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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]], [[PC VR]]
|Subtype = [[Hybrid VR]] (Standalone + PC VR)
|Platform = [[PICO OS]], [[SteamVR]] (via Link)
|Platform = [[PICO OS]], [[SteamVR]]
|Developer = [[ByteDance]]
|Developer = [[PICO]] ([[ByteDance]])
|Manufacturer = [[PICO]]
|Manufacturer = [[PICO]]
|Release Date = April 2022
|Release Date = April 2022
|Price = €449 EUR
|Announcement Date = April 2022
|Website = https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/neo3-link
|Price = €449
|Predecessor = [[Pico Neo 2]]
|Website = https://www.picoxr.com/
|Successor = [[Pico 4]]
|Successor = [[Pico 4]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|Chipset = Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
|CPU = Octa-core Kryo 585 (2.84 GHz max)
|Display = LCD (4K)
|GPU = Adreno 650
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per eye
|Memory = 6 GB LPDDR4X
|Refresh Rate = 90/120 Hz
|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°
|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)
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|Eye Tracking = No
|IPD = 3-stage adjustable
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Audio = Dual speakers + dual microphones
|Controllers = Pico Neo 3 controllers (6DoF)
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, DisplayPort (fiber optic)
|Audio = Built-in speakers, 3D spatial audio, 3.5mm jack
|Battery = 5300 mAh
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, DisplayPort 1.4 (5m fiber cable)
|Battery = ~2.5 hours
|Weight = 620g
|Weight = 620g
|Storage = 256GB
}}
}}


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]].
The '''Pico Neo 3 Link''' is a hybrid standalone/PC VR [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[PICO]] (owned by [[ByteDance]]), released April 2022 at €449. PICO's first consumer-focused B2C headset in Europe, featuring 4K LCD display at 1832x1920 per eye, Snapdragon XR2 processor, 90/120 Hz refresh rate, 98° field of view, and unique 5-meter fiber-optic DisplayPort cable for uncompressed PC VR streaming. Available in select European markets.


== History and Development ==
== 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.<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>
PICO announced the Neo 3 Link in April 2022 as their first consumer B2C headset, launching in Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, and UK. While PICO had enterprise products, the Neo 3 Link targeted consumers competing with Meta Quest 2. The "Link" designation highlighted the included fiber-optic cable for native DisplayPort PC VR with uncompressed 4K video. Succeeded by Pico 4 in October 2022.<ref name="pico">{{cite web |url=https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/neo3-link |title=PICO Neo3 Link |publisher=PICO |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== Design and Hardware ==
== Design and Hardware ==
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=== Display ===
=== Display ===


High-resolution 4K LCD:
4K LCD:


* 5.5-inch LCD panel
* '''1832x1920 per eye''' resolution
* '''1832x1920 resolution per eye'''
* '''4K combined'''
* 3664x1920 combined (4K total)
* '''LCD panels'''
* '''773 PPI''' pixel density
* '''90 Hz''' default
* Same resolution as Quest 2
* '''120 Hz''' optional
* 90 Hz default refresh rate
* '''98° field of view'''
* '''120 Hz''' optional mode
* Reduced screen door effect


=== Optics ===
=== Processing ===


* Fresnel lenses
* '''Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2'''
* '''3 IPD presets:''' 58mm, 63.5mm (default), 69mm
* '''6GB RAM'''
* Adaptable range: 54-73mm
* '''256GB storage'''
* Physical IPD adjustment
* Standalone capable


=== Field of View ===
=== Tracking ===


* '''98° FOV'''
* '''6DoF inside-out tracking'''
* Wider than Quest 2 (97°)
* '''4 cameras'''
* '''32 optical tracking sensors'''
* No external sensors


=== Processing ===
=== IPD ===


Snapdragon XR2 platform:
* '''3-stage adjustable'''
* Physical mechanism
* Preset positions


* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]'''
=== Connectivity ===
* 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 ===
Hybrid versatility:


