Best Overall Meta Quest 3 The Meta Quest 3 ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) is a massive upgrade over its predecessor in almost every category. It has improved specs across the board—slightly higher resolution, a faster processor, more RAM, and the option for up to 512 GB of internal storage—but the biggest change is the mixed-reality upgrade. The previous model, the Quest 2 , had external-facing cameras for orienting itself in the world and a pass-through feature that let you see the room you're in to avoid obstacles.
The Quest 3 takes it several steps further, making immersive augmented reality core to the experience. For starters, the pass-through cameras can now show you a color image instead of black and white. It's also slightly higher resolution, so it's easier to tell what you're looking at.
It still feels a bit like you're looking at an early 2000s-era YouTube video of your living room, but it's worlds better than not being able to see your surroundings at all. This tech enables some innovative new games and experiences . One of my favorites, PianoVision, is designed to help you learn the piano by overlaying helpful information and even piano rolls onto a video of your actual, physical keyboard.
It turns practicing the instrument into a Guitar Hero –like experience, and it's something that wouldn't be possible with VR alone. The downside? The Meta Quest 3 is more expensive than the Quest 2 ever was (even after its midlife price hike ). Starting at $500, it's on par w.
