At the Connect Stage event, Meta finally revealed its latest mixed reality headset — Quest 3. The Meta Quest is set to become available starting October 10 and pre-orders are already live in select regions. Meta Quest 3 price starts at $499.99 for the base 128GB variant and $649.99 for the 512GB variant.
Meta Quest 3 brings the virtual and physical worlds together by allowing users to engage in activities like playing a virtual piano on their coffee table or opening a portal to another world in their living room. Importantly, the device maintains awareness of your physical surroundings with over 10 times more pixels than the Meta Quest 2.
A simple double-tap on the headset allows users to switch between immersive virtual reality and a blended environment where virtual elements interact with the real world.
Notable features of the Meta Quest 3 include improved performance, powered by double the graphic processing power of the Quest 2. This is made possible by the new Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. The result is fast load times and improved visual detail.
The Meta Quest 3 also boasts a 4K+ Infinite display, providing nearly 30% more resolution than the Meta Quest 2. This translates to 25 pixels per degree and 1,218 pixels per inch to deliver an immersive viewing experience.
Despite these advancements, the device maintains a slim profile, achieved through a next-gen pancake lens optical stack, ensuring maximum visual immersion without compromising comfort. The redesigned headset offers improved customisation and balance for a personalised fit.
Sound quality is enhanced with spatial audio on Quest 3, offering 40% louder audio and superior sound clarity. Whether you’re watching a movie, gaming, working out, or socialising.