Some users claim that excessive sweat is destroying their Meta Quest 3 headphones, which makes me worry about the one I just bought.

If you are using your Meta Quest 3 for excessive exercise, you may want to consider getting some accessories that will allow you to vent all the moisture. Some users have reported damage from sweat.

According to Mixed, a VR/MR news website, many users of the best VR headgear report breaking their Meta Quest 3 through heavy exercise, such as Supernatural and Les Mills CR Bodycombat.

This report links to forum threads at Meta's site and a Reddit question about the Quest 3’s sweat resistance when exercising. The comments are filled with angry users who claim to have broken their headsets by sweat alone.

One user says: I was playing Les Mills Bodycombat the other day, quest 3, total punishment. Near the end I was sweating like an ox and my left lens started flickering. "I turned off the headset immediately but it stopped working after an hour."

One forum user reports that he has received four headset replacements within four months, which is both a good and a bad sign for long-term usage of Meta Quest 3 headsets.

We don't know how widespread the problem is. We haven't seen this with Meta Quest 3 but it's noticeable enough that many users are reporting similar issues. We don't know what is going on at a technical level either.

Maybe the sweat soaks through the fabric and pools on the electronics. We can't say that sweat is to blame, but we have a good theory.

I just bought a Meta Quest 3 during the Cyber Monday sales. I have been using my VR headsets by ticking the exercise ring of my watch while playing some active games.

You shouldn't be put off by this, especially if you consider the MR features of the headset. However, you may want to proceed with caution.

I know that I will buy a faceplate to catch sweat when my Quest 3 arrives on Friday.

Some forum users recommend removing the front interface to hold the VR in front. Another suggests wiping the VR thoroughly after each use and never storing the device face down.

It's worth it to prevent your new headset from breaking. I know my headset will be worth the wait.