BoboVR M3 for Quest 3: Don’t Waste Your Money! ⚠️

[@drgroove101]

My experience with the M3 is the polar opposite of yours. I have used the base headstrap, and the ALAFLY headstrap, and the M3 is the clear winner. It is the most comfortable by far. I do recognize comfort is subjective though. I often use mine without the battery attached as I use a larger battery back in my pocket, and don't notice the missing counterweight at all. I agree the front velcro strap is difficult to install, but certainly not 'impossible'. They could have designed it better and reversed the velcro like you said. I had no trouble installing it, and not sure how you managed to damage your arms, maybe you got unlucky and received a bad unit? Just wanted to put that out there for anyone considering buying the M3.

[@XPISigmaArt]

Thanks for this. I saw so many good reviews prior. I ordered mine like 4 weeks ago, shipping is taking forever but it's almost here!

[@AndrewMcevoy-d8n]

Agreed. Couldnt agree more. BoboVR make the best headstrap by miles. This review guy is completely off the mark.

[@thomashuynh3354]

nah i agree with the video, the velcro, the shaking, going quest pro mode with no interface doesnt work that well and tough to get perfectly and stay there. the buzzing. i dont use the battery ever tho. strap is good and a very good option still, but it aint perfect. i wouldnt call it a waste of money like the title but yeah, its probably the best so far but still has some issues for some people

[@ehpracing518]

Agreed. I just got mine and love it. Install took less than 5 minutes with 0 issues. Velcro strap slid in easily and the side pieces that he tore up went on without a problem. Comfort is 10/10 as well. Everyone I know who has one had the same experience as me. Batteries are weak but otherwise it’s well worth the money

[@janduda253]

same experience, loving the M2 on all of my quests :D I hacked the M2 onto Quest 1 and Quest 3. WOuld you mind sharing which battery you use for the Q3? is it working flawlessly fully charging the quest and fully discharging in the process?

[@generalshakewell]

You know the Velcro is "Velcro'd" to the halo strap? You can remove the pad and it peels right off. You can then thread it through the headset first and then attach it to the halo strap.

[@slind3517]

The best Halo strap ever is PSVR. It was so good. Played 800 hours SkyrimVR with it. Why is nobody building it for Quest 3? Oh, and you are 100% right!

[@PlayTestVR]

I totally agree, the PSVR 1 was super comfortable

[@ρικρυκρακ]

the hissing is whine coil. nothing bad really. as you said, you can "hear" it charging. this issue happens in a lot of electronics. happy to see the narrative on this strap changing because in the first couple of weeks most YT channels were pushing this strap as a "must buy" and calling the charging issues as "quest charging issues" instead of just calling it out as "useless batteries" which they really are. im getting 40-60 min from each battery depending on the usage and in extensive testing the most i got was 5h till the Q3 shut down and i depleted 3 bobo batteries during that time. for the price it costs to get 3 bobo batteries + strap its better to get any other cheap strap + proper power bank 10-15KMah supporting QC2.0 or above. this will keep the Q3 charged at 100% till the powerbank depletes and then will start using the Q3 battery.

[@txarchdroneguy4731]

Ive had No problems at all with any of your problems as you described. Easy to install, no breakage, Velcro strap installed as intended, battery works great, etc. This is the first third party headstrap ive purchased, even though ive owned the go, quest v1, and quest 2 prior to purchasing the quest 3. Im very happy with All aspects of the Bobo M3, and would highly recommend it. And the battery is great.

[@SaccoBelmonte]

Long M2 user here. I ended buying another strap designed specifically for the Q3 because I have the same thoughts for the most part except my batteries didn't hiss (try cleaning the contacts, sounds like electricity arching due to poor connection and will probably make the battery even less efficient). The new strap, one of those with 8000mAh and useless LEDs on the back makes the total charge last for at least 4 hours. The Quest 3's battery indicator goes down very slowly. I would try the M2 again if BoboVR releases a new battery, I don't see why they would make it incompatible with the M2, only if they wanna force us to get a new strap, in which case I will not and will sell my M2+batteries+charger+Q3retrofit kit online.

[@bilbiamtengarsadaa]

What strap did you ended up getting for que quest 3? do you find it better than the M2?

[@SaccoBelmonte]

@@bilbiamtengarsadaa I still use my 8000MaH strap, is great. Brand is OKESYO but I think they sell them under several brands. It has two LEDs on the back of the strap itself. Also has no halo.

