Pico 4: Difference between revisions

|image = [[file:pico 41.jpg|350px]]

|Type = [[head-mounted display]]

|Platform = [[Pico Store]]

|Developer =  

|Manufacturer = [[Pico]]

|Price = $430

|Website = picoxr.com  

|Predecessor = [[Pico 3]]

|Successor = [[Pico 5]]

|Operating System = [[Pico OS 5.0 (Android)]]

|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]

|Display = 2 x LCD

|Resolution = 2160x2160 per-eye

|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz

|Pixel Density =  

|Persistence =  

|Precision =  

|Field of View =  

|Ocularity = Binocular

|Eye Tracking = No

|Hand Tracking = Yes

|Body Tracking = No

|Play Space =  

|Latency =  

|Audio = Integrated stereo speakers

|Battery Capacity = 5300 mAh

|Weight = 295g (without headstrap), 586g (with headstrap)

The [[Pico 4]] is a [[virtual reality headset]] developed by [[Pico Interactive]], a company under [[ByteDance]], the creator of [[TikTok]]. It positions itself as a direct competitor to the [[Meta Quest 2]], offering a range of features and specifications aimed at enhancing the virtual reality experience. The headset has garnered attention for its innovative design, visual capabilities, and unique features, as well as for certain limitations and concerns.

== Overview ==

== Design and Comfort ==

The Pico 4's design is notable for its lightweight and compact form. The visor, weighing approximately 295 grams without straps, offers a significant reduction in weight compared to similar models. The device's rigid strap, which is non-removable, integrates the battery into the rear, aiding in weight balance and overall comfort. However, this design choice limits customization options for users who might prefer third-party alternatives.

=== Facial Interface ===

== Visual and Display Capabilities ==

One of the Pico 4's standout features is its field of view, which is both wider and taller than many of its competitors, including the [[Quest 2]]. This expanded field of view, attributed to the device's larger lens size, significantly enhances the immersive experience in VR. The headset utilizes [[pancake lenses]], which are noted for their sharpness in both the center and periphery. However, these lenses have been reported to cause discomfort for users with narrower interpupillary distances (IPDs), potentially crushing against the nose when adjusted below 62mm.

=== Resolution and Color Representation ===

The use of the [[Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 chipset]] in the Pico 4, while common, has led to performance issues, particularly when rendering more complex visuals. This has resulted in frame drops in some VR applications, which can be discomforting to users. The device's tracking capabilities, however, have been generally well-received, with precise controller tracking noted in fast-paced VR games.

The Pico 4's system software bears a resemblance to that of the [[Quest]]'s interface, with a familiar layout for users who have experience with [[Meta]]'s VR systems. The UI is described as snappy and responsive, although it lacks some of the polished touches, such as haptic feedback on the virtual keyboard, found in other systems. Setting up the device requires inputting details via tracked controllers, a process that some users might find cumbersome.

== Passthrough and Mixed Reality Features ==

The Pico 4 offers a full-color passthrough, a step up from the black and white passthrough seen in some other VR headsets. However, the lack of depth correctness in the passthrough view can lead to distortion and discomfort during movement, limiting its effectiveness for mixed reality applications.

== Software and Content ==

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