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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Platform = [[PICO OS]] (Android-based)
|Developer = [[PICO]] ([[ByteDance]])
|Manufacturer = [[PICO]]
|Release Date = October 2022
|Price = €429 (128GB) / €499 (256GB)
|Website = https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/pico4
|Successor = [[PICO 4 Ultra]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|Memory = 8 GB RAM
|Storage = 128 GB / 256 GB
|Display = LCD (pancake lenses)
|Resolution = 2160x2160 per eye
|Refresh Rate = 72/90 Hz
|Field of View = 105°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out)
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Passthrough = Yes (grayscale)
|Audio = 360° stereo speakers (spatial)
|Controllers = 2x 6DoF controllers
|IPD = 62-72mm (motorized)
|Battery = ~2.5 hours
|Weight = 295g (headset)
}}

The '''PICO 4''' is a standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[PICO]] (owned by [[ByteDance]]), released in October 2022. The PICO 4 features pancake lenses for a lighter design, 2160x2160 per eye LCD displays delivering 4K+ resolution, 105° field of view, Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, and a balanced front-back weight distribution. Available in Europe and Asia (but not the US), the PICO 4 positioned itself as a competitor to Meta Quest 2 with superior display specifications, hand tracking, and passthrough capabilities at a competitive price point.

== History and Development ==

PICO launched the PICO 4 in October 2022, representing a significant advancement from the PICO Neo 3. The device introduced pancake lenses to the PICO lineup, enabling a lighter and more compact design while improving visual quality. As a ByteDance subsidiary, PICO has focused on the European and Asian markets, with the PICO 4 becoming one of the leading VR headsets in regions where it's available. The PICO 4 Ultra succeeded it in September 2024 with upgraded specifications.<ref name="pico">{{cite web |url=https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/pico4 |title=PICO 4 |publisher=PICO |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== Design and Hardware ==

=== Display ===

High-resolution pancake lens system:

* '''2160x2160 per eye''' resolution
* '''4K+ total resolution'''
* '''LCD panels''' (Flash-LCD)
* '''Pancake lenses''' technology
* '''72/90 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''105° field of view'''
* Improved clarity over Fresnel
* Reduced weight from lens design

=== Processing ===

* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]'''
* '''8 GB LPDDR4 RAM'''
* '''128 GB or 256 GB''' storage
* Standalone VR capable
* PC VR streaming supported

=== Tracking ===

Comprehensive spatial tracking:

* '''6DoF tracking'''
* '''Inside-out tracking'''
* Proprietary omni-directional SLAM
* Infrared optical positioning
* Upgraded optical sensors
* '''Hand tracking''' support

=== Passthrough ===

* '''See-through mode'''
* Grayscale passthrough
* Low resolution (gen 1)
* Basic mixed reality

=== Audio ===

* '''360° stereo speakers'''
* '''3D spatial sound'''
* Sound positioning
* Head movement responsive
* No headphones required

=== Build ===

Balanced ergonomic design:

* '''295g headset''' (front)
* Battery counterweight (rear)
* Balanced weight distribution
* '''IPD 62-72mm''' (motorized adjustment)
* Comfortable for extended use
* Pancake lens compact design

=== Controllers ===

* '''2x 6DoF controllers'''
* Ergonomic design
* Tracking ring
* Haptic feedback
* Standard VR controls

=== Battery ===

* ~2.5 hours battery life
* Rear-mounted battery
* USB-C charging
* Battery as counterweight

== Features ==

=== Standalone VR ===
* No PC required
* Onboard processing
* Wireless experience
* Full VR library

=== PC VR Streaming ===
* PICO Streaming Assistant
* Wi-Fi 6 recommended
* SteamVR compatible
* High-quality streaming

=== Hand Tracking ===
* Controller-free interaction
* Gesture recognition
* Natural interface
* Application support

== Technical Specifications ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 2160x2160 per eye LCD
|-
| Lenses || Pancake
|-
| FOV || 105°
|-
| Refresh Rate || 72/90 Hz
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
|-
| RAM || 8 GB
|-
| Storage || 128/256 GB
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (inside-out)
|-
| IPD || 62-72mm
|-
| Weight || 295g
|-
| Price || €429/€499
|}

== Availability ==

* '''Europe''': Available
* '''Asia''': China, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore
* '''United States''': Not available
* Enterprise edition available (PICO 4E)

== Reception ==

'''Praise:'''
* 2160x2160 per eye excellent resolution
* 105° FOV wider than competitors
* Pancake lenses lighter design
* Balanced weight distribution comfortable
* €429 competitive pricing
* Hand tracking included
* 8GB RAM generous
* Snapdragon XR2 capable
* IPD motorized adjustment
* PC VR streaming supported

'''Criticism:'''
* Not available in United States
* Grayscale passthrough limited
* Controllers dated design
* Content library smaller than Quest
* 2.5 hour battery average
* LCD vs OLED contrast
* ByteDance privacy concerns
* Limited mixed reality<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PICO_4 |title=PICO 4 |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== See Also ==
* [[PICO 4 Ultra]]
* [[PICO Neo 3 Link]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:PICO]]
[[Category:ByteDance]]
[[Category:2022 in technology]]

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