PICO

PICO 4 Ultra 256 GB - VR and Mixed Reality Headset

The PICO 4 Ultra 256 GB - VR and Mixed Reality Headset lands as a solid mid-range vr headset, built around 2160x2160.

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
2160x2160LCD90 HzInside-outPhysical6DOF
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Why we rate it

  • Pancake lenses
  • Hand tracking
  • Eye tracking
  • No colour passthrough
  • Below-average refresh rate
Score profile

Where the PICO 4 Ultra 256 GB - VR and Mixed Reality Headset wins and loses

Scored against the vr headsets class
DisplayTrackingComputeConnectivityAudio6685728585
Display
66
Tracking
85
Compute (standalone)
72
Connectivity
85
Audio
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Panel typeLCD
Resolution per eye2160
Refresh rate90 Hz
Field of view105
Pancake lensesYes

Tracking

TrackingInside-out
Degrees of freedom6
Controllers included2
Hand trackingYes
Eye trackingYes
IPD adjustPhysical

Compute (standalone)

RAM12 GB
Storage256 GB

Connectivity

Standalone (no PC needed)Yes
PCVR compatibleYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6

Audio

Integrated speakersYes
Spatial audioYes

Design and battery

Front cameras2

More specs

Fov deg105
TrackingInside-out
Passthrough colorYes

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PICO 4 Ultra 256 GB - VR and Mixed Reality Headset vs PICO PICO 4 All-in-One VR Headset 256GB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayTrackingComputeConnectivityAudio
PICO 4 Ultra 256 GB - VR and Mixed Reality HeadsetPICO 4 All-in-One VR Headset 256GB
 PICOPICO 4 Ultra 256 GB - VR and Mixed Reality HeadsetThis pagePICOPICO 4 All-in-One VR Headset 256GB
Overall score62 /100Better61 /100
Resolution per eye21602160
Refresh90 Hz90 Hz
Fov degrees105105
Panel typeLCDFast LCD
Weight300 g
Who it's for

Is the PICO 4 Ultra 256 GB - VR and Mixed Reality Headset right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable vr headset for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need colour passthrough, in which case a higher-tier vr headset is the better call.

Serious trainer
Logs every session and wants accurate metrics.
good
Everyday wearer
Notifications, steps and sleep, all day comfort.
good
First-timer
New to wearables and weighing the basics.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the PICO 4 Ultra 256 GB - VR and Mixed Reality Headset worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other vr headsets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 64.

What stands out on the PICO 4 Ultra 256 GB - VR and Mixed Reality Headset?

Its pancake lenses stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the PICO 4 Ultra + Face Cushion?

The PICO 4 Ultra + Face Cushion scores 64/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.