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Pico 4 Enterprise
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Standalone VR Headset
Subtype Enterprise VR, Eye Tracking VR
Platform Android (Pico OS)
Creator Pico (ByteDance)
Developer Pico Interactive
Manufacturer Pico
Announcement Date September 2022
Release Date 2022
Price €900 (~$950)
Website https://www.picoxr.com/
Versions Pico 4 Enterprise
Requires Standalone or PC VR streaming
Predecessor Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye
Successor Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise
System
Operating System Android (Pico OS)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
GPU Adreno 650
Storage
Storage 256GB
Memory 8GB RAM
SD Card Slot No
Display
Display Dual LCD (Pancake optics)
Subpixel Layout RGB
Peak Brightness 500 nits
Resolution 2160 × 2160 per eye (4320 × 2160 combined)
Pixel Density 20.6 PPD
Refresh Rate 72Hz / 90Hz
Persistence Low persistence
Image
Field of View 104° diagonal
Horizontal FoV 104°
Vertical FoV 104°
Average Pixel Density 20.6 PPD
Peak Pixel Density 20.6 PPD
Foveated Rendering Yes (with eye tracking)
Optics
Optics Pancake lenses
Ocularity Binocular
IPD Range 62-72mm (motorized automatic)
Adjustable Diopter No
Passthrough Yes (color)
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, 5 cameras)
Tracking Frequency High-speed
Base Stations None required
Eye Tracking Yes (2 internal cameras)
Face Tracking Yes (1 internal camera)
Hand Tracking Yes
Body Tracking No
Rotational Tracking Yes
Positional Tracking Yes
Update Rate 90Hz
Tracking Volume Room-scale
Play Space Standalone/enterprise
Latency Low latency
Audio
Audio Dual stereo speakers
Microphone Yes (dual)
3.5mm Audio Jack Yes
Camera 5 external + 3 internal cameras
Connectivity
Connectivity WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
Ports USB Type-C
Wired Video Yes (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Wireless Video Yes (Pico Streaming)
WiFi WiFi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1
Power Built-in battery
Battery Capacity 5,300mAh
Battery Life 2-3 hours
Charge Time USB-C fast charging
Device
Dimensions Compact Pancake design
Weight 295g (headset only), 586g (with strap)
Material Lightweight plastic
Headstrap Adjustable halo strap
Haptics Controller haptics
Color White with gold front plate
Sensors IMU, proximity sensor, eye tracking, face tracking
Input Controllers, hand tracking, eye gaze
Compliance Enterprise certified

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The Pico 4 Enterprise is a standalone enterprise virtual reality headset developed by Pico (a ByteDance subsidiary), released in late 2022 at €900 (~$950). Distinguished from the consumer Pico 4 by its gold front plate and three additional internal cameras, the Enterprise edition adds integrated eye tracking (2 cameras) and face tracking (1 camera) to enable advanced features like automatic motorized IPD adjustment—a first for standalone headsets—and facial expression capture for avatar animation. The headset features the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, displaying 2160 × 2160 resolution per eye (4320 × 2160 combined) on LCD panels through Pancake lenses with a 104° diagonal field of view at up to 90Hz refresh rate. Weighing just 295 grams without the strap (586g total, compared to Meta Quest Pro's 722g), the Pico 4 Enterprise uses five external cameras for 6DoF inside-out tracking and supports hand tracking, color passthrough, and PC VR streaming via WiFi 6. The enterprise pricing includes business warranty, business license, and priority support, significantly undercutting competitors like the HTC Vive Focus 3 (€1,400 + €360 for tracking add-ons) and Meta Quest Pro (€1,800). In 2024, Pico released the Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise with the newer Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor.

History and Development

Pico Background

Company history:

  • Founded 2015, China
  • ByteDance acquisition 2021
  • Enterprise + consumer focus
  • Global expansion

Pico 4 Launch

Consumer version:

  • September 2022 announcement
  • Consumer model release
  • Pancake lens innovation
  • Competitive pricing

Enterprise Version

Business variant:

  • Eye tracking addition
  • Face tracking addition
  • Business licensing
  • Enterprise support

Market Position

Competitive approach:

  • Undercuts Meta Quest Pro
  • Beats Vive Focus 3 pricing
  • Enterprise features standard
  • Cost-effective solution

Design Philosophy

Integrated Eye + Face Tracking

Enterprise differentiation:

  • 3 additional internal cameras
  • Eye tracking standard
  • Face tracking standard
  • No add-ons required

Automatic IPD Adjustment

Innovation:

  • Motorized lens movement
  • Eye tracking measures IPD
  • Automatic adjustment
  • First for standalone

Lightweight Enterprise

Form factor:

  • 586g total weight
  • Lighter than Quest Pro (722g)
  • Extended comfort
  • All-day capability

Pancake Optics

Optical design:

  • Compact form factor
  • Reduced weight
  • Improved visual quality
  • Modern design

Display Technology

LCD Panels

Display specifications:

  • Type: Dual LCD
  • Per eye: 2160 × 2160
  • Combined: 4320 × 2160 (4K+)
  • High resolution

Pancake Lenses

Optical system:

  • Folded optical path
  • Compact design
  • Edge-to-edge clarity
  • Reduced distortion

