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Posted 29 December 2023
Aubika Meta Quest 3 VR Head Strap with Battery - Sold by Aobika EUR / FBA - Prime Excl
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Approx 12% off for Prime Members. I’ve seen it usually hover around £69.99-£71. Seems to be the cheapest price for it after quickly checking camelcamelcamel.
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I 3d printed the holder for it, Portable charger holder for Quest 3 elite strap by agibson2 | Download free STL model | Printables.com
From the tests conducted by the YouTuber’s I saw (e.g JayBratt), it seems this Aubika and potentially the Kiwi are one of the few that is actually able to deliver enough power to charge the Quest 3 whilst being used. It seems in general the non-fast charging battery headsets like the Bobo VR M3 Pro (which some have mentioned in the comments) is unreliable for this usage.
Moreover, I have seen reports of people who can get the Bobo to keep the Quest 3 powered but only if the Quest 3 starts at something like 80%+ charge.
Edit: In short, a lot of head straps can’t (in general) charge the Quest 3 whilst being used and so don’t extend the battery life. This Aubika has several videos on YouTube saying it does work. That said, definitely do your own research to avoid being disappointed. (edited)
I actually don't mind the default strap. I have a bun/ponytail in my hair which works with the default strap but looks like it wouldn't work with this strap?
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It’s literally the exact same as branded ones from Amazon such as:
amazon.co.uk/TRANSNOVO-Compatible-Accessories-Retractable-Pressure-Free-Quest-3-6000mAh-Head-strap/dp/B0CKXJR8X7/ref=mp_s_a_1_30?crid=3OAIHJV1VTJO1&keywords=elite+strap+battery&qid=1703868627&sprefix=elite+strap+battery%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-30
I’ve had it about a week it’s been really comfortable, easy to adjust and not too heavy, actually balances the front weight. (edited)
as for the battery in it im unclear if your supposed to disconnect it form the headset when you power it off , or if it will keep charging and drain while its in storage.
i lways find the headset charges alot quicker than the battery actually does. not sure if im going to keep it. to be fair i havent used my quest 3 as im still trying to get used to it casue i treid a few games like res 4 and juirassic park and for osme reason when i set my boundry when it game opjects seem to still be out of reach its weird that i need to keep adjusting my boundry and floor height espically in seated mode. im still undecided in the hedset casue at times it still feels blurry and not as sharp as i was expecting and the dpd slider is not ver consistent when adjusting and i never see much of a diffrence when i do. (edited)
However, some reason I actually kinda like the strap for the Q3 but dont know why (battery aside)
One thing against any of these sort of straps mind.......if you want to watch anything, movies or ahem other stuff....no good for resting your back against a cushion, or laid back or whatever as it pushes into your head and very uncomfy, stock strap is an easy win in that regards for chilled viewing
But surely power bank+cable=ideal?
I bought 2*65W USBC ones during COVID.
I'd not care about a 10000 or 2*000 PD power bank being in my back pocket, sounds better than the weight on my head.