[@TibbyBoy]

I wasn’t even looking into buying a new strap but none the less your video was very Informative as well as personal with a very genuine consumer perspective.

[@pekerhed101]

Nah. The M3 strap is f'n awesome. I experienced none of the negative things that this baby is crying about.

[@nese1]

@@pekerhed101You’re just being childish and can’t accept other peoples opinions.

[@pekerhed101]

@@nese1 Thanks for your hot-take, princess.

[@nese1]

@@pekerhed101 Grow up.

[@TheFunkloft]

So, every other review out there says this is the best headstrap BY FAR, yet you choose to follow the only one being negative about it? How does that even work?

[@GOOSEYGOGGLESVR]

Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with it, I personally couldn't disagree more! My Quest 3 didn't get marked at all, my battery doesn't hiss and the little tab that you were struggling to get on is much easier to put on if you remove the velcro part that goes onto your forehead, you'd see you can take that little tab completely out. I used this same headset for the whole of the Quest 2 lifespan, must buy for me!

[@hype88]

Same here, I tried a few other well reviewed headsets and kept the Bobo.. The extra battery life it gives me is plenty as I need a break well before 3+ hours anyways. That tab everyone complains about is also easily remedied by putting a piece of tape on the end of it which makes it a non issue and pretty much instant. Thankfully, there's plenty of options out there though at this point for most people's needs.

[@Simlife101]

His lack of knowledge means he shouldn't of reviewed it.

[@BrunoMoreiraArq]

I just want a strap that allows one to remove the facial interface for a more open MR experience. Bobo allows this. Any other?

[@akinovax]

Totally agree, that’s how mine is set-up and I can even play Beat Saber due to how stable it is, and no notable discomfort from that

[@Karsten_W]

This is the reason I bought the M3 too. But I find it very „wobbling“ when moving my head left/right. So I‘m actually thinking if I mod it or send it back.

[@cobblett]

look up the m3 mini. has the proper headstrap and is stable.@@Karsten_W

[@AndrewSouthworth]

@@akinovax I found the M3 was so wobbly when used like this even navigating the menus was borderline unusable. Any small head motion caused the headset to pivot and not align with my eyes anymore, or get out of focus.

[@TVdosPatriotas]

My gripe with it and most of these halo style straps is that I can't make them touch my face. The arms of the headset touch the band at the top. At the same time, elite straps put too much pressure on my face and I can't tilt them like I can with a halo strap. So far, not sure which other strap to get, and I don't want to spend any more money on expensive accessories.

[@super7ace]

I just returned S3 Pro yesterday because I wasn't able to adjust my hairs and it was coming out all over. I tried to adjust the strap but I wasn't able to find a way to let my hairs out. idk how people deal with that thing. I ll instead go with the QH4 by Destek

[@Djbdeiker]

Just having the ability to take off the interface and have it float in front of me and not have the awful feeling of feeling itchy and hot while playing for a while was well worth the money even if I didn’t ever use the battery. It’s best the best accessory I’ve bought in years for comfort.

[@dallelama8874]

How is the stability when the facial interface is mounted ?

[@alecgrolimond1678]

I just removed the velcro belt and revered it and it was fine' As for the battery I have not had any issues, because it meets my needs. The strap is very comfortable. Good points and video. Thanks

[@DanielVazquez]

I read you may eliminate the buzzing by plugging the battery only when headset is down to 30% power. This way battery will push max power out.

[@PlayTestVR]

That is correct

[@archmagemadara6979]

Glad to see someone else has the same issues with the bobo strap that I had, I had another strap that was comfortable but putting headphones on top of it was a hassel. I decided to try the bobo strap and it felt extremely loose, I couldn't lean forward without feeling like it would just fall off. Ended up returning it and sticking to my original strap

[@mattyb584]

My main issue is that I cannot seem to reduce pressure directly on my forehead with the bobovr and the original strap. Maybe I'm wearing it incorrectly but it's not really cutting it.

[@stacypovey5737]

I suppose it depends on your starting point. I've gone from being quite thankful the battery dies before 2 hours on the quest 3 due to discomfort, to being able to play for 4 hours before realising how much time has passed. I did struggle with the velcro - they really need a tool to help fit that

[@mitchellrogers5130]

For me it’s about having something as close to the PSVR head strap I can get, but I agree with the fact that it never actually feels that stable on your head. Stops pressure on your face but adds a lot more weight to the top of your head. Still better than the stick strap though.

