Meta Quest 3S: The TRUTH About Its Upgrades

Meta just dropped the Quest 3S, a $300 VR headset that is destined to replace the Quest 2 as the go-to device for standalone and PCVR experiences. And, adjusted for inflation, it's priced lower than the Quest 2 was at launch in 2020.

So how did Meta pack in all that new tech and still come in at a lower price than the Quest 2? Stick around to find out, because I promise you won't be expecting what's inside this thing.

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Chapters:
00:24 Quest 3S CT scan
00:39 Face cushions and head straps
00:54 Teardown begins!
02:08 Fresnel lenses and IPD mechanism
03:02 Changes and new hardware in the Quest 3S
04:56 Removing the Quest 3S mainboard
05:48 Removing the LCD and optical stack
06:17 A closer look at the battery pack in the Quest 3S
06:41 Removing the fresnel lenses
07:24 A closer look at the LCD in the Quest 3S
07:58 Closing thoughts: A Quest 2 hiding inside the Quest 3S?

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