Improved in EVERY Way: BoboVR S3 Review for Meta Quest 3

I was not a fan of the BoboVR M3 strap for Quest 3, it was full of flaws since BoboVR didn't consider the re-designed, power hungry Meta Quest 3. They've finally done that with the S3 strap. It has a sleek new redesign which improves it practically, a battery which at least doubles your play-time and a fan to keep your head cool during workouts. It's the strap we all deserved from day 1.
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Chapters
00:00 Summary
01:01 Unboxing
01:15 Re-Design
03:09 Fan
04:04 Top Strap
04:25 More on Comfort
05:09 AMVR Facial Cover
05:49 No Facial Cover
07:13 Battery Performance
09:13 Pricing
10:34 Closing Thoughts

[@Im_JustKev]

Be aware that BoboVR has not put out spare batteries for this head strap yet. There are those that may blow through the battery quite faster playing mixed reality games and want to have more batteries. Well, you can't have one. Yet. They also haven't said when they will be available. I have this head strap and I do like it. I agree with your review but just wanted to note about the battery thing. Mixed reality sucks through battery. Good review.

[@PlayTestVR]

Thanks for noting that, seems like they’re struggling with supply on the headstrap itself

[@Eagledocstew]

Just to update, BOBO VR is releasing the B100 battery on Amazon; will be available in April

[@unimick7553]

Ordered mine last night. Helpfully I don't have to wait 3 months for it to come in lol. I seen some orders eta is august. ​@@Eagledocstew

[@a3_a3]

it only took watching 4-5 reviews of this s3 headstrap before I finally found somebody mention the hissing sound, thank you for being the only youtuber i've found to actually cover & compare this to the m3 holy crap

[@valentinstefan3702]

An honest review, I ordered at this moment, thank you for your honesty!

[@warmad2596]

I got a Quest 3 about 2 months ago. I thought the OEM strap was great that could have been better designed but then I started getting ads about BoboVR and saw the S3. Oh my word the difference. It is amazing. The battery life I found is good at least for what I do with it and ordered their new case, and extra batteries with the charging station. This is amazing.

[@Irdman]

We need more reviewer like this!!!

[@DanielBascom]

This was a good walk-through of the product. I was a little confused about what to expect with the fan and how to use that dial/button. Instructions lol I didn't feel like the instructions.

[@igumnov72]

Excellent review, thanx alot.

[@CuddliiBug]

Small thing, another few reviewers have found out that the battery hissing caused by the B3 batteries (ones used for the M2 and M3) being used for the Quest 3 was due to it not having a high enough output of charge, but since this battery has the correct charge voltage, it no longer hisses when plugged in.

[@PlayTestVR]

Nice knowledge! Thanks

[@GordonBBB123]

Thank you, very informational and helpful!

[@PlayTestVR]

Glad you enjoyed ☺️

[@woldinghamuk]

Another awesome video! Keep up your good work

[@PlayTestVR]

Thanks buddy

[@armstrongmillien5728]

I already ordered mine just waiting for it to arrive

[@o0Silverwolf0o]

I had thought about getting the bobo m3 but didn't want to switch straps between a halo and an elite when doing higher movement games so I got the bobo elite mini and was going to order the battery addon for it. Well thats exactly when they pulled the batteries from sale and took down the webpages. So I ended up getting the binbok with 2 batteries, works just as well, and I think the battery placement would be more comfortable.

[@Meccarox]

Is there any battery noise/buzzing with the binbok?

[@metavet9242]

Great review. Clear and concise. I was wondering as the strap looks quite big does it fit people with smaller heads? (I have to wear child size baseball caps🫢..) thankyou

[@Ryu0rKen]

This is the best Halo strap out there I have tried. I love the fan. I didn't realize how much of a difference it made until i turned it off in the middle of use. I think the issue with the battery is the fact that BOBOVR and other 3rd party strap and battery makers didn't know the power requirements before hand. Meta should help them get this information in advance going forward. The Kiwi Design strap is awesome especially with the dock they made for it but there is no button to the battery off which myself and many others are not comfortable with.

[@PlayTestVR]

Agreed with the Kiwi battery. I didn’t realise this was an issue until after I put out my review. I just need to remember to unplug it everytime

[@willmosse3684]

Good review. I watched your M3 review just before this. Subbed. I think the halo straps look too bulky, and I had a halo (I forget which one) for my Quest 1 and didn’t really like it. BUT - i would quite like one without a top strap that messes my hair up! That probably means a halo strap right? Cheers 🍻

[@elyesfayache2087]

Great video. I appreciate your honest review. Finally what is your overall best head strap between this one and the Kiwi?