[@ChrisJones-sw9il]

My experience is same as u my friend. I couldn’t agree with u more!! Lucky I’m not alone

[@skol_sem_som]

For sideways stability, I recommend to take the two cushions from the top and tape them to the arms of the Q3 (double sided tape), so it presses against your temples. You can then take one of the mesh or pu cushions from the back and put it on the top.

[@thebeatles1548]

10/10

[@Treychik]

that's a lot of work :(

[@Simlife101]

😅 ​@@Treychik your clearly no older than 13 😅

[@Treychik]

@@Simlife101 no, just no hands :(

[@ImNorman]

This was a decent headstrap in terms of comfort, but while it was on my Quest, I ran into a lot of problems. The device would constantly go to sleep if I looked down, and in-game required constant recalibration of controls. I wouldn't have thought a headstrap would cause this, but as soon as I put on the old strap back on, everything worked fine.

[@Armitage574]

I have it and it puts the weight on the forehead... isnt there a strap that puts the weight on the top head?? the two small soft spots on top are a joke, when i put it on they dont even touch the head, there is no weight on the head... they are tooo far out and you cant edit them..

[@bradyhem]

ive tried everything i can and looked at images, but the halo pad still puts a very bad pressure on my forehead after only 20 minutes

[@mhnoni]

Man, you are so right, I just tried mine, and it feels like I added 1 KG into my head, but that's not the worst point, the deal breaks is the battery noise, and you can't use it without the battery due to the weight balance of this headset, so you end up adding more weight into your head just so you could have a better strap, I have no idea why people are suggesting this strap, now I'm going back to my $10 Chinese strap which looks more like the pro strap but cheaper, and a lot better than this strap.

[@VantaClawz]

You hit a lot of points that I've been wondering about.

[@Graczula]

Thank you for your review.

[@casey22857]

The velcro strap is removable, and you can flip it over and install it first on the quest and then install the head strap. Mine came installed backward also. But found The front head pad is removable, and so is the velcro strap that helps support the headset. This halo strap is awesome imo, but it is hard to install it is very tight. i am sure many people have broken the quest trying to install it . I found if i hold the quest upside down in my had and work in one side a little at a time it will slide in better, its not easy either way you try it. The new bobo vr one with the fan is a little looser when installing it.

[@joeynuggetz]

I just tried this thing and its comfortable but there's so much side to side play even when fully tight. I swapped back to the stock strap and it has some side to side wobble as well but not as bad. Since the BoboVR is much heavier you'll tend to feel that side to side wobble instantly wheras I hadn't noticed it with the stock strap. I had a feeling that it was going to be too bulky.

[@Kumodot]

I can't find bobo M3 in Canada. :(

[@hiabex]

I wasn't into the aesthetic of halo straps, particularly as I think VR needs to de-bulk to gain traction. That said, when my Q2 'Elite battery ̶s̶t̶r̶a̶p̶ crap' failed in all the ways they're well documented to do, I bought the Bobo M2. For comfort and charge, it was great. Now a Quest 3 owner, now a M3 owner. I have no issues with comfort, accept that bulk will be a feature for another couple of generations. People seem upset by the Q3's battery life per session, but I'd challenge anyone complaining just to take a break and recharge the headset. I don't think it's good for eyes to have Vergence-Accommodation Conflict for hours at a time, so just take a break. It's a pity your point of view is what it is. I think the M3 is a decent build, comfortable and provides decent battery time for sensible VR session durations.

[@UrdnotAkongo]

4:30 I don't get how this is true. Main reason why I don't like straps with a moveable rotating arm is because you lose all benefits of a lever-fulcrum. Just imagine a seesaw. Now image it with a bendable joint in the middle. How in the world would a heavier weight on one end affect the other end when you have a moveable joint in the middle?

[@jetpackorionjr4637]

The joints actually lock in place on that head strap. I would know because I used to own one.

[@nicksmackerz]

He put the Velcro strap on BACKWARDS, he also didn't wear the headset nearly low enough. I don't use batteries I have a 30 foot usb-c cable and for the issue of headset balance I have fishing weights that I tied to the back of my headset

[@KINGTIGER1981]

I had provkems with the velcro strap. But its fitted wrong way round. If you slip your finger under the pad you hmcan turn it around and its a lot wasier to feed through. But the battery does make that annoying issue.

[@nisardosti7611]

Thanks for the info. How is the quest 3 in general. Are you using it instead of the pro or do you still own both?

[@gymkhanadog]

I'm surprised more people weren't approving of the stock strap. Vastly better than the stock quest 2 strap. It's been really comfortable for me coming from Vive DAS on my quest 2.

