The Meta Quest 3 in-Depth Review - Forget the Metaverse

[@Tyrielwood]

What would you like to see it compared to in the Through The Lenses? Edit: sorry for the blurred part, turns out the game is still under embargo 😅 I'll remove as soon as it launches ✌️

[@toptechtips9334]

Yessir!

[@veo..6667]

Quest 2! And for the ultimate contrast - psvr1! 😂

[@thestatpow5]

Quest 1 please!!!

[@EskoLuontola]

Reverb G2, Bigscreen Beyond, Varjo Aero, Pimax Crystal

[@Fiztex553]

Pico 4 is the main competitor. And G2 would be interesting as the best of Fresnel optics (only the center area of course). I'm curious if you will be able to show the pixel placement issue of Quest 3 - because displays are placed at the angle, straight lines and text must look fuzzier on it than on G2 and Pico 4, but the real impression while wearing it could be different.

[@davefa1432]

Thanks, not just for this vid, but all your vids. Really enjoy them!

[@Tyrielwood]

Thanks so much Devefa ❤

[@randyx007]

How do you like the Quest 3 vs the Pico 4 for PCVR? I feel like the Pico 4 is a better value and much more ergonomic. Thanks Tyriel!

[@scanx6163]

Wait for Pico 5 😉

[@CosmicVRS]

@@scanx6163 or Pico 5 Pro... ;) ;)

[@Tyrielwood]

I'll show you in the TTL soon! But so far, for PCVR, they are very similar :)

[@waleedsharif618]

They had some amazing software updates for Quest 2, cannot wait what new features we will get for Quest 3

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

but...UGH...they still force that ridiculous Phone app on us for initialization. And god help you if your phone doesn't like talking to your headset or play nice with the app

[@iakobkv271]

Same bro

[@gruntes11isttt]

​@@WindFireAllThatKindOfThingyeah I had that problem phone and quest 3 just didn't want find each other.

[@moyako1802]

There seems to be an error in the video rendering from 19:07 to 19:55, Tyriel. Only a blurry mess with audio

[@johnk7267]

That's probably when the sleep deprivation started kicking in 😅

[@poisonedpoi]

Loving the more chilled and joking style its a fun change keeps me more stuck to the screen :)

[@JCThueson]

Tyriel, I’m getting video glitches at the 19:10 mark where you talk about Demeo and The Cabin, on both mobile and PS5 clients. Maybe check it out and make sure it’s not just me?

[@Diode5]

It's an interesting take on the price. People are willing to spend $800+ on phones where innovation is somewhat stagnant. If you've never tried VR before, save money on buying a new phone or the most expensive version of a phone, and try a technology that may enhance your life with a new experience.

[@bigbadboogie6842]

Even on top spec headsets at 1000$ via DP headset is the small cost. Even more so on pico and quest and other mid range ones. Headset 400-1000$ GPU 1500$ (at least for top tier) PC the rest (cpu mem disk aso) 1000$

[@GamePlay_7860]

i agree give VR a chance. We spend over 1k on a same phone with new name and slight change. Meta Quest 3 will be my first VR when i get it in two weeks

[@michaeldeford1335]

Just an FYI, the audio issue is a bug caused by Virtual Desktop. If you reboot your PC using VD at all, it can break the Oculus airlink/link audio. I've had it happen 4-5 times in the last 2 months. You need to go into your windows audio devices and re-enable it.

[@tazyou11]

I totally pre-ordered the Quest 3, but i have a good reason. I own a Quest 1 and basically needed to move on to something else. Having said that, everything i see and hear about the Quest 3 is awesome, and I think it's the right choice for me. Even if there isn't any new games designed for the Quest 3 at launch, you still have new content always coming out like for games such as Beat Saber, Walkabout mini golf and Puzzling Places, just to name a few. I am curious to see how Drop Dead: Dual Strike looks on the Quest 3 also. Thanks for the review of the Quest 3 as I am always learning new things, or I at least value many opinions on the Quest 3. So far everyone I have seen review the Quest 3 has liked it and I pre-ordered the 512 GB model and got the elite strap with battery backup and prescription lenses, so I am pretty good to go when i receive the Quest 3 on Wednesday from Amazon.

[@caoss2047]

I agree, I'm also running my Quest 1 still. And I think this is a worthwhile Upgrade for all Q1 users

[@tazyou11]

@@caoss2047 I couldn't agree more.

