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PICO 4 Ultra review and specs

Name: PICO 4 Ultra
Brand: PICO

Spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test. We have not tried the PICO 4 Ultra ourselves: the score and details are based on the official PICO spec sheet and dated market prices.

12 GB RAM / 256 GB, headset and two controllers

8.3Good · out of 10

The PICO 4 Ultra is a standalone VR headset from PICO that also streams PC VR; the manufacturer states 20.6 pixels per degree (2160 × 2160 per eye). Our calculated score: 8.3/10 ("Good"), ranked 12 of 13 in its category.

2160 x 2160 per eye with pancake lenses, 105° field of view and 20.6 PPD average (22.5 PPD in the center), 90 Hz
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage; Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency PC streaming via PICO Connect
Balanced design: about 580 g total (304 g front, 276 g rear battery side)

€643.58

Market price checked on 29 October 2026

View offer at XRShop ↗€643.58Retailer linked from picoxr.com

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Specs

Brand	PICO
Model	PICO 4 Ultra
Version	12 GB RAM / 256 GB, headset and two controllers
Type	Standalone headset with PC streaming
Display	Not stated by PICO (two 2.56-inch panels, 1,200 PPI)
Resolution per eye	2160 × 2160
Pixels per degree	20.6 PPD average (22.5 at the center), according to PICO
Field of view	105° (axis not stated by PICO)
Max refresh rate	90 Hz
PC connection	Wi-Fi 7 streaming via PICO Connect; USB-C port
Tracking	Inside-out (4 environment cameras)
Eye tracking	No
Controllers included	Yes
Weight	580 g with face foam, straps and battery
Warranty	1 year, 2 years for purchases in the EU and the UK

In the box

Headset
Two controllers

Compatibility

Standalone headset with PC streaming. PC connection: Wi-Fi 7 streaming via PICO Connect; USB-C port. No console support stated by the manufacturer.

Where to buy

XRShop ↗	€643.58

Official PICO spec sheet ↗

How we score

Score out of 10, calculated in the VR headset category from the official spec sheet and the checked price, then placed on our editorial scale. Not a hands-on test. Missing criteria are removed and weights renormalized.

Raw score (weighted average)	6.2/10
Displayed score (editorial scale)	8.3/10

Clarity (PPD or resolution) (25%)	4.7/10
Horizontal field of view (10%)	Not stated, criterion removed
Display type (15%)	Not stated, criterion removed
Max refresh rate (5%)	6.0/10
PC connection (15%)	5.0/10
Tracking (5%)	8.0/10
Eye tracking (5%)	5.0/10
Weight (5%)	5.3/10
Price (15%)	10.0/10

Read the full methodology ↗

Price checked on 29 October 2026

Data from the official PICO spec sheet

Calculated score, not a hands-on test

Compared with its rivals

The two products in the same category with the closest price.

Compare: side-by-side table ↗

PICO 4 Ultra

8.3Good · out of 10

20.6 PPD
PC connection: compressed streaming
Checked price: €643.58

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Meta Quest 3

8.5Very good · out of 10

25 PPD, LCD, 110°
PC connection: compressed streaming
Checked price: €619.99

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Sony PlayStation VR2

8.9Very good · out of 10

2000 × 2040 per eye, OLED, 110°
PC connection: DisplayPort via adapter or kit
Checked price: €449.99

See the spec comparison ↗

20.6 pixels per degree

Clarity stated by PICO: 2160 × 2160 pixels per eye.

What PICO promises

Points taken from the official manufacturer spec sheet.

2160 x 2160 per eye with pancake lenses, 105° field of view and 20.6 PPD average (22.5 PPD in the center), 90 Hz
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage; Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency PC streaming via PICO Connect
Balanced design: about 580 g total (304 g front, 276 g rear battery side)

Connection, tracking and contents

Standalone headset with PC streaming. Connection: Wi-Fi 7 streaming via PICO Connect; USB-C port. Tracking: Inside-out (4 environment cameras). In the box: Headset, Two controllers. No eye tracking listed on the spec sheet.

By the numbers

PC connection: Compressed streaming
Tracking: Inside-out
Eye tracking: No

Price and availability

Market price checked on 29 October 2026: €643.58. PICO has no direct store in the EU: the price comes from XRShop, a Spanish retailer linked from picoxr.com/fr (France market, taxes included). Not sold to consumers in the US (picoxr.com/us leads to the business offer). Linked merchant: XRShop. The price at the merchant is the one that applies.

By the numbers

Checked price: €643.58
Merchants: 1

The score in detail

Weighted average of the criteria: raw score 6.2/10, which is 8.3/10 on our editorial scale.

Clarity (PPD or resolution)

4.7/10

Weight: 33.3% of the overall score

PC connection

5.0/10

Weight: 20% of the overall score

Price

10.0/10

Weight: 20% of the overall score

Max refresh rate

6.0/10

Weight: 6.7% of the overall score

Frequently asked questions

Is the PICO 4 Ultra good for sim racing?

On paper, the PICO 4 Ultra offers 20.6 pixels per degree (2160 × 2160 per eye), a field of view of 105° (axis not stated by PICO), compressed video streaming from the PC (Wi-Fi or USB cable). Most PC racing sims support OpenXR or SteamVR headsets: check the VR support of your sim before buying. This is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test.

How sharp is the PICO 4 Ultra?

PICO states 20.6 PPD average (22.5 at the center), according to PICO with 2160 × 2160 pixels per eye. Pixels per degree (PPD) measure how many pixels cover one degree of your view: the higher the figure, the easier it is to read mirrors, gauges and braking boards.

How does the PICO 4 Ultra connect to a PC?

Wi-Fi 7 streaming via PICO Connect; USB-C port. The PC image is compressed before it reaches the headset, which can soften fine details compared with a DisplayPort link.

Does the PICO 4 Ultra need base stations?

No. Inside-out (4 environment cameras). The cameras on the headset track its position.

Does the PICO 4 Ultra work on PS5?

No console support is stated by PICO. In our selection, the Sony PlayStation VR2 is the only headset for PS5.

What score does the PICO 4 Ultra get?

The PICO 4 Ultra scores 8.3/10 ("Good") in the VR headset category, ranking 12 of 13. The score is calculated from the official specs and the checked price, with no hands-on test.

How much does the PICO 4 Ultra cost?

The price checked on 29 October 2026 is €643.58. It may have changed since.

What is in the box?

According to the official spec sheet: Headset, Two controllers.

Where can you buy the PICO 4 Ultra?

We link to XRShop. The links go straight to the merchant.

Did you test the PICO 4 Ultra hands-on?

No. This page is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test: we have not handled the product. All information comes from the official PICO spec sheet and dated market prices.

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