Meta Quest 3 vs. Quest 2 in 2023

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It's been well over six months since I  bought a Meta Quest 2, and now that I've   also bought a new Meta Quest 3, I'm going  to take you through what sets them apart. First, let's take a look at what  you get with the Meta Quest 3 and   what improvements it makes over the Quest 2. Coming in at number six, the quest 3's  sound is better than the Quest 2's. Both   headsets include speakers on the sides  that emit spatial audio for virtual   reality and mixed reality experiences,  but the quest 3's sound is just a bit   better. It's fuller and has noticeably  less distortion than the quest 2's. Next up, the number five advantage of the  quest 3 is its controllers. Both the quest   3 and the Quest 2 come with controllers, but  the quest 2's are a bit more bulky with their   tracking ring. The quest 3 ditches that tracking  ring, giving them a more streamlined design,   while retaining the same  general layout as the Quest 2. Coming in at number four is the  quest 3's performance. So far,   in the few weeks I've had the quest 3,  performance hasn't been a thing I've really   noticed with the Quest 2 games I already have  in my library. However, as games become more   optimized for the quest 3's better hardware,  I'd expect that you'll see some games really   take advantage of its faster performance and  better graphics. So far though, the quest 3's   UI smoothness hasn't been as giant of a leap  forward over the quest 2's as I was hoping. Part of this is due to the Quest 2  continuing to be optimized by Meta.   The other part is just the UI stutters and  glitches I've run into on the quest this   mainly happens infrequently when I've got  the main UI up and I'm loading a game and   moving around in mixed reality or virtual  reality. It can be quite disorienting. We'll see if Meta is able to smooth some  of this out as time goes on with the quest   3. I'll make sure to talk about it  in our full 6-month later review,   so make sure you subscribe to the channel  if you want to see that video in your feed. Next, let's talk comfort. That's the  number three advantage of the quest 3   headset. While Meta didn't actually make the  quest 3 any lighter than the Quest 2 (it's   actually about 12 grams heavier, which  you don't really notice when it's on),   they did improve the comfort of the  headset experience in other areas. They included more steps in the eye  adjustments, a more comfortable foam,   and they also cut down on how much  the headset sticks out in front,   making it less likely that you'll hit  the headset with your hand during a game. And the number two advantage of the quest 3  over the Quest 2 is mixed reality. Before I   tell you all about it, if you like really  high-tech gadgets like these headsets,   you're going to love today's sponsor, Robo Rock. 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You can get the Q Revo on sale for $699 (22% off  its list price) and you can get the S8 Pro Ultra   for $1,199 (25% off its list price), but only  for a limited time. So make sure you click that   link in the description below and then you too  can enjoy the freedom of not having to vacuum. All right, now back to the Quest  3. So, what is mixed reality? Mixed reality (otherwise known as MR)  is a technology that helps blend the   digital world with the real world. It does  this by superimposing computer-generated   images on top of the user's view of the  real world, creating a composite image. For example, with MR, you could have a  piano player app that puts a UI on top   of your view of a keyboard, helping  you to learn how to play the piano.   Or, you could play a game where you  see aliens appear in your living room. The Quest 3 uses color pass-through cameras to   help pipe in your actual physical  surroundings into the headset. How good are the cameras? Well, you can definitely  still tell that you're looking at a camera feed.   There's some camera sensor noise and shadows,  and some distortion going on where the different   cameras overlap. But what about the Quest  2? Doesn't it have pass-through as well? Yes, it does have a pass-through mode, but  it's not in full color. This headset is   really designed for virtual reality (VR), which  completely immerses you in the digital world.   But in VR, you can't see your actual physical  surroundings like you can with mixed reality. Also, I think it's important to note  that while the Quest 3 is notable for   its mixed reality experience (because that  is what's really new with this headset),   it can also do VR as well. And because of its  improved graphics performance, its VR games   should look better than the Quest 2's once games  are updated for the Quest 3's better graphics. Right now, as I record this, I'd say that the  mixed reality experiences you can get with a   Quest 3 overall feel more like demos to me (kind  of like that piano app I showed you). But there   are several games that have been announced for  mixed reality coming up, like Asgard's Wrath   (which comes bundled with the Quest 3) or the new  mixed reality Lego game (which looks really cool). Also, some existing VR games are  getting new mixed reality modes,   like the table tennis game for Quest. Being  able to see exactly where you're swinging   your arms around certainly makes it less likely  that you're going to bang them into anything. Alright, and coming in at the number one advantage   of the Quest 3 over the Quest  2 is its optics and screens. Now, even though the Meta Quest 3 has a  resolution of 2064 x 2208 (a nearly 30%   increase compared to the Quest 2), it's not  a retina display. This means that you can,   in some situations, still make out pixels  (or what's known as the screen door effect).   But compared to the Quest 2, the Quest 3's  optics and screens are noticeably better. For example, when you're using the Quest 3 and  you accidentally move the headset up or down,   it can often go blurry on you. The sweet spot for   clarity on the Quest 3 is just  much better and more forgiving. The displays also have noticeably  better contrast. Stuff looks brighter,   and the blacks are more deep and pronounced. So, those are all of the advantages of the  Quest 3. But what about the Quest 2? Well,   the one and only big advantage of  the Quest 2 that it has over the   Quest 3 is its price. And that is a big advantage. At the time of recording this video, the  Quest 2 is back down to retailing for $299   versus $499 for the Quest 3. It's still a pretty  great deal in VR, and it can play most of the   VR games you can play on the Quest 3 (though  that'll become less and less true over time). So, which one should you get? Well, for me,   I think that's going to depend on  how you answer these two questions: How long do you plan to keep the headset? How familiar are you with VR?  If you're somewhat or very experienced with  VR and/or you plan to keep your headset for   2 years or more, given the sheer amount  of improvements you get with the Quest 3,   that's the one I'd recommend  going with at this point. Its newer hardware should age better over time,   and it should also start getting  exclusive games as time goes on as well. But if you're brand new to VR or  you want to buy a headset for a   kid who's a bit rough with their  tech, then I'd go for the Quest 2. So, those are my thoughts on the Quest 3 versus  the Quest 2. If you think I got it right,   or if you think I got something wrong, let  me know down in the comments. And consider   giving this video a thumbs up if you liked it  and found it helpful. And consider subscribing   to see more content on new headsets like the  Quest 3, as well as other content I've done,   like my 6-month later review of the Quest 2, which  you can get to by clicking on the videos above. For 6 months later, I'm Josh  Teder. Thanks for watching!
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Channel: 6 Months Later
Views: 342,236
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Keywords: Meta, Quest 3, vs., Quest 2, in 2023, Screen, Quality, Optics, Graphics, Performance, Screen Door effect, Games, mixed reality, virtual reality, comfort, controllers, games, headset, Comparison, Price, 6 Months Later, Josh Teder
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Length: 8min 31sec (511 seconds)
Published: Fri Nov 03 2023
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