★ #1 PICK$500
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★ Issue 26 · The Headsets Desk · Most Popular · Released 2022
Pico 4
by Pico (ByteDance)
Eddie's pick7.6
Eddie Score
Most Popular · /10
★ Best For
Value-conscious gamers seeking high resolution — Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1, 2160×2160 resolution, competitive pricing
Last tested Apr 2026
★ Dossier · Full Specs
The technical breakdown.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2160×2160 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 104° horizontal |
| Weight | 585g |
| Display | AMOLED |
| Tracking | Inside-out hand + controller tracking |
| Audio | Spatial audio |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB |
| Battery | 3450 mAh, ~2 hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, USB-C |
★ Hand Tracking★ Standalone★ Wireless PC VR★ Microphone
★ Receipts · Sources Eddie read
Sources Eddie aggregated for this headset
| Platform | Sample | Score | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K+ posts | 75 | — | |
| YouTube | Many reviews | 77 | — |
| Tech Retailers | Sales data | 76 | — |
★ The Verdict
Pros & Cons
What Eddie Loves
- $429 price is competitive
- 2160×2160 per eye high resolution
- 90Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 processor
- Strong PCVR support
Watch Out For
- Smaller app library than Meta
- Privacy concerns from ByteDance ownership
- B&W passthrough (no color MR)
- Less mature developer ecosystem
- Support availability varies by region
★ Sub-quests
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