A refurbished Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset is available for $439.99 on eBay using the code "COUNTDOWN20", a deal that undercuts even Amazon's October Prime Day offerings. This price point is notably below the headset's current MSRP of $599.99, a figure that was itself a price increase from the original $499.99.
The refurbished units are shipped directly by Meta, making them comparable to new devices. The purchase also includes an extended two-year AllState warranty. This offer presents a considerable saving compared to the headset's original launch price.
While the Meta Quest 3 shares several features with its less expensive sibling, the Quest 3S, such as the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers, and mixed reality passthrough, the Quest 3 offers superior visual fidelity. It boasts a higher resolution display (2064x2208 per eye versus 1832x1920), a more advanced pancake lens design for a wider sweet spot, and a broader field of view. The 512GB model also provides substantially more onboard storage than the Quest 3S's 128GB.
These specifications make the Meta Quest 3 a compelling standalone VR headset, especially when considering its significantly lower cost during this promotion. It offers a substantial upgrade over previous Quest models and maintains parity with other high-end options in key areas while remaining more affordable, particularly with this deal.