KIWI design V4 Facial Interface Face Pads for Meta Quest 3S (not compatible with Quest 3)
Product description
What to know before you buy
These KIWI design V4 facial interface face pads are made as a replaceable face pad set for Meta Quest 3S, aimed at people who want a more comfortable fit for longer sessions. On paper, the combination of soft PU leather and 12 mm memory foam is designed to feel kinder on the skin, while the sweat-resistant surface should be more forgiving during active gaming.
A key part of the appeal is comfort management: the updated mask frame helps spread the load across your face, which can mean less pressure and fatigue if you’re wearing the headset for an hour (or more). There’s also a silicone nose guard intended to provide light blocking, and an array of ventilation holes positioned to keep airflow moving.
That said, there’s an important limitation you should treat seriously: this set is described as NOT compatible with Meta Quest 3. If you have a standard Quest 3, you’ll need to look at the right version for your exact headset, otherwise it won’t be the seamless “swap over” experience you’re probably hoping for.
Key takeaways for comfort and fit
The pads are contoured, with precision-cut sections, which is what you want if you’ve ever had face padding that pinches around the edges or shifts when you move. The description also mentions that the fit is intended to work for all face shapes, including people who wear glasses, while keeping the interface feeling more secure and less prone to slipping.
If you prioritise comfort over a tight, minimal feel, this kind of memory foam pad set is often the practical direction to go. It can also make sharing sessions with friends and family a bit easier, because you’re effectively refreshing the contact surface.
What stands out in everyday use
A lot of facial pads either look good in listings or feel good for five minutes, this one is pitched at long sessions. The thicker memory foam and the “reduced pressure” frame approach are the main reasons. In practice, that usually translates to less of that squeezed, heavy feeling across your cheeks and forehead during extended play.
You also get the light-blocking angle via the silicone nose guard. And then there’s the ventilation story: over 20 L-shaped ventilation holes are included to encourage continuous airflow, with the stated aim of preventing overheating and reducing lens fogging.
No product is perfect—if your room is very warm or you sweat heavily, ventilation can only do so much—but this design is clearly trying to address the two common irritations: fogged lenses and uncomfortable heat.
Build quality and cleaning
This set uses washable PU leather over thick memory foam, and the listing states it should keep its softness and shape through over 200 installation cycles. If you regularly swap the face pad, clean it, or share the headset, that durability claim matters.
For cleaning, the “washable” note is useful, because facial interfaces are exactly the kind of accessory that collects sweat and everyday grime. The downside is that you’ll still need to keep on top of hygiene—memory foam can hold onto odours if it’s not dried properly after washing.
Who it suits (and who should skip it)
It makes sense if you: - have a Meta Quest 3S and want replaceable face pads that focus on comfort for longer gaming sessions - prefer a sweat-resistant, skin-friendly contact surface - want improved airflow behaviour to help with overheating and lens fogging - wear glasses and want padding designed to fit around different face shapes
It may not suit you if: - you own a Meta Quest 3 (this set is explicitly stated as not compatible) - you’re expecting a radically different headset experience beyond comfort, airflow and fit. This is still a face pad upgrade, not a full interface conversion
Tech specs (only what’s stated)
- Type: Replaceable face pad set
- Compatibility: Compatible with Meta Quest 3S, not compatible with Meta Quest 3
- Materials: Soft PU leather, 12 mm memory foam
- Thickness: 12 mm memory foam
- Ventilation: Over 20 L-shaped ventilation holes
- Nose guard: Soft silicone nose guard
- Maintenance: Washable PU leather, designed for over 200 installation cycles
Small FAQ for buyers
Is this just a face pad, or a full facial interface?
It’s described as a replaceable face pad set, focused on the comfort pads and related nose/vent areas rather than a complete new facial interface system.
Will this help with lens fogging?
The design includes ventilation holes intended to reduce overheating and reduce lens fogging, so it’s aimed at that problem in everyday use.
Does it work with glasses?
The description says it’s intended to provide a snug fit for all face shapes, including glass wearers.
Can I wash the pads?
The PU leather is described as washable, which should make upkeep more straightforward.
Final verdict
If you’ve got a Meta Quest 3S and your current contact pads feel too firm, start to get uncomfortable on long sessions, or you’re dealing with heat and fogging, these KIWI design V4 face pads look like a comfort-first upgrade. The thicker memory foam, reduced-pressure frame approach, silicone nose guard, and ventilation holes all point in the same direction.
Just don’t treat this as a universal pad swap: the listing is clear that it’s not compatible with Meta Quest 3. If you double-check your headset model and you’re comfortable choosing a replaceable pad set (rather than a full redesign), then this is the kind of buy that can noticeably improve “how it feels” every time you put the headset on.