Man, so here’s the thing. KIWI Design just rolled out this new gizmo they’re calling the K4 Duo. It’s kind of wild – an audio and battery head strap for the Quest 3. Honestly, it’s supposed to work with both the Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets, which sounds great, but I can’t help thinking about how much stuff I already have cluttering my space. Anyway, they slapped on some funky “all-in-one” speakers that twist around like… I don’t even know what. Goofy, right?
So, get this: officially, it’s called the ‘K4 Duo AIO Audio Head Strap with Battery’. Real mouthful, huh? There’s this quick switch doohickey too – sounds like something out of a sci-fi flick where you flip from the headset’s sound to the K4 Duo’s once it’s plugged into that USB-C spot.
Now, it’s a chunky lil’ thing – 459 grams if you gotta know. It’s packed with a 2650mAh battery though, so there’s that. Reminds me of the time I lugged a boom box around. Or, wait, maybe it was just a water bottle with a weird lid. Anyway, in true KIWI fashion, you’ve got the usual features here – the twisty turn wheel in the back for those of us who can’t leave settings alone, and some memory foam padding that feels like a mix between a marshmallow and… well, more marshmallows. Plus, it’s got that dual charge thing going for both the battery and the set.
Now… I’ve gotta be real. We’re still poking and prodding this thing, figuring out if it’ll make it onto our glorious list of top Quest 3 and 3S accessories. Trust me, we’ve danced this dance with KIWI before – I mean, their K4 Boost Battery Strap was a hit last year. But hey, who remembers last year, right?
We might be chucking out our take on this list soon enough, but until then, you can snag the KIWI K4 Duo on their official site for about $159.99. Feels like a splurge? Maybe, but sometimes you just gotta treat yourself.