[@PlayTestVR]

It’s much better for sure, the method of adjustment is annoying for me. Glad it works for you though, so much more convenient due to its size

[@austintse5719]

I have been thinking about getting a bobovr since I got my Quest 3 because it was recommended as the most comfortable but I thought adding extra weight on my head wasn't a good idea for comfort and longer play sessions. I decided to get a Zybervr with a couple 10000mAh battery banks instead and I feel this most comfortable for me. No wobble either when I turn my head fast. I have been trying to watch movies lying down in bed but the wheel adjustment at the back sticks out too much and is uncomfortable so now I'm on the lookout for another head strap. I think I found one that's on sale right now so I'll see if that passes the pillow test. If your doing tests on other head straps please do a lying down pillow test. I've subbed as your honest review is welcome after all the questionable ones that received the Bobovr for free. They clearly relabeled these to M3 pro and are not designed for Quest 3.

[@ynxtynxt]

AMVR just released one with flat surface, no sticking out wheel.

[@PlayTestVR]

A pillow test! I like it. This one would 100% fail 😅 but most hard straps would tbh, I’ll keep an eye out.

[@ynxtynxt]

@@PlayTestVR Hard strap (at least for my AMVR headstrap) does help as when I look at the ceiling the strap can push the front up and leave zero pressure on my face, just make sure I put my weight right onto it or it may slip up. To prevent that I would suggest using neck pillow too.

[@kilroy987]

It's certainly better than the default strap (a LOT better). Since I only use the Quest 3 for PCVR wired, my only complaint is that the strap doesn't have an over the head portion which would allow me to velcro strap the wire to it. Instead I have the wire strapped to the side, which is a bit awkward. I don't use the batteries.

[@jippoy]

Question, which wire do you use for PCVR? I can't seem to find one that allows you to play and keep the headset charges at the same time.

[@Treychik]

@@jippoy the best one would be the original (the long one, not the charging cable that came with the headset, lol), obviously, but I think there might be couple of cheaper ones on Ali...you just have to find a list, I guess...

[@Treychik]

wait..why do you use PCVR wired?! o_O use Virtual Desktop - great software and waaaaaaaaaaay better than quest's air link

[@jippoy]

@@Treychik yeah I agree, once I discovered virtual desktop I ditched the wired cables, lol. Virtual Desktop is still even better than steam link too.

[@adriandebono6389]

Just wondering if anyone else experienced damage to the arms on installation? I have one arriving today and don't want to wreck my headset with gouges

[@lucashenriques4242]

I dont play VR for a long time so i dont need the extra battery, in this case is it worth to buy the mini m3 which is cheaper? currently i use the original quest strap that sucks ass

[@paulolopes9344]

great review, thank you!

[@PlayTestVR]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated

[@HorizonOutOfWar]

You can just remove the velcro strap from the M3, put it on Quest and then just velcro it back to M3. I also had absolutely zero issues with the battery and charging. It holds up on 100% battery in my headset until M3 battery runs out. I also find M3 super comfortable and I love it. And no hissing sounds for me.

[@DrMacabre]

Couldn't be happier with mine. Comfortable, battery doesn't make noise even with full headset. Your video made me worry since i watched it right after ordering mine but i didn't experienced any of your cons. I would y it again.

[@PlayTestVR]

I may have gotten an early, bad unit. Glad to hear that yours is great 😊

[@raremr360games9]

Same mine is good maybe there building them better!? Just got mine last week wanted to see how others like it

[@FromDesertTown]

To the contrary, S3 (and M3) are the most comfortable VR head straps I've ever used, including for "glasses mode" with no light guard installed.

[@CyberWolfVR]

Check out the Aubika elite style strap, it’s great! 8000mAh battery and delivers around 20watts of power so it actually charges the headset whilst playing, not just sustain. Very underrated and feel it needs more love lol..

[@Noah-bo2yp]

Too expensive tho compared to kiwi and bobo

[@ThisisRends]

@@Noah-bo2ypbut at least it works!

[@Largecheeto]

But if you start on a full charge does it really matter tho? I Think i would rather have my 2 bobo batteries and then keep it at 100% then once they BOTH die i Can use the q3 battery which would add up or am i trippin’?

[@syunukiya]

I was about to buy this even though I already bought an Elite strap. I don't even need the battery because my play time is less than 2 hours, and I play mostly fitness games. Glad to know I made the right choice.

