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Meta Quest 3 vs. Meta Quest 3S

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Meta Quest 3 checked 2026-10-10 · Meta Quest 3S checked 2026-10-10. No live prices or overall score.

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Meta Quest 3 vs. Meta Quest 3S
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Field-of-view values without an axis are not normalized measurements. Resolution and refresh rates do not establish image quality.

Display technology
Meta Quest 3: LCD [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]
Meta Quest 3S: LCD [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]

Physical display resolution
Meta Quest 3: 2064 × 2208 pixels per eye [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/documentation/native/android/os-render-scale/]
Meta Quest 3S: 1832 × 1920 pixels per eye [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/documentation/native/android/os-render-scale/]

Field of view
Meta Quest 3: 110° horizontal × 96° vertical [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]
Meta Quest 3S: 96° horizontal × 90° vertical [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]

Processor
Meta Quest 3: Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]
Meta Quest 3S: Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]

Memory
Meta Quest 3: 8 GB [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]
Meta Quest 3S: 8 GB [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]

Input
Meta Quest 3: Touch Plus controllers included; hand tracking supported [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]
Meta Quest 3S: Touch Plus controllers included; hand tracking supported [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]

Lens spacing (IPD)
Meta Quest 3: Continuous mechanical adjustment [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]
Meta Quest 3S: Three physical presets [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]

PC VR connection
Meta Quest 3: Quest Link over cable or Air Link; compatible PC required [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]
Meta Quest 3S: Quest Link over cable or Air Link; compatible PC required [Source: https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/]

Meta Quest 3 — checked 2026-10-10
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- Include any fit accessories, prescription inserts and PC connection hardware in your total cost.
Meta developer device comparison — https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/ (checked 2026-10-10)
Meta render-scale documentation — https://developers.meta.com/vr/documentation/native/android/os-render-scale/ (checked 2026-10-10)
https://choosense.com/devices/meta-quest-3/

Meta Quest 3S — checked 2026-10-10
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- Include any fit accessories, prescription inserts and PC connection hardware in your total cost.
Meta developer device comparison — https://developers.meta.com/vr/essentials/compare-devices/ (checked 2026-10-10)
Meta render-scale documentation — https://developers.meta.com/vr/documentation/native/android/os-render-scale/ (checked 2026-10-10)
https://choosense.com/devices/meta-quest-3s/

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Standalone VR headsets — sourced specifications
Specification	Meta Quest 3	Meta Quest 3S
Display technology	LCD [1]	LCD [1]
Physical display resolution	2064 × 2208 pixels per eye [2]	1832 × 1920 pixels per eye [2]
Field of view	110° horizontal × 96° vertical [1]	96° horizontal × 90° vertical [1]
Processor	Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 [1]	Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 [1]
Memory	8 GB [1]	8 GB [1]
Input	Touch Plus controllers included; hand tracking supported [1]	Touch Plus controllers included; hand tracking supported [1]
Lens spacing (IPD)	Continuous mechanical adjustment [1]	Three physical presets [1]
PC VR connection	Quest Link over cable or Air Link; compatible PC required [1]	Quest Link over cable or Air Link; compatible PC required [1]

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Meta developer device comparison Checked 2026-10-10
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