Seemingly normal..haha. Thanks for the comment. I try to keep things as precise as possible. I know my videos might not be as fancy as others, but the info is clear and easy to see.
Thank You. A very informative review. Our Kiwi strap just arrived today and it's much easier watching a TH-cam video than trying to work things out reading the tiny booklet!
Thanks! I made the mistake of reading the manual which left out the part where you remove the arms from the headset. I wish everything snapped into place like it did for you. I had a bit of a struggle getting the facial interface back in place and pushing the strap thru. But I got it together eventually.
The part at 3:10 requires quite a significant amount of pressure - It does eventually wrap around, but you need to push it quite hard. Mine also didn't come with that little... Cable "box" on the left - Weird. The diagram on the box itself shows it too. Odd. Edit: Oh - It did. It was well hidden in the packaging ;D
I did not get any buzzing noises when using this. I was specifically listening for it as well because I knew people had mentioned it. There was a different battery head strap by a different brand that had some buzzing noises so I do know what it sounds like. The Kiwi Design that I tested did not have any.
Thanks 👍. I just found out I also don't like the forehead halo type thing either. One I ordered gives me a headache. Ordered this today. Hopefully better.
Just got mine today and your instructions are 100x better than the little booklet, thank you! The moment I put it on my head I was thrilled - the balance and the padding are fantastic. NO MORE PAIN! Do you happen to know if it has passthrough chargng? i.e. do I need to plug in two cords to charge both batteries or will it charge both at once or sequentially? Thanks again, great video-no fluff, solid info.
Well I appreciate you taking the time to watch through. Sometimes I think these videos are too long but I really try to just keep useful information here. And adding the timestamps in the description I think helps so people can find what they are looking for. It does have passthrough charging. That is how I charge mine all the time. I have the head strap plugged into the headset and then just plug in the head strap to the charger. Anyways, I'm glad you appreciated it and thanks for watching!
Thanks @@BrianSloanArtist! There's a difference between "too long" and "chock full of useful information" 😃 I think your channel is great. I'm currently going through all your Quest 3 content and I'll take a look at your art content next (I'm an on-again-off-again sketcher/watercolor painter). I'm excited to see you use Vermillion. I'm ordering lenses as soon as I can get my PD from the optician because of you, I just started the Yezro golf attachment review, and this morning I'm off to exchange my Q3 for the 512gb version because after 3 days I'm almost out of space! I'm coming from an Oculus Go that I put in a drawer years ago, and I'm blown away. Keep it up, and thanks again!!
struggled with getting the facial interface off but getting the new strap in feels practically impossible, it wont budge anymore after putting in the first bit of it and there is not enough material to properly grip and pull
I'm trying to think of more tips for you but I don't know what else to say. Just make sure the facial interface is off and you just have to push it through.
@@BrianSloanArtist yeah I alr did that no it’s like tougher than everyone else has had nobody in my family could put it on. When I finally was able too after bending the Velcro, the top leather split from the Velcro so I’m gonna get a replacement
Hello thank for video. I have one question, what is the small adapter for on the top of the mechanism used for? (Sorry I didn’t really understand the video because im French)
You can charge them both at the same time. You can plug in the battery head strap and then just have it connected to the headset. Kiwi also has a nice combo with their charging stand you can check out in my review here: Kiwi Design Synchronized Charging Combo - SPC Battery Head Strap & RGB Vertical Charging Stand th-cam.com/video/E2gAa3maAgw/w-d-xo.html
What about the Destek and now the ZyberVR Ace design, that has a ratcheting system that attaches to the hinges and over the top of the head. The Destek has excellent reviews on Amazon. The horizontal hinge system vs. the padded strap running vertically seems like it takes more of the pressure off of the head, ala the halo style, but can also be as secure as the elite style straps. Looks to me like the best of both worlds. Destek is coming out with the QH4 that has a battery attached as well. It looks unsightly I will say that. The ZyberVR Ace made that top part black so it looks like it will blend in more with most people's hair, but theirs will not sell with a built in battery.
