About Pico 4 Ultra
Porn is just a small part of the VR world, and the Pico 4 Ultra is a great all-purpose VR headset. It certainly delivers when it comes to VR porn, but it is also good enough to process advanced video games and explore virtually all VR experiences available today.
The two highlights of the 4 Ultra are: The standalone processing power - The Pico 4 Ultra is a bona fide computer in its own, boasting an impressive 12 GB of RAM. The Mixed Reality features - The 4 Ultra goes beyond basic passthrough, offering a complete array of Mixed Reality options, including exclusive MR games.
The Pico 4 should be better in terms of refresh rate and field of view, but its main disadvantage is that, despite being a fairly priced product, it still costs around $700 - in some cities, that's more than one month's rent.
What We Love
12 GB RAM (impressive standalone processing)
This feature enhances your overall VR headset experience significantly.
Excellent Mixed Reality features
This feature enhances your overall VR headset experience significantly.
Good resolution
This feature enhances your overall VR headset experience significantly.
All-purpose VR headset
This feature enhances your overall VR headset experience significantly.
Considerations
Expensive for some users
This is something to consider based on your specific use case and budget.
Refresh rate could be better
This is something to consider based on your specific use case and budget.
Field of view could be wider
This is something to consider based on your specific use case and budget.
Our Verdict
Best-value VR headset for processing power (12 GB RAM as a standalone), also with unrivaled Mixed Reality features
Did somebody say "processing power"? With more RAM than your second-to-last computer, the Pico 4 Ultra VR headset looks good on the outside… and on the inside. But to know exactly what makes the Pico 4 Ultra one of (if not the best) standalone headsets available today, you really need to join us in our Pico 4 Ultra review.
Pico 4 Ultra Pros and Cons
The Pico 4 Ultra includes two VR controllers.
The main pros of the Pico 4 Ultra
- Excellent visual experience (low eye strain).
- Ergonomic product with comfy facial foam.
- Multipurpose VR headset: good for streams, games, and whatever comes.
- The best for processing power.
A few downsides
- The price is realistic, but it's still too high for most consumers.
- Pico's VR ecosystem is well-below the top competitor (Meta).
- The box disappoints (especially for a $700 product).
Testing Pico 4 Ultra
Pico's software catalog is limited but includes a few exclusive MR games.
In addition to scoring high on versatility, the Pico 4 Ultra offers consistent quality across our three top criteria:
Visual Experience
Normally, what hurts viewer immersion in VR is not the headset but the tiredness associated with VR streaming and gaming: motion sickness, nausea, and — most commonly — eye strain . This is why we must start by highlighting the Pico 4's excellent binocular overlap, highly regarded by users online.
Binocular overlap refers to how the two display screens of a VR headset interact to create the VR effect. The general idea is always the same, but each manufacturer has its own approach. The binocular overlap can have a significant influence on how demanding a VR headset is on the eyes.
But hey, if you're looking for some eye candy, we suggest trying Pico 4 Ultra's 2160 x 2160 lenses. The colors are vibrant, realism (and, therefore, immersion) is accentuated, and the passthrough works exactly as expected.
It's not exactly a downside, but Pico's big lenses can get more easily dirty. If you see an annoying smudge on the screen, don't forget to clean it!
Comfort
It's impossible to know for sure how much work went into developing the ergonomics of the Pico 4 Ultra, but the balance is too good to be coincidental. The only controversial aspect of the headset, comfort-wise, is the use of facial foam, and we happen to believe it's the best, natural choice of material for a spot people are expected to put their faces up against for hours…
Hardware
The Pico 4 Ultra nails it once more, as hardware happens to be its core strength. Taking the term "standalone" to new heights, the headset boasts 12 GB of RAM — more than enough to run the best VR porn games and do your taxes on the side.
Perfect is ruined by two small, but certainly annoying details: the cables in the box are laughably small, and a power plug is not even included! This would be okay for a low-budget product like the PVR Iris Standalone, but it is not acceptable for a $700 service.
Other Important Criteria
Some missing info:
- Software: The few available offers are promising, but the emphasis is still on the "few".
- Audio quality: As usual, the Pico 4 Ultra dominates the specs, delivering flawless built-in spatial audio.
- Battery life: Some reports cite 4 hours of battery life, but our average is closer to 2.5 to 3 hours.
Pico 4 Ultra Review: Our Verdict
The Pico 4 Ultra is a product that clearly illustrates how people can "get what they paid for". Just like a Ferrari costs more than the average car, Pico costs more than the average gadget.
The verdict? If you're in the VR game for the long run and really love the technology, we believe the Pico's overall comfort, versatility, and sheer processing power justify the price, even if it outright excludes consumers who get by on a salary-to-salary basis…
Price aside, the Pico 4 Ultra misses out on one or two details that, while avoidable, don't carry enough significance to change the big picture. If you're looking for a VR headset that's just like a good pair of winter boots (you pay a high premium, but you know they'll probably last you a lifetime), the Pico is probably it.