Meta Delays Quest 4 to 2027 for Puffin Puck VR Glasses: Quest 3 Guide & xMonter POV Watchlist
With Meta pushing Quest 4 to late 2027 and developing its 110g Puffin compute-puck VR glasses, here is how Quest 3 and Quest 3S compare today across xMonter's storyline POV scenes, studio directories, and weekly VR watchlists.
In this article
Meta Reality Labs has reshaped its VR hardware roadmap, pushing the standalone Meta Quest 4 to late 2027 while developing its ultralight Puffin VR Glasses (a tethered-puck headset project) for media-focused users. While the ~100-gram puck-powered glasses remain on Meta's upcoming hardware roadmap, the shipping Meta Quest 3 ($499.99, 512GB) and Meta Quest 3S ($299.99, 128GB / $399.99, 256GB) serve as the primary Horizon OS headsets for everyday viewers exploring the xMonter VR video catalog, performer filmographies, and weekly POV watchlists.
For xMonter viewers who stream storyline POV scenes, roleplay VR videos, and full-catalog studio releases in 8K VR, understanding where Meta's current Quest 3 lineup stands today—and how the external-puck form factor changes long-session comfort—helps you pick the right headset and playback settings right now.
Current shipping Quest 3 and Quest 3S specs vs Meta's Puffin puck roadmap
Developed inside Meta Reality Labs under the codename Puffin, Meta's ultralight VR glasses project moves the battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon processor out of the front visor and into a tethered pocket compute puck. Dropping the internal battery from the face reduces visor weight from the Quest 3's 515 grams down to roughly 110 grams, allowing viewers to lie back on a bed or couch without a rigid battery strap pressing into the pillow.
Until the puck-tethered glasses finish hardware validation and ship commercially, the Quest 3 and Quest 3S carry Meta's standalone VR ecosystem. Both shipping headsets run Horizon OS with built-in WebXR support in the Meta Quest Browser and native compatibility with VR media players such as PLAY'A, DeoVR, and Skybox VR.
| Specification | Meta Quest 3 (Shipping Now) | Meta Quest 3S (Shipping Now) | Meta Puffin VR Glasses (Roadmap Project) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status & Retail Price | In stock at $499.99 (512GB) | In stock at $299.99 (128GB) / $399.99 (256GB) | In development (late 2026 / 2027 window) |
| Processor & OS | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, 8GB RAM, Horizon OS | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, 8GB RAM, Horizon OS | External tethered compute puck, Horizon OS |
| Display & Optics | 2064 x 2208 LCD per eye, pancake lenses | 1832 x 1920 LCD per eye, Fresnel lenses | High-resolution micro-display pancake optics |
| Refresh Rate & FOV | 72Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz; 110° H x 96° V FOV | 72Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz; 96° H x 90° V FOV | Media-focused wide viewing profile |
| Weight & Battery | 515g total; 2.2-hour average video runtime | 514g total; 2.5-hour average video runtime | ~110g visor + pocket battery/compute puck |
| xMonter Playback | 1-click WebXR in Quest Browser + PLAY'A / DeoVR | 1-click WebXR in Quest Browser + PLAY'A / DeoVR | Horizon OS WebXR browser & media apps |
Why Quest 3 pancake lenses beat Quest 3S for xMonter's 8K catalog
Although both the Quest 3 and Quest 3S share the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 hardware video decoder—capable of smooth 8K 60FPS HEVC and AV1 playback—their optical assemblies create a noticeable difference during close-up storyline POV scenes and AR passthrough videos. The Quest 3's pancake lenses stay sharp from edge to edge with a continuous IPD wheel (53mm to 75mm), so you can glance across a performer's face and body without turning your whole neck. The $299.99 Quest 3S uses 3-position Fresnel lenses with a narrower sweet spot, making it a budget entry point while the Quest 3 remains our top standalone pick.
xMonter watchlist: storyline POV scenes, studios, and performer spotlights
To get the most out of your Quest 3, Quest 3S, or PCVR setup today, queue up these standout scenes, studio catalogs, and performer filmographies on xMonter:
- Storyline POV & roleplay watchlists: Stream Meet Me In VR, My Stepmom from Paris [Remastered], Cuck Chair Chronicles With Aubree Valentine, and Penelope Woods Is a Sexual Animal—four dialogue-and-chemistry-driven releases where eye-level camera placement and expressive cast performances shine.
- Full-catalog VR studio directories: Explore the complete scene libraries of Mugur’s World and KINKED on xMonter, featuring multi-angle 180-degree stereoscopic production tailored for pancake lenses.
- Performer filmographies & weekly roundups: Browse our Weekly Top 5 Most Viewed VR Videos on xMonter, the Liya Silver 4K/8K VR Spotlight, and the Scarlet Skies XR Filmography Guide to fill your watchlist.