[@savmass]

I've been checking your channel every day looking for the through the lense video with Quest 3. Any idea when it will be out? 😊

[@Verociity]

A 25min review is a lot of time and effort to edit, thanks for taking the time. Btw that mixed reality definition doesn't distinguish between augmented and mixed reality, there's a big difference.

[@3d1stp3rs0n]

Why is it blurred at 19:00?

[@brucerain2106]

Great video as always! Waiting on through the lens comparison with pico

[@jango71]

My passthrough video looks not that good, even with very good light. It is not exactly grainy but it has more digital artifacts, like if the signal was too compressed. Has anyone seen that?

[@snoozeshutter]

What happened at 12:08. Everything was blurred out for a while.

[@akitoyami4284]

As for the microphone not working, I found the fix to be going to audio output/input in windows settings and then manage your audio drivers. For whatever reason, my input driver for the headset was disabled. I enabled it and it worked normally as usual. Weird problem but that's pretty much all u gotta do

[@Tyrielwood]

Yep, but it wasn't that unfortunately, it happens very often to me to have to reinstall the drivers because of other headsets

[@boebsiebyarada9964]

Can you also review PCVR with the quest 3? For flightsims and racesims for example if there is latency?

[@bamm6181]

This is exactly what I want to know

[@Thezuule1]

There's no latency on Quest 2 so I doubt it would be a step back. It's running on the same software. If you can play Beat Saber on Expert+ you aren't going to have any issues playing MSFS.

[@boebsiebyarada9964]

@@Thezuule1 beat saber is a standalone game, that's the difference.

[@Thezuule1]

@@boebsiebyarada9964 I was talking about the PCVR version. Sorry if that wasn't more clear in my comment. Obviously there is latency over Link/Air Link/VD but it isn't enough to disrupt E+ play on Beat Saber so it isn't going to affect flying a flight sim or anything of that nature that is far less latency dependent.

[@Thezuule1]

@@saltmaker5353 I'm sorry did you go to my related comments and now you're trying to troll me? Yikes.. Find a more enriching hobby guy.

[@philyarn703]

would this be a nice upgrade from the hp reverb g2 for PC VR gaming

[@brucerain2106]

Yes, the only downside is latency (around 50ms overall)

[@emilio1316]

It’s even more insane the first Quest had OLED. I really miss the black levels for horror games. The drop off in that regard on Quest 2 was jarring.

[@johnk7267]

Yup I thought so too. I thought there was something wrong with my Q2 when I first got it and tried Saints & Sinners. Was hoping Q3 would be OLED, but here we are again. Maybe Q4 will finally have it?

[@wanderlustwasted]

Awesome review🎉! Hey, by the way, not to be nosy but I saw that band of dark pigmentation on your left thumbnail, and just want to recommend that you get that looked at by a doctor to rule out a type of skin cancer called subungal melanoma. It’s pretty rare, but better safe than sorry! Again great video!

[@benthecaptain7419]

Here's my request list for your next videos: :D For me the quality of the PCVR pass through would be my most used feature. I would like to see it set up for wireless PCVR as well. Seems like quality comparisons and tracking are incoming as well. Good work on the video. It really is hard to beat for the price. I'm coming in from a Rift S, which is very comfortable and good enough, so it's nice to think about possible upgrades.

[@DemoEvolvedGaming]

@Tyriel Wood -- You said at 16:00 that bluetooth headphones are supported "no problem" but other reviewers said that there was too much delay when using Bluetooth connection. Could you clarify if Bluetooth headphones are lag-free?

[@lg.-]

Hi @Tyrielwood ! Discovered your channel through the XREAL video, and I'm curious to know your opinion about using the Quest 3 like you'd use the XREAL glasses. How do the experiences compare?

[@multipass1170]

Appreciate this review Tyriel! Appreciate your code as well for VRcover used it for my purchase :) Picking up my quest 3 tomorrow! Keep on with the amazing vids!

[@74amazing]

I would like to know your opinion about a comparison in terms of wireless pcvr HMD to the pico 4. Do you share Guy Godins opinion about it?

[@BonBonBonni]

When can we see the thorough lenses video? 😊

[@ImmersiveGamer83]

I on really on fence, leaning towards 128gb as a pcvr user.

