Meta Quest 3S All-In-One Virtual Reality & Mixed Reality Headset – 128GB – White

Description

The Meta Quest 3S 128GB is an all-in-one virtual reality and mixed reality headset designed for immersive gaming, fitness, entertainment, social experiences, and mixed reality applications.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform with 8GB RAM, Quest 3S delivers the same core processing platform as Quest 3 while using a more affordable optical system.

It features 1832 × 1920 resolution per eye, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, full-color stereoscopic passthrough, 6DoF inside-out tracking, hand tracking, built-in spatial audio, and two Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers.

Brand: Meta
Model: Quest 3S
Type: All-In-One VR / Mixed Reality Headset
Storage: 128GB
RAM: 8GB
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
Resolution: 1832 × 1920 Per Eye
Display: LCD
Optics: Fresnel
Maximum Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Tracking: 6DoF Inside-Out
Hand Tracking: Yes
Controllers: 2× Touch Plus Controllers
Passthrough: Full-Color Stereoscopic
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
PC VR: Supported
Color: White

Key Features

• All-In-One VR / Mixed Reality Headset
• 128GB Internal Storage
• Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
• 8GB RAM
• 1832 × 1920 Resolution Per Eye
• LCD Display
• Fresnel Lens Optics
• Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate
• 20 PPD Display Density
• 96° Horizontal Field of View
• 90° Vertical Field of View
• 6DoF Inside-Out Tracking
• Head Tracking
• Hand Tracking
• Full-Color Stereoscopic Passthrough
• 4MP / 18 PPD Passthrough
• Mixed Reality Support
• Passthrough Action Button
• Two Touch Plus Controllers
• TruTouch Haptics
• Built-In Spatial Audio
• Dual Built-In Speakers
• 3 Preset IPD Positions
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth 5.2
• USB-C
• Standalone VR Gaming
• Standalone Mixed Reality
• PC VR Support
• Meta Quest Link Support
• Air Link Support
• Approx. 2.5-Hour Battery Life
• White

Meta's current specifications confirm the 1832 × 1920 per-eye resolution, 20 PPD, 96° × 90° field of view, 8GB memory, XR2 Gen 2 chipset, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and approximately 2.5-hour battery life.

128GB Internal Storage

This model provides:

128GB Internal Storage

Storage can be used for:

• VR Games
• Mixed Reality Games
• Applications
• Downloadable Content
• Media
• Software Updates
• System Files

Storage

128GB

Expandable Storage

No

The Quest 3S does not provide a microSD card slot for expanding its internal storage.

Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

Quest 3S is powered by:

Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

Processor

Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

RAM

8GB

Quest 3S uses the same core processor and memory configuration as Quest 3, allowing it to run Quest 3-generation VR and mixed reality applications.

Display

Quest 3S provides:

1832 × 1920 Pixels Per Eye

Resolution Per Eye

1832 × 1920

Display Type

LCD

Pixel Density

20 PPD

Meta's current hardware comparison lists these specifications specifically for Quest 3S.

Fresnel Lens Optics

Quest 3S uses:

Fresnel Lenses

It uses the established optical stack associated with Quest 2 rather than the pancake lens system found in Quest 3.

Lens Type

Fresnel

Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate

Quest 3S supports:

• 72Hz
• 80Hz
• 90Hz
• 120Hz

Maximum Refresh Rate

120Hz

Meta's current developer documentation confirms that Quest 3S supports display rates up to 120Hz.

Field of View

Quest 3S provides approximately:

96° Horizontal

90° Vertical

Horizontal FOV

96°

Vertical FOV

90°

Full-Color Passthrough

Quest 3S features:

Full-Color Stereoscopic Passthrough

This allows the headset to display the user's physical surroundings in color while supported applications place virtual objects and interfaces into the environment.

Passthrough

Full Color

Passthrough Type

Stereoscopic

Passthrough Specification

4MP / 18 PPD

Meta lists the Quest 3S with color stereoscopic 4MP / 18 PPD passthrough.

Mixed Reality

Quest 3S supports:

Mixed Reality – MR

Supported applications can combine virtual content with the headset's real-world passthrough view.

Virtual Reality

Yes

Mixed Reality

Yes

Depth & Environment Understanding

Quest 3S does not use the same dedicated hardware depth sensor found on Quest 3. Instead, Meta's software platform can provide environment-depth capabilities using its camera and software systems.

Dedicated Depth Sensor

No

Mixed Reality Depth Capabilities

Yes – Software / Camera-Based

Passthrough Action Button

Quest 3S includes a dedicated:

Action Button

This allows users to quickly switch between immersive VR and passthrough mixed reality modes.

6DoF Inside-Out Tracking

Quest 3S provides:

6 Degrees of Freedom – 6DoF

Tracking Type

Inside-Out

External Base Stations

Not Required

The headset uses its integrated cameras and sensors for positional tracking.

Hand Tracking

Quest 3S supports:

Controller-Free Hand Tracking

Hand Tracking

Yes

Compatible applications can use tracked hand movements without requiring the Touch Plus controllers.

