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Meta Quest 3: specs, current price and PC VR support
Verified specifications and price context
| Item | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Product and release | Meta Quest 3; Meta announced retail availability beginning October 10, 2023. |
| Current U.S. listing | Meta's product page displayed the 512GB model at $599.99 on October 11, 2026. Store prices, stock and available configurations vary by region and can change. |
| Launch storage and prices | 128GB at $499.99 and 512GB at $649.99, according to Meta's September 2023 announcement. These are historical launch prices, not current offers. |
| Displays | Two displays at 2,064 × 2,208 pixels per eye; Meta describes the system as its 4K+ Infinite Display. |
| Optics | Pancake-lens optical stack. Meta said its profile was 40% slimmer than Quest 2's optics. |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2. Meta's stated comparison is double the graphics-processing power of Quest 2; this is a manufacturer claim, not an independent benchmark. |
| Mixed reality | Full-colour passthrough for viewing the room and blending virtual content with it. Meta's launch article compared its passthrough pixel count with Quest 2. |
| PC VR | Meta Horizon Link by USB cable or Air Link over Wi-Fi. A compatible Windows PC is required for PC VR; standalone Quest apps do not require one. |
The active product page is the source for the U.S. storefront price observed on the last-checked date. Meta's older launch and price-change announcements establish historical prices only. No current price or stock is guaranteed here.
What the specifications mean in use
Quest 3 can run supported Quest apps on the headset or connect to a Windows PC for PC VR. Those are different modes: the standalone library uses the headset's mobile hardware, while Link and Air Link depend on the host PC and connection. Check Meta's current Windows PC requirements for Meta Horizon Link before buying for a particular PC game.
For mixed reality, the headset shows a colour camera view of the room so virtual items can appear alongside physical surroundings. Meta's 2023 announcement describes the resolution and the pancake-lens design, but does not establish a universal comfort or visual-quality result for every face, prescription or room. Try the fit if possible, especially if you wear glasses.
The Quest 3 is the sharper-display, pancake-lens model in Meta's current Quest 3/3S comparison. Quest 3S uses Fresnel lenses and a lower per-eye resolution while sharing the newer Quest platform generation. See the Quest 3S profile and Quest 3 vs Quest 3S comparison for the distinctions and sources.
Connecting Quest 3 to a PC
Meta describes two ways to use Horizon Link: a USB-C cable connection or Air Link over Wi-Fi. For cable use, Meta specifies a high-quality data-and-power cable at least 3 metres (10 feet) long for a comfortable setup. Air Link needs a Wi-Fi network; Meta recommends 5GHz. Wireless performance depends on the home network and environment, so a feature label alone does not guarantee a smooth session.
- Check Meta's supported-GPU and minimum-PC tables rather than treating a headset listing as a PC compatibility guarantee.
- Use the cable and network requirements on Meta's setup page when choosing between wired Link and Air Link.
- For a game that runs natively on Quest, a PC is optional; for PC VR, it is part of the system.
Sources
- Meta Store: Meta Quest 3 — current U.S. product listing and price checked October 11, 2026.
- Meta Newsroom: Meet Meta Quest 3 (September 27, 2023) — launch timing, storage variants, launch prices, display resolution, processor, pancake optics and mixed-reality positioning.
- Meta Newsroom: Introducing Meta Quest 3S (September 25, 2024) — Quest 3S launch context and the historical Quest 3 512GB price reduction.
- Meta Quest Help: How to set up Meta Horizon Link and Air Link — official wired and wireless connection methods.
- Meta Quest Help: Windows PC requirements for Meta Horizon Link — official PC, GPU and cable requirements.