[@Tyrielwood]

I ordered myself the 128, I use mostly pcvr and Quest games are always pretty small ( the biggest is 32 gb if I'm not mistaken ), bear in mind that I survived years with the 64gb quest 2 🤣

[@RawWrath]

​@@TyrielwoodI got the 64gb quest 2 i can't no more but $500 is a lot😅

[@TimWat12345]

Why is the video blurred around / at the 19 minutes mark?

[@beancheez2905]

Great review as always! Thanks for always keeping it light hearted and honest. Much love bro

[@lioneltwain7816]

Great Video! Was that a Quest 3 pillow on the couch??

[@Tyrielwood]

Not a pillow, actually a case

[@coreymartin6363]

Your positivity alone got a subscribe...the content was helpful and interesting. I always like to learn more about my MQ3's capabilities.

[@mst300]

Quest2 vs Quest3 vs Pro Lens Comparison please🙂

[@R.K.77777]

Will this device be relevant for the ETS 2 simulator or is there something better on the market?

[@Rob_on_VR]

19:53 why is there blur???

[@johnk7267]

Awesome video and review! But what happened at 19:08 onwards?

[@macmi11i]

Thanks for the review! Looking forward to getting my preorder, hopefully I won’t have to wait while people play with their retail versions 😅 you’re the best

[@mertcanozbek1975]

At 09:45, that discoloration on your left thumb looks very suspicious, almost like melanoma (cancer), please check it out

[@DenGladeSpiller]

Thanks for the review. How does it handle controller occlusion when aiming down virtual scopes? Is it usable for shooters? How was the latency for pcvr streaming?

[@MedienGulli]

nope, for that u still need the pro controllers

[@DenGladeSpiller]

@@MedienGulli I dont understand why no reviewers are mentioning this. All the reviews so far just seems like hidden advertisment

[@DemoEvolvedGaming]

Why is it blurry from 19:06 to 19:55?

[@ganjitray5787]

Hello. I would like to ask for your advice. Would you recommend Pico4 or Quest3 for use with PCVR? We only use iRacing with a wired connection. MR functionality is not required. What we are looking for is good image quality and a large sweet spot.

[@brucerain2106]

Mrtv said it’s not worth the upgrade if you use it only in pcvr

[@KarlGosling]

Mine arrived today so will be playing with it over the next few days, looking forward to it! :D

[@davidg7987]

Can you make a “first things to do” for us newbies to VR?

[@m.r.8903]

How are the blacks compared to Quest2? A lot better or just a tiny bit better?

[@HELLMUTIL]

This is the review I was waiting for. Hats off for being one of the first to make it.

[@dbiesok]

For PCVR, which do you recommend, Index or Quest 3?

[@BigSunn0]

Where'd u get the Quest 3 pillow?

[@romaniachin6751]

I just got the cover, thank you man! Nice video. Do you have any tutorials on how to properly install VR headset to get it to work on steam games with playable FPS? I have tried to play IL-2 via steam VR, and it was just unplayable - lots of software resistance before I even got it to work properly, now the fps is under 30 :( my system is a laptop from ASUS with a 13980hx + 4070RTX 16gig of ram, 2 TB SSD & so on. I thought it should be able to run it, turns out it doesn't have the muscle for it. Furthermore, I don't want to buy a new rig or a new laptop just to run my VR properly on it... Have you got any tips or tutorials for people like me? Thank you.

[@mahfah7911]

Will they ever fix this wobbly image wrapping ?!!

[@DavidAlsh]

What headset is good for simulators? I tried using my Q2 but the video over the Link cable looks pretty terrible when compared to other native wired headsets. I'm not convinced about the Q3 because of the lack of native DisplayPort over USBC.

[@brucerain2106]

Is the binocular overlap really that bad?

[@33Duce]

Great video! Yours is the VR channel I trust most.

[@CsabaKovacs]

How big the diferent ? Pico 4 or Quest 3 Display? Thanks

[@techspot871]

Can I ask for something special, can you compare Virtual Desktop on Godlike vs link cable. My experience is VD is capable of sharper image

[@ceo_Angelop]

How did you cast your computer screen? I only know how to do this with apps like big screen, workrooms, etc.

[@ferluisch]

I think a good question to answer is that if the PCVR experience is much improved to justify the (almost double) price tag of the quest 2.

[@dtrjones]

That's completely the wrong way to look at it. For PCVR the appropriate challange in that space is the HP Reverb G2 which retails in the UK for £719 pounds. The Quest 3 uncuts that by £100 pounds selling at £619. I know there might be minimal artifacts but with a sold PC behind you, it's so close to PCVR and you have edge to edge clarity as well, plus all the other headset talants that's it's still really good value for money.

