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Pico Neo 3

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Pico Neo 3
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Standalone VR
Platform Android
Creator Pico Interactive (ByteDance)
Price ~$600-$700
Website https://www.picoxr.com
System
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
GPU Adreno 650 (587 MHz)
Storage
Storage 256 GB (UFS 3.1)
Display
Display 5.5" LCD (SFR TFT)
Resolution 3664 x 1920 (1832 x 1920 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out, optical)
Eye Tracking Optional (Pro Eye variant)
Audio
Microphone Dual (noise-canceling)
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
Ports USB-C 3.0
Device
Weight 604g
Sensors 4 tracking cameras
Input 6DoF controllers (32 optical sensors)

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The Pico Neo 3 is a standalone virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Pico Interactive, now a subsidiary of ByteDance. Released in 2021, the Neo 3 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor with 6 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, delivering 1832 x 1920 resolution per eye at 90 Hz on a 5.5-inch LCD display with 98-degree field of view. The headset targets enterprise and commercial applications including training, onboarding, and simulations, with support for PC VR streaming via USB-C DisplayPort. The Neo 3 Pro Eye variant adds integrated eye tracking for additional enterprise capabilities.[1]

History and Development

2021 Release

Pico released the Neo 3 series targeting enterprise VR markets.

ByteDance Acquisition

ByteDance acquired Pico in 2021, increasing resources for development.

Neo 3 Variants

  • Neo 3 (base model)
  • Neo 3 Pro (enterprise features)
  • Neo 3 Pro Eye (with eye tracking)
  • Neo 3 Link (PCVR-focused)

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Panel: 5.5-inch SFR TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 1832 x 1920 per eye (3664 x 1920 total)
  • Pixel Density: 773 PPI
  • Refresh Rate: 72 Hz or 90 Hz (adjustable)
  • Field of View: 98 degrees

Optics

Fresnel lenses with minimal distortion.

Processor

  • SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
  • CPU: 8-core at 2.84 GHz
  • GPU: Adreno 650 at 587 MHz
  • RAM: 6 GB LPDDR4x (2133 MHz)
  • Storage: 256 GB UFS 3.1

Form Factor

  • Weight: 604 grams
  • Dimensions: 86 x 166 x 90mm
  • Balance: Rear battery as counterweight

Comfort

  • Removable PU face cushion
  • Wipeable for multi-user scenarios
  • Soft strap design

Tracking

Inside-Out

  • 4 optical tracking cameras
  • 6 degrees of freedom
  • No external base stations

Controllers

  • Type: 6DoF with optical positioning
  • Sensors: 32 optical tracking sensors per controller
  • Haptics: Linear resonant actuators
  • Accuracy: Complex environment positioning

Battery

Specifications

  • Capacity: 5300 mAh
  • Runtime: 2.5-3 hours continuous
  • Charging: QC 3.0 / USB PD 3.0

Audio

Speakers

Dual built-in stereo speakers.

Microphones

Dual microphones with noise cancellation.

Jack

3.5mm audio jack for headphones.

PC VR Connectivity

USB DisplayPort

  • USB Type-C 3.0
  • DisplayPort support
  • Tethered PC VR option

Neo 3 Pro Eye

Eye Tracking

  • Integrated eye tracking module
  • Foveated rendering support
  • Gaze analytics
  • Enterprise applications

Enterprise Features

Applications

  • Interactive training
  • Employee onboarding
  • Simulations
  • Commercial VR experiences

Multi-User Support

Removable, wipeable face cushion for shared use.

Specifications

Specification Details
Display 5.5" LCD
Resolution 1832 x 1920 per eye
PPI 773
Refresh Rate 72/90 Hz
FOV 98°
Processor Snapdragon XR2
RAM 6 GB LPDDR4x
Storage 256 GB
Battery 5300 mAh (2.5-3 hrs)
Tracking Inside-out 6DoF
Weight 604g
Price ~$600-$700

See Also

References