Meta Quest 3 vs Pico 4 - A 2024 Comparison

Here I share my thoughts and opinions on how the Quest 3 compares to the Pico 4 VR headset.

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[kaecatlady]

I have both the Quest 3 and the Pico 4.

Truthfully, and despite the issues with passthrough and the "better" pancake lenses of the Quest 3, I tend to use the Pico 4 much more often when I can, and I absolutely use it for workouts.

The Quest 3's issues with balance and the binocular overlap are very nearly deal-breakers for me. Putting the Quest 3 on my face after using the Pico 4 is like sticking a brick on my face, versus putting on a hat that feels more or less the same at the front and the back. Also, and for some weird reason, I absolutely can NOT use the Quest 3 passthrough or Home functions if the refresh rate isn't at 90hz. That is, unless I want to get dog-sick within 10 minutes and stay that way for at least 2 hours after I take it off.

Yes, I had to use the AMVR "halo" enhancement to make the Pico 4 wearable for my face, but on I'm also about to be on my 4th head strap for the Quest 3. The otherwise nice halo strap I just bought for it (replacing the elite strap I bought before--which replaced the included "jock strap" that comes with the Q3) will NOT stay in place, and pancake lenses or no, it does make a difference in the clarity of the headset... to say nothing of the comfort.

Sincerely hoping the rumors about Bytedance making an "advanced" version of the Pico 4 are true. If they are, I'll be one of the first in line to buy it!

[KiLDELTA]

Loved the non-biased review. As a Pico and Quest user, I love both... I mainly use my Pico 4 for PCVR while my Quest for standalone... since i play longer sessions on PCVR, the PICO surpasses it. WHile for standalone short fun games, the Quest and Meta's game library surpasses the Pico.

[Ozpeter]

I just watched this using the Spatial TV app om my Quest 3. I don't have an issue with its weight as such but I get pressure on my face after a while. The headstrap is by a company that I can't recall but it is much better than the original. For the last couple of months I have been stuck in a house 50km from home and the Q3 is more or less my only source of entertainment and internet connection. It and the sofa are in constant use... All things considered I'm not complaining. I haven't encountered the bugs you have. But if anything happens to it I will revisit this excellent informative video!

[zaelu]

As a Pico 4 user... I smiled. like this :)

[henry]

Pico 4 is usd200 cheaper than Quest 3. That's a price banner.

[darkcss]

As a PICO 4 owner, I can atest to its comfort out of the box. Very lightweight and even better if you attach the custom AMVR face cover. Glad to know it still beats the Quest 3.

[eugenecia]

Pico connect has now had an update, which is really a big step forward. especially if you connect Pico via USB to the comp, standalone I don't know, I never use it.

[C_Hart]

Thank you so much for your review I greatly appreciate your perspective and vision. Keep up the great work sir.

[RASPUTIN_GB]

Same, I had a Pico 4 and swapped to the Meta 3....big mistake as within a month I was back using the Pico 4, but if you have never had a Pico 4 and only used Meta products then your none the wiser!

[stereoscopicx]

Took me awhile to like the quest 3 really didn’t feel like much of an upgrade ton of bugs like you said but I’ve noticed the more I play the quest 3 the better it’s getting like I’m just not finding as many issues anymore and starting to play with the extra features like the mixed reality, I’ve noticed in population one in particular I can see much further now and things are clearer and it runs smoother than on quest 2

[CheerioMate]

The casual "some kind of rip in the fabric of space time opens up" took me tf out 😂💀

[johnplunkett]

You have really nailed it. Everything you say is exactly what I have experienced, I don't even use my quest 3 now.

[Verton_D]

Question: is it possible to connect the Pico to PC with the USB cable and have video feed for gaming without any compression? Unlike the quest 3?

[steinscamus]

What is the name of that halo strap of the pico 4 and do u have a review for it? I would like to use it without facial interface in MR.
I currently got the quest 3 after the pico 4. It is better in many way. But I can't stand the worse binocular overlap and the increased weight with the battery strap. I guess I am getting the pico 4 ultra...

[theoneandonlybob]

I want a VR headset, buti don't know which one to choose. I mostly play PC games but they are also playableon VR and i've seen some really cool VR games like bonelabs, which one should i save up for?

[AldiBilahdin]

How many gigabytes quest3 did you have bro? 128 GB or 512 GB?

[kyukyu]

I plan on doing work with them, using them as a secondary monitor. Is that a good idea? How clear are texts? Would I be fine with Quest 2? Or should I just go with Quest 3 for the clarity?

[bonfpv]

Great review!! Can you tell us more about your mod on the Pico4?

[totoroutes]

For next videos: anamorphic filter for pocket3

[VideosWithNexus]

As im planning on getting back into VR (standalone)

Im assuming the quest is the better option due to exclusives.

But.... Has anyone tried sideloading exclusive titles, afterall its android?