{"product_id":"meta-quest-3s-vr-headset","title":"Meta Quest 3S – Standalone Mixed Reality VR Headset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeta Quest 3S\u003c\/strong\u003e is Meta's most affordable standalone mixed reality headset, pairing the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform as the Meta Quest 3 with Touch Plus controllers and full-colour passthrough — no PC or phone required. Choose \u003cstrong\u003e128GB\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e256GB\u003c\/strong\u003e storage depending on how many apps and game installs you need locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn this page:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#specs\"\u003eKey technical specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#storage\"\u003e128GB vs 256GB — which to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#controllers\"\u003eTouch Plus controllers with TruTouch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#vs-quest-3\"\u003eMeta Quest 3S vs Meta Quest 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meta Quest 3S keeps the core mixed-reality experience of Meta's 2024–2026 headset lineup — inside-out body tracking, RGB colour cameras for passthrough MR, and Horizon OS — in the brand's entry-level model. It runs standalone (Meta Quest\/Horizon OS) and can also connect to a PC over Link or Air Link for PC VR titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eKey technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eMeta Quest 3S\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128GB or 256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD, Fresnel lenses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,832 × 1,920 pixels per eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefresh rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 Hz \/ 120 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField of view\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~96° horizontal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in speakers and microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControllers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× Touch Plus, absolute 6DoF tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeta Quest\/Horizon OS; PC VR via Link or Air Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIPD adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58–71 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed reality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRGB colour passthrough cameras + depth sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisual experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,832 × 1,920 pixels per eye keep text and UI sharp, and the panel runs up to 120 Hz for smoother motion in fast-paced games and mixed-reality apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDepth-aware mixed reality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated depth sensors let the Meta Quest 3S blend virtual objects into your real room with natural occlusion, so games and apps can react to your actual furniture and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"storage\"\u003e128GB vs 256GB — which to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth storage options run the exact same hardware, display and controllers — only the local install space changes. \u003cstrong\u003e128GB\u003c\/strong\u003e comfortably fits a rotating library of games and apps for casual and occasional VR use. \u003cstrong\u003e256GB\u003c\/strong\u003e suits players who keep several large titles installed at once (racing, sim and multiplayer games tend to be the biggest) and want to avoid managing storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"controllers\"\u003eTouch Plus controllers with TruTouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe redesigned, ring-free \u003cstrong\u003eTouch Plus controllers\u003c\/strong\u003e use TruTouch haptic feedback for more precise, natural-feeling interactions in VR and MR titles — no tracking rings to catch on your surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"vs-quest-3\"\u003eMeta Quest 3S vs Meta Quest 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth run the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset, Horizon OS and Touch Plus controllers, and both support PC VR streaming. The Meta Quest 3S is the more affordable model in Meta's current lineup, while the Meta Quest 3 is the higher-end option — see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meta-quest-3-512gb\"\u003eMeta Quest 3\u003c\/a\u003e page for the full spec comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeta Quest 3S headset, 2× Touch Plus controllers, and a USB-C charging cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vr-battery-packs\"\u003ebattery head strap\u003c\/a\u003e for longer sessions, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vr-headband-types\"\u003ecomfort head strap\u003c\/a\u003e for extended wear, or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vr-protective-cases\"\u003eprotective case\u003c\/a\u003e for travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the 128GB and 256GB models?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the storage capacity — the display, processor, controllers and features are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Meta Quest 3S need a phone or PC to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's fully standalone. A PC is only needed if you want to play tethered PC VR games over Link or Air Link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the controllers included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, two Touch Plus controllers ship with every unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years on new units (1 year on refurbished units) — see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003ewarranty policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use my own Meta account?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, sign in with your existing Meta\/Horizon account to keep your library and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metanexus XR","offers":[{"title":"256GB","offer_id":59478314287438,"sku":"MNX-MQ3S-256","price":700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"128GB","offer_id":60793899417934,"sku":"MNX-MQ3S-128","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/mq3s-metaquest3s.jpg?v=1776732649","url":"https:\/\/checkout.metanexusxr.com\/products\/meta-quest-3s-vr-headset","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}