Meta Rift S
Score: 64/100
Meta Quest 3S 128GB
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Meta Quest 3S 128 GB offers flagship-level performance, a high-refresh-rate LCD and full-color mixed-reality passthrough at a mid-range price, making it a compelling choice for newcomers and mid-tier gamers. Its drawbacks are a short battery life, relatively heavy build and limited storage.
The Oculus Rift S is a PC-powered VR headset with inside-out tracking and a halo strap, offering easy setup but limited by its fixed 80 Hz refresh and LCD display.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,843,200 pixelsbest | — | |
80 Hz | 120 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 500 gbest | 1,000 g |
115 degreesbest | — | |
— | 2.5 hoursbest | |
— | 8 GBbest | |
— | 128 GBbest | |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Tracking(1) | ||
Tracking System | Inside-out | inside-out |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Device Type | PC | standalone |
Audio(1) | ||
Audio Output | Integrated speakers | built-in speakers |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Controller Type | Oculus Touch (2nd generation) | Touch Plus |
Display(3) | ||
Resolution per Eye (pixels) | 1843200 pixels | 1832x1920 pixels |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 80 Hz | 120 Hz |
Field of View (degrees) | 115 degrees | 110,96 degrees |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 500 g | 1000 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praised the Rift S for its comfortable halo strap and sensor-free setup, but criticized its LCD panel, fixed refresh rate, and lack of future-proof features.
Users like the comfort and quick setup, yet complain about the blurry display, AA-battery controllers, and the headset being discontinued.
Professional reviewers praise the Quest 3S as a compelling mid-tier entry that delivers flagship-level performance, especially its high-resolution display and full-color passthrough, while noting the trade-offs in build material and battery life to keep costs down.
Everyday users are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the headset's ease of use, visual fidelity, and the value of the bundled game, though recurring complaints focus on comfort issues and short battery life.
“The halo strap is so much more comfortable than the original Rift.”
“Set up in under 10 minutes-no sensors to mount!”
“Passthrough+ is a lifesaver when someone walks into the room.”
