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Help, I just got my Q3 and the lenses have dark rings on the outside of my vision Even when I slightly turn my head while looking at something everything goes darker I have tried adjusting my IPD to no avail 😒
Due to this video, I purchased the BOBOVR M3 Mini. When I first tried it, I didn't love it due to the pressure on my cheeks. Then I remembered you put the BOBOVR battery on the back. I don't have one of those so I purchased an "INIU Portable Charger, Smallest 22.5W 10000mAh Power Bank", and a 60-watt PD cable. I learned about the wattage from a previous video of yours, thank you. This power bank is a little heavier than the BOBOVR's but about the same size. I tied it onto the back with a ribbon, because they are flat. I haven't tried the QM3 while actually using the battery yet, but the counterbalance was AMAZING! This headset is so comfortable! Thank you so much!!!
Would have preferred it be compared to the Kiwi Design strap since Halo and Elite style straps don't really seem to compete with each other as people either prefer one or the other.
True, but honestly it seems like all these Kiwi clones perform almost identically. The biggest difference comes down to price, plus the tightness of the hinge - my particular model doesn't stay up when I flip the headset up.
Received my m3 mini 2 days ago and love it. I went for it vs other options because I wanted an elite strap that can also charge but have the batteries easily swappable, I don't want to have to get a new strap when the built-in battery fails. I'm so glad that they sell it with the option to mount the battery afterwards, the battery upgrade is sold out for the moment but I can play my Quest with the strap and then order the battery upgrade when it comes back in stock. I will say I did notice that the back piece is slightly narrower than the one Kiwi has (had one for my Quest 2), but I remember when looking up with the Kiwi I would feel the back piece jab in my neck, so I'm glad BoboVR decided to make it narrower.
@@hotarukoyuki2222 Besides the already mentioned jabbing, can't tell, since the Kiwi was on Quest 2 and the Bobo on Quest 3 and I never had them in parallel, I sold the Q2 before getting the Bobo for my Q3.
I didn't expect this strap to have that battery modification!!! This looks like a great alternative to the M3 Pro! I'm loving my M3 Pro but I love that we have 2 great battery strap options now!
I bought this for sim racing. I use a dbox motion sim so I needed the extra support and not have it shaking around. Then I just used a velcro pad on a separate compact battery at the back of it that sits on the plastic.
I have to say, I use my M3 Pro every day and I really like how it holds firmly and doesn't have any loose play whatsoever. It must be a case-by-case situation but I've used a TON of headstraps and the M3 Pro is the most stable by far. Great video my man.
I'm in love with the M3 too! I see a lot of people trying it who just are used to that stock strap making the thing STICK to your face so the M3 feels a bit looser to them I think as it keeps more pressure on your forehead but you can get a good tight fit by pushing the lenses into your face a bit too. That can depend on face shape whether or not you can do that though also.
@@jaybratt Me too! It can reduce a bit of the flip-up-binocular-hinge, but I like to push the rails right up against the USB-C and 3.5mm port. It really gives the ratchet wheel good firm fix on the facial interface and balances the forehead plate. But again case by case; it's as much akin to buying clothing as it is to consumer electronics. So I hope people are as generous sharing their experiences as you are, really informs choice. 👍
Just from an engineering aspect, the suspension style headsets ala Destek and now ZyberVR seem to be the best of both worlds combining the halo pro of comfort and the sturdiness (no wiggle) of the elite straps. Wish they had battery solutions built in though.
Wanna second that on the battery issue. V60 seems to have cleared up any drain issues I had on launch, much more in line with how they used to work on the Quest 2 again.
I already have M3 Pro, but im gonna get this one as well for intense workout games with a ton of jumping around. Still for $80 all together, its cheaper than just one Meta Elite Strap.
I love the BOBOVR mini. When properly tied, the head strap really helps removing the pressure on your face and chicks. With the AMVR face interface, it's a super comfy headset now.
Can you perhaps check if those anime backpacks usually at hotopic or box lunch would work well to carry the quest 3 ? Some for those bags are actually pretty nice especially the pokemon ones
Depends where you buy it: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804463070841.html Hopefully Amazon starts stocking these kits again soon or they just drop the M3 Mini Pro soon
I’m happy to say that I bought a m3 pro head strap from bobovr and got a quest 3 thanks to you. Your reviews were on top! Very nice descriptions and helped me to decide whether I should get a quest 2 or a quest 3 with a 128 gb or 512 Gb.
you can try the VRpanda one, specially the battery pack... the battery in my test are very good (well over one hr of gaming with 98% left on the headset) and good price, 50bucks for a set of 3 with the charger and you can use the magnetic base in any headset basically...
@@jaybratt I've been looking up recent reviews about the M3 Pro and people are still having battery issues. Saying it's not powerful enough and they're hearing buzzing noises.
