Pico 4 Ultra
| Pico 4 Ultra | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Standalone VR/MR |
| Platform | Android |
| Creator | Pico Interactive (ByteDance) |
| Price | €549 |
| Website | https://www.picoxr.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | |
| Display | 2 x 2.56" LCD |
| Resolution | 4320 x 2160 (2160 x 2160 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out, 4 cameras) |
| Hand Tracking | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Device | |
| Weight | 580g (304g front + 276g rear) |
| Sensors | 2x 32MP passthrough cameras, iTOF depth, 4 tracking cameras |
| Input | Ringless controllers |
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The Pico 4 Ultra is a standalone mixed reality head-mounted display developed by Pico Interactive, a subsidiary of ByteDance. Released on September 2, 2024 in Europe at €549, the Pico 4 Ultra features the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor (same as Meta Quest 3) with 12 GB RAM, dual 32-megapixel color passthrough cameras, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity—making it the first VR headset to support this wireless standard. The device offers 2160 x 2160 per eye resolution, 105-degree field of view, and can capture and playback spatial videos compatible with Apple devices.[1]
History and Development
September 2024 Release
ByteDance released the Pico 4 Ultra on September 2, 2024.
Quest 3 Competitor
Positioned as a direct competitor to Meta Quest 3 with similar processor and superior RAM.
First Wi-Fi 7 VR Headset
First headset to support the new Wi-Fi 7 standard.
Design and Hardware
Display System
- Panel Size: 2 x 2.56 inches
- Resolution: 2160 x 2160 per eye (4320 x 2160 total)
- Refresh Rate: Up to 90 Hz
- Field of View: 105 degrees
- Brightness: 25% brighter than Pico 4
- Rendering: 62% resolution increase
Processor
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
- RAM: 12 GB (vs Quest 3's 8 GB)
- Storage: 256 GB
Weight Distribution
- Front: 304g (including foam pad)
- Rear: 276g (straps, battery, cushion)
Mixed Reality
Passthrough Cameras
- Resolution: 2 x 32 megapixels
- Effective: 8MP in passthrough mode
- Refresh: Up to 72 Hz
Depth Sensing
iTOF (indirect Time of Flight) depth sensor for spatial awareness.
Environment Tracking
4 dedicated tracking cameras.
Spatial Video
Capture
- Resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels
- Frame Rate: 60 FPS
- Bitrate: 50 Mbps
Playback
- Native Apple spatial video decoding
- iPhone and Vision Pro compatibility
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7
- First VR headset with Wi-Fi 7
- Speed: Over 3.0 Gbps
- Latency: As low as 5ms (wireless streaming)
Controllers
Ringless Design
- New compact controllers
- 50% weight reduction vs Pico 4
- No tracking rings
Battery
- Capacity: 5,700 mAh
- Fast Charging: 45W
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 2 x 2.56" LCD |
| Resolution | 2160 x 2160 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 105° |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Passthrough | 2x 32MP cameras |
| Depth | iTOF sensor |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Battery | 5700 mAh (45W) |
| Weight | 580g total |
| Price | €549 |