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Headset dossier · The Headsets Desk · Mid-range · Released 2024
Pico 4 Ultra
by Pico (ByteDance)
72/100
Archived VR Eddie rating
Recorded 2026-04-04 · stale · insufficient confidence
Archived fit note
MR-focused users seeking good value — color passthrough, Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, strong app ecosystem
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- Claim type
- Aggregated, Editorial
- Observed
- Apr 4, 2026
- Reviewed
- Apr 4, 2026
- Method
- headset-sentiment-v1
- Confidence
- insufficient
- Coverage
- 3 named sources
Sources
- Reddit sentiment rowReddit · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- YouTube sentiment rowYouTube · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- Tech Blogs sentiment rowTech Blogs · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
Known limitations
- Source rows do not currently include public URLs for independent inspection.
- Source platforms may use different rating scales and sample descriptions.
- A human-review decision and reproducible normalized score inputs are not recorded for this legacy rating.
- The rating is stale and must not be described as current.
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Read the methodology Last-known price record
$449.00
Dossier · Recorded specs
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These values are retained from the catalog and do not include inspectable manufacturer citations. Confirm critical requirements, revisions, and regional variants with the manufacturer before buying.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2160×2160 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 105° horizontal |
| Weight | 586g |
| Display | AMOLED |
| Tracking | Inside-out hand + controller tracking |
| Audio | Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Processor | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB |
| Battery | 3420 mAh, ~2.5 hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, USB-C |
★ Hand tracking recorded★ Standalone recorded★ Wireless PC VR recorded★ Microphone recorded
Price ledger · 4 stored observations
Price history.
Dated price observations stored for Pico 4 Ultra. Compare the displayed observation with the ledger, then use its receipt to see whether the price is current, aging, stale, or unknown.
Price history table (4 checks)
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | $499 |
| 2026-03-12 | $479 |
| 2026-03-26 | $449 |
| 2026-04-04 | $449 |
Recorded source rows
Source rows recorded for this headset
These legacy platform labels have no retained source URLs. Sample-size and score fields are withheld because they cannot be inspected or independently verified.
| Recorded source label | Recorded sample label | Archived score | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 | |
| YouTube | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
| Tech Blogs | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
Archived editorial notes
Recorded strengths and caveats
Recorded strengths
- Excellent color passthrough MR
- 2160×2160 per eye resolution
- Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
- Good battery life
- Strong MR app ecosystem
- Competitively priced at $599
Recorded caveats
- Smaller global app library than Meta
- 90Hz only (no 120Hz option)
- Limited PCVR optimization
- China-based company privacy concerns
Catalog platform matches
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