When it comes to standalone virtual reality headsets, the landscape is dominated by one major contender: Meta. The company’s Quest lineup represents a staggering approximately 75% of the total VR headset sales. This leaves Apple, Valve, and other competitors scrambling for the remaining share of the market.

While Meta holds the reins, consumers still have the option to choose between the Quest 3, which was unveiled in 2023, and its slightly less powerful counterpart, the Quest 3S, launched in 2024. Analyzing both devices reveals that while the Quest 3 boasts superior specifications in several aspects, the Quest 3S often provides a more enjoyable experience for a lower cost.

Both headsets have been pitted against each other in an extensive comparison, assessing their design, performance, graphics quality, and pricing to find out which one truly reigns supreme in the epic Meta showdown.