Pico 4 Ultra
Open full imageBuyers in Pico-supported regions who want a rear-balanced standalone MR headset and wireless PCVR without defaulting to Quest.
Typically$599
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Specifications
Every number below is drawn to the same scale as the rest of the catalog.
Resolution, drawn to scale
This headset
2160×2160
Pimax Crystal Super
3840×3840
HTC Vive Pro 2
2448×2448
Field of view vs human vision
This headsetHuman visionWidest in catalog
26th widest of 45 published horizontal fields · vertical 5th of 28.
Human vision here is the clinical normal field: 200° across and 135° tall, per Spector, Clinical Methods, ch. 116 ↗
76 g lightest1040 g heaviest
580 grams against a catalog that runs 76 to 1040 grams.22nd lightest of 38. Published figures cover different straps and batteries. Comfort depends on fit and balance too.
304 g front including foam pad plus 276 g rear including straps, battery compartment and cushion; ±3 g.
58–72 mm continuous IPD eye spacing (IPD)Physical pupil-distance adjustment.
3420 mAh
2 h shortest3 h longest
2.5 h of a catalog that runs 2 h to 3 h.7th of 20. Every published runtime lands between 2 h and 3 h.
Pancake
Folded optics. Thin, sharp to the edges, and light-hungry, so they need a brighter panel behind them.
Color
Cameras relay the room in colour. This is the feed mixed reality is built on.
Inside-out
Cameras on the headset map the room. Nothing to mount, but blind spots behind you and above your head.
Also on board
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
As the maker publishes it
Verdict · buy it if, skip it if
Pico 4 Ultra is the MR/passthrough refresh of Pico 4: newer silicon, color passthrough owners use day to day, and a stock strap many call more comfortable than Quest 3 without $100 of mods.
Some prefer its still-image passthrough clarity; others note more blur in motion than Quest 3. It is not Quest 3 for most people. Meta still wins on library, U.S. retail, and support. Skip Ultra if you need easy U.S. warranty coverage, if the biggest game store matters most, or if a plain Pico 4 already covers your wireless PCVR needs at a lower price.
Who it is forBuyers in Pico-supported regions who want a rear-balanced standalone MR headset and wireless PCVR without defaulting to Quest.
Typically$599
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Quotes from people who use the Pico 4 Ultra, from YouTube reviews and Reddit threads. Each one links to where it was said.
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"The headstrap that comes with it have a nice balance to it, like having an Elite-Headstrap with battery included, and the headset is noticeably lighter in weight. ... The IPD adjustment is far superior in Pico to that of the Quest 3 ... Depth perception was clearly a lot better"Read the thread ↗
"The real difference is the comfort. The quest 3 takes $100+ of mods to be half as comfortable as the P4U."Read the thread ↗
"Passthrough is quite nice and I use it often, though I hear it has more blurriness than Quest 3 while in motion but better clarity when still (including when trying to read text off a screen outside the headset)."Read the thread ↗
"I lasted about 2 weeks until I bought myself an Ultra. I couldn't go back to the Pico 4. ... The displays aren't as bright, pixels are more visible, the WiFi is slow, it charges slowly, it can't handle Virtual Desktop at high bit rates"Read the thread ↗
"Pico 4 ultra has an longevity advantage for the "DIY'ers out there", the battery pack is placed in the back of your head, as the ONLY battery it has. ... For that alone I'd recommend the pico 4 ultra if you want to keep it forever"Read the thread ↗
We quote the useful part and link it to its source. Dates show when we last read the page; prices mentioned inside quotes were true when they were said.
Before you buy
Comfort and stock balance often favor Ultra in owner reports. Quest 3 still wins for most people on library, U.S. availability, and overall mixed-reality software.
Ultra is the MR refresh with newer silicon and stronger passthrough/PCVR headroom. Owners who tried both often say they cannot go back to the original Pico 4's brightness, Wi‑Fi, and streaming limits.
Only if you accept import/support risk and care more about comfort or hardware than Meta's store. For easy warranty and the mainstream path, Quest 3 remains the safer recommendation.
Anyone who needs the biggest standalone library, easy U.S. retail support, or who would be fine with a cheaper Pico 4 for wireless PCVR alone.
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Sources and confidence
Each published value, how well it is backed, and the page it came from.
Terms: FoV · PPD · Pancake · IPD
| Per eye | 2160×2160Single source Physical display resolution; PICO separately lists 1920×1920 rendering resolution per eye. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Panel | Dual 2.56-inch LCDSingle source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Refresh rate | 90 HzSingle source PICO's separate 72 Hz figure describes camera timing, not the display refresh rate. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Lens type | PancakeSingle source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Horizontal · manufacturer | 105°Single source Database · checked 2026-09-10PICO's 105° FoV has no stated axis.
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| Horizontal · measured | 105°Single source Database · checked 2026-09-10No manufacturer measurement corresponding to the catalog measured horizontal value was found.
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| Vertical · measured | 105°Single source Database · checked 2026-09-10No manufacturer measurement corresponding to the catalog measured vertical value was found.
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| Weight | 580 gSingle source 304 g front including foam pad plus 276 g rear including straps, battery compartment and cushion; ±3 g. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| IPD range | 58–72 mm continuous IPDSingle source Physical pupil-distance adjustment. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Battery life | 3420 mAh, ~2.5 hoursSingle source Database · checked 2026-09-10Not confirmed by the manufacturer.
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| Tracking | Inside-out with four environment camerasSingle source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Passthrough | Dual 32 MP color see-through plus iToF depth sensorSingle source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Eye tracking | NoCorroborated |
| Hand tracking | YesSingle source PanoScreen supports interaction through hands as well as controllers and peripherals. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Chipset | Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2Single source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| DisplayPort | NoCorroborated |
| Battery capacity | 5700 mAh rated / 5770 mAh typicalSingle source Battery capacity; this does not establish how long a charge lasts. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Manufacturer FoV - axis not specified | 105°Single source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Typical/list price | $599Corroborated |
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