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AMVR’s new head strap is my favorite way to keep cool with a Meta Quest 3 or 3S
The upgraded AMVR BS1 head strap includes better ergonomics, a built-in fan, magnetic rechargeable batteries, and a new breathable mesh top support for ultimate comfort.
I don’t know how companies like AMVR and BoboVR keep doing it, but AMVR’s latest head strap is now the most comfortable cooling head strap I’ve ever used for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. If you’re still using the included cloth head strap or haven’t used a “cooling head strap” before, here’s how it works.
The AMVR BS1 uses a breathable forehead pad attached via magnets to the support bar. Inside that support bar is an adjustable-speed fan, which you can easily adjust using the recessed wheel on the right side of the head strap. This fan keeps sweat down and helps prevent lens fog, two problems that can be a constant annoyance.
The fan is powered by the magnetically detachable, rechargeable 8,800mAh battery pack that mounts on the back of the head strap, helping to even out the weight distribution across the headset. That battery pack will also charge your Quest while playing and adds around 4 hours of additional play time. You can always purchase more packs to keep things going for longer, if you need to.
Lots of padding can be found all around the headset, and the mesh support on top accepts any weight that remains. Every bit of padding is easily removable and washable, so you can keep things clean and tidy (especially if you share your headset with others). You can also get extra pads if you’d rather do it that way.
The back of the head strap cradles your skull with a mix of half supple padding and half grippy silicone. You’ll be double happy there, as the pad on the top part further cushions any headset weight, while the silicone keeps the headset from slipping forward and shifting weight onto your cheeks.
If you don’t need a fan, the BoboVR M3 Pro+ is currently $17 less than the AMVR BS1. I find the BoboVR M3 Pro+’s hybrid design to be slightly more comfortable, but the lack of a fan is a big negative for this particular BoboVR strap.
Once you’ve chosen a head strap, grab an AMVR FC4M face pad to add another layer of comfort to the headset. Like the AMVR BS1’s forehead pad, this face pad attaches to the Quest 3 (NOT the Quest 3S) via magnets and is made of breathable material that’s easy to clean. It’s perfect for keeping cool any time of the year and makes the Quest so, so much more comfortable.
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