The Meta Quest 3 is Meta’s flagship VR headset and our best VR headset pick this year, while the Quest 3S is a good budget option to get you started in the world of VR. Both can play VR and AR games, although the Quest 3 has better optics, so games look a little better. Both have the same problem: the head strap is designed for price, not comfort.
Thankfully, there are plenty of third-party accessories out there that can make it more comfortable or help you play longer and harder. If you’re buying a Meta Quest for yourself or as a gift to someone else this holiday season, now’s a good time to think about how you can improve that experience.
Which is the best accessory between the Meta Quest 3 and 3S
We’ve been using both of these headsets since they were released and testing as many accessories as possible, and the best accessory is a really good headstrap. Meta’s first-party head strap, the Elite Strap, is already good, but I find the Yoges Battery Head Strap to be more comfortable for long periods of play. Plus, the hot swap battery makes it easy to play for hours if you want.
Yogess Battery Head Strap
The most important part of a replacement head strap is to make playing longer periods of play more comfortable. While the Quest 3 is noticeably lighter than the Quest 2, it still puts weight on the front of the face. The battery straps add weight to the back of your head – with better support from the strap – which reduces pressure on the front. It’s a more comfortable experience.
The Yoges strap has a 10,000mAh battery that continuously charges the Quest 3 while you play. The Meta Quest 3 has a 4879mAh battery, so the added battery will hold a full charge twice more, increasing potential playtime by about five to six hours. My mileage depends on what I’m doing, but I get about five hours with my current testing setup.
Meta Quest Elite Strap
Meta’s own headset strap system for the Quest 3 and 3S is my favorite choice for a pack-in elastic strap, and it maintains a sturdy adjustable fit for long-term use. There are also third-party options, but Meta’s works well and fits easily into Meta’s charging dock and carrying case. The more expensive version also comes with a battery pack.
My one concern is wear and tear over time. The Quest 2’s Elite strap system wore out and broke over time.
Insignia Charging Base
Unlike the official Meta Quest 3 charger, this charger from Best Buy’s brand Insignia can charge your controller and headset. The stand comes with two rechargeable batteries and a cover for the controller that looks just as good as the original plate but makes charging easier with the pogo pins.
The headset portion uses the Quest 3’s pogo pins to charge, so all you have to do is plug the headset into the slot after you’re done with your session and it’s ready for the next time you play.
Meta Quest Active Strap
I do a lot of VR workouts, and while the Quest 3 and 3S include wrist loops to keep the controller from falling off, the Meta’s Active Strap keeps the controller tightly in the hand at all times.
The straps attach to the controller as snap-on battery cover replacements, with elastic Velcro straps that feel comfortable and allow access to the entire controller. I like these more than the Meta’s pack-in wrist loops, and for active experiences like Supernatural, it feels essential.
Cyber Weighted Gun Stock Controller Grips
One of my favorite games on the Quest is Pistol Whip. It’s a rhythm game that uses music and shooting to make you feel like John Wick mowing down countless enemies. I use it as part of my fitness program during the week, as it can be a really good workout.
The addition of the Cybvr has enhanced my workout by adding weight to the controller. Because they are designed to feel like weapons in your hand, there is enough weight that my arm muscles have to work harder while playing games.