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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
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|image =  
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Release Date = 2024
|Platform = [[PICO OS]]
|Price =  
|Developer = [[ByteDance]]
|Display = 2 x LCD binocular
|Manufacturer = [[PICO]]
|Resolution = 2160x2160 per-eye
|Announcement Date = August 2024
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Release Date = September 2024
|Field of View = 104° horizontal, 103° vertical
|Price = €599 / £529
|Horizontal FoV = 104°
|Website = https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/pico4-ultra
|Vertical FoV = 103°
|OS = PICO OS (Android-based)
|Diagonal FoV =  
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]]
|IPD Range = 58-72 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|Storage = 256 GB
|Memory = 12 GB LPDDR5
|Display = 2× LCD
|Resolution = 2160×2160 per eye (4320×2160 combined)
|Refresh Rate = 72 Hz, 90 Hz
|Field of View = 105°
|Horizontal FoV = 105°
|PPD = ~20 PPD
|IPD Range = 58-72mm
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Pancake lenses
|Tracking = Inside-out 6DoF (4 cameras)
|Eye Tracking = Yes
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Face Tracking = Yes
|Passthrough = Color (2× 32MP cameras + depth sensor)
|Passthrough Resolution = 8MP equivalent, 22.5 PPD center
|Audio = Built-in speakers, 3.5mm jack
|Microphone = Dual microphones
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C
|Battery = 5700 mAh
|Battery Life = 2-4 hours
|Charging = 45W fast charging
|Weight = 580g
|Color = Black/White
}}
}}


'''Pico 4 Ultra''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2024.
The '''PICO 4 Ultra''' is a standalone [[virtual reality]] and [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[PICO]] (a subsidiary of [[ByteDance]]), released in September 2024. It is positioned as a direct competitor to the [[Meta Quest 3]], featuring the [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]] processor, high-resolution color passthrough cameras, and a comprehensive mixed reality feature set. The headset is available in Europe and Asia but not in the United States.
 
== History and Development ==
 
The PICO 4 Ultra is an upgraded version of the [[PICO 4]], representing PICO's first all-in-one VR and mixed reality headset with advanced passthrough capabilities. PICO, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, positioned the Ultra as a premium offering designed to compete directly with Meta's Quest 3.<ref name="pico">{{cite web |url=https://www.picoxr.com/global/about/newsroom/pico-4-ultra-mixed-reality-headset |title=PICO launches its first all-in-one VR & Mixed Reality headset |publisher=PICO |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
An enterprise variant, the [[Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise]], is also available with additional features for business applications.
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display and Optics ===
 
The PICO 4 Ultra features dual LCD panels with 2160×2160 resolution per eye (4320×2160 combined), delivering approximately 20 pixels per degree. Compared to the previous PICO 4 model, the Ultra offers:
 
* 25% increase in screen brightness
* 62% increase in resolution rendering
* Color correction improvements
* Pancake lens design for a compact form factor<ref name="techradar">{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/pico-4-ultra-review |title=Pico 4 Ultra review: powerful, but second fiddle to the Meta Quest 3 VR headset |publisher=TechRadar |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
The field of view is 105 degrees, and the refresh rate supports 72 Hz and 90 Hz modes. IPD adjustment ranges from 58mm to 72mm.
 
=== Processing and Memory ===
 
The headset is powered by the [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2]] processor with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM—4 GB more than the Meta Quest 3's 8 GB. This additional memory provides better futureproofing for larger game levels and more complex applications.<ref name="gamesradar">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/vr/pico-4-ultra-review/ |title=Pico 4 Ultra review: "The Quest 3 competitor the industry needs" |publisher=GamesRadar+ |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
Internal storage is 256 GB.
 
=== Mixed Reality Cameras ===
 
For mixed reality, the PICO 4 Ultra features:
 
* Dual 32MP color cameras (up from 16MP on base PICO 4)
* Dedicated depth sensor (not present on base model)
* 8MP equivalent passthrough quality
* 22.5 PPD in center of passthrough image
* Low distortion passthrough
* MR frame alignment up to 72 Hz
 
This camera system enables high-quality color seethrough that's "incredibly smooth and natural."<ref name="pcgamer">{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/vr-hardware/pico-4-ultra-review/ |title=Pico 4 Ultra review |publisher=PC Gamer |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Controllers ===
 
The PICO 4 Ultra includes redesigned controllers with an innovative ring-free design that is 50% shorter in height compared to the previous generation. The ergonomic improvements offer a more comfortable grip during extended use.
 
=== Battery and Charging ===
 
The 5700 mAh battery provides 2-4 hours of use depending on activity type. The headset supports 45W fast charging for quick turnaround between sessions.
 
=== Connectivity ===
 
* Wi-Fi 7 for fast wireless streaming and downloads
* Bluetooth 5.2 for accessories
* USB-C for wired PC VR and charging
 
== Software and Features ==
 
=== Mixed Reality Interface ===
 
PICO has overhauled the user interface to maximize the mixed reality experience:
 
* Shortcut on main menu to toggle between MR and VR modes
* Freeform window placement—drag and drop windows around the environment
* More flexible than Meta's carousel layout approach
 
=== Tracking ===
 
The PICO 4 Ultra supports:
* 6DoF inside-out tracking (no base stations required)
* Hand tracking
* Eye tracking
* Face tracking


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x LCD binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 2160x2160 per-eye
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz
|-
* '''Field of View:''' 104° horizontal, 103° vertical
! Component !! Specification
* '''IPD Range:''' 58-72 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
|-
| RAM || 12 GB LPDDR5
|-
| Storage || 256 GB
|-
| Display || 2160×2160 per eye LCD
|-
| Refresh Rate || 72 Hz, 90 Hz
|-
| Field of View || 105°
|-
| IPD Range || 58-72mm
|-
| Passthrough || Color (2× 32MP + depth)
|-
| Battery || 5700 mAh
|-
| Weight || 580g
|-
| Connectivity || Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2
|}
 
== Reception ==
 
The PICO 4 Ultra has received positive reviews, with critics noting it as a strong [[Meta Quest 3]] competitor:
 
'''Praise:'''
* Better specs than Quest 3 (more RAM, Wi-Fi 7)
* High-quality mixed reality passthrough
* Comfortable redesigned controllers
* Large 256GB storage
* Strong battery life with fast charging
 
'''Criticism:'''
* Not available in the United States
* Smaller software library compared to Meta Quest
* Meta Quest 3 price cuts reduced value proposition
* Some exclusives not available on PICO platform
 
"It's a shame the Pico 4 Ultra isn't available in the US, because it's the Quest 3 competitor the industry needs" - GamesRadar+<ref name="gamesradar"/>
 
== Availability ==
 
The PICO 4 Ultra is available in:
* Europe (€599)
* United Kingdom (£529)
* Asia Pacific markets
 
The headset is '''not available''' in the United States due to regulatory and market considerations.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[PICO 4]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[PICO 4 Pro]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Meta Quest 3S]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Mixed Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Standalone VR Headsets]]
[[Category:PICO]]
[[Category:2024 in technology]]
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