Thank you for your recommendation on your reviews of accessories for the Quest 3. I have purchased a few and I am very pleased with them. Thanks for your non-bias option on products.
@@jaybratt already unavailable :D I, myself, ordered from their official site. Took a while for it to start moving from china (yea their warehouse is in china) but its already in my country going though customs (I think it already cleared it) so in a couple of days Ill be the proud owner
I got the conversion kit works great i dunno why people complain about the batterys i get around 1:55 minutes extra for waxh battery and it keep the headset at 100 percent .
I'm spoiled now and have to have jot swappable batteries. The Binbok VR strap with 2 batteries is amazing. And it's just been redesigned with better charging capabilities.
Definitely gonna get my hands on this, but what silicone facial insert do you use? Trying to get my hands on one that isn’t drop shipped lol, not sure how much longer I can handle the weird foam they use
Have they fixed the batteries yet? Or are they planning on doing that next year? From what I’ve heard they’re not able to supply enough power charge the Q3,or prevent it from draining the built in battery while in use
I go over that at 5:28 but it seems like the batteries are fairing much better after Meta tried to tweak some of the internal settings. You still won't get 3 hours on a single battery but they're holding battery levels and even charging some.
Hey, what strap would you recommend for working, where lifting the visor quite often is necessary. I see that you can do it with a mini, but doesn't it fall down with weight? How is it compared to the M3 Pro in that regard?
I'm going to get a Meta Quest 3 soon. My main question is that between the Meta Quest Elite Strap w/battery VS. this mini strap w/battery, which one would you guys recommend? I heard the elite strap with the battery is much more.
@joseandresjulienbarriere8786 normally I wouldn't, but I saw that there's a Costco deal that comes with the elite strap, $25 worth of games, and the Quest 3 Carry Case for 599.99. I'm wondering if I should go with that, because I've heard it's over $100 just for the strap alone. That seems like a good deal to me! I basically would get the other accessories for nearly free
@drewsalvigsen6171 okay, I might have to do more research before I buy that Costco bundle then. Might be better to buy each item individually, and then go for a 3rd party strap instead
Unfortunately I doubt Meta will ever tell us that but it was in an attempt to fix their own battery strap. Now they're starting to sell theirs again after pulling it from shelves. In case you hadn't heard that news: th-cam.com/video/2LvNm_BiXBE/w-d-xo.html
@@jaybratt Hi jaybratt, thanks for interesting in our product. We haven't send yet because our influencer coordinator's email didn't get reply. We will send you one as soon as possible to the previous address
The Aubika strap has that built in battery with 8k mAh and it's comfortable. This one has NO battery unless you add one like I did so I'd say the Aubika one right now if you find your battery is ever dying. If there was a battery edition of this Bobo right now though, I'd choose that because the ability to swap batteries is much better than finding out your headset and strap are both dead and then you just can't play
i don’t understand why people don’t like the default strap. I’ve had mine for 8 months playing mainly gorilla tag and beat saber and it’s fine. The only reason i’m probably going to get this one is because i’m starting to get hair dents from the default strap
I got the newer s3 pro not too long ago, and now i find it a bit uncomfortable. Now that ive ordered this, i hope it is more comfortable for me. Its becsude i find the forehead support a but uncomfortable.
Hi I had the pico 4 and what I did with the face gasket I trimmed the foam down to shape of my face, so I was closet to the lense, and I covered it with a silicon cover and it worked well, maybe I will try the quest 3 gasket, regards
Kinda regret getting the M3Pro tbh, I got it the same time i got the Q3 itself, I was told it was the best, there weren't many alternatives anyhow. Though the comfort is great, I really dislike how it never sits tight, how I can never achieve max FOV, how it jiggles about and throws me off the sweet-spot when some games require long-range aiming and how heavy it is. If only I had waited a bit more for this model, and the only solution for its battery is an extra 60$ option! Can't I unscrew the port from the M3Pro and put it onto the mini, or will they introduce a battery version in the future??
That's exactly what he does at 4:55, turning it into an M3 Mini Plus/Pro. And I agree with you on the halo-style being unstable, it's fine for people who don't move around much and sit the whole time but if you're actually moving around, dancing, working out, etc. it needs to hug the cheekbones. I highly doubt those people doing flips and handstands in VR are using a halo-style strap.😆
I personally am using the BoboVR M3 Pro on my primary Quest 3 and the Mini on my backup one. I did like the Aubika and I still haven't tested any Kiwi straps yet.
I go over that a bit at 5:28 but it seems like the batteries are fairing much better after Meta tried to tweak some of the internal settings to fix the Meta Battery Strap itself. You still won't get 3 hours on a single battery but they're holding battery levels and even charging some.
Which facial interface is recommended to be used with this strap? Would the AMVR Upgraded 3-in-1 PU Leather Facial Interface for Meta Quest 3 （v2）be a good choice?
