Improving that Terrible Quest 3 Headstrap with a Replacement

Featured picture: Quest 3 with BOBOVR M3 Battery Headstrap

This weekend my son and I’ve been taking part in with the Quest 3 with a much better headstrap. For some purpose, the OEM head strap that initially got here with the Quest 3 was mainly a velcro strap. Actually, nobody likes it. It’s virtually bearable as an grownup however the OEM strap doesn’t match a smaller head (there are many enjoyable video games for teenagers on this stuff, for those who hadn’t gathered that already).

Whereas we’re nonetheless squeezing loads of life out of the Quest 3 (sure – I do know the 3S is about to drop, I’ll come to that in a second), I made a decision a headstrap improve was so as.

For anybody who has owned a Quest 3 for greater than 5 minutes, there’s nothing that can shock you on this article. Nonetheless – I believe there can be an inflow of recent Quest 3 homeowners as the frenzy to dump outdated inventory begins and the inevitable eBay bonanza begins. My finest guess is that you simply’ll have the ability to decide up the older Quest 3 in VGC on eBay for affordable. In keeping with Road to VR this checks out as Meta reduces the value of the 512 GB Quest 3 and discontinues the 128GB model.

So verify this out:

It is a universe higher than the Quest 3 OEM headstrap:

A pal beneficial the BOBOVR M3 headstrap and I’ve seen sufficient respectable evaluations of the closely modded design to know that it could most likely simply work, and set up may be very simple:

Take away the outdated headstrap – it’s a easy, sliding attachment that you could pull off. You may see the ridges the place the headstrap mounts within the picture beneath:

I’ve put the outdated headstrap within the field, however I count on by no means to want it once more.

Right here’s the unboxed substitute headstrap:

It’s a pleasant, solid-feeling merchandise with just a few steps required to assemble. It does take a second to resolve how the pinnacle padding on the again is oriented, however there’s a helpful “L” and “R” marker to information you as you set it collectively.

The Quest 3 slides into the “fixing arms” – they’re very tight and it takes a second to resolve if the quantity of power you’re utilizing can be OK.

There’s a 5200mAh magnetic removable battery pack with a USB-C port for charging, and just a little button to verify the present cost degree. It’s all very properly designed and matches properly with the aesthetic of the Quest 3:

As for the advance, it’s dramatic. I’ve all the time needed the Quest 3 to be extra comfy and head strap replacmenets just like the BOBOVR clear up the issue completely. Critically it matches my son simply in addition to it matches me (a forty five 12 months outdated grownup!). The headstrap executes the battery side of the design completely (simple to take away, simple to cost). My solely quibble is the USB-C cable is weirdly lengthy – I tucked just a few inches away behind the padding on the again.

I strongly doubt will probably be lengthy earlier than a Quest 3S model is launched due to the next: Meta hasn’t discovered from their earlier design on this regard, they insist on a velcro head strap:

In case you don’t have a Quest 3 already, attempt to discover a discount 512GB version on Amazon or eBay. There’s different headstrap known as the Quest 3 Elite headstrap which you’ll find here.

The Quest 3, with a modified head strap, is by far essentially the most comfy VR headset round, though you’ll want the hyperlink cable for sim racing. Wi-fi mode merely can’t sustain with the graphics calls for of the VR sim racing games I take advantage of. Maybe this can be improved with the 3S launch.

To see all of my beneficial VR headsets, try my buyer’s guide here.

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