headset, hell yeah! (not really) Not saying Facebook is a good company either, both are privacy concerns in their own rights. I can't wait to see what Valve comes up with when we get a new Index.
Can't wait to get mine. I'm actually really hyped about the possibilities of MR. That technology is so interesting and spatial computing is the future. About the Quest itself, all I've ever wanted was wider FOV, so I'm glad that's happening and better resolution is always a plus even though the Q2 has always been good enough for me.
I can't see these mixed reality possibilities myself. If it was a lightweight pair of glasses you wore all day and came across augments throughout the day yeah. Can't imagine wanting to walk around with this on my face, full VR is the only way to use their headset
I wont be upgrading my Rift S but having not checked into this community for a while, my mind is blown with how far it has come along. The MR feature is amazing, and the colour pass through alone looks great.
Upgrading from the CV1 I've had since Mar 2018, talk about a massive, massive leap forward. Going back to the Rift after the batt needed to be charged was mindblowing with how far the lens tech has come. I'm excited to see how the next few years go!
I too have a Rift CV1 I see almost no downsides considering you can play ganes with the graphical quality through wifi streaming ir a dedicated cable, let me know how the blacks compare led vs lcd
My Quest 3 will arrive tomorrow and I also am upgrading from the CV1 that I got during launch week of that headset. Pretty excited to see how much the technology has improved over the last 7 years. Haven't tried any other VR headsets between CV1 and now.
Its amazing seeing the tech get better each year since 2016 when oculus came out. How that the userbase and hardware are at a certain level i can really see a software boom over the next 2 years.
Software takes a long time. The hardware was never the main concern, but the software dictates the userbase, and the userbase incentivises the software.
@@WavyCats Hardware has always been the main concern. If we could get the form factor of the bigscreen beyond, the processing power of a PC, and the price of a Quest 3 all in one, then everyone would be buying it. But that might be at least a decade away.
I specifically am getting the quest 3 for the mr possibilities. As a sculptor I'm curious to see how I can use this to enhance sculpting. I'm imagining having a virtual object that I can sculpt in real life, as a 3d sjablone, as it were. And besides that, I travel a lot and spend too much time in hotel rooms. So watching movies on big screen, having a virtual door that opens up to a beach....lovely! That said; I wonder if there will be a possibility to 3d record a room. That way I could be anywhere and go back in my living room when I'm homesick.
Oh a sculptor aye? I hope you're teaching since as I'm sure you're aware there aren't many sculptors around today : ( . I'm a musician myself and music has always made sense to me. Sculpting is like magic to me though lol. If you figure out some cool uses with MR I sure hope you'll make a video on it!
Same here. I really enjoy modeling in VR (Gravity Sketch), but dislike being so isolated from the rest of the world the entire time I'm doing so. MR will allow me to easily pet my dog, grab a sip of water, check a text on my phone and such, all without being taken out of "the flow" by having to remove the headset. It should also help alleviate that feeling that someone is quietly sneaking up on me while "blindfolded" in VR.
Oh dear, you should have perhaps at least seen what the Pico 5 would bring. This has a 16MP camera instead of the Quest 3's 4MP camera. I've bought the Quest 3 also but for PCVR, and it just shows how versitle the headset is that we've bought it for two completely separate reasons other than mobile VR gaming.
@@JohnnyNoPockets I have been teaching, yes. But nevertheless I'm not aware that there aren't many sculptors around today. I'm a sculptor, so is my wife, and so are most of my friends! I have no idea what you are talking about. Sculptures are still being made... people are still making them.
Im really excited about the whole mixed reality, to be able to customize you room or house like that could be really cool and will only get better in the future
Nice review, sold my Q2 to upgrade to this and it seems to be worth it from the review. It's really come a long way, I'm just hoping the next upgrade will feature OLED displays, even wider FOV and of course even smaller. Then we're pretty close to a perfect VR experience. I ordered the 128gb version, hope I won't miss the extra memory with titles becoming bigger.
A friend of mine bought a Quest 3 today and it's his first truly VR headset since Google Cardboard... I can't imagine what his face will be like when he presses the power button for the first time 🤣
Could you not do a proper comparison with PSVR 2? Seems like it was ignored only when bringing in negatives? How’s the visuals compared to PC / PSVR2 ? How are the haptics compared to the PSVR 2? How are the visuals without OLED?
