Must Have Quest 3 Accessories You’ll LOVE!

Controllers flung across the room in the heat of a VR battle, a battery that dies mid-game, a headset you’d like to make your own: my top Quest 3 accessories so far take care of all three. I cover controller grips, a head strap, face covers, charging docks and one tip for glasses wearers. Prices are from when we made this video, in late 2023.

Quest 3 controller grips: AMVR knuckle grips

First up are the AMVR knuckle grips, for around $30. They keep the controllers firmly in your hands during intense moments, a nod to the Index controllers: you can let go without them flying off. They’re also easier to slip into than the usual wrist straps.

There are two versions:

• White: a minimal design that replaces the battery cover. Swap the cover and you’re done. It looks slick.
• Black: a silicone sleeve with padding all over, if you’re a bit accident-prone. A little strip under the battery lets you pop it out without taking off the whole sleeve, a small detail that saves a lot of time compared with others I’ve tried.

Both adjust to different hand sizes with velcro straps, and the mix of soft silicone and PU leather stays comfortable in long sessions. I worried the black sleeve would block the controllers’ tracking LEDs, but tracking works as it should. One catch: they don’t work with the official Meta Quest charging dock, which I’ll get to below.

Quest 3 head straps: BOBOVR M3 Pro

If you play long sessions, swapping the default soft strap makes a big difference to comfort, as most longtime Quest users will tell you. I’d go straight for a strap with a battery, because the Quest 3 only lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Of the ones I’ve tested, my favorite is the BOBOVR M3 Pro Battery Pack at $50:

• Magnetic battery swap: swap batteries and charge the spare over USB-C, for practically endless play.
• Triangular design that spreads the pressure evenly.
• Open view: you can remove the facial interface to see your surroundings in your peripheral vision, like on the Quest Pro. It makes you feel less closed in, and it’s nice to have the option.
• Reusable batteries: older BOBOVR batteries fit too.

It’s not perfect. It’s heavier than other straps and not great for lying down or with a headrest. It’s more comfortable for me on the Quest 3 than it was on the Quest 2, especially on the forehead, but comfort is personal.

What about Elite battery straps?

The Elite Battery Strap was my go-to on the Quest 2, but it’s strangely hard to find for the Quest 3. I suspect the reliability issues people in the VR community report have something to do with it. The AnnaPro Elite Battery Strap I tested randomly disconnected from the headset. Since the official Meta battery strap has similar reports, it may be a headset bug. It’s resolved now, but its power output is too low to charge the headset while you play, so I’m still on the fence. AnnaPro sent me an updated version that promises better performance, and I’ll report back. For now I’m not recommending any Elite battery strap.

If the BOBOVR strap isn’t comfortable for you, there are plenty of Elite straps without a battery. And Business Company VR has released 3D prints again for using the HTC Deluxe Audio Strap, the FrankenQuest 3, which a lot of people like.

Quest 3 face covers

I usually replace the standard facial interface for comfort, and the Quest 3’s thicker face cover leaves room for some fun customization.

• Official blue face cover (about $50): it keeps the original design, including the glasses spacer adjustment. It’s the same material, so it doesn’t add comfort, but I love the look. Some people prefer a leather-like material because it’s easier to clean, and I usually do too, but there aren’t many other materials yet. The soft strap that comes with it doesn’t balance the headset well, even with the Quest 3’s thinner front, so I use a different strap. It’s on the pricey side, but with so few options it’s a good pick if you want to personalize your headset, and I’m sure more colors are coming.
• VRCover ($29): cloth covers that go over your existing face cover. You can hand wash them in cold water and let them air-dry, which is great for hygiene and for sharing your headset. Each set has two, so a clean one is always ready. They’re very soft: anti-microbial material with a cotton mix and a 2 mm foam lining. The one downside is that they’re not machine washable, unlike some other VRCover products. I’m also waiting for VRCover’s leather-like Quest 3 face covers, which wipe clean.

Quest 3 charging docks

Official Meta Quest Charging Dock

I use this one a lot. It’s one of the few that works with the Quest 3 without any fuss, because it’s designed for the charging pins under the Quest 3. The white matches the headset nicely. It comes with a USB-C cable but no power adapter, so you need one of at least 18 W, or 45 W, which Meta recommends for faster charging.

The big benefit is that everything stays charged and ready. The controllers snap on easily and LED lights show their charging status. That only works with the included rechargeable batteries and custom covers, so grips like the AMVR ones don’t fit. The batteries also run out a little faster, but easy charging makes up for it.

My biggest gripe is docking the headset: it’s fiddly to get it in exactly the right spot to charge. At €150 it’s also not cheap. For me, in VR all the time, it’s a practical choice, but it’s not a must-have for everyone, especially if you want other controller accessories.

Aubika Cybercore charging station

An alternative is the Aubika Cybercore, a recent release at $199 that packs in extra value. Its standout is 120 W of total output: an AC power cord, three external charging ports and one built-in port, so you can fast-charge several devices at once. You store the controllers under its lid and place the headset on top, and a touchpad switches on lights with three brightness levels and two light modes. I like the external ports for charging my phone and other gadgets at my desk. My gripes: I don’t like magnetic ports, and there are still cables in sight, though it’s tidier than charging everything separately. It comes in black and silver.

Prescription lens adapters

My last recommendation is for glasses wearers: get prescription lens adapters. They’re far more comfortable than wearing glasses inside your headset. Chary wears glasses and really likes the ones from WidmoVR and VR Wave. (My own glasses are just for looks.)

The Quest 3 accessories I’d buy first

If you get one thing, make it a battery strap: the BOBOVR M3 Pro fixes the Quest 3’s short battery life and is more comfortable than the soft strap. Add knuckle grips so your controllers stay put, but know they rule out the official dock. A face cover is mostly about looks or hygiene, and a dock is worth it if, like me, you use your headset every day.