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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Device Infobox<br />
|image =<br />
|VR/AR = [[Mixed Reality]]<br />
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]<br />
|Subtype = [[Standalone MR]]<br />
|Platform = [[PICO OS]] (Android-based)<br />
|Developer = [[PICO]] ([[ByteDance]])<br />
|Manufacturer = [[PICO]]<br />
|Release Date = September 2024<br />
|Price = €549<br />
|Website = https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/pico4-ultra<br />
|Predecessor = [[PICO 4]]<br />
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]]<br />
|Memory = 12 GB RAM<br />
|Storage = 256 GB<br />
|Display = LCD (pancake lenses)<br />
|Resolution = 2160x2160 per eye<br />
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz<br />
|Field of View = 105°<br />
|PPD = 20.6 pixels per degree<br />
|Ocularity = Binocular<br />
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out)<br />
|Hand Tracking = Yes<br />
|Passthrough = Color (32 MP cameras)<br />
|Depth Sensor = iToF<br />
|Spatial Video = 2048x1536 @ 60fps<br />
|Audio = Spatial audio<br />
|Controllers = Ring-free 6DoF<br />
|IPD = 58-72mm<br />
|Battery = 5,700 mAh (45W fast charging)<br />
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth<br />
|Weight = 580g (304g front + 276g rear)<br />
}}<br />
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The '''PICO 4 Ultra''' is a standalone [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[PICO]] (owned by [[ByteDance]]), released in Europe on September 2, 2024 for €549. PICO's first all-in-one VR and MR headset, the PICO 4 Ultra features the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor (same as Meta Quest 3), 12 GB RAM, high-quality color passthrough via dual 32 MP cameras with iToF depth sensing, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with 5ms latency streaming, and spatial video capture. Available in Europe and Asia but not the US, the PICO 4 Ultra positions itself as a direct Quest 3 competitor with strong mixed reality capabilities.<br />
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== History and Development ==<br />
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PICO officially launched the PICO 4 Ultra in China in August 2024, followed by European availability on September 2-3, 2024. The device represents a significant upgrade from the PICO 4, adding color passthrough, improved processing power, and spatial video capabilities. As ByteDance's flagship XR device, the PICO 4 Ultra competes directly with Meta Quest 3 while maintaining regional availability in Europe and Asia.<ref name="pico">{{cite web |url=https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/pico4-ultra |title=PICO 4 Ultra |publisher=PICO |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref><br />
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== Design and Hardware ==<br />
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=== Display ===<br />
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Enhanced visual experience:<br />
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* '''2160x2160 per eye''' resolution<br />
* '''LCD displays''' with pancake lenses<br />
* '''90 Hz refresh rate'''<br />
* '''105° field of view'''<br />
* '''20.6 PPD''' (pixels per degree)<br />
* '''25% brighter''' than PICO 4<br />
* '''62% increased resolution rendering'''<br />
* Color correction improvements<br />
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=== Processing ===<br />
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* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]]'''<br />
* '''12 GB LPDDR5 RAM'''<br />
* '''256 GB UFS 3.1 storage'''<br />
* Same chip as Meta Quest 3<br />
* High-performance MR processing<br />
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=== Mixed Reality Cameras ===<br />
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Advanced passthrough system:<br />
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* '''2x 32 MP RGB cameras'''<br />
* '''iToF depth-sensing camera'''<br />
* '''High-quality color passthrough'''<br />
* '''8 MP, 22.5 PPD''' center clarity<br />
* Low distortion<br />
* Stereoscopic see-through<br />
* Room mapping<br />
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=== Spatial Video ===<br />
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* '''2048x1536 resolution'''<br />
* '''60 FPS capture'''<br />
* '''50 Mbps bitrate'''<br />
* Spatial audio recording<br />
* Compatible with iPhone/Vision Pro content<br />
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=== Controllers ===<br />
