How much will a Quest 3 cost?

The Meta Quest 3 will start at $499 for a model with 128GB of storage, which is $100 more than the Quest 2 and its $299 price tag, and there is also a larger storage size model — 512 GB — available for $649. In the U.K., the launch price is £479 for the 128GB model and £619 for the larger 512GB model.

Related FAQs

General Information

1. Is Quest 3 coming out?: The Quest 3 would start shipping as early as October 10, 2023, which was just days after the event itself had concluded.
2. Will Quest 3 be worth it?: The Meta Quest 3 is an excellent portal to an empty metaverse, adding mixed reality to virtual reality makes for a dramatically improved headset, but Meta’s virtual worlds are still ghost towns.
3. How Much Will Quest 3 Cost?: The Meta Quest 3 starts at $499 for a model with 128GB of storage, which is $100 more than the Quest 2 and its $299 price tag.

Technical Specifications

4. Is Quest 3 in 4K?: The Meta Quest 3 VR headset features a 4K screen with a display resolution of 2064×2208 pixels per eye.
5. Will Quest 3 have eye tracking?: Unlike the Quest Pro, PlayStation VR 2, and the upcoming Vision Pro, the Quest 3 doesn’t have eye tracking onboard.
6. How powerful will Quest 3 be?: It features dual 2064 x 2208 pixel displays compared to the Quest 2’s 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye, and it’s the first product to ship with a second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset.

Comparison with Other Models

7. Will Quest 3 have better graphics?: Meta offers more powerful graphics and “mixed reality” experiences with their new Quest 3 VR headset.
8. Is Quest 3 better than Quest 2?: The Quest 3 has better screen resolution, a stronger processor, more storage, and more memory.
9. Is Quest Pro better than Quest 3?: The Quest Pro’s more open facial interface helps when working out in VR or playing intense games that might cause sweating and steaminess in a Quest 3.

Purchasing and Compatibility

10. Can I preorder the Quest 3?: Starting today, September 27th, you can preorder the Quest 3 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for $499.99 or with an expanded 512GB of storage for $649.99.
11. Will Quest 2 accessories work on Quest 3?: The Meta Quest 3 has a new design compared to the Quest 2, causing old accessories not to work with the new headset.
12. Can I trade in my Quest 2 for a Quest 3?: Meta will not offer a trade-in or loyalty program for Quest 2 owners to upgrade to Quest 3.

User Experience and Safety

13. Is Quest 3 comfortable?: Wearing Meta Quest 3 is reasonably comfortable, the straps are easy to adjust and allow you to make the headset surprisingly tight against your face.
14. Can Oculus cause pink eye?: Ocular herpes cannot pass from one human being to another via an inanimate object like a headset, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
15. What age is the Oculus Quest 3 for?: Meta announced it’s reducing age requirements for Quest users, bringing the previous 13+ minimum down to 10+, the company says the policy change will come alongside new parent-managed accounts for Quest 2 and the upcoming Quest 3.