Meta Launches Quest 3 512GB Headset at $649.99 for US Buyers
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Updated · AD HOC NEWS · Sep 15
Meta Launches Quest 3 512GB Headset at $649.99 for US Buyers
3 articles · Updated · AD HOC NEWS · Sep 15
Summary
Meta’s new 512GB Quest 3 targets US buyers who need more room for large games and apps, while keeping the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip and 8GB RAM as the 128GB model.
2064 x 2208-per-eye LCD panels, full-color passthrough, depth sensors and pancake lenses position the headset as a standalone mixed-reality device that does not need a PC or console for most content.
The XR2 Gen 2 platform delivers roughly 2x the GPU performance of Quest 2’s XR2 Gen 1, while Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 support wireless PC streaming and accessories.
Battery life is cited at about 2.2 hours, with a roughly 2-hour recharge time, and the headset weighs around 515 grams.
At launch, the 512GB version carried a $649.99 US MSRP versus $499.99 for 128GB, with later promotions in some channels lowering the 512GB price to around $499.