If i'm gonna use my Q3 without the face pad, which head strap would be the best do you think? i dont like having the face pad because you get the "tunnel vision" and the FOV gets worse. I dont mind light leakage at all, in fact i think its better because again it removes the tunnel vision, which i don't think is very immersive.
@JayBratt do you have any contacts that can explain to us why I don’t see the battery dock upgrade nor the charging base for the swappable battery is being sold anymore. I’ve checked Amazon and their website and no dice
I'm debating between the BoboVr M3 pro or the m3 Mini I want a headstrap that is firm and won't move around when I play active games but I also am using link cable so can I use link cable with the M3 pro?
oof!! I know they had a lot of issues with stock at Amazon and long wait times but I think it would've arrived by now. Did you ever get tracking? Even now they don't show too long of a wait time: amzn.to/3NHrpp7
@@jaybratt Completely understandable, I'm just glad I could switch the Battery Dock from my M1 because unfortunately the M2 and M3 give me headaches and I can't spend as much time in them so getting the Elite Style Strap back with the M3 Mini is perfect for me.
@@WeaversWonderfulWorld Modular battery dock was one of Bobo's many great ideas in my opinion! They've set a new standard in so many ways. I hope they keep it up with future products.
@@jaybratt I 100% agree, they produce my favorite headsets and I hope they figure out some kind of grip for the controllers (Though I do like Kiwi Designs as well.)
The stock interface realy doesn't work for me. Its not the material but the weight distribution. I'm feeling excess inward and downward pressure on the brow ridge. Never had this problem with quest 2. The only headstrap that has allowed me to use the q3 for any extended amount of time isvthe m3.
Oof! Yeah I'm not in love w the stock interface. The silicone helps but I'm really hoping we see some good fan models soon. I AM getting a custom made interface based on my face to test soon too!
@jaybratt sounds cool. I've removed the foam pad from the stock and glued velcro. I now can choose and face pad that has velcro. I've also cut the base portion of the amvr interface to turn it into a pro style mixed reality interface. I've also cut 0.5cm from the fluid 3d print to bring it closer. So far every interface has required modding.
Can anyone comment on whether this is suitable for lying down with head on a pillow to watch movies? Or if there's a good after market strap for that use?
This one will work but really anything with a crank in the back isn't going to be super comfortable. This is much better than most battery straps though. Many people recommend the stock strap for laying down but when I once slept in VR for 10 nights I found the kiwi strap with a travel neck pillow to slot the thick part into was the best for actually sleeping. 10 days in VR: th-cam.com/video/qh03EaXl0lY/w-d-xo.html
Nice, thanks Jay. Have to say I'm massively impressed with quest 3 for watching full 3d mkvs through 4xvr. Anyone wanting to dust off those 3d blu rays I can highly recommend
Has anyone done the math on how many BoboVR batteries you need to keep the power hungry Quest 3's battery on level "infinitely"? I have the 5V 2.6A batteries. Considering upgarding from Quest 2, but so far it seems risky.
Is the bobo m3 pro good for me if I tend to play fast action games like blade and sorcery and competitive gorilla tag I got the bobo m3 pro on order coming soon and I don’t know if I should return it and get another any suggestions what to do?
My elite strap with battery stopped working. It connects for a few seconds and then it won't connect anymore. Unfortunately, since I bought it in the US but I live outside of the US it will be nearly impossible to ship it back and get a replacement. It really sucks losing that $120. Is it ok to use an external battery like an Anker? I've heard some use it and it's fine but I've also heard it can damage the Quest battery because it's charging it the same time you are using it. But isn't the elite battery strap just a battery pack as well or are these designed to be compatible with the Quest and won't do damage and battery packs like Anker are not compatible and can damage the battery in the headset?
That is awful! Sorry!! Yeah an Anker pack is fine. Ultimately batteries just wear out over years as we see with our phones but if you have a good battery pack you're not really going to notice that anyway.
M3 Pro question....please help! Is there a cover I can buy for the part that craddles the top front forehead? Its very comfortable however I am bald and it leaves a wrinkle impression on my skin from the wrinkles on the padding. Any suggestions?
@jaybratt I just got it last week just in time for Asgards Wrath 2 and its allowed me to play for 4 hours at a time comfortably. Just the marks stay on my head for over an hour. Ill try your suggestions. I have to figure out a solution or Im going to be walking around all the time with markings all over my head.
Genuinely, I've felt no need for anything beyond the standard strap on Quest 3, even though I had a BoboVR head strap for my Quest 2, which I totally felt was necessary there. I think these claims of the Quest 3's default strap being completely uncomfortable and useless, etc, are vastly exaggerated. I'd would recommend every new Quest 3 owner play with the standard strap for at least a few days before deciding if they truly think some new strap is needed. And I've never ever thought any third party face cushions were better than the default ones that have come with any Oculus/Meta VR headsets. This whole faux leather stuff that most people go for is utter sweaty crap imo, and I think a case of people truly overthinking things, buying into popular narratives, and creating issues with the originals that don't really exist.
