Meta Quest 3S

Meta's Oculus and Quest 2 VR headset products received mixed reviews from users, but the Quest 3 update has put the company back at the top of the VR game. Nowadays, Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S are almost unanimously considered the best VR headsets for consumers, combining strong technical specs and an affordable price tag. Out of the two, the 3S is the superior option, especially as it costs almost half.

While the Meta Quest 3S is a budget alternative to the Meta Quest 3, the differences between the two products don't justify paying almost $300 more for the latter. The Quest 3 beats the 3S when it comes to storage (512 GB), resolution (2064 x 2208), and lenses (a bit sharper than the 3S's), but misses out on affordability, battery life (since less power is required for the screens, the 3S actually has higher battery life - according to Meta, 2.5 versus 2.2 hours), and lights-off viewing (unlike the Quest 3, the Quest 3S supports infrared tracking, allowing viewers to watch content in pitch-black rooms).

The Meta Quest 3S is not the most technically impressive VR headset in the world, nor the cheapest (even the 128 GB version costs over $380). Yet, it offers an ideal balance between cost and quality, especially for everyday consumers who just want to watch VR porn videos with comfort and quality.