Adding mixed reality to virtual reality makes for a dramatically improved headset, but Meta's virtual worlds are still ghost towns.

“If you’ve been sitting on the VR sidelines, the near-perfect Meta Quest 3 is the headset you’ve been waiting for.”

Meta's relationship with VR is a complex one. On the one hand, the company has brought the medium to the masses thanks to its relatively cheap and popular line of "Quest" headsets.

The Meta Quest 3 is the best VR headset for most people which makes massive leaps in its gaming capabilities and mixed reality functionality. Armed with a powerful mobile CPU and stellar software support, those wanting the definitive standalone experience need look no further than this.

The Meta Quest 3 delivers an even better self-contained VR experience than the Quest 2, thanks to improved screens and lenses.

A worthy upgrade to the Quest 2, the Meta Quest 3 excels in performance and clarity for a VR HMD. It can be uncomfortable for some people to wear for long periods and the battery life is still short.

The Meta Quest 3 is undoubtedly superior to its predecessor, but the price hike and lack of quality mixed reality content blunt its appeal.

A great stand-alone VR headset that’s still learning how to blend the real world with a digital one.

A huge leap forward in technology is only held back by basic comfort issues that require an additional cost to fix, and a lack of native software on day one. Meta are playing the long game with the Quest 3, and this is a headset that's capable of bringing VR gaming to the masses.

The Meta Quest 3 deftly balances power and comfort for a superb VR/AR experience.