Protip to Quest 2 users. Use the sticky back cushion, use the middle stap, but attach very strong adhesive velcro to do it. Then get a cheap cap and cut the rim off and attach the other part of the velcro to the cap and stick to the strap. Then use electrical tape and attach sone sort of foam or cushion to those two things at the top that rest on the front/top of your head. There, you've just solved the problem of the Quest sliding around your head and it falling down your face. If done right, you won't need to vice-grip the headstrap to your face anymore.
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Help, I just got my Q3 and the lenses have dark rings on the outside of my vision
Even when I slightly turn my head while looking at something everything goes darker
I have tried adjusting my IPD to no avail 😒
Due to this video, I purchased the BOBOVR M3 Mini. When I first tried it, I didn't love it due to the pressure on my cheeks. Then I remembered you put the BOBOVR battery on the back. I don't have one of those so I purchased an "INIU Portable Charger, Smallest 22.5W 10000mAh Power Bank", and a 60-watt PD cable. I learned about the wattage from a previous video of yours, thank you. This power bank is a little heavier than the BOBOVR's but about the same size. I tied it onto the back with a ribbon, because they are flat. I haven't tried the QM3 while actually using the battery yet, but the counterbalance was AMAZING! This headset is so comfortable! Thank you so much!!!
Yay!! I'm happy that works so well for you! It's all about the counterbalance
thats the battery I used too. its perfect, I used velcro pads to attach it.
I started using velcro as well.
Would have preferred it be compared to the Kiwi Design strap since Halo and Elite style straps don't really seem to compete with each other as people either prefer one or the other.
True, but honestly it seems like all these Kiwi clones perform almost identically. The biggest difference comes down to price, plus the tightness of the hinge - my particular model doesn't stay up when I flip the headset up.
Received my m3 mini 2 days ago and love it. I went for it vs other options because I wanted an elite strap that can also charge but have the batteries easily swappable, I don't want to have to get a new strap when the built-in battery fails. I'm so glad that they sell it with the option to mount the battery afterwards, the battery upgrade is sold out for the moment but I can play my Quest with the strap and then order the battery upgrade when it comes back in stock. I will say I did notice that the back piece is slightly narrower than the one Kiwi has (had one for my Quest 2), but I remember when looking up with the Kiwi I would feel the back piece jab in my neck, so I'm glad BoboVR decided to make it narrower.
Which is more comfortable?
@@hotarukoyuki2222 Besides the already mentioned jabbing, can't tell, since the Kiwi was on Quest 2 and the Bobo on Quest 3 and I never had them in parallel, I sold the Q2 before getting the Bobo for my Q3.
I didn't expect this strap to have that battery modification!!! This looks like a great alternative to the M3 Pro! I'm loving my M3 Pro but I love that we have 2 great battery strap options now!
I bought this for sim racing. I use a dbox motion sim so I needed the extra support and not have it shaking around. Then I just used a velcro pad on a separate compact battery at the back of it that sits on the plastic.
I have to say, I use my M3 Pro every day and I really like how it holds firmly and doesn't have any loose play whatsoever. It must be a case-by-case situation but I've used a TON of headstraps and the M3 Pro is the most stable by far. Great video my man.
I'm in love with the M3 too! I see a lot of people trying it who just are used to that stock strap making the thing STICK to your face so the M3 feels a bit looser to them I think as it keeps more pressure on your forehead but you can get a good tight fit by pushing the lenses into your face a bit too. That can depend on face shape whether or not you can do that though also.
@@jaybratt Me too! It can reduce a bit of the flip-up-binocular-hinge, but I like to push the rails right up against the USB-C and 3.5mm port. It really gives the ratchet wheel good firm fix on the facial interface and balances the forehead plate. But again case by case; it's as much akin to buying clothing as it is to consumer electronics. So I hope people are as generous sharing their experiences as you are, really informs choice. 👍
They are still using the wrong batteries though
I'm the opposite. For me it was moving around in fitness games, so I went back to the Elite Strap with battery.
Is the bobo m3 pro good for me if I tend to play competitive gorilla tag often?
Just reviewed an M3 Pro. I noticed the strap color has changed on it also.
Just from an engineering aspect, the suspension style headsets ala Destek and now ZyberVR seem to be the best of both worlds combining the halo pro of comfort and the sturdiness (no wiggle) of the elite straps. Wish they had battery solutions built in though.
Wanna second that on the battery issue. V60 seems to have cleared up any drain issues I had on launch, much more in line with how they used to work on the Quest 2 again.
I already have M3 Pro, but im gonna get this one as well for intense workout games with a ton of jumping around. Still for $80 all together, its cheaper than just one Meta Elite Strap.