Touch Plus Controllers

Quest 3S includes:

2× Meta Quest Touch Plus Controllers

Left Controller

Included

Right Controller

Included

Features include:

• Motion Tracking
• Analog Sticks
• Face Buttons
• Triggers
• Grip Controls
• Menu Controls
• TruTouch Haptic Feedback

Controller Haptics

TruTouch

Controller Power

AA Batteries

Meta confirms Touch Plus controllers are supplied with both Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

Built-In Audio

Quest 3S includes:

2× Built-In Speakers

Built-In Speakers

Yes

Spatial Audio

Yes

A separate headset is not required for standard audio playback.

Important 3.5mm Audio Note

Unlike Quest 3, Quest 3S does not include a built-in:

3.5mm Headphone Jack

Meta's current device comparison lists dual speakers for Quest 3S but reserves the 3.5mm jack for Quest 3.

3.5mm Headphone Jack

No

IPD Adjustment

Quest 3S provides:

3 Preset IPD Positions

rather than the continuous slider adjustment used by Quest 3.

IPD Adjustment

3 Preset Positions

Wi-Fi 6E

Quest 3S supports:

Wi-Fi 6E

Wireless connectivity supports:

• Online Gaming
• Multiplayer
• Game Downloads
• Application Downloads
• Streaming
• Software Updates
• Air Link
• Social Features

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E Certified

Bluetooth 5.2

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2

USB-C

Quest 3S includes:

1× USB-C Port

used for charging, data connectivity, and compatible wired PC VR connections.

USB-C

Yes

Charging Port

USB-C

Standalone VR & MR

Quest 3S operates as a:

Standalone VR / Mixed Reality Headset

A gaming PC or console is not required for compatible standalone Quest games and applications.

PC VR Support

Quest 3S can also access compatible PC VR experiences through:

Meta Quest Link – Wired

or:

Meta Quest Air Link – Wireless

PC VR

Yes

Wired PC VR

Yes – Meta Quest Link

Wireless PC VR

Yes – Air Link

Meta confirms PC VR support through the Meta Quest Link application using a compatible cable or Air Link connection.

Battery Life

Meta rates Quest 3S at approximately:

2.5 Hours

Typical Battery Life

Approx. 2.5 Hours

Actual runtime varies depending on games, applications, passthrough usage, wireless activity, display settings, volume, and battery condition.

Specifications

Quick Product Fields

• Brand: Meta
• Model: Quest 3S
• Device Type: All-In-One VR / MR Headset
• Storage: 128GB
• RAM: 8GB
• Processor: Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
• Display: LCD
• Resolution: 1832 × 1920 Per Eye
• Optics: Fresnel
• Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz
• FOV: 96° Horizontal / 90° Vertical
• Tracking: 6DoF Inside-Out
• Hand Tracking: Yes
• Passthrough: Full-Color Stereoscopic
• Mixed Reality: Yes
• Dedicated Depth Sensor: No
• Controllers: 2× Touch Plus
• Built-In Audio: Yes
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: No
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth: 5.2
• Charging Port: USB-C
• Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 Hours
• Standalone VR: Yes
• PC VR: Yes
• Expandable Storage: No
• Color: White

Important Quest 3S vs Quest 3 Differences

The Quest 3S shares the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor and 8GB RAM with Quest 3, but the display and optical systems are different.

Quest 3S:

• 1832 × 1920 Per Eye
• Fresnel Optics
• 20 PPD
• 96° × 90° FOV
• 3 Preset IPD Positions
• No Dedicated Depth Sensor
• No 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Quest 3:

• 2064 × 2208 Per Eye
• Pancake Optics
• 25 PPD
• 110° × 96° FOV
• Continuous IPD Adjustment
• Dedicated Depth Sensor
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Both use the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, 8GB RAM, full-color passthrough, Touch Plus controllers, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2.

Standard Package Contents

The standard Meta Quest 3S 128GB retail configuration includes:

• Meta Quest 3S Headset
• 2× Meta Quest Touch Plus Controllers
• Controller Batteries
• Standard Facial Interface
• Head Strap
• Charging Cable
• Power Adapter
• Product Documentation

Package contents can vary by region, bundle, or production period, so verify the physical retail package before publishing an exact accessories list.

Compatibility

Standalone Meta Quest VR / MR

Yes

Windows PC VR

Yes – Compatible Gaming PC Required

Meta Quest Link

Yes

Air Link

Yes

PlayStation

No Native Support

Xbox

No Native VR Support

Best For

• Standalone VR Gaming
• Mixed Reality Gaming
• PC VR
• VR Fitness
• Social VR
• Entertainment
• Rhythm Games
• Hand-Tracking Experiences
• Full-Color Mixed Reality
• Users Looking for Quest 3-Level Processing in a More Accessible Headset

Why Choose the Meta Quest 3S 128GB?

The Meta Quest 3S 128GB combines Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processing, 8GB RAM, 1832 × 1920 resolution per eye, up to 120Hz refresh rate, full-color passthrough, 6DoF inside-out tracking, hand tracking, and Touch Plus controllers in an all-in-one VR and mixed reality system.

It runs compatible Quest experiences without requiring a gaming PC or console, while Meta Quest Link and Air Link provide access to compatible PC VR content when paired with a suitable gaming PC.