Compare Meta Quest 3 vs Pico 4 Ultra
In this technical comparison between the Meta Quest 3 and the Pico 4 Ultra, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2064 × 2208 per eye for the Quest 3 versus 2160 × 2160 per eye (4K+ total) for the 4 Ultra.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 500 USD and $599 USD / €549.
| Specifications |
Meta Quest 3 |
Pico 4 Ultra |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October, 2023 | September 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Type | LCD (Infinite Display) | Dual 2.56-inch LCD Panels |
| Resolution | 2064 × 2208 per eye | 2160 × 2160 per eye (4K+ total) |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz / 120 Hz supported | 72Hz / 90Hz |
| Field of view | ~110° horizontal / ~96° vertical | 105° (Diagonal) |
| Brightness | - | Stepless adjustment; 1200 PPI |
| HDR | No | No |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Pancake lenses | Pancake Lenses (Reduced glare and thinner profile) |
| IPD adjustment | Continuous 53–75 mm | Motorized / Software-driven (58mm – 72mm) |
| Eye relief | Yes (lens depth adjustment) | Includes a glasses spacer; 20.6 PPD (Pixels Per Degree) |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | Inside-out (6 DoF) | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 environment cameras |
| Controller tracking | Yes (IR + SLAM tracking) | Ringless 6-DOF controllers (IMU + Infrared) |
| Hand tracking | Yes | Yes (26-point skeletal tracking) |
| Eye tracking | No | No |
| Facial tracking | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128 GB / 512 GB | 256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Full-color stereo passthrough | Dual 32MP Color Cameras (8MP effective rendering) |
| Depth sensing | Yes (depth sensor + scene understanding) | Built-in iToF Depth Sensor for environmental mapping |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Yes (spatial speakers) | Dual stereo speakers with Spatial Audio support |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No (USB-C or Bluetooth only) |
| Mic | Yes (4-mic array) | 4-microphone array |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | USB-C (Link mode) | USB-C (supports data and charging) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| PCVR support | Yes (Wired Link + Air Link + Virtual Desktop) | Yes (via PICO Connect or Virtual Desktop; supports ultra-low latency streaming) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | Standalone / PCVR | PICO Store, SteamVR (via PC), YouTube VR |
| Supported OS | Meta OS (Android-based), Windows for PCVR | PICO OS 5.0 (based on Android 14) |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | ~515 g (without strap) | 580g (Total balanced weight); Front-end is only 304g |
| Strap type | Soft strap (optional Elite strap) | Rigid strap with rear-mounted battery and adjustment dial |
| Face interface | Replaceable facial interface | Breathable fabric/PU foam; magnetic attachment |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | ~2–3 hours usage | Approx. 2.5 - 3 hours |
| Charging method | USB-C charging / dock support (optional) | USB-C (45W Fast Charging supported; QC 4.0 / PD 3.0) |
| External battery support | Yes (strap-mounted power pack) | Yes, compatible with third-party battery straps (like BoboVR) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset + 2 Touch Plus controllers + cables | Headset, 2x Controllers, 4x AA Batteries, Glasses Spacer, USB-C Cable, Face Foam, Manuals |
| Price | 500 USD | $599 USD / €549 |
| Full Details | Quest 3 - Full Specifications | 4 Ultra - Full Specifications |