Pico Neo 3 Link
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| Pico Neo 3 Link | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR, PC VR |
| Platform | PICO OS, SteamVR (via Link) |
| Developer | ByteDance |
| Manufacturer | PICO |
| Release Date | April 2022 |
| Price | €449 EUR |
| Website | https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/neo3-link |
| Predecessor | Pico Neo 2 |
| Successor | Pico 4 |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 |
| CPU | Octa-core Kryo 585 (2.84 GHz max) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS 3.0 |
| Memory | 6 GB LPDDR4X |
| Display | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD (4K) |
| Resolution | 1832x1920 per eye (3664x1920 combined) |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz, 120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 98° |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Fresnel lenses |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | 58mm, 63.5mm, 69mm (3 presets, 54-73mm adaptable) |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras) |
| Eye Tracking | No |
| Hand Tracking | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Built-in speakers, 3D spatial audio, 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, DisplayPort 1.4 (5m fiber cable) |
| Device | |
| Weight | 620g |
The Pico Neo 3 Link is a standalone VR and PC VR head-mounted display developed by PICO (a ByteDance subsidiary), released in April 2022 in Europe at €449. PICO's first consumer-focused VR headset following ByteDance's 2021 acquisition, the Neo 3 Link features the Snapdragon XR2 processor with 2x the performance of its predecessor, 4K LCD display with 1832x1920 resolution per eye, 90/120 Hz refresh rate, and a unique 5-meter fiber optic DisplayPort cable for uncompressed PC VR streaming. The Neo 3 Link served as a bridge between PICO's enterprise-focused Neo 2 and the consumer-oriented Pico 4.
History and Development
PICO announced the Neo 3 Link in April 2022 as the company's first B2C (business-to-consumer) VR headset following ByteDance's acquisition of PICO Interactive in 2021. The headset launched in European markets (Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands) at €449, competing directly with the Meta Quest 2. The Neo 3 Link was succeeded by the Pico 4 later in 2022.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
High-resolution 4K LCD:
- 5.5-inch LCD panel
- 1832x1920 resolution per eye
- 3664x1920 combined (4K total)
- 773 PPI pixel density
- Same resolution as Quest 2
- 90 Hz default refresh rate
- 120 Hz optional mode
- Reduced screen door effect
Optics
- Fresnel lenses
- 3 IPD presets: 58mm, 63.5mm (default), 69mm
- Adaptable range: 54-73mm
- Physical IPD adjustment
Field of View
- 98° FOV
- Wider than Quest 2 (97°)
Processing
Snapdragon XR2 platform:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
- 7nm process technology
- Octa-core Kryo 585 CPU (2.84 GHz max)
- Adreno 650 GPU
- 2x performance vs Pico Neo 2 (Snapdragon 845)
- 6 GB LPDDR4X RAM (2133 MHz)
- 256 GB UFS 3.0 storage
Tracking
Inside-out tracking:
- 4 cameras for 6DoF tracking
- No external sensors required
- Room-scale support
- Hand tracking capability
Build
- 620g weight (heavier than Quest 2's 503g)
- Balanced design
- Adjustable head strap
- Comfortable facial interface
Audio
- Built-in speakers
- 3D spatial audio
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Microphone
Battery
- Built-in rechargeable battery
- ~2.5 hours usage
- USB-C charging
PC VR Connectivity
Unique DisplayPort Link feature:
Fiber Optic Cable
- 5-meter high-speed fiber optic cable
- DisplayPort 1.4 protocol
- USB 2.0 combined
- Uncompressed video transmission
- Superior to Quest Link compression
- Lower latency PC VR
Wireless Streaming
- Wi-Fi 6 streaming option
- SteamVR compatible
Controllers
Pico Neo 3 controllers:
- 6DoF tracking
- Optical tracking
- Ergonomic design
- Analog sticks
- Triggers and grip buttons
- AA battery powered
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5" LCD (4K) |
| Resolution | 1832x1920 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz / 120 Hz |
| Field of View | 98° |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 |
| RAM | 6 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS 3.0 |
| Tracking | 6DoF (4 cameras) |
| PC Link | 5m DP fiber cable |
| Weight | 620g |
| Price | €449 |
Reception
Praise:
- Snapdragon XR2 powerful for standalone
- 256 GB storage generous
- 120 Hz refresh rate option
- 5m fiber optic cable unique
- Uncompressed PC VR quality
- Physical IPD adjustment
- 98° FOV slightly wider than Quest 2
- Wi-Fi 6 for wireless streaming
- €449 competitive pricing
- First PICO consumer headset
Criticism:
- 620g heavier than Quest 2 (503g)
- Limited to European markets
- Smaller app library than Quest
- Fresnel lens god rays
- 3 IPD presets (not continuous)
- ByteDance/PICO ecosystem
- Quickly superseded by Pico 4[2]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Pico Neo 3 Includes Snapdragon XR2, Optical Controllers And Physical IPD Adjustment". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/pico-neo-3-specs/.
- ↑ "Pico Neo 3 Link: New VR headset lands promising uncompressed video for €449". NotebookCheck. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pico-Neo-3-Link-New-VR-headset-lands-promising-uncompressed-video-for-EUR449.613790.0.html.
- ↑ "Pico Neo 3 Link Review". VRX by VR Expert. https://vrx.vr-expert.com/pico-neo-3-link-review/.