Meta Quest 3S (2024)

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Meta Quest 3S (2024)
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Meta Quest 3S
   Brand: Meta (Parent: Meta Platforms, Inc.)
   Category: Virtual Reality Headset • Model / Gen: Quest 3 
   Release Date: 2024-10-14 • Status: In sale
   Classification Date: 2026-10-25 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering Rare πŸ”— Proof Sealed headset; unlockable bootloader is not offered, sideloading needs developer mode + account
Known vulnerabilities Rare πŸ”— Proof Occasional Android-layer CVEs; no exploited headset flaw
Prior attacks None πŸ”— Proof No documented device compromise campaign.
Updatability Very common πŸ”— Proof Monthly-ish Horizon OS builds.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Partial πŸ”— Proof Meta account login gates the store/social layer; casting/link to PC uses pairing codes.
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof TLS for Meta services, encrypted Wi-Fi/BT links
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof Android file-based encryption on the headset.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Basic πŸ”— Proof Multiple profiles per device but one primary Meta account.
Authentication Secure πŸ”— Proof Password + TOTP 2FA (and passkeys) supported.
Brute-force protection Exist πŸ”— Proof Login challenges and lockouts.
Event logging Access event logged πŸ”— Proof Device/login activity list in account security settings
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements πŸ”— Proof No default password; complexity enforced.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App Meta Horizon OS (Android based) (Companion App: Meta Horizon)
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 • GPU: Adreno 740
Memory & Storage Memory: 8 GB • Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: ~2.5 h playtime, ~4,300 mAh • Power: USB-C charging • Charging: USB-C (18 W class)
Display & Camera Display: Fast-switch LCD, 1832 Γ— 1920 per eye, up to 120 Hz • Camera: 4Γ— VGA tracking cameras + 2Γ— RGB passthrough cameras
Sound & Connectivity Sound: Spatial audio, 3.5 mm jack • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: Not publicly documented • Mass: 514 g