Inside-out tracking:
* '''Wi-Fi 6''' wireless streaming
 
* '''Bluetooth 5.1'''
* '''4 cameras''' for 6DoF tracking
* '''5m fiber-optic cable''' included
* No external sensors required
* '''DisplayPort 1.4'''
* Room-scale support
* '''USB 2.0''' (cable)
* Hand tracking capability
* Uncompressed PC VR
 
=== Build ===
 
* '''620g weight''' (heavier than Quest 2's 503g)
* Balanced design
* Adjustable head strap
* Comfortable facial interface


=== Audio ===
=== Audio ===


* Built-in speakers
* '''Dual stereo speakers'''
* 3D spatial audio
* '''Dual microphones'''
* 3.5mm headphone jack
* 30dB noise suppression
* Microphone
* 50dB echo suppression


=== Battery ===
=== Battery ===


* Built-in rechargeable battery
* '''5300 mAh'''
* ~2.5 hours usage
* Rear-mounted
* USB-C charging
* Balanced weight distribution
* Extended sessions


== PC VR Connectivity ==
=== Comfort ===


Unique DisplayPort Link feature:
* '''620g total weight'''
* Battery in headband
* Balanced design
* Improved comfort


=== Fiber Optic Cable ===
== PC VR Mode ==
* '''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 ===
DisplayPort connection:
* Wi-Fi 6 streaming option
* SteamVR compatible


== Controllers ==
* '''Uncompressed 4K'''
* '''Native 90 Hz'''
* '''Low latency'''
* Full SteamVR support
* No compression artifacts


Pico Neo 3 controllers:
== PC Requirements ==


* 6DoF tracking
* Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 1500
* Optical tracking
* NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 480
* Ergonomic design
* Windows 10
* Analog sticks
* Triggers and grip buttons
* AA battery powered


== Technical Specifications ==
== Technical Specifications ==
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! Specification !! Details
! Specification !! Details
|-
|-
| Display || 5.5" LCD (4K)
| Display || 1832x1920 LCD x2
|-
|-
| Resolution || 1832x1920 per eye
| Refresh Rate || 90/120 Hz
|-
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90 Hz / 120 Hz
| FOV || 98°
|-
|-
| Field of View || 98°
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
|-
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
| RAM || 6GB
|-
|-
| RAM || 6 GB LPDDR4X
| Storage || 256GB
|-
|-
| Storage || 256 GB UFS 3.0
| Tracking || Inside-out (4 cameras)
|-
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (4 cameras)
| IPD || 3-stage adjustable
|-
|-
| PC Link || 5m DP fiber cable
| Battery || 5300 mAh
|-
|-
| Weight || 620g
| Weight || 620g
|-
| Cable || 5m fiber-optic DP
|-
|-
| Price || €449
| Price || €449
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'''Praise:'''
'''Praise:'''
* Snapdragon XR2 powerful for standalone
* €449 competitive price
* 256 GB storage generous
* Fiber-optic cable included
* 120 Hz refresh rate option
* Uncompressed PC VR
* 5m fiber optic cable unique
* Snapdragon XR2 powerful
* Uncompressed PC VR quality
* 120 Hz support
* Physical IPD adjustment
* 256GB storage
* 98° FOV slightly wider than Quest 2
* Balanced weight
* Wi-Fi 6 for wireless streaming
* Wi-Fi 6 streaming
* €449 competitive pricing
* First PICO consumer headset


'''Criticism:'''
'''Criticism:'''
* 620g heavier than Quest 2 (503g)
* Europe-only launch
* Limited to European markets
* Quest 2 ecosystem larger
* Smaller app library than Quest
* Limited regional availability
* Fresnel lens god rays
* Pico 4 successor soon
* 3 IPD presets (not continuous)
* ByteDance privacy concerns
* ByteDance/PICO ecosystem
* Controller design basic
* 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>
* App library smaller
 
* Short market lifecycle<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 |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 ==
* [[Pico 4]]
* [[Pico 4]]
* [[Pico Neo 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Pico 4 Enterprise]]
* [[Pico Neo 3 Pro]]
* [[PICO 4 Ultra]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Standalone VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:PC VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:PICO]]
[[Category:PICO]]
[[Category:ByteDance]]
[[Category:2022 in technology]]
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Revision as of 18:02, 7 January 2026