I love the BOBOVR mini. When properly tied, the head strap really helps removing the pressure on your face and chicks. With the AMVR face interface, it's a super comfy headset now.
Can you perhaps check if those anime backpacks usually at hotopic or box lunch would work well to carry the quest 3 ? Some for those bags are actually pretty nice especially the pokemon ones
That is almost exactly like the ZYBER one I got plus the battery compartment. It even has the same sliding cable clip on the left.
Love that Bobovr came out with an elite strap for those that like that. I just wonder what the price will be to convert it to a battery charger.
Depends where you buy it: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804463070841.html Hopefully Amazon starts stocking these kits again soon or they just drop the M3 Mini Pro soon
2 months to deliver it :(
@@flappy117 ☹️ yeah all Bobo stuff has been selling out for a while
I’m happy to say that I bought a m3 pro head strap from bobovr and got a quest 3 thanks to you. Your reviews were on top! Very nice descriptions and helped me to decide whether I should get a quest 2 or a quest 3 with a 128 gb or 512 Gb.
you can try the VRpanda one, specially the battery pack... the battery in my test are very good (well over one hr of gaming with 98% left on the headset) and good price, 50bucks for a set of 3 with the charger and you can use the magnetic base in any headset basically...
I'll look that one up filanti! Thank you!
I wasn't going to get the M3 Pro cause of the battery issue, but I think it's a good time to get one now.
Yeah it seems the Meta updates helped that issue so it's now my top pick! Still other new ones to test too though!
@@jaybratt Yeah, plenty of others to test. Looking forward to hear what you have to say about Kiwi's battery strap.
@@jaybratthas the battery buzzing issue been fixed? I got my strap yesterday and it’s buzzing when I put on the battery.
@@jaybratt I've been looking up recent reviews about the M3 Pro and people are still having battery issues. Saying it's not powerful enough and they're hearing buzzing noises.
Hey was The silicone facial interface you had on the mini the APEXINNO one? If not can you let me know which one you were using
For people who have a 3dprinter you can get print adapters for your the Quest 2 to the Quest 3
where can i download the model?
Thank you for your recommendation on your reviews of accessories for the Quest 3. I have purchased a few and I am very pleased with them. Thanks for your non-bias option on products.
Hey Jay, im curious about the flex of the headcup at the pivot with the M3 mini vs the M1. Thanks!
finally, the quest 3 seems worth picking up now if that battery issue is finally fixed
Yes!! Bobo's are treating me much better now! Not sure if the Meta actual battery strap is fixed though. I need to spend more time testing mine.
I’m still getting an m3 pro. Now I just have to wait for them to get back in stock lol.
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I, myself, ordered from their official site. Took a while for it to start moving from china (yea their warehouse is in china) but its already in my country going though customs (I think it already cleared it) so in a couple of days Ill be the proud owner
@@jaybratt Thanks :)
I got the conversion kit works great i dunno why people complain about the batterys i get around 1:55 minutes extra for waxh battery and it keep the headset at 100 percent .
Would be interesting how it compares to the kiwi design quest 3 elite Straps
I'm spoiled now and have to have jot swappable batteries. The Binbok VR strap with 2 batteries is amazing. And it's just been redesigned with better charging capabilities.
Definitely gonna get my hands on this, but what silicone facial insert do you use? Trying to get my hands on one that isn’t drop shipped lol, not sure how much longer I can handle the weird foam they use
Have they fixed the batteries yet? Or are they planning on doing that next year? From what I’ve heard they’re not able to supply enough power charge the Q3,or prevent it from draining the built in battery while in use
I go over that at 5:28 but it seems like the batteries are fairing much better after Meta tried to tweak some of the internal settings. You still won't get 3 hours on a single battery but they're holding battery levels and even charging some.
Which one would you recommend feels more comfortable, bobovr m3 mini or the kiwi one both without the battery?
I got some magnetic plastic extended grips that also use the light gray color. I rather like the offset of black, white and gray.
in terms of comfort, how does the BoBoVR M3 Mini compare to the Binbok Quest 3 Headstrap?
2:25 My BOBOVR M3 PRO has the same dingey and slighly dirtier white on the halo. Besides that, the rest of the strap is pure white.
I got mine ( m3 pro) about a week ago man over the standard head strap that comes with the meta this thing is awesome!!
Heck yes!! Glad to hear they're arriving and they're such a big improvement over that!
And this one fits in the meta case without taking it off which is a bonus!
"Hold on, I'm shifting into sport mode" *cl-cl-cl-click!*
Does it fit in the meta quest 3 case?
Need to decide between the M3 min vs the BoboVR S3. Worry it (S3) would be top heavy? or bouncy while working out?
So the bobo vr mini is better for active gaming such a boxing and games which require ducking dodging?
Is there any way to get this to fit the Quest 2?