I've been waiting for this review. My Quest 1 is good, but want a more comfortable experience. Thank you for the comprehensive review. I'm looking to streaming to friends in the future, so hoping this will be pretty easy, as well as comfortable to do decent sessions. By the looks of it, it will be. Thank you
@@Puglife2 I'm not surprised by that. Doesn't make good business sense to support something that has a reduced amount of users. Still frustrating though. A friend has bought the Q3 and rates it highly, so time to save some pennies 😁
I've come really close to pre orfering. But I think I am going to hold off for a few months until more games have been optimised for Q3 and new games etc. Who knows maybe they'll be some discounts in a few months time too!!
@@th3g0sl0w the QUEST 3's preorder are actually quite low compared to any other headset they made... Facebook's quest series has been imploding for a while
It feels like there have been more new headsets the past few years than new games. I recognize the importance of developing hardware that is comfortable and functional enough for large-scale adoption, but I feel like the lack of software support is really hindering the industry right now. Even as an enthusiast and current Quest 2 owner, I'm just not gonna buy a Quest 3 until there's something new to do with it. Releasing a new headset with ZERO launch titles feels like a huge misstep.
I don't understand the issue? It's completely backwards compatible and it's capable of running better experiences for the general public. I'm also a PCVR enthusiasts, but I like showing off the quest 2 to my relatives and I watched the software continue to get better at a rapid rate. Everything has to start some where. I use my quest 2 pretty regularly and I welcome the hardware upgrade (even if its not very significant to some), because that means more room to grow!
@@smittyvanjagermanjenson182 I'm not saying it's not a good headset, I'm just saying they haven't provided a compelling reason for the average VR user to shell out $500+ to buy one now. There will be some people like yourself for whom the hardware upgrade alone is worth a purchase and that's totally fine, I just think they missed an opportunity for a stronger launch because there are people like me who have played all their current VR games to death already and will wait to buy until there's a couple of new games out that are worth upgrading for.
You mentioned comparisons to Bigscreen Beyond but would love to hear more on how the lenses and resolution compares to other headsets like the Pimax Crystal or Varjo aero etc.
I ordered a 512 model. I’m coming from the quest 1 which I hung onto as I never saw a reason to get the quest 2. Seemed more like a meta rebrand release opposed to an actual upgrade. This seems substantially improved and I’m excited for pass through just to be able to keep the headset on to perform basic tasks.
I was never disappointed with the upgrade from the Q1 to the Q2. However, that being said, I have no doubt that going from the Q1 to the Q3 will be quite the difference for you! I hope to have mine tomorrow.
I don't think I would have been disappointed upgrading from the Q1 to Q2 but (in my opinion) the Q2-Q3 upgrade is more significant. Amazon says I'll have mine Wednesday!@@plasticlife283
When quest two came out, it was called oculus quest 2, it was not a rebrand. It was quite a while after it was released before the company changed the name to Meta quest 2.
I got the Quest 3 for Christmas. I came from the Rift S and the 3 is a big improvement. Going full wireless is a huge step forward. I have taken down the cable track system I had. Steam link and the quest link works well and I can can play my PC VR games. Nice thing is they gave me Asgard Wrath PC game and the 2 for quest. When I logged into my Quest PC app, 1 was available to install.
Glad to see the mention of the Soundcore earbuds. I picked some up for my Quest 1 only to realize it doesn't support USB audio :( So definitely excited for this upgrade and to finally try the earbuds out in VR!
Those earbuds are awesome. I wanted wireless earbuds for my Steam Deck, but didn't want to spend too much since I have AirPods for my main set. After experimenting with different codecs and earbuds trying to deal with audio latency, I got tired of it and just purchased the soundcore vr earbuds. They sound great and no more audio delays - also it's so awesome for VR being able to take off the headset and not have to deal with removing your wired audio first.
You waited out all that time and skipped the quest 2? Respect, man. The image clarity is gonna blow you away, considering how the quest 2's pixel density is already a lot better than the quest 1.
