You probably know the Meta Quest 3S has the same CPU as the Quest 3, but what else has changed from the Quest 2? Less than you'd think, but there are some key differences you might miss by looking at it.

Meta Connect 2024 just revealed its new Quest 3S headset, but how does it stack up to the lower-end Meta Quest 2?

Samsung is working on ways to make its headphones sound more natural, thanks to the added pressures of mixed reality headsets like the Meta Quest 3S.

Speaking of lenses, the Meta Quest 3S reverts to fresnel lenses. The Quest 3’s “pancake lenses” help make graphics in your peripheral vision look sharper, making the whole experience more immersive. Since this device has fresnel lenses like the Meta Quest 2, I expect the viewing experience will be largely similar.

Meta debuted its new, cheaper headset during its Connect event on Wednesday. Dubbed the Meta Quest 3S, the company promised it has great performance despite the lower price.

While the Quest 3 and 3S share accessories, we doubt anyone will downgrade from one to the other. The Quest 2 and Quest 3S share fewer common accessories, but there are a couple of ways to save money.

The Meta Quest 3S goes on sale on October 15. The base model costs $299 and comes with 128GB of storage, while the 256GB version costs $399. The Meta Quest 3 costs $499. You can pre-order the Meta Quest 3S right now on Meta's website, as well as other retailers like Amazon.