[@thegreenmushroom27]

You can take the front supports foam off and switch the direction of the velcro strap :/

[@kaleid1990]

I'm looking at them because of the detachable batteries but I don't like the halo style straps because they do wobble when moving about, but I saw that they also have an elite style strap (M3 Mini - bonus it snaps on as opposed to attaching through friction - edit: I stand corrected, it's still friction fit...) and I also saw that they have a battery upgrade kit for their straps and asked them via email if the M3 Mini can also accept that battery upgrade kit, they confirmed that it can, though they did say the battery kit will come back in stock in 3-6 weeks, maybe when it'll come back it'll be without the buzzing.

[@lorcis1]

someone said the buzzing only happens if the meta 3 battery is over 40%, wait for it to drop to under 40%, then turn on the bobovr battery, and there will be no noise

[@kaleid1990]

@@lorcis1 I don't have the batteries yet, I only ordered the M3 Mini strap, but good to know

[@ProgrammistMusic]

i got the Bobo M2 for Quest 2 and wasn't happy with it. I get headaches because of the halo design and the internal sound got worse, because of the angled arms directly behind the speakers. So i ended up with a lightweight headstrap without battery and added a 10000maH powerbank at the back. When i got my Quest 3 i bought the official elite strap but found it very uncomfortable. So i bought a ZYBER strap without battery and another noname strap and i chose the noname strap because it was in fact better than the ZYBER one because it has an embedded knob and extra pads at the back. In combination with a small PD 10000maH powerbank this works perfectly for my head.

[@TheSergiaus]

Can you please link the noname strap, that you choose? Tnx

[@Thunderbird1337]

What is a "Halo" strap? Does it mean that more pressure is on the forehead and less pressure on the face? I'm pretty happy that I bought the Kiwi Elite Strap. I only use the headset for PCVR via cable, so I wanted a good but lightweight and comfortable headstrap. Very satisfied with the Kiwi and happy that I didn't buy the BoboVR M3

[@deedubs602]

Tried a lot of straps and this was one of the most comfortable and for the price was one of the cheapest with a battery.

[@Calisto34]

I think the M3 Pro is very well built. I had no problem installing mine, didn't break anything and it really is the most comfortable headstrap because every other strap will hurt your face after a while. The battery is fine, it gives quite a lot of extra play time while keeping the quest battery at 100% or close to it depending on the app or game being played. Mine doesn't make any noise either. I didn't have much issue with feeding the little velcro strap through and in fact I've since released it and let it hang over the top, (it's only about an inch long) because it's less restricting without it. It's common knowledge that it's less suitable for action games because of the wobble and that's about the only negative worth considering. In my opinion, for playing games like Red Matter, Moss, or any non action game, this is the best strap to use because it can be worn for hours and you don't really want to be wearing any other strap that squashes your face. There's a reason why the BoboVR is popular and hyped. It's not for everyone but it's a damn good headstrap.

[@cobblett]

I got the m3 mini and used a velcro pad at the back of it for a separate compact 10000mah 22.5 watt battery. works perfect. Also the mini has the elite style head strap on top which is a lot more stable.

[@PlayTestVR]

The mini looks great tbh, would love to try it

[@Sno54]

I like my quest3 and have had no problem at all . Bought an extra battery pack head ban and again no problems, no battery noise.

[@nervaproject]

I didn't experience the battery hissing sound yet, but I've only used it for one play session so far. I'd suggest contacting Bobo and telling them about your issue and maybe they'll send you a battery replacement or something. I wasn't aware of any damage to my Q3, but I also didn't put it on and take it off repeatedly either to find out.

[@gamesilo7515]

I was actually scammed by them. I ordered the m3 pro and after couple of days got an email saying that they cant ship to my country. The order was cancelled and i never received a refund despite them claiming they had refunded the money.

[@gazrygames2481]

I’m after a new headstrap with battery. I’ve had 2 of Meta’s Elite Straps and they’ve both been duds that have the issue that they don’t charge the headset at all. Now they’ve stopped selling the Elite Strap and they won’t return my emails for a refund. Really need a comfy strap with a good battery. The headset dies so fast.

[@gregclare]

Really not sure about your review. I’ve had my BoboVR M3 Pro for a little while now. It’s my first Halo strap. No problem fitting it, or its Velcro strap. Was quite easy. No damage to my plastic. You must have forced it on incorrectly to create that damage! Also, for sitting down MR use, the face gasket free option is awesome. For a virtual desktop or watching a video in MR mode, the freedom of not having a face gasket is a huge comfort step. So, no regrets on my M3 Pro purchase. Best VR accessory I’ve purchased so far! 🤓

[@Mc.Nuggetz]

The M3 looks identical to the M2… what’s the difference since they didn’t even design the attachment method specifically for the Q3.