Pre-ordered and already got a shipping notification from Meta today. Totally hyped for the new controllers - did have lots of tracking issues with the Quest Pro controllers in my environment. Planning to use the Quest 3 for more physically demanding titles - Quest Pro possibly for PC VR simulation only. Let's see, how much display differences I will spot compared to the Quest Pro.
Great video Mike, always check your reveiws first, was waiting for 4 pm! I can't wait to get mine tomorrow. I haven't been that hyped for it as I'm one of the few who has, and loves the Quest Pro, but I'm excited to see what Quest 3 can do. I must say, in your video its a much better looking headset physically than I previously thought, almost cute!
im upgrading from a quest 1, 1 not 2, and im really excited to get my hands on this thing. im steadily watching the tracker and it should be here by tomorrow night
A lot of people brush over the original strap but completely fail to understand its purpose, the strap works as a basic use strap for kids, but it's also an extremely comfortable strap when laying down, this is entirely impossible to find on any other headset. The fact it can also be replaced is also why they can go for this elastic design in the first place. I'm just a little over people hating on something they don't understand nor have any experience with. Laying down in VR is probably used more than you think, I have over 15K hours in VRChat, kind of emphasizing the point. I know a lot of people like the idea of using their PC while laying down too, as well as watching movies, all of this can be done with the quest strap that no other headset can get even close too.
@@ohhzymo5829 I'm wirelessly connected to vrchat PCVR while charging my headset via longer cable. After doing that for two or three years, I checked my battery, still in great condition. There's no evidence playing while charging is bad for lithium-based batteries.
Your review seems fair, got the Quest 2 on launch day but skipped this one as it doesnt have that super affordable launch £299 price and there arent any must have platform unique titles in its eco system for me yet.
At 5:32, you demonstrated the glare test in TestHMD. Was this captured through the lens with a camera or directly from the application? I ask because it is extremely clean and doesn't appear to exhibit any glare at all.
Hi Mike, honeslty am pretty exited about the quest 3, I have already pre ordered it and going from Oculust Rift (Yes the one that is like a brick and was the first oculus headset I think) to Quest 3 is going to be insane
I was just trying to look if they shipped from USA or UK so thanks for that. Im in the UK and can see a company called Adlens has them for pre order for £80, im happy to pay £5 more and have them ship from the UK so I get them quicker unless anyone knows a better supplier in the UK?
Good Morning, I just received my Quest 3 yesterday, and I can't wait to set it up and see how it works. Thank You for all your help and I hope I will enjoy it as much as these kids do. I am also interested in learning more about about ear pod for the Quest 3.
Im pleased with how it looks, i dont feel there is a rush to get one so i will go as planned and get it for xmas. Id rather wait for Amazon to get more in stock as they have better CS if something goes wrong. Will be a great jump from my Quest 1 which i currently use.
It is good idea to wait untill Christmas because this headset is not going to sell out because of its price and the fact that not many non VR fans know about it
Got mine at launch, threw a aftermarket head strap on it and it is way more comfortable then the quest 2 I can't explain why but it's like less on my neck and very little on the face, also it's more comfortable because the sweet spot is larger ur eyes strain less to keep finding it as the headset moves around abit on ur head while playing
I learned from this video that there's a 7th Guest VR game coming out. I LOVED the original 7th Guest; it was one of first CD-Rom games I ever owned. As crazy as this may sound, this might be the killer app that convinces me to get a Quest 3.
I pre ordered quest 3 , I’m on day 2 of pcvr testing and the one downfall I have found about it is the quest 2 Kuject charger link cables are not strong enough to regulate charge while playing , it slowly kills the headset as it is a more powerful headset . You would think the cable does not matter but the smart chip they use in charger style link cables regulate only the power hat a quest 2 needs to stay at or over 75% while gaming. I have tried different ways like air linked to pc while same cord was plugged in and same thing . Hopefully soon a new kuject style cable with a more capable smart chip is made soon , I like the new headset but refuse to part with pcvr
I would absolutely LOVE to see a video displaying the differences between the original quest and the new quest 3 to showcase how far vr has come for general users!!!
