Pico Neo 3 Link
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| 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 |
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 |