Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR Headset vs Samsung Galaxy XR

The Quest 3S is the safer buy for most people: it is a standalone headset with a large game library, 120Hz LCD screens, included controllers and a track record of 1,520 ratings at 4.3 out of 5. The Galaxy XR is a sharper, more expensive-feeling device with Micro-OLED panels, a wider 109-degree field of view, eye tracking and Gemini AI, but it runs Android XR, leans on a PC, and has a much thinner app catalog. Buy the Quest 3S to play now; step up to the Galaxy XR only if you want the best display and are willing to be an early adopter.

• Choose the Quest 3S if you want a self-contained headset with a big library, controllers in the box and 120Hz gaming without a PC.
• Choose the Galaxy XR if you want Micro-OLED clarity, eye tracking and Gemini AI, and you will use it with a PC or Android XR apps.