PICO 4 Ultra
| PICO 4 Ultra | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Mixed Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | Standalone MR |
| Platform | PICO OS (Android-based) |
| Developer | PICO (ByteDance) |
| Manufacturer | PICO |
| Release Date | September 2024 |
| Price | €549 |
| Website | https://www.picoxr.com/global/products/pico4-ultra |
| Predecessor | PICO 4 |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Display | |
| Display | LCD (pancake lenses) |
| Resolution | 2160x2160 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 105° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Passthrough | Color (32 MP cameras) |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out) |
| Hand Tracking | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Spatial audio |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth |
| Device | |
| Weight | 580g (304g front + 276g rear) |
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The PICO 4 Ultra is a standalone mixed reality head-mounted display developed by PICO (owned by ByteDance), released in Europe on September 2, 2024 for €549. PICO's first all-in-one VR and MR headset, the PICO 4 Ultra features the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor (same as Meta Quest 3), 12 GB RAM, high-quality color passthrough via dual 32 MP cameras with iToF depth sensing, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with 5ms latency streaming, and spatial video capture. Available in Europe and Asia but not the US, the PICO 4 Ultra positions itself as a direct Quest 3 competitor with strong mixed reality capabilities.
History and Development
PICO officially launched the PICO 4 Ultra in China in August 2024, followed by European availability on September 2-3, 2024. The device represents a significant upgrade from the PICO 4, adding color passthrough, improved processing power, and spatial video capabilities. As ByteDance's flagship XR device, the PICO 4 Ultra competes directly with Meta Quest 3 while maintaining regional availability in Europe and Asia.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Enhanced visual experience:
- 2160x2160 per eye resolution
- LCD displays with pancake lenses
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- 105° field of view
- 20.6 PPD (pixels per degree)
- 25% brighter than PICO 4
- 62% increased resolution rendering
- Color correction improvements
Processing
- Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
- 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM
- 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Same chip as Meta Quest 3
- High-performance MR processing
Mixed Reality Cameras
Advanced passthrough system:
- 2x 32 MP RGB cameras
- iToF depth-sensing camera
- High-quality color passthrough
- 8 MP, 22.5 PPD center clarity
- Low distortion
- Stereoscopic see-through
- Room mapping
Spatial Video
- 2048x1536 resolution
- 60 FPS capture
- 50 Mbps bitrate
- Spatial audio recording
- Compatible with iPhone/Vision Pro content
Controllers
New ring-free design:
- Ring-free controllers
- 50% shorter than previous generation
- Centaur multi-modal algorithm
- HyperSense broadband linear motors
- Precise tracking
- Enhanced haptics
Build
Balanced design:
- 580g total weight
- 304g front module
- 276g rear battery counterweight
- IPD 58-72mm adjustment
- Classic PICO balanced design
- Comfortable weight distribution
Battery
- 5,700 mAh capacity
- 45W fast charging
- QC 4.0 / PD 3.0 support
- Extended play sessions
- Rear counterweight placement
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 7 support
- 3.0+ Gbps transmission speed
- 5ms latency streaming
- Bluetooth
- USB-C
- PICO Connect app
Features
PanoScreen Workspace
- Multi-device screen mirroring
- Mac/Windows/iOS/Android support
- Up to 3 simultaneous displays
- Ultrawide virtual screen
Motion Tracker Support
- IMU sensor + 12 IR sensors
- 6DoF tracking at 200Hz
- 24 skeleton point tracking
- 20ms latency
- Full body tracking compatible
PC VR Streaming
- PICO Connect application
- Wi-Fi 7 optimized
- Low-latency streaming
- SteamVR compatible
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 2160x2160 per eye LCD |
| FOV | 105° |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Passthrough | Color (32 MP + iToF) |
| Spatial Video | 2048x1536 @ 60fps |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Battery | 5,700 mAh (45W) |
| Weight | 580g |
| Price | €549 |
Availability
- Europe: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, UK, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland
- Asia: China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore
- United States: Not available
Reception
Praise:
- Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 powerful
- 12 GB RAM generous
- Color passthrough high quality
- Wi-Fi 7 ultra-low latency
- Spatial video capture innovative
- Ring-free controllers improved
- €549 competitive vs Quest 3
- 45W fast charging
- PanoScreen workspace useful
- Motion tracker support
Criticism:
- Not available in United States
- ByteDance privacy concerns
- Content library smaller than Quest
- €549 more than original PICO 4
- LCD vs OLED contrast
- Regional availability limited
- Ecosystem smaller than Meta[2]