[@PlayTestVR]

Gosh that’s a tough question. They’re both equally as good and it comes down to how you like wearing your quest. If you don’t like Halo’s then Kiwi for sure, but I’d recommend buying a more comfortable facial strap to go with it. I’m still rocking the S3 though

[@BassPlayer9000]

The heaset is very comfortable I really like it. Ive never been able to get the fan to work. I think the fan isn mine is broken

[@bluebell1]

I’m waiting for mine. I don’t use any facial interface. Great review!

[@PlayTestVR]

Glad you enjoyed, hopefully it comes soon!!

[@delj3875]

Hi i got mines today and tried it with just the power it shipped with and thought it was not doing anything untill the battery died and the heat all came back to my face and heat . A lot people are saying its not doing much at low speeds but try switching it off and see how much heat comes back . And keeps me from feelimg sick .. cant hear the fan at say the lower under 20 ... i think its brilliant

[@ricardohnn]

I hope that bobovr crates an adapter to add on the place of the top flaps, so we can change to a bigger forehead support

[@PlayTestVR]

That would be a great idea

[@PogiGames]

I wish that batteries could be used as battery bank or made one with out the fan cuz kinda useless I have it and am torn to get the m3

[@disciprine]

Using this without a facial interface made it for me for the more stationary experiences

[@BIkopsking]

Preordered mine. Can’t wait for it! I’m still using the stock strap so I imagine this will be an interesting upgrade

[@PlayTestVR]

Oh buddy, you’re gonna LOVE IT ha

[@CaveWaverider]

By the way, if you don't like halo straps, you can take the S3 Pro's forehead padding out and it will basically act like a non-halo strap where the face gasket will secure it on the front. It's really stable this way, too. Additionally, the airflow from the fan will be even better without the forehead padding.

[@Xspy70]

Cool detail! Thanks!

[@keepieuppie]

Great video. I had a Bobo strap for my Quest 2 and liked it. I’m still using the stock one on my Q3. Might look at the kiwi for the price point! What is the best facial interface for fitness? I think the stock one will get gross quickly!

[@PlayTestVR]

Thanks buddy! Honestly, a silicone one. I actually bought a silicone cover of Amazon which fits over the facial interface which works well. Then I can slip it off and give it a rinse afterwards

[@CaptnYestrday]

How is the wobble on The S3? My problem with the S2 on quest 2 was the wobble. And the migraines from not having it just right. It seems so much more complicated than the kiwi SPC battery plus stand. Can you help a fan out and and recommend between these two head straps when main use case is active like shooters and beat saber? I play everything else too, but I need a headstrap that works for everything not just the relaxed experiences and that just didn't happen with Bobo quest 2

[@fernandacordovil9012]

does the battery charge along with the quest or do you have to charge it separately?

[@westy_6663]

Hello I know you can charge the battery and play wirelessly BUT I want a good strap for when I'm playing LINKED TO MY Pc via the 5m link cable.... Could I just use my link cable instead of the battery pack cable?

[@aarongrubbs8311]

I just got this today. It’s SO much more comfortable. But as soon as the battery was charged and I put it on, it started going to sleep seemingly every time the counter went down. A simple button press wakes it up, but is this a known bug? Do I have a bad battery? Thanks to anyone in advance.

[@giou9671]

Great review. I saw your M3 review and agreed 100%. Will the S3 fit in the official Quest 3 case?

[@PlayTestVR]

Many thanks! I don’t have it but I doubt it, it folds small but is taller so I wouldn’t think so

[@giou9671]

Thanks for your reply. @@PlayTestVR I have the 8000mA Aubika one from Amazon and it's really comfortable and light and fits the case. I thought about getting the S3 after your review. It seems really good but I'm not so keen on the bulky look and if it doesn't fit the case, that would be a deal breaker.

[@jarek3573]

Is it possible to use cable link and additional battery at the same time? I thought maybe connecting cable link to battery USB-C port will transfer data to oculus through this battery?

[@novakane8722]

Is it just friction holding the sides on?

[@SkeasySimple]

1:58 can you tell me please which application you are using here? Is this immersed? How did you remove the black borders? Or do you use a widescreen monitor?