Those two might provide good comfort. The deal breaker for me is not having a battery. The Quest 3’s battery life is so small that I think a battery head strap is a must. You could use other forms of external batteries I guess if you wanted to use one of these. I will have to see if I can get my hands on these to test them out!
Make sure the top strap is adjusted properly and that you have tilted the head set to fit properly on your face. Then turn the back knob to tighten it on your head.
@@BrianSloanArtist I've been playing around with it for a couple of hours now, I just can't get it comfortable and there's a lot of movement. The original strap had less movement. I'll probably sell or refund this head strap and try out the BoboVR S3 since it's on sale.
Hi, thanks for your review, mine just arrived and I've just set it up. Wondering if you can help with a question, do I leave the short cable from the battery to the quest plugged in at all times? And when I charge, do I just charge the kiwi battery, or do I need to charge both?
If my headset is fully charged, I unplug the Kiwi head strap (unless I have the Kiwi Strap plugged in as well). If you leave it plugged into the headset then it will slowly drain. You can charge them both at the same time though. I have the head strap plugged into the headset and then just plug in the head strap to a charger and they both charge at the same time.
does it rest on your nose? i have a lot of discomfort when i look down and it starts to slip onto my nose and cheekbones. makes it so hard to breathe and blink
When it's adjusted properly, there is no slipping. That's why I like the elite style head strap so much. I play a lot of VR golf games so I'm looking down a lot. I find it is a balance weight all around with this one.
Can you charge the quest 3 through the head strap like the original elite battery strap? Or do you have to charge the head strap and the quest 3 separately?
I've ordered one of these along with the stand for my Quest 3....only thing is I've only heard crickets since ordering....how fast do they usually ship?
If you have your order number confirmation then I would contact support and inquire. They did just come back from their yearly holiday for Chinese New Year last week so they might just be behind on processing orders.@@lenimbery7038
After the battery in the strap is about dead, can I unplug it and plug in a portable battery back to take its place, until I can finish my session and charge it back up?
Already took it off - this headset was SO heavy. Holy hell. If you've made any use of your Quest 3 with the standard strap this will feel like you've added an additional brick of weight to the back of your head.
Great question! Both of these cases by Devaso work. I have reviewed them both so I know for sure: Hard Shell Protective Case: th-cam.com/video/KUxmXdsVvuI/w-d-xo.html Hard Shell Carrying Case: th-cam.com/video/DR-6LHn0yjY/w-d-xo.html I believe Kiwi has a case that does fit as well. ZyberVR's case should work too.
I have a few questions if you still happen to check this, Can you charge the headset while its in use? Like having the wire attached as you play. and If you plug the wire into the port on the top will it allow for wired play if you hook it to a computer? Sometimes I am out and cant do wireless play with my laptop but I can hook to it and run steam though link play.
You can charge it through the port while playing but I don’t believe it supports any data transfer for pcvr. I’m away and don’t have my headset with me to test for sure but I’m quite positive it doesn’t work for that.
That's a good question. I think it depends more on what you need. If you want a longer playing time and a battery head strap that keeps your Quest 3 at 100% the whole time, then Aubika is the way to go. However, if you don't care of a slow battery decline, don't need quite as long of overall playtime, but want a more comfortable strap, then Kiwi is the way to go.
If you have the SPC Battery Head Strap then it all charges form the same port. However, with just the regular battery head strap, there really isn't a spot to charge the head strap. The charging spot really only reaches the headset.
Is the kiwi quest 2 battery pack and headphone head strap compatible with the quest 3? because I have the quest 2 kiwi head strap and don’t want to get the kiwi quest 3 head strap if I don’t have to
It isn't officially compatible. However, there are some third-party adapters that you could try. I can't speak to how good they work as I haven't tried them.
Sorry, but that facial interface did NOT just pop right off so easily as you made it seem 🤔 I was struggling with it for like 10 minutes and it creaked and felt like I was gonna break it.
Hi mate just got mine 2day played for 3 hours straight quest stayed at 100% head strap battery went from 4 to 1 light . When I put the quest on the dock the light stayed green. Do u think it would be better to recharge the headstrap independently because overcharging the quest could damage the battery in the long run any thoughts ?
