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Meta Quest 3S
Overview
The Meta Quest 3S is an entry-level mixed reality headset released in October 2024, serving as the successor to the Quest 2 and a budget-friendly alternative to the Quest 3. It combines the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset and full-color passthrough cameras from the Quest 3 with the Fresnel optics and ergonomic design of the Quest 2, offering mixed reality capabilities at a $299 starting price. The headset supports the full Quest library, PC VR via Link Cable or Air Link, and features the improved Touch Plus controllers with no tracking rings.
Key Highlights
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Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset with Adreno 740 GPU delivering same mixed reality performance as Quest 3
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Dual 4MP RGB color passthrough cameras enabling full-color mixed reality at an entry-level price
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Fresnel lenses with 1832x1920 per eye LCD display at up to 120Hz refresh rate
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Touch Plus controllers with improved ergonomics and haptic feedback, no tracking rings
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Full compatibility with the entire Quest library including PC VR via Link Cable or Air Link
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Meta |
| Model | Meta Quest 3S |
| Processor (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 (TSMC 4nm, 2x Cortex-A715 @2.05GHz + 4x Cortex-A510 @2.05GHz) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 @ 640 MHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB LPDDR4X @ 2600MT/s (42GB/s bandwidth) |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB internal flash |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Operating System | Meta Horizon OS (based on Android 14) |
| Dimensions | 185 x 104 x 145 mm (with strap, approximate) |