Do You NEED a Fan for your Meta Quest?

[@luc1ferblack]

The perfect cooling setup is a 4 step thing. 1. get blackout blinds for your room. 2. install Ir lights in the room. 3. install a Halo strap on your quest and fully remove the facial interface push the headset back nearer your face giving you a wider FOV 4. get a fan for your room this will cool you and apparently helps centre you when playing.

[@robmoore2625]

I agree with you. The fans need to have settings that can go much lower. Even a very small air flow will have a beneficial effect and of course the slower they go the less power they will use.

[@lawyerlawyer1215]

This is the first summer time since the quest 3 launched, this will become popular. I have an AMVR facial interface and the passive cooling solution they have with intakes was good enough to avoid fogging during winter, but now as temperatures start rising, I’m starting to have fogging issues

[@jaybratt]

Airflow is important! Good call out about this being the first summer

[@damianranda1937]

Bro, I was JUST browsing that when this video popped in notifications! My FBI Agent deserves a cookie and a raise! 🍪 💵

[@alipstadt]

The front strap clip came from the $15 silicone version of the normal strap, seen in your video on Feb 16, 2024. I also keep that thing on my Quest 3.

[@jaybratt]

JayBratt video expert here! Thanks alips!

[@Eagledocstew]

Impressive observation!!!!!! 🏆😎

[@TonyDP2128]

I'm using this with the BoboVR M3 Pro; I've had it for a couple of weeks now and it works great with that halo strap as well.

[@PatesProjects]

This is what I would be using it with. Did you notice any loss in FOV at all?

[@AndyBailey]

Good review mate. Integrity. So rare to see on reviews on videos, I like to see your honest opinion on these that's based on your experience and not the promotional blurb you got with it.

[@briandrane3253]

I bought one and it's going straight back. I wear glasses and they don't fit without giving me pain. I wish they would learn to design them for larger heads in mind so it better adapts. Also don't like the nose rubber design since it allows a lot of light in. I will stick with having a fan blowing at my head since my facial interface is vented.

[@Jpwinks]

I have their starp and I love it. Very versatile. I actually hid the grey part of the strap behind the halo and betwee the velcro face cushion to make it more visually appealing when I look at it. The standard quest face mask with a cheap gasket from Aliexpress is getting on my nervse a bit so might order this one to complete the kkcobb set with batteries!

[@Eagledocstew]

Ok, that was just a way to TEST the interface and fan with a halo strap (S3), but you are not advising having two fans at once, right? It does look cool (pun intended) on the Quest 3! But I agree with you, I hope Oblik can come up with a way to connect a fan so I can have the most comfortable interface and keep me cool during intense games (also saw that the KKCOB VR fan IS compatible with the official Meta charging dock)

[@bigchips202]

I've got this fan, and have their K2 for my quest 2.. love both of them.. big thumbs up from me..

[@darminiam]

I used my Meta Quest 2 in the garage for workouts, and the previous version of this interface w/ fan was great. I just bought the Bobovr S3 a few hours ago with my new Quest 3. Didn't realize this came out, so now have to buy this too to compare. Thanks for the review!

[@JerameatC]

What head strap did you use?

[@StanFranks56]

Thanks for the recommendation. I ordered one and I've been using it a couple of days now and it's great. The facial interface fits my face much better than the stock one, and I don't find the fan too loud on the low setting. In the past after an hour sometimes my glasses would fog up. But so far that's not happening anymore just using the low fan setting. 👍

[@BlackSheepGene]

90% of facial interfaces are black. White is refreshing but I personally would like a selection of other colors like blue, red, yellow, or even gray. I have a gray one now with the ice silk padding. Thank you for all your great reviews.

[@DuhVirus]

I decided to go the route of getting an antifog coating on my prescription lenses and I bought the bobovr for the batteries, it seems to be worth it in my opinion.

[@adriankoch964]

8:19 those tiny subnotebook fans don't even remotely move enough air to "fight each other for air" :D

[@robmoore2625]

I wonder if its possible to open up the K3 and modify the fan with a small resistor or something to run slower, so that the two fan modes are much slower. Then it would be perfect (for me).

[@AJCoReTV]

1) It keeps coming loose from headset.. very aggravating. I can’t adjust while on my face without the top left corner slipping out 😢 (he mentioned this here: 2:32 ) 2) too narrow to fit glasses!

[@tbirddddd]

I didn't even know until now there were fans for Quest headsets. I will probably not be looking for a fan option for Quest 2, but it's cool this exists.

[@martintickleholland5571]

Will it fit the quest 3s

[@non-exist-ent]

Love their splitter for the Quest 2. Would buy an updated one for the Quest 3 immediately!

[@Gassit]

I've owned Rift CV1, Rift S, Quest 2 and Quest 3 and the only one I've had any fogging with was the CV1. Mind you I mostly play seated in Flight or race sims so that may be why. I cant remain standing for long due to arthritic knees.

[@FinlessBob]

Darn you did not cover if FOV is affected. Is it better than stock? worse? etc? Thanks.

[@PatesProjects]

This is what I need to know before buying!

[@FinlessBob]

@@PatesProjects Amazon review people are saying you lose a little FOV. So I am out. Going to wait for something that can be adjusted to give max FOV possible.

[@JerryTzou]

I have my quest 3 just for half a year (like everyone) and I have noticed that it’s like swimming glasses. If the temperature of the headset it a lot lower than the temperature of your head then they will definitely fog. You can put it on for 2 minutes and not use it so it can adjust to temperature

[@jaybratt]

This is true. It's why I used to hold my psvr near the heater for a few seconds before putting it on

[@JerryTzou]

@@jaybratt that’s the way!