According to Kiwi Design, it is completely safe to charge the head strap while it is plugged into the headset without worries of overcharging. Also, thanks for the comment and sharing your experience with it!
I'll be receiving the new Kiwi SPC Battery Head Strap here shortly. I already have the charging stand so I'm looking forward to the ease of charging both the headset and the head strap all from one port. Comfort wise with battery, the Kiwi is definitely my favourite. I recently tried the Destek head strap (it doesn't have a battery) and it was very comfortable and very adjustable.
@@BrianSloanArtist thanks! I got the kiwi for the Quest 2 the only negative thing was the big knob at the back. Because most of the time I am sitting in my chair and watch movies and a more flat Format would be better. But I bought now the kiwi for the Quest 3...let's see how it is :)
@@BrianSloanArtist yea I have motion sickness (I guess thats how it's called) so I can not really play on it but I enjoy watching movies a lot :D but a pillow will fix it
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Great video! No fluff, no music or crazy out-takes. Just complete information from a seemingly normal person. Thank you!
Seemingly normal..haha. Thanks for the comment. I try to keep things as precise as possible.
I know my videos might not be as fancy as others, but the info is clear and easy to see.
Thanks I just got my Quest 3 and the Heed strap today. I couldnt understand the instructions that came with it, your video helped me a lot.
Glad I could help!
Thank You. A very informative review. Our Kiwi strap just arrived today and it's much easier watching a TH-cam video than trying to work things out reading the tiny booklet!
Glad I could help!
clear. Stright to the point video. Thanks. The strap is super comfy. I can't believe the difference in comfort.
Glad you enjoyed the video and I’m glad you like the head strap!
Thanks! I made the mistake of reading the manual which left out the part where you remove the arms from the headset. I wish everything snapped into place like it did for you. I had a bit of a struggle getting the facial interface back in place and pushing the strap thru. But I got it together eventually.
The facial interface can be tricky sometimes!
The part at 3:10 requires quite a significant amount of pressure - It does eventually wrap around, but you need to push it quite hard.
Mine also didn't come with that little... Cable "box" on the left - Weird. The diagram on the box itself shows it too. Odd.
Edit: Oh - It did. It was well hidden in the packaging ;D
Glad you found it. And yes, I guess I should have said it does require some pressure. Without that tightness then it wouldn't stay on properly.
Thank you! This helped me set mine up. Pretty happy with the comfort levels of this thing
That's great! I'm glad you like it too.
Thank you so much. Really helped me to get this strap installed.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for making this. I wasn't about to try to snap off the facemask part of the unit until I saw someone else do it lol.
I remember the first time I had to take it off, it was very nerve racking! Haha.
Hi Brian ,thanks for your honest review. Do you get any of the "buzzing" issues people are complaining about?
I did not get any buzzing noises when using this.
I was specifically listening for it as well because I knew people had mentioned it.
There was a different battery head strap by a different brand that had some buzzing noises so I do know what it sounds like. The Kiwi Design that I tested did not have any.
Thanks for the assembly walkthrough!
No problem. Glad it helped.
Thanks 👍. I just found out I also don't like the forehead halo type thing either. One I ordered gives me a headache. Ordered this today. Hopefully better.
I hope this works out better for you.
Just got mine today and your instructions are 100x better than the little booklet, thank you! The moment I put it on my head I was thrilled - the balance and the padding are fantastic. NO MORE PAIN! Do you happen to know if it has passthrough chargng? i.e. do I need to plug in two cords to charge both batteries or will it charge both at once or sequentially?
Thanks again, great video-no fluff, solid info.
Well I appreciate you taking the time to watch through. Sometimes I think these videos are too long but I really try to just keep useful information here. And adding the timestamps in the description I think helps so people can find what they are looking for.
It does have passthrough charging. That is how I charge mine all the time. I have the head strap plugged into the headset and then just plug in the head strap to the charger.
Anyways, I'm glad you appreciated it and thanks for watching!
