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Meta Connect has arrived and we finally have all the Quest 3 specifications and info that we’ve been waiting for. This article is going to discuss all of the stats, features, and specifications of the Meta Quest 3 to see how they compare with the Quest 2, Quest Pro, and Pico 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a lot of information we already knew about Quest 3, but there was plenty of new information and quite a few pleasant surprises regarding the technical specifications and the features that are coming to Quest 3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quest 3 is upgraded in almost every respect compared to the Quest 2 and now features Pancake lenses, dual LCD panels, 2064×2208 resolution per eye, a wider FOV, and double the processing power thanks to the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quest 3 starts shipping on October 10, 2023<\/a><\/strong>, and is available in a 128GB model for $499\/\u00a3479.99, and a 512GB model for $650\/\u00a3619.99. Both models come with a copy of Asgard’s Wrath 2 for free, and the 512GB model also comes with a 6-month subscription to Meta Quest+, which will give you access to two games from the Quest library every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst it was obviously going to exceed the Quest 2 in terms of specifications, it is more interesting to compare it to other competing headsets, in particular Pico 4. The Pico 4 was released in October 2022 with Pancake lenses, a wider FOV than Quest 2, dual LCD panels delivering a resolution of 2160×2160 per eye, representing a significant upgrade on the hardware specs of the Quest 2. The downside was that there were multiple rough edges in terms of software, content library, and controller tracking, which held the headset back a little. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I fully expected the Quest 3 to have a lower resolution, FOV, and peak clarity, in terms of PPD (pixels per degree) than the Pico 4, but it looks like it’s going to exceed Pico 4 in terms of peak clarity as measured by pixels per degree of vision (PPD) and FOV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of Meta Connect, we now know that Quest 3 will have better visual clarity, a slightly improved FOV, double the processing power, a much more mature ecosystem, and a broader selection of software and games than Pico 4. As a result, it looks like Quest 3 is going to be the best option for most people looking for a standalone VR headset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Quest 3 is going to lack eye and face-tracking, it’s going to offer greater visual clarity and considerably better processing power than Quest Pro, and considering the base model costs half the price of the Quest Pro, it looks like Quest 3 is going to be an easy headset to recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we go further, here are all of the Quest 3 specifications, with comparisons to Quest Pro, Quest 2, and Pico 4. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Quest 3 Specifications Compared To Quest Pro, Pico 4, and Quest 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Quest 3<\/strong><\/td>Quest 2<\/strong><\/td>Quest Pro<\/strong><\/td>Pico 4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Launch<\/strong><\/td>October 10, 2023<\/td>October 13, 2020<\/td>October 25, 2022<\/td>October 18, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Lens Type<\/strong><\/td>Pancake<\/td>Fresnel<\/td>Pancake<\/td>Pancake lenses<\/td><\/tr>
Field of View<\/strong><\/td>110\u00b0 horizontal, 96\u00b0 vertical<\/td>97\u00b0 horizontal, 93\u00b0 vertical<\/td>106\u00b0 vertical, 96\u00b0 vertical<\/td>104\u00b0 horizontal, 103\u00b0 vertical<\/td><\/tr>
IPD Range<\/strong><\/td>53\u201375mm<\/td>58-68mm (58, 63, 68mm fixed presets)<\/td>55\u201370mm<\/td>58-72 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Depth Adjustment<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Display Type<\/strong><\/td>Dual LCD<\/td>Single LCD<\/td>Dual QD-LCD<\/td>Dual LCD<\/td><\/tr>
Pixels Per Eye<\/strong><\/td>2064\u00d72208 per eye<\/td>1832\u00d71920 per-eye<\/td>1800\u00d71920 per eye<\/td>2160\u00d72160 per-eye<\/td><\/tr>
Pixels Per Degree (PPD)<\/strong><\/td>25 PPD<\/td>20 PPD<\/td>22 PPD<\/td>20.6 PPD<\/td><\/tr>
Local Dimming<\/strong><\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Max Refresh Rate<\/strong><\/td>120Hz (experimental)<\/td>120Hz<\/td>90Hz<\/td>90Hz<\/td><\/tr>
Chipset<\/strong><\/td>Snapdragon
XR2 Gen 2 (4nm)<\/td>		Snapdragon
XR2 Gen 1 (7nm)<\/td>		Snapdragon
XR2+ Gen 1 (7nm)<\/td>		Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1<\/td><\/tr>
RAM<\/strong><\/td>8GB<\/td>6GB<\/td>12GB<\/td>8 GB<\/td><\/tr>
6GHz Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Passthrough<\/strong><\/td>True Color
High Res<\/td>		Greyscale
Low Res<\/td>		Colorized Greyscale
Medium Res<\/td>		16MP RGB camera<\/td><\/tr>
Battery Location<\/strong><\/td>Visor<\/td>Visor<\/td>Back of headstrap<\/td>Back of headstrap<\/td><\/tr>
Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>2.2 hours (average)<\/td>2 hours<\/td>1-3 hours<\/td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr>
Eye Tracking<\/strong><\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Face Tracking<\/strong><\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Controllers<\/strong><\/td>Touch Plus
Ringless
TruTouch Haptics<\/td>		Touch
Tracking Rings
Basic Haptics<\/td>		Touch Pro
Self-Tracking
TruTouch Haptics<\/td>		2 x Pico 4 Controller 6 DoF<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Quest 3 Specs Vs Quest 2, Quest Pro, And Pico 4 Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to this article, I’ve put together a video of my initial thoughts on Quest 3 and how it compares to Quest 2, Quest Pro, and Pico 4. I cover everything you need to know to decide whether Quest 3 is the right headset for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n