[@zacstephenson3734]

Jay, good review, but we already knew it was going to fit @ 4:06 when you had it on during your discussion on settings 😂

[@MobileDecay]

What about the fov?

[@dakcn]

Thank you for this review. I have been waiting for a good fan option for quest 3. I find the quest 3 for fogging is far worse than the quest 2. If I am even a little bit warm the quest 3 will fog. Not much but always right in the center of one eye or the other.

[@jaybratt]

Oh no! Glad to be of help dak!

[@dakcn]

Forgot to ask, does this affect the fov at all? As in your face being further away from the lenses. Thanks again for all your great reviews.

[@BenieTheDragon]

If shipping was quicker for the BOBOVR S3 Pro, I would be buying it as I want those batteries. Plus it has a fan at the top to blow on your forehead (where I do sweat the most). This I dunno about. Still want the batteries.

[@vadnegru]

I was quite disappointed with S3 fan. It blows on forehead and not much coming inside. If i fiddle for some time i get more air.I have vented face interface from AliExpress and it doesn't fog much. But using bobovr F2 felt better in dumping heat out.

[@Eagledocstew]

@@vadnegru I have the Oblik facial interface with the S3 and with the vents on it the fan efficiently cools you off. Worth the extra cost….

[@amirsharoni]

Hi Jay, which fan would you recommand for quest 2 with bobovr M2 pro strap? (i couldnt find anywhere the bobovr fan or the NMVR fan...)

[@adaauvel1389]

As an Australian I'm looking for good headset fans to help with summer heat, is this one you'd reccomend or are there others you like more?

[@jaybratt]

I LOVE the S3 Pro, it has a built in fan that runs off the battery on the back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZPCk4eama-tiM0

[@adaauvel1389]

@jaybratt I am deffinitely getting an S3 pro, probably the piece I am most excited for. Just wondering if getting this interface with it is worth it or not.

[@HarveyTAS]

I only get fogging when I first put the headset on, when it is at a lower temp than my face. it goes away in a few minutes.

[@yungface4572]

Facial interface comparison video soon? Especially with the S3 Pro, would be awesome :)

[@BrokenOpus]

So we have fans that pull air out and fans that blow air in. Which is best option?

[@noahbrannon3106]

Hey, I was wondering if you can take a look at a beta game called Brazen Blaze?

[@Hostile-VR]

I ordered it a few days ago and I'm currently waiting for delivery ;)

[@00fman]

Thanks for the review. I've been waiting for a facial interface like this since getting the Q3 and I've ordered one (bit nervous about the noise level but worth a punt). The stock interface is so uncomfortable it's put me off using the Q3 too often. Tried the AMVR one but I wasn't keen- I'd been holding out for VRcover but they keep delaying and I wonder if they will ever bring an interface out.

[@sphericalred]

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT TOP STRAP HANDLE QUEST 3

[@tomallen4534]

I'm wondering, the setup I currently have is the Q3 with the Bobovr S3 pro head strap and the C3 case, if I put the K3 on this setup, will it still fit in the C3 case? Thanks much 😊

[@tomallen4534]

For anyone else wondering, I did end up getting the K3 and it does all fit in the C3 case.

[@skarpantre]

I always get really bad fogging after taking a shower/bath and the next few hours after I just learned not to use my Q3 :(

[@All_Playars]

how are the fans charged

[@Voodoodollgaming]

It's mainly my PSVR2 that I encounter fogging. I've not had fogging on Quest3.

[@BrokenOpus]

I used cheap Velcro ribbon and sticky Velcro dots to have the sides of my PSVR2 interface clipped open for airflow, a must for Synth Riders. But yeah I find PSVR2 fogged more than my Q2 but with the sides open it’s mostly gone.

[@ToXy0815]

I think fans close to your eyes have a very high chance to cause eye inflammation.

[@rhino2340]

Does it work with the kiwi elite strap

[@Aelbandii]

Hi, ihave eye strain on quest 3 since day 1. What can i do to avoid it? I use eye drops, do all 20 min a break , the configurations are all good etc. I heard thats a problem caused by thedisplay

[@vadnegru]

Double check your IPD, use the website for it, don't trust the number that pops up. Maybe try to change face interface distance or use some fan.

[@Janninatore]

Also if you're running max brightness turn it down. I'm using around 50% as it causes way less eye strain long term

[@WeaversWonderfulWorld]

Am I finally going to have a facial fan for my quest 3? I'm still waiting on BoboVR's but while I don't have a big fogging issue with the quest 3 it does get hot after a while so a fan would be nice.

[@vadnegru]

I can't prove it in numbers but it seems like quest indeed runs a bit cooler with fan enabled, it blows some heat away

[@word2RG]

i wonder how much heavier it is than the og?

[@meekabunny]

would this work for quest pro

[@jaybratt]

No, although the quest pro shouldn't have as many fogging issues because it doesn't have a facial interface

[@clevername8832]

I used your link and put it in my cart!

[@FernandezF13]

My wallet hates you!😂 Thank you for an awesome review video 🎉

[@blanka4545]

Bobovr 3 pass!

[@phatpac5]

3:30

[@tcameron3548]

great vid

[@NotIvanT]

Outside

[@ricardo762]

Alright

[@AdamNelson__]

Hi

[@budthecyborg4575]

Quest 3 already has a fan built in, fogging should be minimal for most people. Personally I've never had lens fog on Quest 3.

[@tomc1380]

I agree. For very active games all you need is a desk or floor fan blowing on you imho.

[@jacobstinnette4568]

My face sweats so bad even when i'm not moving much, and i have a desk fan on high and my crling fan on high and i still sweat

[@kylehickmen1684]

hi