Field of View

Visual coverage:

  • FOV: 104° diagonal
  • Wide immersion
  • VR-appropriate
  • Competitive coverage

Refresh Rate

Display speed:

  • Rates: 72Hz / 90Hz
  • Smooth motion
  • Low persistence
  • VR optimized

Eye Tracking

Dual Internal Cameras

Eye detection:

  • Cameras: 2 (one per eye)
  • Individual eye tracking
  • High accuracy
  • Real-time detection

Automatic IPD

Lens adjustment:

  • Eye position measurement
  • Motorized lens movement
  • Automatic optimization
  • No manual adjustment

Foveated Rendering

Performance optimization:

  • Eye gaze detection
  • Render focus area
  • Performance improvement
  • Power efficiency

Gaze Input

Interaction:

  • Eye-based selection
  • UI navigation
  • Hands-free option
  • Accessibility

Face Tracking

Internal Camera

Face detection:

  • Cameras: 1 internal
  • Lower face tracking
  • Expression capture
  • Real-time mapping

Avatar Animation

Expression transfer:

  • Facial expressions
  • Avatar synchronization
  • Social VR
  • Communication enhancement

Processing

Snapdragon XR2

Processor specifications:

  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
  • VR-optimized
  • AI capabilities
  • Proven performance

Memory

System resources:

  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Enterprise capacity
  • Application support

Tracking System

6DoF Inside-Out

Spatial tracking:

  • External cameras: 5
  • No base stations
  • Room-scale capable
  • Reliable positioning

Hand Tracking

Controller-free:

  • Camera-based detection
  • Gesture recognition
  • Natural interaction
  • Enterprise applications

Camera Configuration

Total cameras:

  • External: 5 (tracking)
  • Internal: 3 (eye + face)
  • Total: 8 cameras
  • Comprehensive coverage

Physical Design

Weight

Lightweight design:

  • Headset only: 295g
  • With strap: 586g
  • Lighter than Quest Pro
  • Extended comfort

Form Factor

Design:

  • Pancake lens compact
  • Halo strap design
  • Balanced weight
  • Modern aesthetic

Gold Front Plate

Enterprise identification:

  • Visual differentiation
  • Enterprise branding
  • Premium appearance
  • Model identification

Connectivity

Wireless

Network capabilities:

  • WiFi: WiFi 6
  • Bluetooth: 5.1
  • High-speed streaming
  • Device connectivity

USB-C

Wired connection:

  • DisplayPort Alt Mode
  • PC VR streaming
  • Charging
  • Data transfer

Battery

Battery Capacity

Power specifications:

  • Capacity: 5,300mAh
  • Life: 2-3 hours active
  • Standard VR duration
  • USB-C fast charging

Enterprise Features

Business License

Included:

  • Enterprise licensing
  • MDM support
  • Kiosk mode
  • Fleet management

Business Warranty

Support:

  • Extended warranty
  • Priority support
  • Enterprise SLA
  • Professional service

Device Management

IT administration:

  • MDM compatibility
  • Remote management
  • Policy enforcement
  • Enterprise deployment

Pricing Comparison

Pico 4 Enterprise

Value proposition:

  • Price: €900 (~$950)
  • Eye + face tracking included
  • Business license included
  • Priority support included

Competitors

Market context:

  • HTC Vive Focus 3: €1,400 + €360 tracking
  • Meta Quest Pro: €1,800
  • Significant savings

Comparison with Enterprise VR

Feature Pico 4 Enterprise Meta Quest Pro Vive Focus 3 Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise
Processor XR2 XR2+ Gen 1 XR2 XR2 Gen 2
Resolution 2160×2160/eye 1800×1920/eye 2448×2448/eye 2160×2160/eye
Eye Tracking Yes (included) Yes Add-on (€360) Yes
Face Tracking Yes (included) Yes Add-on Yes
Auto IPD Yes (motorized) No No Yes
Weight 586g 722g 785g Similar
Price €900 €1,800 €1,400+€360 Higher

Strengths and Limitations

Strengths

  • Eye tracking included (2 cameras)
  • Face tracking included (1 camera)
  • Automatic motorized IPD adjustment
  • 586g lightweight (vs Quest Pro 722g)
  • 2160×2160 per eye resolution
  • 104° diagonal FOV
  • 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
  • €900 competitive pricing
  • WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Business license + warranty included
  • Pancake lens technology

Limitations

  • Snapdragon XR2 (not Gen 2)
  • LCD (not OLED) displays
  • 2-3 hour battery life
  • ByteDance/China concerns for some enterprises
  • Smaller content library than Quest
  • Limited passthrough quality vs Quest 3
  • Controller tracking occasional issues
  • Successor (Ultra Enterprise) available

Technical Specifications Summary

Specification Details
Type Standalone enterprise VR headset
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
RAM / Storage 8GB / 256GB
Display Dual LCD, 2160×2160 per eye
FOV 104° diagonal
Refresh Rate 72Hz / 90Hz
Eye Tracking Yes (2 internal cameras)
Face Tracking Yes (1 internal camera)
IPD 62-72mm (motorized auto)
Weight 295g headset, 586g total
Battery 5,300mAh (2-3 hours)
Price €900 (~$950)

See Also

References