Thanks @@BrianSloanArtist! There's a difference between "too long" and "chock full of useful information" 😃 I think your channel is great. I'm currently going through all your Quest 3 content and I'll take a look at your art content next (I'm an on-again-off-again sketcher/watercolor painter). I'm excited to see you use Vermillion.
I'm ordering lenses as soon as I can get my PD from the optician because of you, I just started the Yezro golf attachment review, and this morning I'm off to exchange my Q3 for the 512gb version because after 3 days I'm almost out of space! I'm coming from an Oculus Go that I put in a drawer years ago, and I'm blown away.
Keep it up, and thanks again!!
struggled with getting the facial interface off but getting the new strap in feels practically impossible, it wont budge anymore after putting in the first bit of it and there is not enough material to properly grip and pull
Are you talking about pushing the top strap through the slot in on the top of the headset? It can be tricky to get through the first time.
Having the same issue it wont budge.
Is there any easier way to put the top strap in. After trying for about an hour I have no luck.
You mean feeding it through the top spot on the headset? Just double checking that you took off the facial interface? It is very hard with it on.
@@BrianSloanArtist I got it, it was just very stubborn.
@@BlenderGeek4196 oh good. Sorry for the delayed reply. Glad you got it.
Cool review, I agree with all the others saying this was very well presented!
Thanks for checking it out!
Great video, thanks heaps mate. Worked like a charm.
No problem. Glad it helped!
I have so much difficulty getting the strap through the loop. I still can’t do it
I'm trying to think of more tips for you but I don't know what else to say. Just make sure the facial interface is off and you just have to push it through.
@@BrianSloanArtist yeah I alr did that no it’s like tougher than everyone else has had nobody in my family could put it on. When I finally was able too after bending the Velcro, the top leather split from the Velcro so I’m gonna get a replacement
Ya I would contact Kiwi about that!@@thisusernameiscurrentlytak7877
just put a tape on the tip then pushing the strap with the tape will be easy!
@@Khalixer97 Great idea!
thank you for this video! it helped me a lot
No problem!
Thanks for the review Brian
No problem. Thanks for checking it out!
Hello thank for video. I have one question, what is the small adapter for on the top of the mechanism used for? (Sorry I didn’t really understand the video because im French)
I think some people might use it for a PCVR cable. I will also use it when I don't have the cord plugged in, just to keep it out of the way.
@@BrianSloanArtist Okay ! Thank you.
Great review. Do you have to charge the head unit and the strap separately?
You can charge them both at the same time. You can plug in the battery head strap and then just have it connected to the headset.
Kiwi also has a nice combo with their charging stand you can check out in my review here: Kiwi Design Synchronized Charging Combo - SPC Battery Head Strap & RGB Vertical Charging Stand
th-cam.com/video/E2gAa3maAgw/w-d-xo.html
Awesome. Thanks! @@BrianSloanArtist
What about the Destek and now the ZyberVR Ace design, that has a ratcheting system that attaches to the hinges and over the top of the head. The Destek has excellent reviews on Amazon. The horizontal hinge system vs. the padded strap running vertically seems like it takes more of the pressure off of the head, ala the halo style, but can also be as secure as the elite style straps. Looks to me like the best of both worlds. Destek is coming out with the QH4 that has a battery attached as well. It looks unsightly I will say that. The ZyberVR Ace made that top part black so it looks like it will blend in more with most people's hair, but theirs will not sell with a built in battery.
Those two might provide good comfort. The deal breaker for me is not having a battery. The Quest 3’s battery life is so small that I think a battery head strap is a must. You could use other forms of external batteries I guess if you wanted to use one of these.
I will have to see if I can get my hands on these to test them out!
Excellent explanations ! thank you for all the video !😁
No problem. Thanks for watching!
Pushing the strap through the top is super difficult
I've had a lot of people say this. I don't know what advice to give as I didn't have too much trouble putting it through with mine.
i will tell you what, just put a tape on the tip then pushing the strap with the tape will be easy!
Great review ! Thank you much
No problem. Thanks for checking it out!
I just got this today, I don't know why but I'm getting a lot of movement when I turn my head and some light bleeding.
