Name: PICO 4 Ultra
Brand: PICO

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Display

Panel: LCD
Resolution: 2160 x 2160
Refresh: 90 Hz

Body

Weight: 1.28 lb (580 g)

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DisplayLCDLCD

Weight1.28 lb (580 g)

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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Skip the PICO 4 Ultra in the US, because PICO doesn't sell it there, and the Quest 3 matches its Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 with a far bigger app store and US support. In Europe, where it launched in September 2024, it's a credible Quest 3 rival on paper: 2160 x 2160 LCD panels per eye behind pancake lenses, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, Wi-Fi 7, two 32MP color passthrough cameras plus a depth sensor and 58 to 72 mm IPD adjustment (PICO specs). Its weak spot is software, since PICO's store is much smaller than Meta's, so buy it mainly for PC VR streaming over Wi-Fi 7 or to avoid a Meta account.

Best for

European buyers who want a Quest 3 alternative without a Meta account, mainly for PC VR streaming.

Not for

US buyers and anyone who wants the largest standalone game library.

Main strengthSnapdragon XR2 Gen 2 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage

Main weaknessNot sold to consumers in the US

Reasons to buy

Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage

Two 32MP color passthrough cameras plus an iToF depth sensor

Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency PC VR streaming

Stepless IPD adjustment from 58 to 72 mm

Reasons to avoid

Not sold to consumers in the US

Much smaller app store than Meta's

90Hz max refresh, vs 120Hz on the Quest 3

Controllers run on AA batteries

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Trusted Reviews

Article · Full reviewPico 4 Ultra ReviewAlex Walker-Todd · Sep 2024

Hardware that can beat the Quest 3, held back by a smaller game library.

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TechRadar

Article · Full reviewPico 4 Ultra review: powerful, but second fiddle to the Meta Quest 3 VR headsetHamish Hector · Sep 2024

Powerful and the best non-Meta midrange headset, but still behind the Quest 3.

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MIXED

Article · Full reviewPico 4 Ultra Review: Quest 3 remains unmatchedJosef Erl · Sep 2024

More power and mixed reality, but it doesn't catch the Quest 3.

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Cas and Chary XRPico 4 Ultra Review: Is It REALLY an Upgrade?Watch on YouTube ↗

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Full specifications

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Field of View: 105°
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Resolution: 2160 × 2160 (× 2)
Refresh rate max: 90 Hz
Refresh rate min: 72 Hz
FOV source: vrheadsetpicker_third_party
Vertical FOV: 105
Horizontal FOV: 105
Resolution (MP/eye): 4.67
Resolution per eye: 2160 x 2160

GPU Performance Improvement: 250%*
CPU Performance Improvement: 20%

Fast Charge Support: QC 4.0 / PD 3.0, 45W
Typical Capacity: 5770 mAh
Rated Capacity: 5700 mAh

Speakers: Dual stereo speakers
Integrated audio: Included

Microphones: 4 with spatial audio support

IPD range: 62-72
IPD max: 2.83 in (72 mm)
IPD min: 2.44 in (62 mm)

Pupil Distance Adjustment: 58 mm–72 mm
PPD: 20.6 average, 22.5 central area
Rendering Resolution: 1920 × 1920 (× 2)
PPI: 1200 PPI
Screen Size: 2.56-inch ×2

Available new: Yes
In production: Yes
Platforms: Standalone, PC VR
Form class: mixed-reality

Included Controllers: Controller ×2
Included Headset: PICO 4 Ultra MR headset

Included Accessories: Wrist strap ×2, Glasses Spacer, Face foam, 1.5V AA alkaline battery ×4, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Guide, User Guide, Safety & Warranty Guide

Lens type: Pancake lenses

Storage: 256 GB LPDDR5 + UFS 3.1

Environment Tracking Cameras: 4 ×
Depth-sensing Camera: iToF ×1
Color Seethrough Cameras: 32 MP ×2

Lens Type: Pancake lenses

MSRP (USD): 599

Chipset: Snapdragon®️ XR2 Gen 2

Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C
Form Factor: Standalone mixed reality headset

RAM: 12 GB

Eye tracking: no
Tracked controllers: Included
Color passthrough: yes
Tracking: Inside-Out Camera

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Wi-Fi Support: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)*

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