[@MigElite1]

Sorry. Can't agree with you on this one. For me the MV3 is perfect. It worked well for the Q2 so its only natural for the M3 to be very similar. They are around the £50.00 mark here in the UK so with a £40.00 battery that comes with it, its a bargain. Fortunately I have 2 batteries from the M2 so its kind of endless gaming for me, albeit that I have to swap and charge periodically. The trick is to start the headset on a full charge with a full charged baytery at the rea, lasts ages thereafter.

[@PlayTestVR]

More power to you and I’m glad you like it :) Reviewing a headstrap is difficult since comfort really is subjective. However, I wanted to put this out there since most KZbin videos are raving about this headstrap and some people may be disappointed with it

[@rockowilson2320]

I totally agree. Glad I didn't listen to the naysayers about not getting this. Went to a VR Gaming party last night with my pals. We all had fully charged Quest 3s, playing the same multiplayer game. When everyone else's headset died, I still had over 40% power left in mines. So for me, the headset works as advertised. Yes getting the velcro strip attached on the top was a major pain to get in, but totally worth it. 😅

[@thomashuynh3354]

@@PlayTestVRhave all the same problems you have, so ty for warning others

[@Mc.Nuggetz]

I can’t stand the BobaVR style strap. It just never felt secure enough.

[@PCPAyLOAD]

I do mostly sit down sims and tethered to my gaming PC. Is it even worth the cost compared to a much less expensive aftermarket head strap without a battery?

[@PlayTestVR]

Absolutely not since you don’t need a battery at all. Better off getting a lighter one. I’ve been using the Zyber Elite strap for a couple weeks now and I like it, very light. Just be sure to upgrade your face cover to a PU Leather one from AMVR or VR Cover (out at the end of the year) when you can

[@kristaps2010]

please check your meta VR Q3, there is a RECALL for Quest 3 optional battery or something .. What VR for playing Assetto Corsa Competizione sim racing (demanding on VR apparently) you recommend? I haven't got PC yet. thank you

[@anduvo]

The hissing happens when you turn on the Bobo battery when the Quest battery is close to full. To avoid the hissing, turn the battery when the Quest has 40% or less. To extend battery life, lower the brightness and disable hands and body tracking if you are not using them.

[@Xialoh]

...I'm not adjusting brightness to accommodate a poor battery purchase...

[@Treychik]

@@Xialoh + I was like 'why do I have to do something when I paid for a decently priced piece from supposedly respected company?!' :\

[@boostermcblast2197]

...or throw the crappy battery away and use a normal 10.000 mAh Powerbank for 15 Euros.

[@amigo3284]

Interesting, wonder if they made improvements

[@Roblafo]

S3 pro is much better

[@Stirlingsays]

I've watched several videos on this head strap and while I haven't fully set up my M3 pro I have to say your analysis appears the most cogent so far.

[@joebywan]

to fix the velcro strap, just pull the forehead pads up and it's velcro fastened underneath. You can just flip the mask to bobo strap over and re-velcro it down.

[@acurisur]

Didn't have an issue installing mine, most of the time these issues are caused by user error, i.e. not following the instructions correctly. If your battery was hissing then you've unfortunately got an defective unit and should ask BoboVR for a replacement. My battery makes zero noise at any time -when in use or when charging it. I've also used Kiwi Design's headstrap on my (now retired) Quest 2 and that was good, but the BoboVR headstrap is a bit better in my opinion, due to it being easier to put on and take off, especially if you wear glasses. The only real issue I have with the M3 Pro is the energy capacity of the battery, it's only 5200mAh which is tiny compared to most power banks (I had a 10,000mAh strapped to my Quest 2). BoboVR need to release a much higher capacity battery for the Quest 3 as it uses more power than the Quest 2.

[@Imnotellinganybody]

What games can u play on bobovr

[@jimzcoi]

Good video and good points. Im extremely worried about that battery noise I think it is what you said - the battery is intended for les power consuming headset. Probably if you switch quest 3 into power saving mode the hiss will disappear. Can you check that if you got the time? I'm more convincet to just buy m3 without battery and just put powerbank with long cable into my pocket.

[@PlayTestVR]

I actually gave it away to one of my followers but I can DM them to check for you!

