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The Meta Quest 3S is rumored to be an economical variant of the Quest 3 headset, although the company has not yet verified the existence of such a device. Reports indicate that it has been listed on a certification website. Initially, there were claims that Meta was developing a more premium product to rival Apple's Vision Pro headset; however, a recent report indicates that the company has shifted its focus towards creating a more budget-friendly alternative.
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twitter.com/DjkZnVMP6b — Luna (@Lunayian) March 16, 2024 A new virtual reality headset from Meta has appeared on the DEKRA certification website, with no additional details provided beyond the company name and product type. It is speculated that this listing pertains to the anticipated Meta Quest 3S AR/VR (augmented reality/virtual reality) headset.
It is important to note that this designation has not been officially confirmed by the company, although it has surfaced in prior leaks. In a recent issue of his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg indicated that the Meta Quest 3S may be revealed at the upcoming Meta Connect conference, which is set to take place on September 25 and 26. The anticipated price range for the device is between $300 and $400.
The current Meta Quest 3 was released in June 2023, with a starting price of $499.99 for the 128GB model. The 512GB variant is available for $649.
99. According to Gurman's newsletter, the potential introduction of a more affordable mixed reality headset, such as the speculated Meta Quest 3S, could provide Meta with a competitive edge over Apple. Meta Reality Labs - Project Ventura/Panther Meta Quest 3S - Final Design pic.
twitter.com/6Tc9ig2hJo — Luna (@Lunayian) August 11, 2024 In comparison, Apple's Vision Pro is priced significantly higher, beginning at $3,500 for the 128GB version, while the 512GB and 1TB models are priced at $3,699 and $3,899, respectively. Also Read: Is the Galaxy Watch Ultra Samsung’s counter to Apple Watch Ultra 2?.
