How to Fix Air Link / PC Link Connection Not Working on the Meta Quest 3S
Causes PC does not meet the minimum requirements for Meta Horizon Link (formerly Oculus Link) — the Quest 3S requires a PC with at least an NVIDIA GTX...
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Meta Quest 3S
Virtual Reality Gaming, Mixed Reality, Fitness, Entertainment, Social VR, PC VR Gaming
Overview
The Meta Quest 3S is an entry-level mixed reality headset released in October 2024, serving as the successor to the Quest 2 and a budget-friendly alternative to the Quest 3. It combines the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset and full-color passthrough cameras from the Quest 3 with the Fresnel optics and ergonomic design of the Quest 2, offering mixed reality capabilities at a $299 starting price. The headset supports the full Quest library, PC VR via Link Cable or Air Link, and features the improved Touch Plus controllers with no tracking rings.
Key Highlights
- Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset with Adreno 740 GPU delivering same mixed reality performance as Quest 3
- Dual 4MP RGB color passthrough cameras enabling full-color mixed reality at an entry-level price
- Fresnel lenses with 1832x1920 per eye LCD display at up to 120Hz refresh rate
- Touch Plus controllers with improved ergonomics and haptic feedback, no tracking rings
- Full compatibility with the entire Quest library including PC VR via Link Cable or Air Link
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Meta |
|---|---|
| Model | Meta Quest 3S |
| Processor (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 (TSMC 4nm, 2x Cortex-A715 @2.05GHz + 4x Cortex-A510 @2.05GHz) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 @ 640 MHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB LPDDR4X @ 2600MT/s (42GB/s bandwidth) |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB internal flash |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Operating System | Meta Horizon OS (based on Android 14) |
| Dimensions | 185 x 104 x 145 mm (with strap, approximate) |
Troubleshooting
Fix Guides for the Meta Quest 3S
Step-by-step fixes for common issues with this gadget
How to Fix Controller Battery Draining Fast on the Meta Quest 3S
Causes Touch Plus controllers do not enter deep sleep when the Quest 3S headset is turned off or stored — the controllers maintain a Bluetooth Low Ene...
How to Fix Controller Tracking Issues on the Meta Quest 3S
Causes Insufficient or inconsistent room lighting — the Quest 3S relies on its onboard visible-light tracking cameras to detect the controller-mounted...