Man, the whole VR headset debate is like picking between chocolate and vanilla — both are cool, but you gotta vibe with your choice, right? Anyway — wait, was I talking about ice cream or tech? Oh, right, headsets. So, Quest 3 versus Quest 3S. Here’s my two cents, with maybe a few pennies tossed in because who’s keeping track?
Okay, so Quest 3S, it’s like the “I’ll take it, but it’s not my dream car” kind of deal. Meta’s thrown it out there as the budget hero. It does the VR shindig, mixed reality jazz, everything you’d probably want on a chill Tuesday night or whenever you dive into this stuff. But – here’s the kicker – it’s got these older fresnel lenses. I mean, they work, sure, but it’s like they thought, “Hey, let’s throw in a bit of retro flair,” and now your eyeballs might scream a little if they’re picky. Side note: why do fresnel lenses sound like some kind of delicate pastry? Yum.
Then you’ve got Quest 3. Now this one’s the prom king with those fancy pancake lenses. They’re crisp. Sharp. Like your aunt’s best kitchen knife that you probably shouldn’t borrow but definitely do. They’re adjustable too, which is sweet because everyone’s face is, you know, different. Also, thinner and lighter, so your head doesn’t feel like you’re carrying a stack of bricks at a construction site.
Oh, and storage. Quest 3 is flaunting 512GB, which is a lot of space for a virtual party. Quest 3S? You get 128GB, maybe 256GB if you’re feeling spicy. Honestly, if your wallet’s giving you the thumbs up, go for the Quest 3. But if not, there’s no rule saying you can’t have fun with Quest 3S. I mean, both serve up the same VR pizza, just a different slice. What’s your flavor?