[@CDale-tc3xz]

Blowing smoke. Much better than the stock, and way better than Vive Pro I swapped from. Have not had issue with it outside the battery pack being techy about how it's charged.

[@samson143vr]

great vid!

[@Tictav1]

you really should try the kiwi headstrap for the quest 3 if you havent!

[@PlumberGuy-ez9wx]

I noticed over the first 6 hours or so or gameplay the included head strap started to become more comfortable but the headset still puts pressure on my temples. It got a bit more comfortable, still looking for something with a bunch of cushion though.

[@scupking]

The M2 for the quest 2 and the M3 are fantastic and must have head straps. Fits everyone in my family from my 6 year old all the way up to me being a 6 2 240lb big guy!

[@SparkyMTB]

So… I’ve had the BOBOVR for my Quest 2 for the past few years & it’s been great. So I thought that a new BOBOVR M3 would be perfect for my Quest 3. I’ve been using the standard strap with my Q3 since launch now & I have to say.. I’m ok with it, maybe I have Stockholm syndrome as it’s all I’ve had since launch. But now my BOBOVR M3 has arrived, I’m disappointed.. I’m disappointed for all the reasons he’s mentioned in this video plus.. it now no longer has the head strap that goes over the top of your head like the Quest 2 version had. It has the cutouts for it but now has that crappy Velcro part that’s causing people problems. It was also a great way to pick up the headset without putting unnecessary weight pressure on all the small plastic parts, when you hold it from the top head strap its balanced perfectly in the middle.

[@PlayTestVR]

Yeah, like I said. Just feels like a copy and paste without any thought

[@S01DATT]

Great video, I picked up a cheap Elite Strap knockoff on Amazon, plus add in an external power bank and hold off on any high end head straps until the market improves things

[@arnovanwingerde8589]

I got the S3 Pro, which I think solves all your (and everybody else's) problems with the M3: it has a 10000 mAh battery and leaves the Quest3 battery at around 100%, until it is empty. I think it is also more comfortable, even though it is very heavy indeed.

[@PlayTestVR]

That’s my current thoughts, I’m working my on a vid about the S3 but you hit the nail on the head.

[@soundboy605]

Thanks for the heads up

[@TheDonOlsen]

I have not had any problem with connecting the headset to the strap. No breaking or anything and its stable for me even in assassins creed nexus. You also talking about battery, i think you need to contact them to get a new one, i have no hissing sound and no problem with the battery life. This review seems overly negative and i have now used the bobo vr for 2 weeks and im very happy with it. Please see other reviews as this is the only one i have seen that is not happy with it.

[@PlayTestVR]

Agree with you, most people love it and that’s totally fair

[@TheDonOlsen]

@@PlayTestVR i just Think its a very bold titel on the video. “Dont waste your money”. Claiming it to be a waste of money when you are obviously the only person around thinking this. Oh Well i hope you get your battery Exchanged as mine is deadly quiet.

[@PlayTestVR]

You’re not wrong, it is a bold title. Maybe I’ll change it to: BoboVR M3 for Quest 3: Buyers Beware! ⚠️ Thanks for the feedback 😊 It does seem like it’s a mixed bag though, some people agree with me on here and Twitter. Others have the opposite experience

[@crazboy84]

My M3 is fantastic, the default quest strap was so uncomfortable it gave my fiance a headache every time she used it and I was always super uncomfortable in it. The M3 feels night and day better its very comfortable. The battery lasts a bit over an hour combined with the onboard battery edging to 3 hours easily outlasts me Ive had VR since the original HTC vive day 1 launch in 2016 and Ive never spent more than 2 hours in VR.

[@shadowselfCA]

I have an M2 and an M3 for my headsets. Though I have zero complaints about the comfort, avoid the M3 Pro until they release their B3 batteries, as they are currently being shipped with the old B2 batteries. The Quest 3 can cause a B2 battery to report that it is dead within minutes. I have 4 batteries and two are now faulty.

[@DrUnfaehig]

I have the strap too and also have the hissing sound, whine coil or whatever on the battery. It's kind of annoying but I don't hear it when I play games at medium volume. Also when the quest battery goes below 70-75%, the noise seems to stop, at least for me. Still this shouldn't be a thing. In most games the headset battery stays at the same percentage. For me I could always get at least 1 hour to 1.5 hours of playtime before the battery was drained, so idk how you got only 40mins out of it. However in some games the headset percentage did go down (like 5%), noticed that in dungeons of eternity and some games that use MR. The M3 is definetly not perfect but I think it's still a decent solution for the price and I'm really satisfied with the comfort, can easily play for 2-3 hours now. Would love to see some upgraded batteries though so I don't have to charge my headset seperately after a while.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

How do you know the majority don't like the stock strap?