Pico Neo 3 Link
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-Mounted Display
Subtype Hybrid VR (Standalone + PC VR)
Platform PICO OS, SteamVR
Developer PICO (ByteDance)
Manufacturer PICO
Announcement Date April 2022
Release Date April 2022
Price €449
Website https://www.picoxr.com/
Successor Pico 4
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
Storage
Storage 256GB
Display
Display LCD (4K)
Resolution 1832x1920 per eye
Refresh Rate 90/120 Hz
Image
Field of View 98°
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
Audio
Audio Dual speakers + dual microphones
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, DisplayPort (fiber optic)
Device
Weight 620g

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The Pico Neo 3 Link is a hybrid standalone/PC VR head-mounted display developed by PICO (owned by ByteDance), released April 2022 at €449. PICO's first consumer-focused B2C headset in Europe, featuring 4K LCD display at 1832x1920 per eye, Snapdragon XR2 processor, 90/120 Hz refresh rate, 98° field of view, and unique 5-meter fiber-optic DisplayPort cable for uncompressed PC VR streaming. Available in select European markets.

History and Development

PICO announced the Neo 3 Link in April 2022 as their first consumer B2C headset, launching in Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, and UK. While PICO had enterprise products, the Neo 3 Link targeted consumers competing with Meta Quest 2. The "Link" designation highlighted the included fiber-optic cable for native DisplayPort PC VR with uncompressed 4K video. Succeeded by Pico 4 in October 2022.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

4K LCD:

  • 1832x1920 per eye resolution
  • 4K combined
  • LCD panels
  • 90 Hz default
  • 120 Hz optional
  • 98° field of view

Processing

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
  • 6GB RAM
  • 256GB storage
  • Standalone capable

Tracking

  • 6DoF inside-out tracking
  • 4 cameras
  • 32 optical tracking sensors
  • No external sensors

IPD

  • 3-stage adjustable
  • Physical mechanism
  • Preset positions

Connectivity

Hybrid versatility:

  • Wi-Fi 6 wireless streaming
  • Bluetooth 5.1
  • 5m fiber-optic cable included
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • USB 2.0 (cable)
  • Uncompressed PC VR

Audio

  • Dual stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • 30dB noise suppression
  • 50dB echo suppression

Battery

  • 5300 mAh
  • Rear-mounted
  • Balanced weight distribution
  • Extended sessions

Comfort

  • 620g total weight
  • Battery in headband
  • Balanced design
  • Improved comfort

PC VR Mode

DisplayPort connection:

  • Uncompressed 4K
  • Native 90 Hz
  • Low latency
  • Full SteamVR support
  • No compression artifacts

PC Requirements

  • Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 1500
  • NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 480
  • Windows 10

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 1832x1920 LCD x2
Refresh Rate 90/120 Hz
FOV 98°
Processor Snapdragon XR2
RAM 6GB
Storage 256GB
Tracking Inside-out (4 cameras)
IPD 3-stage adjustable
Battery 5300 mAh
Weight 620g
Cable 5m fiber-optic DP
Price €449

Reception

Praise:

  • €449 competitive price
  • Fiber-optic cable included
  • Uncompressed PC VR
  • Snapdragon XR2 powerful
  • 120 Hz support
  • 256GB storage
  • Balanced weight
  • Wi-Fi 6 streaming

Criticism:

  • Europe-only launch
  • Quest 2 ecosystem larger
  • Limited regional availability
  • Pico 4 successor soon
  • ByteDance privacy concerns
  • Controller design basic
  • App library smaller
  • Short market lifecycle[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "PICO Neo3 Link". PICO. https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/neo3-link.
  2. ↑ "Pico Neo 3 Link". NotebookCheck. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Pico-Neo-3-Link-New-VR-headset-lands-promising-uncompressed-video-for-EUR449.613790.0.html.
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