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The community's unanimous pick for VR beginners. At $299, it's the best entry point into VR that has ever existed. Same game library as Quest 3 with only minor hardware trade-offs.
Archived editorial note
Pico 4 is an excellent mid-range alternative to Meta Quest 3. Strong performance, high resolution, and aggressive pricing make it competitive. Privacy concerns (ByteDance ownership) are noted by some.
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| Recorded field | Meta Quest 3S | Pico 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Archived VR Eddie rating | 89 | 76 |
| Last-known catalog price | $299 | $429 |
| Resolution | 1832×1920 per eye | 2160×2160 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 72/80/90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Field of view | 96° horizontal | 104° horizontal |
| Weight | 514g | 585g |
| Display | Dual LCD (Fresnel lenses) | AMOLED |
| Tracking | Inside-out (no base stations) | Inside-out hand + controller tracking |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 |
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