[@thehoukster]

​@@dtrjonesThey might be asking specifically between Q2 and Q3 for any PCVR improvements that would make them pay to upgrade from what they currently have.

[@bakakafka4428]

How is brightness? The Pico 4 is pretty dim, is this better? Also, Heise reviewed this as well and stated the brightness uniformity was poor - the edges were much darker. Did you notice this as well?

[@shiba7651]

Is the pico 4 for $300 worth it over this?

[@adhdTrucker]

Depends on use case and disposable income but for most people wanting to get the most out of VR I'd say it's worth the extra money for the quest 3

[@ImTooLockedIn]

Pico has none of the goated exclusives meta does. Meta is basically the PlayStation of the VR world with all the popular exclusive games.

[@zipppiz]

Would like to have a comparison with Pico 4 instead of Queast 2... still with to upgrade? 🤔

[@PoulWrist]

Looking forward to getting mine! Can't wait for the various accessories to start coming out. My vrcover controller strap things were the best thing along with a halo strap.

[@get_outdoors]

Hi, where can I get the FOV tool please? Many thanks

[@Ryorr]

which is the maximum resolution for pcvr with the new lenses/panel?

[@jessehendrix8909]

How do you get them to send you stuff like that to test I've tried signing up everywhere

[@Guinea54]

I have a question.. How is the LInk cable with this? Is a 3070 PC gpu good enough to run this with a link cable?

[@flyingHD]

Quest 3 Will it be better than an HP Reverb G2? Will make a video comparing the Quest 3 with medium/high quality PCVR like an HP Reverb G2 for example. In-lens comparison.

[@smoovtech2997]

What link cableis that you have plugged in matches well

[@mattbrumelow9303]

Great video! The lighthearted humor and general happy vibe were a real breath of fresh air!

[@HiCZoK]

thanks. Any idea what is the estimated focal distance this time? Usually it was about 1.5m-2m

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

19:42 I to feel that MR/AR is a tool not really for games(If it was then why was it so underused on the 3DS?) sure can you use it for games yes Pokemon Go an AR phone game sells better then any VR game to ever exsit... But most AR games I feel will be gamemodes for flat and VR games or the game will be half and half VR and AR being true MR.... Though to be fair to the quest 3 it does more with AR then any device in that price range so you can just use it as an AR headset to do normal AR things that you would find in planes and some cars.

[@zygzub2611]

Great video as always. I have been trying to find the cloth cover by VRcover that was shown in the video. Does anyone have a link where I can get one?

[@rushmore3927]

How are visuals compared to the Pico 4, after the most recent Pico update? Movies now look great on the Pico 4.

[@Tyrielwood]

Better colors I would say, and better lenses.

[@SJkopa]

It is twice better than Pico 4.

[@RingletsJesus]

They support popular products. Our Rift S was abandoned software wise, 6 months after launch. Need an upgrade so baaaaad haha.

[@Tyrielwood]

true, but the rift s wasn't really their product as it was made by lenovo and they just used their software on it

[@ChaseElliottBand]

​@@TyrielwoodI still use a rift s because there wasn't any other thing for the money that did as well as it in competitive FPS gaming

[@RingletsJesus]

@Tyrielwood but it was their last pcvr baby and it was a forgotten child. I tried to see if I could talk the gamestop guy into giving me a quest 3 early today xD System won't even allow it.

[@llamalandYT]

Great review! More detail on comparison with quest pro, especially black levels and controllers would be hugely appreciated. Thanks.

[@Tyrielwood]

I'll make a dedicated video about it for sure 😊

[@llamalandYT]

Brilliant, thanks @@Tyrielwood

[@gomersimpson777ram]

@@Tyrielwood please we need compare with quest pro, your opinion shoud we change quest pro to quest 3?

[@Tyrielwood]

@@gomersimpson777ram do you use it for pcvr?

[@mainsource8030]

@@Tyrielwood i do, yes

[@viktorianas]

Not enough improvement to move from Pico4 PCVR, but for someone without VR yet, Q3 is the value king now 👑

[@BlackMarketHoney]

Nice one Ty! Very thorough. Very much appreciated. I get my 512GB tomorrow!!!

[@Tyrielwood]

Congrats!!

