2024 - Meta Quest 3: everything you need to know about the headset and its accessories!

It is on the occasion of Meta Connect of this Wednesday, September 27, 2023 that Mark Zuckerberg has just unveiled, in a much more precise way, its new mixed reality headset: the Meta Quest 3. What about the two models announced? What about the price, pre-order date, storage and other technical characteristics? No detail will be spared.

Meta Quest 3 is now available for pre-order on the Meta website and on Amazon. The model with 128 GB of storage costs 549.99 euros while the one with 512 GBis sold at 699.99 euros. In both cases, the game Asgard’s Wrath 2 is free (release December 2023). For the largest model, in addition to the game, there is a six-month subscription to Meta Quest+ which is offered. The delivery date is set for October 11, 2023 (shipping on the 10th).

Without further ado, here are the technical characteristics of the 2 upcoming models:

Meta Quest 3:

Processor : Snapdrong XR Gen 2;

RAM: 8 GB;

Storage : 128 GB or 512 GB;

Slab type: 2x LCD;

Type of lenses: Pancakes;

Definition : 2064×2208;

Local dimming (enhanced contrast) : No ;

PPD (pixel per degree): 25;

FOV (field of view): 110 (horizontal), 96 (vertical);

Maximum refresh rate: 72 to 120 Hz (currently testing);

IPD (inter-pupillary distance): manual adjustment (58 to 71 mm);

Cameras: 2 RGB cameras with a PPD of 18 (definition 10x higher than Meta Quest 2) ;

Passthrough : high definition color with depth sensorr ;

Hand tracking: Yes ;

Controller tracking (Direct Touch): by the 2 helmet cameras;

Eye tracking: none ;

Face tracking : none ;

Direct Touch (controllers): TruTouch haptic feedback;

Speakers: 3D Stereo (40% higher audio range);

Microphones: yes (number unknown) ;

Battery Location: Front ;

Battery life (headset): approximately 1.5 to 3 hours;

Charging time (headset): 2.3 hours;

Controller battery: 1 AA battery;

Weight : 515g ;

Connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth, W-fi 6th ;

Miscellaneous : External LED indicator (to inform those around you that external cameras are in use);

Backward compatibility: Yes ;

Contents of the box: 1x Meta Quest 3 headset, 2x controllers TouchPlus with wrist straps and 2x AA batteries, 1x charging cable and 1X power adapter;

Price : €549.99 (128 GB) to €699.99 (512 GB);

Pre-order date: September 27, 2023 (free Asgard’s Wrath 2 game + two Meta Quest + titles for owners of the 512 GB model, offer valid until January 27, 2024);

Release date : October 10, 2023.