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Meta Quest 3S
88
TopVR score
$350
retail class
Head-to-head
Meta Quest 3S vs PICO 4 Ultra
Meta Quest 3S scores 88/100 while PICO 4 Ultra scores 78/100. Compare specs, price, pros, cons, and platform tradeoffs.
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Full Comparison
Meta
Meta Quest 3S
88
TopVR score
$350
retail class
PICO
PICO 4 Ultra
78
TopVR score
$799
retail class
| Spec | Meta Quest 3S | PICO 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88 /100 | 78 /100 |
| Resolution | 1832x1920 per eye | 2160x2160 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 / 120 Hz | Up to 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 96 deg class | 104 deg class |
| Tracking | Inside-out 6DoF with IR illuminators | Inside-out 6DoF with ring-free controllers |
| Battery | ~2.5 hours | Rear battery; balanced design |
| Weight | 514 g | 580 g |
| Platform | Meta Horizon OS | PICO OS |
Meta Quest 3S Verdict
Meta Quest 3S is the best entry point for most first-time VR buyers. It keeps the modern Quest platform and mixed-reality features while trading away Quest 3's sharper pancake lenses to hit a lower price.
Most affordable current Quest headset
Same XR2 Gen 2 performance class as Quest 3
Full-color mixed reality passthrough
Fresnel lenses are less clear than Quest 3 pancake optics
Lower resolution than Quest 3
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Buy on Meta Store $350PICO 4 Ultra Verdict
PICO 4 Ultra is a strong Quest-style mixed-reality alternative in markets where it is officially sold. For U.S. buyers, availability and software library depth keep Quest 3 and Quest 3S ahead.
Balanced front/rear headset design
XR2 Gen 2 platform with 12 GB RAM
Color mixed-reality passthrough and depth sensing
Limited U.S. retail presence
Store library is smaller than Quest
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Buy on PICO $799