@MagdalenaLass I can help you out for I have both. Quest 1 looks like 720p Quest 2 looks like 1080p Quest 3 looks like 4K Which one do you prefer...? 🤔 I like em All! 😉👌😁👍
just got the Q3 earlier the week. it's not bad. the pass through cameras could be better but the resolution of the screen is pretty nice and can do some pretty impressive things
I watched 4 reviews of the Quest 3 but none of them were as comprehensive or organised as well. Thank you for the section about wearing glasses or lenses. I had the Bigscreen Beyond on my list of products and appreciate you covering this in your review.
Mine is out for delivery, but now there is also a waiting game. I bought the official case and elite strap with battery but eventually there will be much cheaper as well as much better option for both of these. But I'll have to be eyeing the VRcover offerings in the coming months.
There is an small extra tracker in the bottom of the controller to combat occlusion when you face the controller centered for possible occlusion worries since the rings were taken off. Not a lot of people know this and I thought more people should know so there's less worry about certain angles away from the 6DoF tracking via the 4 cameras.
11:15 The Quest 3 has a battery is roughly 3.6 amp hours. Assuming ~5 volt batteries we get 18 watt-hours. From 18 watt hours we get ~ 9 watts of average power draw assuming a 2 hour playtime. But here's the problem - A USB 3.x port can only provide around 5 watts of power, and the max a normal USB C can provide is 15 watts (but often motherboards don't support this full amount). If you're stuck on a USB 3.x port, you'll only get like 3.5 hours of playtime even with your headset plugged in if my napkin maths are somewhat accurate.
@@leighhaynes Possible but not yet known. It'd need to be running full power to drain which is possible, but at the same time I assume power draw will be slightly lower for PCVR due to not pinning the CPU.
I guess decoding the stream is still quite tasking, Native DisplayPort over USB-C would be a much better solution for PCVR. Hopefully @VirtualRealityOasis will test battery drain and confirm.
7 years ago, I got my first headset which was 'Google Cardboad strapped to a phone'. 5 years ago (2018), I purchased an Occulus Go (pretty good at the time, and for a good price). This will probably be my third headset, as I think it is now worth the upgrade (tiny part of me wants to get the apple pro vision thing, but I'm not a millionaire, so will stick with the quest 3...).
Got my Q3 , already sold my Q2 on eBay. Frankly it's a big improvement in fidelity plus the mixed reality is really amazing, can't wait for more content to come out for AR. I find the standard strap to be sufficient, I got the pro strap for the Q2 but found it overkill, this new form factor makes it much more usable forlong sessions. Movies look amazing on this headset, wish Oculus had a Roku style hub for all my subscriptions, the Netflix app seems dated and could use a lot of improvements including better environments, interface and screen placement. If. You are a fan of VR, you can't go wrong here, it is the best headset I have used, amazing quality experience, now let's get more Q3 optimized content out Meta!
V R O is right! Quest 3 is THE VR headset to get at a not too insane price. It's worth it, IMO. Clarity of the thing caught me off guard. It's THAT good. The new chip really makes a big difference! The controllers are responsive. Speakers are much better quality. IPD button needs ridges for a better feel. You'll want to pony up for a better head strap, though. Quest 3 is a winner, and I haven't even hooked it up to my Link cable yet!
Yay, Yay, Yay! I was wondering if I could use my Quest 2 VR Cover grips for my Quest 3 controllers. That's awesome as I love them as much as you do, Mike! After dropping $543 with tax on the Quest 3, I did not want to waste an additional $40 on the Meta hand grips or waiting for the VR Cover ones to come out. That made my day! Unfortunately I will still need to buy new prescription eyeglass lenses as my Quest 2 ones most likely won't fit. Thanks for an awesome review, Mike!!!!
Great review. very few reviewers are talking about the PC connection... I only use it as a PCVR 99% of the time soo I was considering if its worth the upgrade but I think it is... I dont have base stations etc so the bigscreen beyond will cost me an arm and a leg
Bluetooth has always worked very well for me regarding headphones paired with my Quest 2, specifically the Corsair Virtuoso, so I think that's just based on personal experience and the type of headphones you have.
I have never knew you could get prescription lenses for the VR!! On meta quest 2 it was a real struggle for me as my frame didn’t fit properly inside the headset and my glasses used to get steamy. Definitely be buying prescribed lenses!!
I will pick one of these up, I have about 40 titles I've bought in The Quests Ecosystem. I still play my PSVR2, mostly GT7, NMS, and the Gun range in RE8.
