Head-to-head
Of 5 decided criteria, the Meta Quest 3 wins 3 and the Meta Quest 3S wins 2. Official data, prices checked on 29 October 2026.
3 criteria won · €619.99, checked on 29 October 2026
2 criteria won · €359.99, checked on 29 October 2026
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The best stated value is marked "Edge". If either manufacturer does not state a value, the criterion is left undecided.
| Criterion | Meta Quest 3 | Meta Quest 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreEdge: the highest | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Checked priceEdge: the lowest | €619.99 | €359.99 |
| Type | Standalone | Standalone |
| ClarityEdge: pixels per degree, otherwise resolution per eye | 25 PPD | 20 PPD |
| Horizontal field of viewEdge: the widest | 110° | 96° |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Max refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| PC connection | Compressed streaming | Compressed streaming |
| Tracking | Inside-out | Inside-out |
| Eye tracking | No | No |
| WeightEdge: the lightest, as stated by the manufacturer | 515 g | 514 g |
| Consoles | PC only | PC only |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
No absolute winner: the right choice depends on your priority. Each verdict follows from the data above.
Meta Quest 3S costs €260 less than Meta Quest 3, based on prices checked on 29 October 2026.
See the spec comparison ↗Meta Quest 3: 25 pixels per degree (2064 × 2208 per eye); Meta Quest 3S: 20 pixels per degree (1832 × 1920 per eye).
See the spec comparison ↗Meta Quest 3 states a 110° horizontal field of view, Meta Quest 3S 96°.
See the spec comparison ↗Calculated score: 8.5/10 vs 8.2/10; Checked price: €619.99 vs €359.99; Clarity: 25 PPD vs 20 PPD; Horizontal field of view: 110° vs 96°.
The Meta Quest 3S, at €359.99 against €619.99, based on prices checked on 29 October 2026.
The Meta Quest 3 scores 8.5/10 against 8.2/10.
Meta Quest 3: 25 pixels per degree (2064 × 2208 per eye). Meta Quest 3S: 20 pixels per degree (1832 × 1920 per eye). On our clarity scale, the Meta Quest 3 comes out ahead.
Meta Quest 3: USB-C (Meta Quest Link cable) or Wi-Fi 6E (Air Link, Steam Link). Meta Quest 3S: USB-C (Meta Quest Link cable) or Wi-Fi 6E (Air Link, Steam Link).
No. The comparison relies on manufacturer specs and checked market prices, with no hands-on test.