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Meta Quest 3S hands-on: A $300 VR headset without major compromises

The Quest 3S is Meta's latest budget VR headset, with many of the features of the Quest 3 at a more accessible $300.

I winced when I noticed it no longer had a 3.5mm jack, leaving you to use wireless headphones or a USB-C dongle instead, but its absence makes sense for a cheaper product. Navigating its main menu and the Quest store felt effortless and snappy, with little lag between screens or apps loading. Based on a few hours of testing, the Quest 3S clearly manages to deliver an immersive VR experience at a lower price point.

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