Pico Neo 3 Link
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| Pico Neo 3 Link | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | Hybrid VR (Standalone + PC VR) |
| Platform | PICO OS, SteamVR |
| Developer | PICO (ByteDance) |
| Manufacturer | PICO |
| Announcement Date | April 2022 |
| Release Date | April 2022 |
| Price | €449 |
| Website | https://www.picoxr.com/ |
| Successor | Pico 4 |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Display | |
| Display | LCD (4K) |
| Resolution | 1832x1920 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90/120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 98° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Dual speakers + dual microphones |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, DisplayPort (fiber optic) |
| Device | |
| Weight | 620g |
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.
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.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
4K LCD:
- 1832x1920 per eye resolution
- 4K combined
- LCD panels
- 90 Hz default
- 120 Hz optional
- 98° field of view
Processing
- Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
- 6GB RAM
- 256GB storage
- Standalone capable
Tracking
- 6DoF inside-out tracking
- 4 cameras
- 32 optical tracking sensors
- No external sensors
IPD
- 3-stage adjustable
- Physical mechanism
- Preset positions
Connectivity
Hybrid versatility:
- Wi-Fi 6 wireless streaming
- Bluetooth 5.1
- 5m fiber-optic cable included
- DisplayPort 1.4
- USB 2.0 (cable)
- Uncompressed PC VR
Audio
- Dual stereo speakers
- Dual microphones
- 30dB noise suppression
- 50dB echo suppression
Battery
- 5300 mAh
- Rear-mounted
- Balanced weight distribution
- Extended sessions
Comfort
- 620g total weight
- Battery in headband
- Balanced design
- Improved comfort
PC VR Mode
DisplayPort connection:
- Uncompressed 4K
- Native 90 Hz
- Low latency
- Full SteamVR support
- No compression artifacts
PC Requirements
- Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 1500
- NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 480
- Windows 10
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 1832x1920 LCD x2 |
| Refresh Rate | 90/120 Hz |
| FOV | 98° |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Tracking | Inside-out (4 cameras) |
| IPD | 3-stage adjustable |
| Battery | 5300 mAh |
| Weight | 620g |
| Cable | 5m fiber-optic DP |
| 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[2]