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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]], [[PC VR]]
|Release Date = 2022
|Platform = [[PICO OS]], [[SteamVR]] (via Link)
|Price = $449
|Developer = [[ByteDance]]
|Display = Single LCD binocular
|Manufacturer = [[PICO]]
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per-eye
|Release Date = April 2022
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Price = €449 EUR
|Field of View = 98° horizontal, 90° vertical
|Website = https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/neo3-link
|Horizontal FoV = 98°
|Predecessor = [[Pico Neo 2]]
|Vertical FoV = 90°
|Successor = [[Pico 4]]
|Diagonal FoV =
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|IPD Range = 58-69 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|CPU = Octa-core Kryo 585 (2.84 GHz max)
|GPU = Adreno 650
|Memory = 6 GB LPDDR4X
|Storage = 256 GB UFS 3.0
|Display = 5.5" LCD (4K)
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per eye (3664x1920 combined)
|PPI = 773 PPI
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz, 120 Hz
|Field of View = 98°
|IPD Range = 58mm, 63.5mm, 69mm (3 presets, 54-73mm adaptable)
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Fresnel lenses
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|Eye Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Controllers = Pico Neo 3 controllers (6DoF)
|Audio = Built-in speakers, 3D spatial audio, 3.5mm jack
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, DisplayPort 1.4 (5m fiber cable)
|Battery = ~2.5 hours
|Weight = 620g
}}
}}


'''Pico Neo 3 Link''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2022.
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]].


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' Single LCD binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 1832x1920 per-eye
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.<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/pico-neo-3-specs/ |title=Pico Neo 3 Includes Snapdragon XR2, Optical Controllers And Physical IPD Adjustment |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 120 Hz
 
* '''Field of View:''' 98° horizontal, 90° vertical
== Design and Hardware ==
* '''IPD Range:''' 58-69 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
 
* '''Price:''' $449
=== 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 ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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<ref name="notebookcheck">{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pico-Neo-3-Link-New-VR-headset-lands-promising-uncompressed-video-for-EUR449.613790.0.html |title=Pico Neo 3 Link: New VR headset lands promising uncompressed video for €449 |publisher=NotebookCheck |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
<ref name="vrxreview">{{cite web |url=https://vrx.vr-expert.com/pico-neo-3-link-review/ |title=Pico Neo 3 Link Review |publisher=VRX by VR Expert |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Pico 4]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Pico Neo 2]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Pico 4 Enterprise]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Standalone VR Headsets]]
[[Category:PC VR Headsets]]
[[Category:PICO]]
[[Category:2022 in technology]]

Revision as of 16:08, 7 January 2026

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

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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]

[3]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Pico Neo 3 Includes Snapdragon XR2, Optical Controllers And Physical IPD Adjustment". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/pico-neo-3-specs/.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Pico Neo 3 Link Review". VRX by VR Expert. https://vrx.vr-expert.com/pico-neo-3-link-review/.
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