The Meta Quest 3S is the latest iteration in the Meta Quest VR headset series, and it brings theimmersive VR experienceto a larger audience thanks to its cheaper price tag. While the headset is not as powerful as the Quest 3, it can run the same games, albeit at a lower resolution. This helps contribute to better battery life and longer gaming sessions without being tethered down.
There are a few third-party devices that claim to improve the immersion when playing VR games, but Woojer, with its Vest 3, takes things to another level. Woojer has partnered with Meta to be part of the ‘Made for Meta’ program where devices work with Meta to optimize the experience and improve immersion. Devices that are part of the program come with a Made for Meta badge that tells buyers they can trust the device and that it will work seamlessly with the Quest VR headsets.
Woojer Vest 3 and Strap 3: Haptic Feedback for Your Body
Woojer Vest 3
The Woojer Vest 3 is a wearable gaming accessory that brings haptic feedback through six transducers. It has a battery life of 8 hours, and can be charged in about 3 hours. The Vest 3 has a controller on the left strap for easy control of the various settings. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a wired 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Woojer Vest 3 is a vest that you put on and its six Osci TRX2 transducers create powerful and accurate feedback based on the game you are playing. It offers 360-degree haptic feedback thanks to strategically placed oscillators and the vest itself is thinner, has a wider frequency response, and works with anywireless Bluetooth headset. It is made from breathable materials that make the vest comfortable to wear over long durations, regardless of whether you are standing or sitting.
Not just for gaming, the Woojer Vest 3 is great for experiencing movies and music as well. It will translate the thump and micro sensations in movies into physical feedback on your body. Similarly, the music listening experience is enhanced as well. But this comes at the cost of wearing the vest while watching a movie or listening to music, which may not always be possible or comfortable.
The Woojer Vest 3 comes with an integrated control panel on the left side that lets you control the settings on the vest. There is also aconfigurable DSP that has multiple presetsto choose from and phase control for flexible use of headsets and speakers. Woojer has also taken into consideration the latency over a Bluetooth connection and has implemented latency compensation control.
Woojer Strap 3
The Woojer Strap 3 is a more compact version of the Vest 3, and it comes with a single Osci TRX2 haptic transducer. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. The Strap 3 can last up to 8 hours on a single charge, and it takes about 3 hours to charge completely.
For those who find the whole vest to be somewhat cumbersome, Woojer also has the Strap 3 that brings haptic feedback for the body in a compact strap style accessory that wraps around your chest. Instead of the six Osci TRX2 transducers, there is a single transducer that sends haptic feedback to the body. There is Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity to use wireless headsets and a DSP for high-quality audio through wired headsets.
Because of its compact form factor, it is much lighter and more portable than the Vest 3. It also comes in many different colors and can be worn around the waist as well, depending on the use case. Additionally, the Strap 3 has an LED ring that can be customized through the Woojer app.
Woojer Vest 3 and Strap 3: Technical Specifications
The Woojer Vest 3 has six patented polyphonic and silent Osci V2 TRX haptic transducers with a frequency response range of 1Hz to 250Hz. Two of the transducers are on the front while two are positioned on the back with the remaining two on the sides. For connectivity, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack and a built-in analog headphone amplifier. You also get Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type-C audio in port.
Of course, it is battery powered and has up to eight hours of battery life. The Vest 3 can be charged via the USB Type-C port, and it takes about three hours to reach 100%. It comes in a single size and weighs 1.5kg.
Coming to the Strap 3, there is a single polyphonic, plus silent Osci TRX2 haptic transducers featuring a frequency response range of 1Hz to 250Hz. It also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. Like the Vest 3, the Strap 3 can also last up to eight hours on a single charge and takes about three hours to reach 100%. The great part is that it only weighs 240 grams, so wearing it for long hours will be much easier.
Woojer Vest 3 and Strap 3: Price and Availability
Woojer Vest 3 is priced at $500 and is available in black and white colors. The black version can bepurchased via Best Buyand will make its way to other retailers soon. The Strap 3, on the other hand, comes in at just $180 and isalso available on Best Buy. There are multiple color options, but Best Buy only has the black and white ones available.
FAQ
Q: How long does the Woojer vest last?
The Woojer Vest 3 lasts up to eight hours on a single charge.
Q: Can you use wireless headphones with Woojer vest?
Yes, the Woojer Vest 3 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 allowing for easy connection to wireless headsets.
