Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye
The Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye is a standalone virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Pico Interactive. Released in 2021 at $900, the Neo 3 Pro Eye combines the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 platform with Tobii eye tracking, positioning itself as a direct competitor to the Oculus Quest 2 Business Edition and HTC Vive Focus 3 in the enterprise VR market. The device features a high-resolution display, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and support for both standalone operation and PC VR streaming.[1]
| Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR |
| Platform | Android |
| Creator | Pico Interactive |
| Price | $900 |
| Website | https://www.picoxr.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS 3.0 |
| Display | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD |
| Resolution | 3664 x 1920 (1832 x 1920 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out) |
| Eye Tracking | Yes (Tobii, 120 Hz) |
| Audio | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Device | |
| Dimensions | 190 x 135 x 112 mm |
| Weight | 395g (without straps), 673g total |
| Sensors | P-sensor, 9-axis IMU |
| Input | 2x 6DoF controllers |
History and Development
2021 Launch
Pico launched the Neo 3 Pro and Neo 3 Pro Eye in 2021 as part of their enterprise-focused lineup, leveraging the latest Qualcomm XR2 platform.
Market Positioning
The Neo 3 Pro Eye was priced to compete directly with:
- Oculus Quest 2 Business Edition ($800)
- HTC Vive Focus 3 ($1,300)
Tobii Partnership
Continuing from the Neo 2 Eye, Pico partnered with Tobii for integrated eye tracking capabilities.
Design and Hardware
Display System
- Screen Size: 5.5 inches (single panel)
- Resolution: 3664 x 1920 total (1832 x 1920 per eye)
- Pixel Density: 773 PPI
- Refresh Rate: 72 Hz or 90 Hz
- Lens Type: Fresnel with TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification
Processor
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
- CPU: Kryo 585, 8-core, 64-bit, up to 2.84 GHz
- GPU: Adreno 650 at 587 MHz
- RAM: 8 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 256 GB UFS 3.0
Field of View
98-degree field of view.
IPD Adjustment
Self-adaptive IPD range of 55-71mm (no physical adjustment).
Physical Design
- Weight: 395g (without straps), 673g total
- Dimensions: 190mm x 135mm x 112mm
Eye Tracking
Tobii Integration
- Eye Tracking Cameras: 2x (400 x 400 @ 120 Hz)
- Provider: Tobii
Applications
- Foveated rendering for performance optimization
- Gaze-based interaction
- User attention analytics
- Research and training applications
Tracking and Input
Head Tracking
6DoF inside-out tracking without external sensors.
Controllers
- Type: 2x 6DoF controllers with optical positioning
- Haptics: Linear resonant actuators
- Sensors: 9-axis sensor with 1 kHz sampling frequency
Proximity Sensor
P-sensor for face proximity detection.
Connectivity
Wireless
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.4G & 5G, 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth: 5.1
PC VR Streaming
- Wired: NVIDIA Direct Mode for native 4K @ 90 Hz
- Wireless: NVIDIA CloudXR support via 5G and Wi-Fi
Battery
- Capacity: 5300 mAh
- Runtime: 2.5-3 hours continuous use
- Charging: QC 3.0 fast charging support
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5" LCD (3664 x 1920) |
| Per-Eye Resolution | 1832 x 1920 |
| Pixel Density | 773 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 72/90 Hz |
| Field of View | 98° |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS 3.0 |
| Eye Tracking | Tobii (120 Hz) |
| Tracking | 6DoF inside-out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Battery | 5300 mAh (2.5-3 hours) |
| Weight | 673g total |
| Price | $900 |