Hey, what strap would you recommend for working, where lifting the visor quite often is necessary. I see that you can do it with a mini, but doesn't it fall down with weight? How is it compared to the M3 Pro in that regard?
I got the Bobo elite strap with battery aweek or 2 ago so idk why u couldn't find it on Amazon.
I'm going to get a Meta Quest 3 soon. My main question is that between the Meta Quest Elite Strap w/battery VS. this mini strap w/battery, which one would you guys recommend? I heard the elite strap with the battery is much more.
I heard a youtuber say to get like any 3rd party strap over the elite strap. Idk more than that tho haha.
Don’t get the original. Too expensive for the same thing. Actually, maybe even less quality since my broke on q2
@joseandresjulienbarriere8786 normally I wouldn't, but I saw that there's a Costco deal that comes with the elite strap, $25 worth of games, and the Quest 3 Carry Case for 599.99. I'm wondering if I should go with that, because I've heard it's over $100 just for the strap alone. That seems like a good deal to me! I basically would get the other accessories for nearly free
@DomBomb223 quest 3 elite strap is 70 I believe.
@drewsalvigsen6171 okay, I might have to do more research before I buy that Costco bundle then. Might be better to buy each item individually, and then go for a 3rd party strap instead
I just got my quest 3 (1 st time ever using VR) and I also get the mini and the battery kit. Loving this headset.😂
@@tiggerlove12 hey congrats!! That's a great place to start w vr! You've skipped a lot of less immersive years 😂
The modular battery pack has me sold but I can’t find any in stock that comes with the rear mount tho
yeah the battery issue seems non existent now... what did they change to make battery life that much more stable?
Unfortunately I doubt Meta will ever tell us that but it was in an attempt to fix their own battery strap. Now they're starting to sell theirs again after pulling it from shelves. In case you hadn't heard that news: th-cam.com/video/2LvNm_BiXBE/w-d-xo.html
Do you recommend this or the cheaper Gomrvr headstrap?
Can we see a review of the kiwi quest 3 battery strap any time soon?
Yeah, they were supposed to send me one but I think I'm just gonna have to buy it next month after we get back.
@@jaybratt Hi jaybratt, thanks for interesting in our product. We haven't send yet because our influencer coordinator's email didn't get reply. We will send you one as soon as possible to the previous address
Can't wait for the Kiwi reviews. Still unsure what to really get. Mainly I play Vrchat and Beat saber so maybe I'll just go full comfort?
Not matching the plastic was a big mistake. With the battery addon it would be the perfect strap for me. But I just don’t like that it doesn’t match.
I'm not sure if I buy the AUBIKA strap or the M3 mini, what do you recommend? Merry Christmas!
The Aubika strap has that built in battery with 8k mAh and it's comfortable. This one has NO battery unless you add one like I did so I'd say the Aubika one right now if you find your battery is ever dying. If there was a battery edition of this Bobo right now though, I'd choose that because the ability to swap batteries is much better than finding out your headset and strap are both dead and then you just can't play
@@jaybratt @jaybratt Thank you
i don’t understand why people don’t like the default strap. I’ve had mine for 8 months playing mainly gorilla tag and beat saber and it’s fine. The only reason i’m probably going to get this one is because i’m starting to get hair dents from the default strap
I got the newer s3 pro not too long ago, and now i find it a bit uncomfortable. Now that ive ordered this, i hope it is more comfortable for me. Its becsude i find the forehead support a but uncomfortable.
Will you do q3 headstraps comparason?
I talk about it back and forth quite a bit in this video. I might do a big Bobo's Vs Kiwi Vs Aubika etc video next year though?
Hi Jay, which face gasket is the best for fov, I have Bobo m3 pro, I really want to get close to the lense, regards Phil
I want to know this too... The stock is not close enough with the bobovr m3 pro
Hi I had the pico 4 and what I did with the face gasket I trimmed the foam down to shape of my face, so I was closet to the lense, and I covered it with a silicon cover and it worked well, maybe I will try the quest 3 gasket, regards
Kinda regret getting the M3Pro tbh, I got it the same time i got the Q3 itself, I was told it was the best, there weren't many alternatives anyhow. Though the comfort is great, I really dislike how it never sits tight, how I can never achieve max FOV, how it jiggles about and throws me off the sweet-spot when some games require long-range aiming and how heavy it is. If only I had waited a bit more for this model, and the only solution for its battery is an extra 60$ option! Can't I unscrew the port from the M3Pro and put it onto the mini, or will they introduce a battery version in the future??
That's exactly what he does at 4:55, turning it into an M3 Mini Plus/Pro. And I agree with you on the halo-style being unstable, it's fine for people who don't move around much and sit the whole time but if you're actually moving around, dancing, working out, etc. it needs to hug the cheekbones. I highly doubt those people doing flips and handstands in VR are using a halo-style strap.😆
@@DesuVR he buys the 60 dollar fix for it, I myself wonder exactly if you can just take it from the m3pro.
