{"id":289018,"date":"2024-09-26T11:06:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T09:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=341080"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:55:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:55:28","slug":"these-are-the-meta-quest-3s-facebooks-affordable-ar-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/these-are-the-meta-quest-3s-facebooks-affordable-ar-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the Meta Quest 3S, Facebook&#8217;s affordable AR glasses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a company called Meta that aims to <strong>bring virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality to homes around the world.<\/strong> And their business plan is to do it economically, so that everyone can buy a pair of glasses. That is, the opposite approach to Apple and the Vision Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/newsletter.png?GoogleAccessId=wp-stateless%40kubertonic.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=1781165752&Signature=FChRRhJZj%2F0%2Bd3OehSL2UFO%2BK842G2SL9T3pb5qZZvFTrvtsiSK3IsNiACpnyqbi4DHotra7SmEHFNYtgFnUlf2ZBmA1yENMtrHi44K%2BuWr5XA4ZGO%2BXLlinhel1nBUZX%2B%2BEXR5oqY3z%2FZQKxyjzd503r70FsxFkfbIc%2B4GSJk9EWRg2NrvErQhvuZR1AQVhmNaBq2SzKrbrg02DACZ4OH1Lvn%2BWJPOXT%2BDWWmqUhXJ3qPeSVXgE7R8wLEwTaBDQCmmg0msREwQ6CgbzZiTMPZ%2BWWGqtpl5SnkdKx4F0dcf2%2F0GVtEl%2FYtoDBDQUdwrrSHDsypMmDGMDaa8x2L9ZJg%3D%3D\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">Subscribe to the Softonic newsletter and get the latest in tech, gaming, entertainment and deals right in your inbox.<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.beehiiv.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Subscribe (it's FREE) \u25ba<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.beehiiv.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yesterday the Meta Connect 2024 event took place, where Meta (formerly known as Facebook) showed all its products related to VR, AR and MR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And among everything they presented, the Meta Quest 3S caught a lot of attention. Below, we will explain everything these glasses offer and why they are so worth it in terms of value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Meta Quest 3S\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oAf5M4Q0Pu8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features, Price, and Launch of the Meta Quest 3S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Meta Quest 3S has the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset as the Meta Quest 3, so their performance is essentially identical. However, there are some minor differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the smaller storage (Meta Quest 3 has 512 GB), the new 3S also has a slightly smaller field of view (between 89 and 96 degrees, compared to the 110 degrees of the MQ3); it uses the Fresnel lenses of the Quest 2 instead of the pancake lenses of the MQ3 (which makes them thicker); it has a single LCD screen instead of a dual one and lacks a headphone jack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the positive side, <strong>the average battery life of the Meta Quest 3S is 2.5 hours, higher than the 2.2 hours of the Meta Quest 3.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Quest 3S has already been spotted at Walmart <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NhPdTtIJYi\">pic.twitter.com\/NhPdTtIJYi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Nathie @ Meta Connect (@NathieVR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NathieVR\/status\/1838793356467417591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Meta Quest 3S are compatible with most existing accessories, such as the Elite straps and carrying cases.<strong> However, it is incompatible with the charging dock, so a new compact charging dock is needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All purchases of Meta Quest 3 made from now until April 30, 2025, will be eligible for <strong>a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow,<\/strong> the prequel being developed by Camouflaj and scheduled for release on October 22. <strong>Additionally, Meta is giving away three months of subscription to Meta Quest +<\/strong>, which includes access to various virtual reality games.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Facebook\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-m\/p\/b2253bb6-9b53-11e6-8b9d-00163ed833e7\/219705778\/facebook-icon.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Facebook<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/facebook.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/facebook.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Meta Quest 3S will be released on October 15 and will be priced at $299<\/strong> for the 128 GB version or $399 for the 256 GB version. Undoubtedly, a significant price drop that will bring virtual reality closer to many people and new customers. Meta is on the right track.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a company called Meta that aims to bring virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality to homes around the world. And their business plan is to do it affordably, so that everyone can afford a headset. In other words, the opposite approach to Apple and the Vision Pro. Yesterday, the Meta Connect 2024 event took place, where Meta (formerly known as Facebook) showcased all their products related to VR, AR, and MR. And among everything they presented, the Meta Quest 3S drew a lot of attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9265,"featured_media":289021,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":1},"categories":[1015],"tags":[3722,5920],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-289018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-meta","tag-realidad-virtual"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9265"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=289018"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289018\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":311397,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289018\/revisions\/311397"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/289021"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=289018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=289018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=289018"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=289018"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=289018"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=289018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}