Meta Quest 3 Silicone Facial Interface

I got this on sale 1/2 price. However I am not taking that into account on the review.Great upgrade. Soft, plyable. The original frame is a bit of a struggle to get out, but then this literally just clips straight in, no fuss.It retains the 3 level adjustment, for how far you want it from your face. However the fit is a little tighter around the eyes than the standard mask, so if your glasses are a tight squeeze on the original, they may not fit potentially. Just a thought.Nose guard remains the same, a little room to see. But as this mask is more snug, you will loose most ability to peep under the headset. You still can, but it's not a lot. This is an upgrade for immersion.Absolutely reduces fogging to near zero.As for the "stickiness" others have commented on.Yes, it has a slight tack to it.... Not unpleasant like unwashed sticky. Purposeful sticky.It adheres to your face slightly. This means you don't have to have the head strap as tight, so reduces face ache. Especially when used in conjunction with an aftermarket headatrap.When removing the head set, there is a very slight suction/stick to overcome. But again, not unpleasant, makes the headset fit a lot more snug, and doesn't leave any marks behind at all.3 hrs flight sim isn't an issue at all. Wipes clean instantly if you do sweat.face feels fine after a few seconds of removing.Unlike the original which has in occasion, left my face feeling a little itchy on prolonged sessions for 20bmins after.Overall definitely an upgrade in comfort, ergonomics, immersion, and more importantly..... Hygiene.

Great face shield. Price is expensive but I didn't want to buy a non-official one considering it is coming into direct contact with my skin. Who knows what is in the materials used in the other brands.Only negative is this face shild can stick to your face a bit and can steam up the glass (but only steams when first put on, not every time, and you can blow on it to remove the steam if it does occur). A price well worth paying though to be able to wipe it clean. The last thing you want is to wear the stock one which will trap bacteria and give you spots and other skin issues.

My new face cover. Nice and soft but expensive. It would be 5 stars if it was cheaper.

The official Meta Quest 3 silicone face plate is a fantastic accessory. It fits perfectly and feels incredibly comfortable against the skin, reducing irritation during extended VR sessions. The silicone material is soft yet durable, providing excellent protection for the headset. It’s easy to clean and adds a nice touch of hygiene and comfort. Definitely worth the value if you want to improve your VR experience with a reliable and comfortable face plate!

I think my Quest 2 came with a silicone interface, so no idea why Meta decided to have a fabric one for the Quest 3 by default, unless they just want people to buy the silicone interface.It's a good product but massively overpriced and should have been included by default.

I'm giving this the full 5 star treatment as it ticks all the boxes except price. It is pricey but then again it's an official meta facial interface. And, in my opinion meta should provide users the option upon purchasing such an expensive headset as to which facial interface they prefer; the cloth one for light physical activity or the silicone one for moderate to heavy physical activity.I've also wasted time trying other facial interfaces from well known brands.This facial interface has a spacer built-in within the facial interface just like the one that comes in the box when you buy the headset, and other third party options don't include this feature or may include something similar that is finicky. if you are wearing glasses in VR or have lens inserts this is the best facial interface you can buy for workouts.This facial interface also appears to resist lens fog and sweat which is an added bonus.Highly recommended and a must buy for anyone looking to do fitness in VR.

I bought this and tried using it for a week but went back to the default facial interface as I was disappointed with this and it felt like a downgrade.I thought it might be more comfortable and might be less prone to getting sweaty over time, but actually it was less comfortable as pressure focused more on specific areas and it stuck to my skin in places. It also didn't work quite well with glasses, as they are more prone to getting caught on the sides when putting the headset on.Unlike with the Oculus Rift I've found with the Quest 3 I haven't actually been sweating, with either Oculus games or with PCVR, the headset is just a lot cooler and I don't get sweaty wearing it, so have gone back to the default fabric interface as I find it more comfortable, and the fabric version works better with glasses.

No more smelly interface, wipe down straight after a game. Very comfy. Easy to fit.