The Meta Quest 3S is a stand-alone virtual reality headset built for all kinds of users, offering many of the same features found on Meta's pricier Quest 3 in a more budget-friendly package.
The Quest 3S starts at $299 with 128GB of storage and offers upgraded specs compared to the now-discontinued Meta Quest 2 it replaces.
The headset uses the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset with 8GB of RAM as the Quest 3, making it a great on-ramp for anyone ready to dip their toes into VR tech.
The Quest 3S uses the Meta Horizon Store to access games and entertainment apps.
In addition to games, there are also other VR media apps available on the device.
The cheapest option 128GB model is recommended at $299
The Quest 3S may not be able to compete with something like the Apple Vision Pro if you're looking for a high-end spatial computer.
The headset is an excellent VR headset for newcomers and buyers who don't want to spend top dollar for the Quest 3.
The primary advantage of the pricier Quest 3 is its superior display but most people playing casual games and taking their first steps in VR will be content with the 3S.
The Quest 3S is the best overall value in the VR space right now.