Pico (ByteDance) · Updated June 2026
Pico 4 Ultra: specs & release date
Pico 4 Ultra, released 2024-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: picoxr.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Pico 4 Ultra has no published US price yet. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 35/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 17 in class.
Verified Jun 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Powerful hardware and strong specs for the price (Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, 12GB RAM, 256GB); Optional Motion Trackers deliver accurate foot/leg tracking.
- Skip if Thin app store missing major exclusives (e.g. Beat Saber) is a dealbreaker.
Is the Pico 4 Ultra a good buy?
On the spec sheet, its refresh of 90 Hz is the lowest of the 17, its FOV of 105 ° is below the median of the 13, and its weight of 580 g is above the median of the 16.
Evidence of Record
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- Outlets on record1 tested · 2 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — battery. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 2 other outlets have it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Pico 4 Ultra
Three whitelisted outlets - TechRadar (full review), Notebookcheck (tested hands-on), and UploadVR (launch-event hands-on) - agree the Pico 4 Ultra is a capable, well-specced Quest 3 alternative (Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, 12GB RAM, 256GB) whose optional Motion Trackers add accurate leg tracking, but all criticize a thin app store missing major exclusives such as Beat Saber. Only Notebookcheck tested and reported a battery figure (around two to three hours).
Based on 3 reviews · 1 lab-tested · 2024-09-03–2024-09-22
Tested by TechRadar, Notebookcheck, UploadVR
Consistently praised
- Powerful hardware and strong specs for the price (Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, 12GB RAM, 256GB) · 3 sources
- Optional Motion Trackers deliver accurate foot/leg tracking · 3 sources
- Comfortable to wear, helped by a rear-mounted battery counterweight · 2 sources
- Sharp passthrough with readable text and reduced distortion · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Thin app store missing major exclusives (e.g. Beat Saber) · 3 sources
- Software/OS not fully mature - single-desktop broadcast, limited window positioning/multitasking · 2 sources
- Carried-over lenses feel outdated, not matching Quest 3's edge-to-edge clarity
- Hand tracking not reliable enough for input such as typing
Where reviewers disagree UploadVR is the most critical of the optics, calling the carried-over lenses 'outdated' and flagging incorrect passthrough depth/perspective versus Quest 3, while Notebookcheck praises the image as sharp with easily readable text (though it agrees the Vision Pro's passthrough is better quality). TechRadar frames the headset as second fiddle to the Meta Quest 3, faulting it mainly on its software library rather than its hardware.
The sources (3)
the Pico 4 Ultra's software library is good, bordering on great.
the little VR avatar the app showed me mimicked my poses perfectly.
the Pico 4 Ultra (like the Pico 4 before it) is let down by a lack of software with which to demonstrate its hardware superiority.
battery life (real-world use): ~2-3 hours
Text is very easy to read, and this is important when using MR applications
Popular titles such as Beat Saber are not available in the Pico Store.
the Apple Vision Pro offers better quality pass-through, however, the Pico 4 Ultra's image quality is largely dependent on the lighting.
Pico 4 Ultra felt comfortable from the moment I put it on.
there is no double imaging and little-to-no distortion on moving objects such as your hands
they don't come close to the sublime edge-to-edge clarity of Meta's lenses in Quest 3, and the step down is instantly noticeable.
Specifications
| Price (US) | Not published Not sold in the United States; EU launch price was €549 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pico (ByteDance) |
| Released | 2024-09 |
| Display per eye | 2160x2160 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 90 |
| FOV (°) | 105 |
| Tracking | inside-out (4 environment cameras + iToF depth sensor) |
| Standalone | Yes |
| Storage (GB) | 256 |
| Weight (g) | 580 |
| Passthrough | Yes |
Source: picoxr.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org. Pico official global specs page: 2160x2160 per eye (1920x1920 rendering), 90 Hz, 105° FOV, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, inside-out with 4 environment tracking cameras + iToF depth sensor, 32MP color seethrough cameras (passthrough), Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2. Weight ~580 g total (304 g front + 276 g rear). Wikipedia Pico 4 article: Ultra released September 2, 2024, EU price €549, not available in the US. No official USD MSRP.
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Pico 4 Ultra?
Three whitelisted outlets - TechRadar (full review), Notebookcheck (tested hands-on), and UploadVR (launch-event hands-on) - agree the Pico 4 Ultra is a capable, well-specced Quest 3 alternative (Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, 12GB RAM, 256GB) whose optional Motion Trackers add accurate leg tracking, but all criticize a thin app store missing major exclusives such as Beat Saber. Only Notebookcheck tested and reported a battery figure (around two to three hours). Praised: Powerful hardware and strong specs for the price (Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, 12GB RAM, 256GB); Optional Motion Trackers deliver accurate foot/leg tracking; Comfortable to wear, helped by a rear-mounted battery counterweight; Sharp passthrough with readable text and reduced distortion. Flagged: Thin app store missing major exclusives (e.g. Beat Saber); Software/OS not fully mature - single-desktop broadcast, limited window positioning/multitasking; Carried-over lenses feel outdated, not matching Quest 3's edge-to-edge clarity; Hand tracking not reliable enough for input such as typing. (From 3 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Pico 4 Ultra cost?
The Pico 4 Ultra has no published US price as of 2026-06-15.
When was the Pico 4 Ultra released?
The Pico 4 Ultra was released 2024-09.
What are the Pico 4 Ultra's key specs?
Pico 4 Ultra (Pico (ByteDance)): display per eye 2160x2160, refresh hz 90, fov deg 105, tracking inside-out (4 environment cameras + iToF depth sensor), standalone Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
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