Make sure the top strap is adjusted properly and that you have tilted the head set to fit properly on your face. Then turn the back knob to tighten it on your head.
@@BrianSloanArtist I've been playing around with it for a couple of hours now, I just can't get it comfortable and there's a lot of movement.
The original strap had less movement.
I'll probably sell or refund this head strap and try out the BoboVR S3 since it's on sale.
@@37jw Fair enough. Sorry it didn't work out for you!
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
Hi, thanks for your review, mine just arrived and I've just set it up. Wondering if you can help with a question, do I leave the short cable from the battery to the quest plugged in at all times? And when I charge, do I just charge the kiwi battery, or do I need to charge both?
If my headset is fully charged, I unplug the Kiwi head strap (unless I have the Kiwi Strap plugged in as well). If you leave it plugged into the headset then it will slowly drain.
You can charge them both at the same time though. I have the head strap plugged into the headset and then just plug in the head strap to a charger and they both charge at the same time.
@@BrianSloanArtist thanks, I appreciate it!
The back of my strap is making a buzzing noise while in use. Is that normal?
No, that isn't normal. I would contact support for that one!
does it rest on your nose? i have a lot of discomfort when i look down and it starts to slip onto my nose and cheekbones. makes it so hard to breathe and blink
When it's adjusted properly, there is no slipping. That's why I like the elite style head strap so much. I play a lot of VR golf games so I'm looking down a lot.
I find it is a balance weight all around with this one.
Can you charge the quest 3 through the head strap like the original elite battery strap? Or do you have to charge the head strap and the quest 3 separately?
They can be charged together.
I've ordered one of these along with the stand for my Quest 3....only thing is I've only heard crickets since ordering....how fast do they usually ship?
Odd. How long ago did you order? They usually ship within the week.
@@BrianSloanArtist It's been a week and I haven't heard a peep from them
If you have your order number confirmation then I would contact support and inquire. They did just come back from their yearly holiday for Chinese New Year last week so they might just be behind on processing orders.@@lenimbery7038
How long does it take to charge the battery strap with the quest 3 adapter without playing anything on it
I haven't timed it exactly but I would say between 2-3 hours.
How long does this make the battery life?great video
Thanks for watching.
Depending on what I was doing, the combined battery life was 4-5 hours.
@@BrianSloanArtist oh thats nice thank you!
After the battery in the strap is about dead, can I unplug it and plug in a portable battery back to take its place, until I can finish my session and charge it back up?
Yes you can.
@@BrianSloanArtist awesome, definitely gonna buy one of these soon.
Nice! If you want, you can use my Promo Code "BRIANSLOAN" for an extra discount!
Already took it off - this headset was SO heavy. Holy hell.
If you've made any use of your Quest 3 with the standard strap this will feel like you've added an additional brick of weight to the back of your head.
It is quite heavy compared to others. I like the weight though personally. Makes it feel more secure. But I understand why you don't like it.
That's all good and well, but which carrycase works with it? 8-) (ordered based on this review ty)
Great question!
Both of these cases by Devaso work. I have reviewed them both so I know for sure:
Hard Shell Protective Case: th-cam.com/video/KUxmXdsVvuI/w-d-xo.html
Hard Shell Carrying Case: th-cam.com/video/DR-6LHn0yjY/w-d-xo.html
I believe Kiwi has a case that does fit as well. ZyberVR's case should work too.
@@BrianSloanArtist thank you so much for the reply!
No problem! @@RyMcKindle
I have a few questions if you still happen to check this, Can you charge the headset while its in use? Like having the wire attached as you play. and If you plug the wire into the port on the top will it allow for wired play if you hook it to a computer? Sometimes I am out and cant do wireless play with my laptop but I can hook to it and run steam though link play.
You can charge it through the port while playing but I don’t believe it supports any data transfer for pcvr. I’m away and don’t have my headset with me to test for sure but I’m quite positive it doesn’t work for that.
Does it still fit in the Meta Quest 3 carrying case?
I’m unsure about the official case as I don’t have that one. I have the one by Devaso and it fits with room to spare.
Do you know if there is any way to know if the baterry is actually charging?