[@PlayTestVR]

Pretty common through opinions shared across the internet. There will always be a handful that like it though and that’s great

[@nathandesmond3641]

I found the binbok headstrap is better with the swappable batteries, they may not last as long as they advertise but they definitely hold a charge on the guest 3, it's also a halo strap and has a padded top strap

[@boostermcblast2197]

I agree. Would be great if you also try the newer DESTEK QH3 without any battery. It's a halo stap too.

[@Marauder1]

i give it a 8 out of 10 people i have had my vr for 3yrs now and bovo is really great you can make it fit tight or loose depends on how you like to set it up !!!

[@theguyinthebackally2280]

I’m dumb and don’t know if it’s purposeful but I bought it for the comfortablility and for the battery and it’s not exactly as tight fitting as I had hoped but whatever I did have problems with the battery but over all it’s decent if your desperate

[@AndrewSouthworth]

TLDR: this is the least comfortable VR headset strap i've ever used. Compared to the Q3 stock strap, the Q3 Elite strap, the Q1 strap, the Q2 strap and both Apple Vision Pro straps I found the BoboVR M3 was the least comfortable. I'd imagine what i've largely learned here is I don't like this 'halo' style of headset strap. I found the fake leather of the M3 made things super sweaty compared to a fabric approach. Out of every strap i've used it caused the most face marks and messy hair. When putting it on my short hair would also keep getting caught on something (joints of the strap or the velcro, not sure) and hurt a ton as it plucked hairs out. When using it without the light shield it bounces everywhere and is unusable. The battery approach was great and I didn't get any hissing. Attaching it to the headset was also fine, a little bit annoying with the short velcro but got it on within a minute or so with no damage. I just found it was the most uncomfortable headset strap i've ever used.

[@nigelgomes1958]

Bobo m3 vs kiwi quest 3 head strap with battery? Which is better

[@PlayTestVR]

Kiwi by far

[@christopher2684]

I am waiting for a 2nd Gen Revision for the Meta 3 I have seen WAY too many issues, especially Battery.

[@JACrazy3]

I tried bobovr m3 and was disappointed, it is uncomfy with the top antennas and the lousy 5000mAh battery with hissing noise. I got a kkcobvr at the same time and it is comfier, has a dial to adjust the distance, and has a 10,000mAh battery with no hissing.

[@Fazelcp]

Destroyed xD Good criticism. I'm pretty sure your battery is damaged if it makes that sound, I would send it back (if possible). You haven't completely convinced me to not buy it (not that was your intent) since I've checked it with a friend's quest 2, but for sure I'll wait it to be on Amazon for that sweet sweet "send it back in the first 30 days" ;) Thank you.

[@ajburdett882]

I bought a used quest 2 for cheap earlier in the year and it came with a complete bobo setup, including the cooling fan. I have been very impressed with it, the build quality seems excellent, I didn't install it so I can't comment on that experience, but it doesn't seem like the original quest was damaged. Everything about it is excellent. It's a shame to see they may have cut corners with the quest 3, maybe they'll address this in the future

[@DeadBySweat-cj3ev]

how much did you pay for yours because im trying to sell mine and i want to find a good price

[@andrebillups4079]

I got the Zyber head strap with PrismXR strap charger and it’s more than perfect lol that thing is a beast I don’t even know how many more hours of play time it adds lol

[@SuperAussie4545]

I used only 5% of the headset battery using the bobo on my q3 l have 4 battery sog use

[@RemiLila]

This thread section can't be going the way you expected.The MQ3 has been amazing man.

[@PlayTestVR]

It has tbh, the thread is a mixed bag. I think there must be supply chain issues since it seems it might be luck of the draw which one you’re getting. Seems like I got a bad unit.

[@robmoore2625]

Does it still hiss when the headset battery is below 75%?

[@apukdcfc]

They have a new version with new bigger batteries called the S3 Pro 😎👍🏻

[@PlayTestVR]

Just ordered it 😏

[@nucleargaming5904]

I have had zero problems with the m3 it delivers as advertised, no battery whine, however I do agree it doesn’t charge the headset more or less just keeps the battery from depleting as fast

[@mrdummy_nl]

On Chinese market you can find some Halo-type headstraps. So it's not only Bobo VR. But they looks more or less same as Bobo design.