Which strap do you like the most? Bobovr m3 pro, bobovr m3 mini or elite strap with 8000 mAh battery?
I personally am using the BoboVR M3 Pro on my primary Quest 3 and the Mini on my backup one. I did like the Aubika and I still haven't tested any Kiwi straps yet.
any updates on a version of the battery strap with a fix for the depletion issues and buzzing?
I go over that a bit at 5:28 but it seems like the batteries are fairing much better after Meta tried to tweak some of the internal settings to fix the Meta Battery Strap itself. You still won't get 3 hours on a single battery but they're holding battery levels and even charging some.
i saw my parents boxing up my quest 3 :D
Oh Snap!! Really?? Congrats!!
Do you enjoy it?
@@geertgietman yep
Have you reviewed the BinBok swappable battery headstrap
So thats what those pads i have laying around are for for the m2 on my q2 😂
Which facial interface is recommended to be used with this strap? Would the AMVR Upgraded 3-in-1 PU Leather Facial Interface for Meta Quest 3 （v2）be a good choice?
I feel I have a fairly important question, which travel cases ditch the quest 3 when the bobovr pro headstrap is attached?
If i'm gonna use my Q3 without the face pad, which head strap would be the best do you think? i dont like having the face pad because you get the "tunnel vision" and the FOV gets worse. I dont mind light leakage at all, in fact i think its better because again it removes the tunnel vision, which i don't think is very immersive.
BoboVR M3 Pro/Max or S3. In short, halo straps.
@@peponvatrahedes7392 yeah, ended up with the bobo.. works ok!
What about the KKCOBVR Q3 Pro ?
@JayBratt do you have any contacts that can explain to us why I don’t see the battery dock upgrade nor the charging base for the swappable battery is being sold anymore. I’ve checked Amazon and their website and no dice
I'm debating between the BoboVr M3 pro or the m3 Mini I want a headstrap that is firm and won't move around when I play active games but I also am using link cable so can I use link cable with the M3 pro?
I ordered my Bogo VR m3 I would say November 19 maybe 18th or 17th one of those I still haven’t gotten it is that normal that’s coming from China
oof!! I know they had a lot of issues with stock at Amazon and long wait times but I think it would've arrived by now. Did you ever get tracking? Even now they don't show too long of a wait time: amzn.to/3NHrpp7
Just waiting for the bobovr m3 mini pro with batteries that would be amazing i really can't wait for it
Wow they mimicked the Binbok strap
Is it normal for the M3 pro to make an electric sound when I’m charging it with the battery pack?
Am I able to use this on a quest 2?
Amazon UK doesn't even sell BOBOVR M3 yet, so I guess we will have to wait several months before we even see them :(
I clicked the link for the pro, and they state unavailable, and unsure if ever going to be available again.
Really?? It was available when I pulled the link and delivering on Jan 8th!! Must've ran out already ☹️
Lol, You beat me to the Punch Jay! I'll be releasing video on the M3 Mini on Tuesday. Lol.
Nice!! I had to get this one done quick before Jon heads off to Dubai tomorrow!
@@jaybratt Completely understandable, I'm just glad I could switch the Battery Dock from my M1 because unfortunately the M2 and M3 give me headaches and I can't spend as much time in them so getting the Elite Style Strap back with the M3 Mini is perfect for me.
@@WeaversWonderfulWorld Modular battery dock was one of Bobo's many great ideas in my opinion! They've set a new standard in so many ways. I hope they keep it up with future products.
@@jaybratt I 100% agree, they produce my favorite headsets and I hope they figure out some kind of grip for the controllers (Though I do like Kiwi Designs as well.)
The stock interface realy doesn't work for me. Its not the material but the weight distribution. I'm feeling excess inward and downward pressure on the brow ridge. Never had this problem with quest 2. The only headstrap that has allowed me to use the q3 for any extended amount of time isvthe m3.
Oof! Yeah I'm not in love w the stock interface. The silicone helps but I'm really hoping we see some good fan models soon. I AM getting a custom made interface based on my face to test soon too!
@jaybratt sounds cool. I've removed the foam pad from the stock and glued velcro. I now can choose and face pad that has velcro. I've also cut the base portion of the amvr interface to turn it into a pro style mixed reality interface. I've also cut 0.5cm from the fluid 3d print to bring it closer. So far every interface has required modding.
I just bought the zeyber vr one because you told me to and now you’re telling me to buy something else should I refund the other one and get this?
Can anyone comment on whether this is suitable for lying down with head on a pillow to watch movies? Or if there's a good after market strap for that use?
