I'm obsessed with my Meta Quest 3 (and the Quest 3S is an awesome budget alternative). But accessories are essential — you need a battery boost to keep you in-game longer, a case to keep it protected, and a comfy fit so you don't look like you've been sparring with a brick.
If you're looking to enhance your time with the best VR headset, I've been busy testing all kinds of accessories, and these are the ones you won't want to miss out on. There's even one that seems insane on paper, but is actually a real combo breaker for immersion.
So, whether it's a carry case that lets you take it with you and really embrace Travel Mode, or being able to play games, stream shows and even draw in VR for far longer with a head strap, I can help you upgrade your VR experience. Consider this your ultimate starter kit!
Clocking many hours every week on my Meta Quest 3, it's become clear that the out-the-box experience is okay — but these accessories are essential to make it truly great.
The best Meta Quest 3 accessories you can buy today
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Best Meta Quest 3 battery strap
Kiwi Design's H4 Boost Halo Battery Strap for Quest 3 and Quest 3S is the best accessory you can grab for your VR headset. With a comfortable, stable fit, battery for longer VR sessions and plenty of adjustability, this strap turns the Quest 3/3S into a premium headset.
While Meta's Elite Strap with Battery Pack does a fine job, there's far more value with Kiwi Design's comfortable head strap with battery. Not only is it more affordable at $99 / £79, but it also lasts longer with 3 hours of additional juice.
Best Haptic VR vest
The Woojer Vest 3 is a bit of a mini breakthrough when it comes to haptic VR vests. The next iteration of haptic motors on a vest — six powerful oscillators are places strategically across the body to deliver a real oomph to whatever you're listening to and any in-game sound effects.
But the real beauty is in the versatility of these haptics, from giving you gentler details all the way up to the big impacts. This is the best vest you can buy.
Best Meta Quest 3 case
This case is an absolute game-changer for anyone who actually takes their Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S out of the house. For embracing Travel Mode, you're going to need a reliable case, and Aubika’s mini option is my favorite by a mile—it's the perfect sweet spot between protection and portability.
The exterior is incredibly tough, meaning you don't have to worry about bumps and knocks when you're dashing through the airport or stuffing it under a bus seat. But open it up, and the contrast is wonderful: you find soft, plush internal fabrics that cradle your precious VR headset and keep its lenses completely safe from scratches. Best of all, it has a surprisingly small form factor that easily fits right into the bottom of my personal backpack without turning it into a giant, bulky carry-on.
Best Meta Quest 3 charging station
Charging docks are a bit of a minefield when it comes to headset compatibility and price, but Eslick's charging station does it all while costing just $47. The secret sauce is the magnetic charging cable for the headset — just pop the secure USB-C magnet adaptor into the headset's port and link it up with no problem.
Add the included rechargeable controller batteries into the mix with 30W fast charging, and you've got a stylish plinth for your hardware that is also super useful. Suddenly, this dock is solving two major VR frustrations at once, keeping your VR headset and controllers perfectly displayed and always powered up.
Best Meta Quest 3 link cable
VR gaming doesn't have to just be limited to what games you can get on the Quest 3 itself (even though that library is huge). You can connect this to your PC and play a ton of Steam VR titles too. And the best (and most reliable way) to do so is with the official Meta Quest Link cable.
The price is a little steeper than its competitors at $89. But with this cable, I've not experienced any stuttering in footage or latency at all in my inputs. This is absolutely the way to go for the best gaming experience — especially when sim racing in VR.
Best VR chair for Meta Quest 3
I say "best VR chair," but this is the only VR chair. But don't get it twisted, this is an amazing addition to your VR gaming experience. Put simply, everywhere you look, the Roto VR Explorer chair rotates to that view with you.
As the virtual world moves with you on this chair, not only does it virtually eliminate that awful feeling of motion sickness, it drastically increases immersion. This isn't just a gaming chair; it’s a full-body experience that tricks your brain into believing you're truly moving through the virtual space, making your VR gaming feel unbelievably real.
If you can afford the admittedly high price tag, and you're very serious about upgrading your VR life, this is easily one of the best and most impactful buys you can make.
How we test the best Meta Quest accessories
Each of these Meta Quest accessories has been tested by me in my day-to-day life. I put each product through hours of testing, including the nephew-proof exam, as he can be a little clumsy — that's a good durability test. So rest assured, each of these accessories has been put through their paces.
