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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Hybrid VR]] (Standalone + PC VR)
|Subtype = Standalone VR / PC VR
|Platform = [[PICO OS]], [[SteamVR]]
|Platform = [[Android]], [[PC]], [[SteamVR]]
|Developer = [[PICO]] ([[ByteDance]])
|Creator = [[Pico Interactive]] (ByteDance)
|Manufacturer = [[PICO]]
|Announced = April 2022
|Release Date = April 2022
|Release = April 2022
|Announcement Date = April 2022
|Price = €449 / £399
|Price = €449
|Website = https://www.picoxr.com
|Website = https://www.picoxr.com/
|OS = Android
|Successor = [[Pico 4]]
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|Chipset = Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
|GPU = Adreno 650
|Display = LCD (4K)
|Storage = 256 GB
|Resolution = 1832x1920 per eye
|RAM = 6 GB
|Refresh Rate = 90/120 Hz
|Display = 5.5" LCD
|Field of View = 98°
|Resolution = 3664 x 1920 (1832 x 1920 per eye)
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Refresh = 90/120 Hz
|Brightness =
|PPI = 773
|FOV = 98° (horizontal)
|PPD =
|Lenses = Fresnel
|IPD = Adjustable
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
|IPD = 3-stage adjustable
|Spatial Mapping =
|Audio = Dual speakers + dual microphones
|Speakers = Integrated
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, DisplayPort (fiber optic)
|Microphone = Yes
|Battery = 5300 mAh
|Audio Jack = 3.5mm
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, DisplayPort
|Ports = USB-C, DisplayPort
|Battery = 5300 mAh (~4 hours)
|Weight = 620g
|Weight = 620g
|Storage = 256GB
|Materials =
|Colors = White
|Sensors = 4 tracking cameras, IMU
|Input = 6DoF controllers
}}
}}


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.
The '''Pico Neo 3 Link''' is a hybrid standalone and PC VR [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Pico Interactive]], a subsidiary of [[ByteDance]]. Announced in April 2022 and released in Europe at €449, the Neo 3 Link was Pico's first B2C (business-to-consumer) VR headset. The headset features a 5.5-inch LCD display at 1832 x 1920 per eye, 90/120 Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, and unique DisplayPort connectivity for uncompressed PC VR streaming—a feature not available on Quest 2. A 5-meter DisplayPort cable is included.<ref name="pico">{{cite web|url=https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/neo3-link/specs|title=Pico Neo 3 Link Specifications|publisher=Pico}}</ref>


== History and Development ==
== 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.<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>
=== April 2022 Announcement ===
Pico announced the Neo 3 Link as their first consumer-focused VR headset.


== Design and Hardware ==
=== European Launch ===
Pre-orders began April 15, 2022 in Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.


=== Display ===
=== UK Release ===
UK launch followed in June 2022 at £399.


4K LCD:
=== Quest 2 Competitor ===
Positioned as a competitor to Meta Quest 2 in the European market.


* '''1832x1920 per eye''' resolution
== Design and Hardware ==
* '''4K combined'''
* '''LCD panels'''
* '''90 Hz''' default
* '''120 Hz''' optional
* '''98° field of view'''


=== Processing ===
=== Display System ===
* '''Panel Size:''' 5.5 inches
* '''Resolution:''' 1832 x 1920 per eye (3664 x 1920 total)
* '''Pixel Density:''' 773 PPI
* '''Display Type:''' LCD
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz default, 120 Hz optional


* '''Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2'''
=== Field of View ===
* '''6GB RAM'''
98 degrees horizontal.
* '''256GB storage'''
* Standalone capable


=== Tracking ===
=== Processor ===
* '''SoC:''' Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
* '''RAM:''' 6 GB
* '''Storage:''' 256 GB


* '''6DoF inside-out tracking'''
=== Weight ===
* '''4 cameras'''
620 grams total.
* '''32 optical tracking sensors'''
* No external sensors


=== IPD ===
== PC VR Connectivity ==


* '''3-stage adjustable'''
=== DisplayPort Connection ===
* Physical mechanism
* Unique uncompressed video streaming
* Preset positions
* 5-meter DisplayPort cable included
* Lower latency than USB compression
* Key differentiator vs Quest 2


=== Connectivity ===
=== Wi-Fi 6 Streaming ===
* Wireless PC VR option
* Air streaming to PC
* Flexibility for room-scale


Hybrid versatility:
== Tracking ==


* '''Wi-Fi 6''' wireless streaming
=== Inside-Out Tracking ===
* '''Bluetooth 5.1'''
* 4 integrated cameras
* '''5m fiber-optic cable''' included
* 6 degrees of freedom
* '''DisplayPort 1.4'''
* No external sensors required
* '''USB 2.0''' (cable)
* Uncompressed PC VR


=== Audio ===
=== Hand Tracking ===
Controller-free hand tracking support.


