Meta Quest 2 vs Meta Quest 3S
The Meta Quest 3S is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Meta Quest 2. For productivity the Meta Quest 2 is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. The Meta Quest 3S comes out ahead in 2 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the Meta Quest 2 is the cheaper of the two: the Meta Quest 3S costs around 14% more. For bang for your buck, the Meta Quest 2 is the stronger value pick. It's a trade-off: the Meta Quest 3S is the better headset overall, but the Meta Quest 2 gives you more for the money.
| Quest 2Meta | Quest 3SMetaour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 89.4 | 90.4 ★ |
| Sim / Cockpit | 82.7 | 83.3 ★ |
| Productivity | 83.3 ★ | 82.8 |
| Value scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 125.4 ★ | 111.6 |
| Sim / Cockpit | 116 ★ | 102.8 |
| Productivity | 116.8 ★ | 102.2 |
| Specifications | ||
| Pixel Density | 20 PPD | 20 PPD |
| Resolution / Eye | 3.52 MP | 3.52 MP |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Field of View | 90 ° | 96 ° ★ |
| Weight | 503 g ★ | 514 g |
| RRP | $299 | $299 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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