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New ring-free design:<br />
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* '''Ring-free controllers'''<br />
* '''50% shorter''' than previous generation<br />
* Centaur multi-modal algorithm<br />
* HyperSense broadband linear motors<br />
* Precise tracking<br />
* Enhanced haptics<br />
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=== Build ===<br />
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Balanced design:<br />
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* '''580g total weight'''<br />
* '''304g front''' module<br />
* '''276g rear''' battery counterweight<br />
* '''IPD 58-72mm''' adjustment<br />
* Classic PICO balanced design<br />
* Comfortable weight distribution<br />
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=== Battery ===<br />
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* '''5,700 mAh''' capacity<br />
* '''45W fast charging'''<br />
* QC 4.0 / PD 3.0 support<br />
* Extended play sessions<br />
* Rear counterweight placement<br />
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=== Connectivity ===<br />
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* '''Wi-Fi 7''' support<br />
* '''3.0+ Gbps''' transmission speed<br />
* '''5ms latency''' streaming<br />
* Bluetooth<br />
* USB-C<br />
* PICO Connect app<br />
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== Features ==<br />
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=== PanoScreen Workspace ===<br />
* Multi-device screen mirroring<br />
* Mac/Windows/iOS/Android support<br />
* Up to 3 simultaneous displays<br />
* Ultrawide virtual screen<br />
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=== Motion Tracker Support ===<br />
* IMU sensor + 12 IR sensors<br />
* 6DoF tracking at 200Hz<br />
* 24 skeleton point tracking<br />
* 20ms latency<br />
* Full body tracking compatible<br />
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=== PC VR Streaming ===<br />
* PICO Connect application<br />
* Wi-Fi 7 optimized<br />
* Low-latency streaming<br />
* SteamVR compatible<br />
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== Technical Specifications ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Specification !! Details<br />
|-<br />
| Display || 2160x2160 per eye LCD<br />
|-<br />
| FOV || 105°<br />
|-<br />
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz<br />
|-<br />
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2<br />
|-<br />
| RAM || 12 GB<br />
|-<br />
| Storage || 256 GB<br />
|-<br />
| Passthrough || Color (32 MP + iToF)<br />
|-<br />
| Spatial Video || 2048x1536 @ 60fps<br />
|-<br />
| Connectivity || Wi-Fi 7<br />
|-<br />
| Battery || 5,700 mAh (45W)<br />
|-<br />
| Weight || 580g<br />
|-<br />
| Price || €549<br />
|}<br />
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== Availability ==<br />
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* '''Europe''': Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, UK, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland<br />
* '''Asia''': China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore<br />
* '''United States''': Not available<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
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'''Praise:'''<br />
* Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 powerful<br />
* 12 GB RAM generous<br />
* Color passthrough high quality<br />
* Wi-Fi 7 ultra-low latency<br />
* Spatial video capture innovative<br />
* Ring-free controllers improved<br />
* €549 competitive vs Quest 3<br />
* 45W fast charging<br />
* PanoScreen workspace useful<br />
* Motion tracker support<br />
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'''Criticism:'''<br />
* Not available in United States<br />
* ByteDance privacy concerns<br />
* Content library smaller than Quest<br />
* €549 more than original PICO 4<br />
* LCD vs OLED contrast<br />
* Regional availability limited<br />
* Ecosystem smaller than Meta<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/the-pico-4-ultra-how-it-compares-to-the-pico-4/ |title=PICO 4 Ultra vs PICO 4 |publisher=XR Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref><br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[PICO 4]]<br />
* [[Meta Quest 3]]<br />
* [[Meta Quest Pro]]<br />
* [[Apple Vision Pro]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Devices]]<br />
[[Category:Mixed Reality Devices]]<br />
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]<br />
[[Category:Standalone VR]]<br />
[[Category:PICO]]<br />
[[Category:ByteDance]]<br />
[[Category:2024 in technology]]</div>
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