This one will work but really anything with a crank in the back isn't going to be super comfortable. This is much better than most battery straps though. Many people recommend the stock strap for laying down but when I once slept in VR for 10 nights I found the kiwi strap with a travel neck pillow to slot the thick part into was the best for actually sleeping. 10 days in VR: th-cam.com/video/qh03EaXl0lY/w-d-xo.html
Nice, thanks Jay. Have to say I'm massively impressed with quest 3 for watching full 3d mkvs through 4xvr. Anyone wanting to dust off those 3d blu rays I can highly recommend
@@ThirdEye_oOo I might need to get Beowulf out .. truly one of the best 3d movie experiences I know!
Has anyone done the math on how many BoboVR batteries you need to keep the power hungry Quest 3's battery on level "infinitely"? I have the 5V 2.6A batteries. Considering upgarding from Quest 2, but so far it seems risky.
Are you able to do a review on the quest 3 kiwi design battery strap if you haven't already? Loved the video!
Yeah, I mention that near the end. It'll be coming but it might be in a few weeks due to me and Editor Jon's vacations
What silicone cover is that at 4:18 ?
Honestly I'm not sure because I have a ton of them laying around now. I liked the Apexinno one, it might be that: amzn.to/3TDPSQ4
$56 AUD for us Aussies if you're wondering. $5 for shipping.
How about batteries that are actually
Made foe the Quest 3? Should be a recall on the f'ing things
Is the bobo m3 pro good for me if I tend to play fast action games like blade and sorcery and competitive gorilla tag I got the bobo m3 pro on order coming soon and I don’t know if I should return it and get another any suggestions what to do?
Definetly very tempying but its £50 in the uk!
Oof!! Without a battery?
@@jaybratt looks like it.
The DESTECH QH3 please and thank u!
i really wish they made a non battery halo strap
I want a new battery version.
I made it happen! @ 4:45
I bought the M3 Pro and it's so uncomfortable for my head, and is hard to align to my eye sight. I regret buying it.
you sent me a link to this video and mannnnnnnnn i think i found the one 🙏
My elite strap with battery stopped working. It connects for a few seconds and then it won't connect anymore. Unfortunately, since I bought it in the US but I live outside of the US it will be nearly impossible to ship it back and get a replacement. It really sucks losing that $120.
Is it ok to use an external battery like an Anker? I've heard some use it and it's fine but I've also heard it can damage the Quest battery because it's charging it the same time you are using it. But isn't the elite battery strap just a battery pack as well or are these designed to be compatible with the Quest and won't do damage and battery packs like Anker are not compatible and can damage the battery in the headset?
That is awful! Sorry!!
Yeah an Anker pack is fine. Ultimately batteries just wear out over years as we see with our phones but if you have a good battery pack you're not really going to notice that anyway.
@@jaybratt Thank you, Happy Holidays!
YESSSSS but im getting the anapro headstrap dough :(
I have it! Working on the review on it and a ton of other accessories simultaneously!
M3 Pro question....please help! Is there a cover I can buy for the part that craddles the top front forehead? Its very comfortable however I am bald and it leaves a wrinkle impression on my skin from the wrinkles on the padding. Any suggestions?
Sadly I don't know of any padding that you can swap it with ☹️ maybe if you wear a sweat band or a hat backwards it'll help?
@jaybratt I just got it last week just in time for Asgards Wrath 2 and its allowed me to play for 4 hours at a time comfortably. Just the marks stay on my head for over an hour. Ill try your suggestions. I have to figure out a solution or Im going to be walking around all the time with markings all over my head.
The red marks (red ring) bother me a lot too. 😅
the m3 battery upgrade is a pre-order item :(
Genuinely, I've felt no need for anything beyond the standard strap on Quest 3, even though I had a BoboVR head strap for my Quest 2, which I totally felt was necessary there. I think these claims of the Quest 3's default strap being completely uncomfortable and useless, etc, are vastly exaggerated. I'd would recommend every new Quest 3 owner play with the standard strap for at least a few days before deciding if they truly think some new strap is needed. And I've never ever thought any third party face cushions were better than the default ones that have come with any Oculus/Meta VR headsets. This whole faux leather stuff that most people go for is utter sweaty crap imo, and I think a case of people truly overthinking things, buying into popular narratives, and creating issues with the originals that don't really exist.
its 33% off right now!!!!!!!
Quest3 really needs a good facial interface close to eyeballs..
Missed opportunity to call it the m2.5…
hahaha a nice In Betweener!
Protip to Quest 2 users. Use the sticky back cushion, use the middle stap, but attach very strong adhesive velcro to do it. Then get a cheap cap and cut the rim off and attach the other part of the velcro to the cap and stick to the strap. Then use electrical tape and attach sone sort of foam or cushion to those two things at the top that rest on the front/top of your head.
There, you've just solved the problem of the Quest sliding around your head and it falling down your face. If done right, you won't need to vice-grip the headstrap to your face anymore.
I wear glasses and the 360 head strap is better for me .
360?? I'm gonna have to go look up which one that is!
@@jaybratt not a brand. I like the bobo vr