[@hoodieguyrawblock]

no i think the recording just deleted the black border so he still sees the black borders probably

[@thomasb841]

I got the adapter for my M2 and it was the best alternative until they came out with the S3, still waiting on my S3 😭

[@PlayTestVR]

Hopefully it comes soon!

[@begoody]

At 0:29 you show that the M3 black mounting system damaged the white arms of the Quest 3. How is the S3 version? Is it better than the M3? I don't like that mount or slide system, because of the danger of damaging or scuffing up the Quest 3

[@PlayTestVR]

The arms for s3 are still stiff, didn’t cause any damage on my Quest this time, but I would proceed with caution. I’m not a fan of this either, but I guess it’s more sturdy than a snap on design

[@37jw]

How is it for lying down on a bed?

[@ivana6141]

I find my m3 more comfortable than the s3. I've modded the padding and using a rear rubber head cup thingy.

[@TheLuzifer30]

Are there a trick to remove the top pads? mine won´t come off... and i don´t like those. pls help.

[@PlayTestVR]

Pull really hard, they’ll come off

[@Joric78]

I've been happy with my M3. I haven't had issues with my batteries charging the unit though, although one of the 3 I've got does hiss audibly (though not loud enough to notice over music, video or gameplay) even though they are on the small side. Comfort is good. Could be because I mostly use my Quest 3 for PCVR. The S3 looks better of course, but the extra bulk and cost of the unit and fan are a downside.

[@_Arthur-]

For me it's the same. The battery of the BoboVR M3 drains first and only after that the battery of the Quest3 will drain.

[@PlayTestVR]

Honestly, sometimes I think my early unit just got shipped with a bad battery

[@freddywayne]

I love my BoboVR S3 Pro. After 2 hours & 10 minutes, the 10,000 mAh 🔋 B100 battery dies after adding 40% increase to my Quest 3 internal battery. Con: There's basically no passthrough charging. And BoboVR needs to release the dual rapid charging dock & extra battery.

[@PlayTestVR]

Didn’t notice the lack of passthrough charging, thanks for flagging!

[@Medicbobs]

Just preordered mine. Hows the battery hissing?

[@PlayTestVR]

No hissing at all

[@Medicbobs]

@@PlayTestVR Thank God haha. Guess we'll see.

[@KayoMichiels]

The fan would work better if you used a facial interface that allowed for air to go through it.

[@PlayTestVR]

You’d think, but I tried it with the AMVR one that should do just that… no difference for me. Maybe there’s another you’d recommend?

[@KayoMichiels]

@@PlayTestVR Probably wait until KIWI design makes a quest 3 version of their top version fitness facial interface...

[@Vyviel]

Shame the price is double the M3 =( $154 in Australia =(

[@Privat846]

Not bulky and heavy anymore?

[@mrxblocks8580]

Can the BoboVR S3 work on a Quest 2

[@PlayTestVR]

No but they’re coming out with the battery upgrade kit for the M2

[@n8dawg727]

The m3 was only good for people who had extra packs and kept their q2 after getting q3. I agree they should of released the s3 first but either way still best straps around.

[@PlayTestVR]

I’d disagree on touting the M3 as one of the best straps around, but S3 definitely

[@n8dawg727]

@PlayTestVR for the quest 2 I ment. S3 definitely the better for the q3 so far. That n I guess comes down to if they like the pressure on the face more then the helo/head style.

[@playr8246]

Did you actually buy this or was it sent to you?

[@PlayTestVR]

I bought it

[@matttaylor1478]

Shame you can’t buy swappable batteries for it yet

[@PlayTestVR]

Yup, but luckily I don’t play VR for long stints anyway ha

[@andrewthomas1743]

Bobovr always missing the audio function.

[@PlayTestVR]

Facts

[@Licsterious]

What app did you use to watch John wick?

[@PlayTestVR]

Skybox but Moon VR is great too. I’ll put out a video on it within the next two weeks ☺️

[@zachariusthethird6627]

Pigasus pisses all over both of them

[@cagethelonewolf]

one of the worst headstraps, dunk down and look up and the back side slips up making the headset loose and worse to use i've never dropped a headset off my head more times then this one

[@zachariusthethird6627]

Your not wearing it right you noob 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheGhostOfTheShadow]

the only reason why many people dont buy a meta 3 is because like it says its meta (facebook)

[@PlayTestVR]

Quest 3 🤷‍♂️