Usually when you first plug it in you'll see all the lights turn on and then one will be blinking to show how much charge it has.
Would you recommend this headstrap over the aubika headstrap which has 8000 mAh and 18w charging?
That's a good question. I think it depends more on what you need. If you want a longer playing time and a battery head strap that keeps your Quest 3 at 100% the whole time, then Aubika is the way to go.
However, if you don't care of a slow battery decline, don't need quite as long of overall playtime, but want a more comfortable strap, then Kiwi is the way to go.
Can you charge the Battery Pack with the Official Dock? Like the original one.
If you have the SPC Battery Head Strap then it all charges form the same port. However, with just the regular battery head strap, there really isn't a spot to charge the head strap. The charging spot really only reaches the headset.
Is the kiwi quest 2 battery pack and headphone head strap compatible with the quest 3? because I have the quest 2 kiwi head strap and don’t want to get the kiwi quest 3 head strap if I don’t have to
It isn't officially compatible. However, there are some third-party adapters that you could try. I can't speak to how good they work as I haven't tried them.
Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome!
Good review..thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Sorry, but that facial interface did NOT just pop right off so easily as you made it seem 🤔 I was struggling with it for like 10 minutes and it creaked and felt like I was gonna break it.
I remember the first time I took one off. It was quite nerve wracking as I thought I was going to break it as well. You'll get the hang of it.
Does it relieve face and forhead pressure??
Yes, it does. The counterbalance of the battery on the back is great.
did you experience any issues with the battery buzzing? i just installed it and turned it on and it started buzzing and its quite irritating
I haven't had any buzzing issues with my Kiwi Strap. I have noticed it with others but not this one.
I would message Kiwi Design about it.
Hi mate just got mine 2day played for 3 hours straight quest stayed at 100% head strap battery went from 4 to 1 light . When I put the quest on the dock the light stayed green. Do u think it would be better to recharge the headstrap independently because overcharging the quest could damage the battery in the long run any thoughts ?
According to Kiwi Design, it is completely safe to charge the head strap while it is plugged into the headset without worries of overcharging.
Also, thanks for the comment and sharing your experience with it!
Does it have audio?
There aren't headphones attached to this headset. But you can always use your own.
Does that mean the headphones that are on the Q3 are not used when using this headstrap? @@BrianSloanArtist
@@SilverB83 The regular Quest 3 speakers are still used. They don't detach, just the back head strap part.
Thank you, sir.
You're welcome
The way you need to disassemble it is very unnerving. I kept trembling while doing it 😅
I remember the first time I did it. I was nervous!
Very good. Спасибо
Thanks for watching.
I paly with the quest 2 using the link cable to conncet to my pc. How does this work with the battery?
With this one, the battery part will just be unplugged. If you have your quest linked to your PC though it should be charging through the PC.
Whats your favourite quest 3 battery strap?
I'll be receiving the new Kiwi SPC Battery Head Strap here shortly. I already have the charging stand so I'm looking forward to the ease of charging both the headset and the head strap all from one port.
Comfort wise with battery, the Kiwi is definitely my favourite. I recently tried the Destek head strap (it doesn't have a battery) and it was very comfortable and very adjustable.
@@BrianSloanArtist thanks! I got the kiwi for the Quest 2 the only negative thing was the big knob at the back. Because most of the time I am sitting in my chair and watch movies and a more flat Format would be better. But I bought now the kiwi for the Quest 3...let's see how it is :)
@@ZebSound I totally understand. The big knob does get in the way when you want to lay down or rest your head.
@@BrianSloanArtist yea I have motion sickness (I guess thats how it's called) so I can not really play on it but I enjoy watching movies a lot :D but a pillow will fix it
as far as play time in VR, I'm the same, the longest I stay on the quest 3, is if I watch an entire movie.
For sure. Comfort is more important than a super long charge time.
bobo is by far more comfortable
That’s a personal preference
@@xzombiemanx0919 sure
That's why both are so successful! Everyone has their own tastes.
Or better yet bobo is only $49
If you like the halo strap type then that is the way to go!