[@roncripe6123]

I got the Meta Quest 3 a few days ago. I was instantly amazed when first starting it and putting it on. Not so much since... Asgard's Wrath is a freebie which needs to be downloaded to PC and this process sucks. It seems if one can not do a full continuous download of 80+ gig, even though the Oculus software provides a "pause", when continuing the download it appears to either be starting all over, or verifying the previously downloaded files. This takes a very long time, almost as long as the original download thus far, and thus, I can not proceed further than about 20gb. Searching various forums it seems the Oculus software has had this problem for MORE THAN THREE YEARS! I love and am amazed by the hardware, but this inability to handle a simple download is so frustrating (how many years, decades, have we been downloading now?) I'm darn near to the point of returning it.

[@TayoEXE]

Have you tried it with the day one patch for the passthrough? I've heard it's even better now.

[@sleepless9003]

would you do an update on the pimax?

[@s4091boat]

Do you have mura on yours quest 3?

[@RomanYakimenko]

what about tracking shoulder gesture? (for opening back pack) a lot of games using it, how does it work with new cameras setup?

[@Tyrielwood]

Fine actually, it's very good at understanding the momentum, so it's very reliable

[@RomanYakimenko]

@@Tyrielwood thanks for confirming this, and thank you for such great VR channel :-)

[@spring36411]

do you have Quest 3(Link) VS Rift S Compare ?

[@ytpooper2670]

Where’s through the lenses? :/

[@DanRustle]

should i buy the quest 3 or wait for quest 4. i cant decide.

[@mustardsouls1005]

Buy quest 3. Can you wait another 2 to 3 years for the next one to come out ? I can't.

[@ormpoa]

I think a lot of HP Reverb users are interested in a Q3 comparison for PCVR by Virtual Desktop

[@jonnyparkkinen1013]

Getting really frustrated with this headset. Nowhere does it tell you how to drop mixed reality items in your scanned room. Like, how did you put down a virtual screen of your PC monitor? i have been searching through the settings, and googling and asking in discord and nobody seems to know. Are these features not implemented yet?

[@Nyersevo]

The 3d depth is good in this headset? What is the stereoverlap value for this? and G2 center sharpness on the full FOV right? Crystal is so much sharper or not a big difference?

[@JanstonCordell]

Is the phone required for setup or can a PC be used instead? This could be a deal-breaker for me.

[@FixForeGamers]

I think phone, because first it was whit p.c whit my quest 2. Now whit phone

[@Mepper.]

How long do the Quest 3 controller batteries last?

[@VadimZverev]

hi, what wifi 6e speed you see in virtual desktop at the top? is it higher than 1200mbps?

[@coachescorner81]

Thanks for the code!!! I love VR cover, used it for my quest one!!!

[@dusantesanovic2058]

3:22 image i can see some extra graphics at those rocks, but i cant see other improvements o0.. is it just me ? It looks like 2% better graphics :)

[@brucerain2106]

Water and overall resolution

[@mirektoth7182]

Is it possible to watch netflix on it ?

[@lulufolds]

Please post quest 3 vc quest pro through the lenses. Ur really the only youtuber I believe when it comes to this

[@chrisvongorstinger2142]

whats this space game at timecode 13:39?

[@Bluth53]

You've used it for how long already? CC isn't activated yet and I couldn't understand

[@JohnLEon-cc2te]

is it better than just vr itself

[@filipivan5125]

I really like your energy and the review was great !

[@Tyrielwood]

Thank you so much!

[@Guinea54]

Thanks for the review.. the larger FOV has really got my interest. It's a shame it's LCD though, it really is a huge difference compared to OLED.. at least in darker scenes.. it really is a night and day difference. LCD looks like a grey haze it loses all vibrancy.

[@brucerain2106]

Hope we’ll see more oled headsets soon

[@hazeyteeg1641]

Great Vide. What app are you using to mirror you PC monitor at timeframe 7:20? Thanks in advance

[@Tyrielwood]

Virtual Desktop!

[@jaceborg]

Any idea how the visuals compare to the Reverb G2?

[@Tyrielwood]

better lenses, slightly lower resolution screens, bigger fov, same PPD, but the G2 has a native DP connection

[@jaceborg]

@@Tyrielwood How about the sweet spot? My G2 drives me crazy having to move my head rather than my eyes to keep clarity.

[@Tyrielwood]

@@jaceborg that's the thing, pretty much the entire lens is the sweetspot. You can look around and have it not blurry till the very end of the Fov 🤪