* '''Dual stereo speakers'''
== Battery ==
* '''Dual microphones'''
* 30dB noise suppression
* 50dB echo suppression


=== Battery ===
* '''Capacity:''' 5,300 mAh
* '''Runtime:''' Up to 4 hours
* Front-mounted battery


* '''5300 mAh'''
== Standalone Mode ==
* Rear-mounted
* Balanced weight distribution
* Extended sessions


=== Comfort ===
=== Android Platform ===
* Pico Store
* Standalone apps and games
* No PC required


* '''620g total weight'''
== Regional Availability ==
* Battery in headband
* Balanced design
* Improved comfort


== PC VR Mode ==
=== Launch Countries ===
* Germany
* France
* Spain
* Netherlands
* United Kingdom (June 2022)
* Additional European markets


DisplayPort connection:
=== Pricing ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Uncompressed 4K'''
|-
* '''Native 90 Hz'''
! Region !! Price
* '''Low latency'''
|-
* Full SteamVR support
| Europe || €449
* No compression artifacts
|-
 
| United Kingdom || £399
== PC Requirements ==
|}
 
* Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 1500
* NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 480
* Windows 10


== Technical Specifications ==
== Specifications ==


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! Specification !! Details
! Specification !! Details
|-
|-
| Display || 1832x1920 LCD x2
| Display || 5.5" LCD
|-
| Resolution || 1832 x 1920 per eye
|-
| Total Resolution || 3664 x 1920
|-
| PPI || 773
|-
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90/120 Hz
| Refresh Rate || 90/120 Hz
|-
|-
| FOV || 98°
| Field of View || 98° horizontal
|-
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
|-
|-
| RAM || 6GB
| RAM || 6 GB
|-
|-
| Storage || 256GB
| Storage || 256 GB
|-
|-
| Tracking || Inside-out (4 cameras)
| Battery || 5300 mAh (~4 hours)
|-
|-
| IPD || 3-stage adjustable
| PC Connection || DisplayPort (uncompressed)
|-
| Battery || 5300 mAh
|-
|-
| Weight || 620g
| Weight || 620g
|-
|-
| Cable || 5m fiber-optic DP
| Price || €449 / £399
|-
| 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<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>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Pico Interactive]]
* [[ByteDance]]
* [[Pico 4]]
* [[Pico 4]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Pico Neo 3 Pro]]
* [[Standalone VR]]
* [[PICO 4 Ultra]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:PICO]]
[[Category:Snapdragon XR2]]
[[Category:Pico Interactive]]
[[Category:ByteDance]]
[[Category:ByteDance]]
[[Category:2022 in technology]]
[[Category:2020s VR]]

Revision as of 22:13, 7 January 2026

Pico Neo 3 Link
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Standalone VR / PC VR
Platform Android, PC, SteamVR
Creator Pico Interactive (ByteDance)
Price €449 / £399
Website https://www.picoxr.com
System
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
GPU Adreno 650
Storage
Storage 256 GB
Display
Display 5.5" LCD
Resolution 3664 x 1920 (1832 x 1920 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras)
Hand Tracking Yes
Audio
Microphone Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, DisplayPort
Ports USB-C, DisplayPort
Device
Weight 620g
Sensors 4 tracking cameras, IMU
Input 6DoF controllers

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The Pico Neo 3 Link is a hybrid standalone and PC VR head-mounted display developed by Pico Interactive, a subsidiary of ByteDance. Announced in April 2022 and released in Europe at €449, the Neo 3 Link was Pico's first B2C (business-to-consumer) VR headset. The headset features a 5.5-inch LCD display at 1832 x 1920 per eye, 90/120 Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, and unique DisplayPort connectivity for uncompressed PC VR streaming—a feature not available on Quest 2. A 5-meter DisplayPort cable is included.[1]

History and Development

April 2022 Announcement

Pico announced the Neo 3 Link as their first consumer-focused VR headset.

European Launch

Pre-orders began April 15, 2022 in Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.

UK Release

UK launch followed in June 2022 at £399.

Quest 2 Competitor

Positioned as a competitor to Meta Quest 2 in the European market.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Panel Size: 5.5 inches
  • Resolution: 1832 x 1920 per eye (3664 x 1920 total)
  • Pixel Density: 773 PPI
  • Display Type: LCD
  • Refresh Rate: 90 Hz default, 120 Hz optional

Field of View

98 degrees horizontal.

Processor

  • SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • Storage: 256 GB

Weight

620 grams total.

PC VR Connectivity

DisplayPort Connection

  • Unique uncompressed video streaming
  • 5-meter DisplayPort cable included
  • Lower latency than USB compression
  • Key differentiator vs Quest 2

Wi-Fi 6 Streaming

  • Wireless PC VR option
  • Air streaming to PC
  • Flexibility for room-scale

Tracking

Inside-Out Tracking

  • 4 integrated cameras
  • 6 degrees of freedom
  • No external sensors required

Hand Tracking

Controller-free hand tracking support.

Battery

  • Capacity: 5,300 mAh
  • Runtime: Up to 4 hours
  • Front-mounted battery

Standalone Mode

Android Platform

  • Pico Store
  • Standalone apps and games
  • No PC required

Regional Availability

Launch Countries

  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • United Kingdom (June 2022)
  • Additional European markets

Pricing

Region Price
Europe €449
United Kingdom £399

Specifications

Specification Details
Display 5.5" LCD
Resolution 1832 x 1920 per eye
Total Resolution 3664 x 1920
PPI 773
Refresh Rate 90/120 Hz
Field of View 98° horizontal
Processor Snapdragon XR2
RAM 6 GB
Storage 256 GB
Battery 5300 mAh (~4 hours)
PC Connection DisplayPort (uncompressed)
Weight 620g
Price €449 / £399

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Pico Neo 3 Link Specifications". Pico. https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/neo3-link/specs.
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