ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, launched the Pico 4 VR (virtual reality) headset back in October 2022 to challenge the more popular VR headset at that time, the Meta Quest 2.
Meta released the Quest 3 in October 2023, and only now has ByteDance introduced a VR headset that rivals it once more.
The Pico 4 Ultra uses the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset found in the Meta Quest 3. However, while the Quest 3 is equipped with 8GB of RAM, the Pico 4 Ultra boasts 12GB and 256GB of storage.
Additionally, the Pico 4 Ultra features two 2.56-inch displays with a resolution of 2,160 x 2,160 pixels per eye, a refresh rate of 90Hz, a field of view of 105° by 105°, and 20.6 pixels per degree (PPD).
The device also includes a 21.9Wh (5,700mAh) battery supporting 45 W charging, stereo speakers, and four microphones.
Moreover, the headset operates on an Android-based OS, enabling it to mirror both a smartphone and a PC at the same time.
It also utilises dual 32 MP cameras for full-colour passthrough and can record 3D videos at 2,048 x 1,536 pixels and 60Hz.
Currently, the Pico 4 Ultra is available exclusively in China, priced at CNY4,299 (~RM2,638). The original Pico 4 can be purchased in Malaysia for RM1,699 (128GB) or RM1,899 (256GB).