Meta Quest Link Cable - 5m Fiber Optic Reach

Meta Quest Link Cable stretches 5m between a compatible gaming PC and a Meta Quest headset, with a fiber optic core running through its black USB-C construction. The cable leaves a right-angle USB-C connector at the headset and a straight USB-C connector at the PC, keeping the connection oriented around a seated or room-scale PC VR setup.

Length And Core Hardware

Meta specifies a 5m (16ft) length, a 4.6mm outer diameter, and a 224g weight. The active optical design uses USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C signaling and supports bandwidth up to 5Gbps.

The exterior uses TPU with a 0.5mm thickness, while the cable has spiral shielding and a 20mm bend radius. Meta lists a 3A power supply and an eMarker, with USB 2 backward compatibility included in the signal requirements.

Compatibility And Setup

The cable is compatible with Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, and Meta Quest 2. A Windows PC still needs to meet the headset's minimum requirements, including a compatible graphics processor, before Quest Link can run PC VR content.

The package contains one Link cable at 5m. Meta's setup flow calls for the Quest Link PC application, a compatible Windows computer, current headset software, and a USB-C connection between the computer and headset.

Price And Alternatives

Meta lists the cable at $79.99 (as of 09/24/2026) through the US retail market. The same listing identifies model 301-00311-01 and describes the cable as a 16ft USB-C connection rated for up to 5Gbps.

Compared with shorter USB-C cables, the 5m length gives PC VR users more cable reach, while the optical construction keeps the stated weight at 224g. Compared with third-party alternatives, the deciding differences are official Quest compatibility, the right-angle headset connector, active optical construction, and the higher listed price.

Best Fit For PC VR

Meta Quest Link Cable is a wired VR accessory for Quest owners who want PC-based VR through a Windows gaming computer. Its 5m reach, 5Gbps signaling, and headset-side right-angle plug suit stationary or room-scale play, while the requirement for a compatible PC and a physical cable limits it compared with wireless Quest use.