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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]]
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