Meta just announced the latest addition to its consumer mixed reality (MR) headset lineup, the Quest 3.
Meta claims the Quest 3 delivers twice the graphics processing power compared to the Quest 2, due to the new Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with 8GB of DRAM.
Meta also incorporates two RGB colour cameras and a depth projector, which they assert provides 10 times the resolution of the Quest 2 and a two-fold improvement over the Quest Pro in passthrough.
The Quest 3 features a slimmer design compared to its predecessor and boasts updated displays with a resolution of 2208 x 2064 pixels, offering a 90Hz refresh rate with an experimental 120Hz mode available.
It provides users with a horizontal field of view of 110 degrees and a vertical field of view of 96 degrees.
Equipped with a Pancake lens design, the headset offers a 40% slimmer optical profile compared to the Quest 2.
The Quest 3 weighs 515 grams, slightly heavier than the Quest 2 at 503 grams. While it can operate as a standalone device, it also offers the option to connect to your PC through the Quest Link cable or wirelessly via Air Link.
The headset features integrated 3D spatial audio speakers, a customisable head strap, and Touch Plus controllers with TruTouch haptics.
Additionally, it includes hand tracking capabilities with four IR cameras. Meta claims an average battery life of 2.2 hours for the Quest 3, and a full charge takes approximately 2.3 hours using the included 18W charger.
Quest 3 is also backwards compatible with all the games that you have bought and owned previously on Quest 2.
Pricing and Availability
The Meta Quest 3 comes with a price tag of USD500 (approx. RM2,344) for the 128GB model and USD650 (approx. RM3,047) for the 512GB version. Pre-orders are currently available, and the headset will officially go on sale starting from 10 October.
There are also other accessories, such as a carrying case, charging dock, facial interfaces, etc., that are available for purchase.
The headset is probably not going to be available officially in Malaysia, just like Quest 2, so if you want one, you have to buy it from resellers.
If you want a VR headset that you can buy and is officially available in Malaysia, you can check out Pico 4 VR instead. The starting price of the Pico 4 is RM1,699 for 8GB+128GB, and you can get them on Shopee.
