VR technology may not be new right now. Especially for people who are always following new technology, including MR technology or Mixed Reality, which is true reality. Today, it is easier to access. It is not an expensive device that is difficult to access like it used to be.
And recently today we, the MobileOcta team, had the opportunity to pick up the PICO 4 Ultra, which is the latest VR and MR glasses that are very interesting today. It can be said that this model of glasses has been launched to challenge Meta’s position as the market leader of VR glasses.
PICO 4 Ultra This new version comes with more features and improvements to make it more interesting. PICO 4 In many parts Whether it changes the design to be more comfortable to wear Comes with a screen that is beautiful and sharper than before. Using a high-performance processing chip, Snapdragon But what will it look like in real use? We will continue in this review.
PICO 4 Ultra Specifications
- Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset
- RAM 12 GB LPDDR5
- Internal memory 256GB UFS 3.1
- Support link
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- awareness
- 32 MP × 2 color view camera
- iToF depth measurement camera × 1
- Environmental tracking cameras ×4
- Display and lens
- 2.56 inch × 2 display
- Resolution: 2160×2160 (×2), 1200 PPI (pixels per inch)
- Display resolution: 1920×1920 (×2)
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
- 105° FoV pancake lens
- Average PPD 20.6 (pixels per degree), central range PPD 22.5
- Unexpected pupil distance change 58 mm – 72 mm.
- sound system
- Dual stereo speakers
- 4 microphones and supports spatial audio recording
- Battery 5700 mAh, fast charging 45W (supports QC 4.0 / PD 3.0)
- Controller with AA batteries × 2
- Tools in the box
- PICO 4 Ultra MR Headwear
- Controller ×2
- wrist strap × 2
- Separator machine glasses
- foam front cover
- 1.5V × 4 AA alkaline batteries
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Manual and warranty card
design design
design aspect of PICO 4 Ultra It comes with a design in the original camp style. That is, use white tones with black. There are different sensors. which is missing around the glasses And what is special about this camp is the weight balance. Because the design will have similar front and rear weights, at 304 and 276 grams, to achieve balance. When you wear it, you will not feel delayed. The battery will be installed in the back. Weight relief It greatly reduces discomfort while wearing. This has always been an advantage of the PICO design (total weight around 580 grams, slightly lighter than the original model).
In front of the glasses there is a camera and various sensors. placed around The power button is located on the right side in a position that is easy to turn on and off with the right hand. While there is a USB-C port on the left side for charging.
Most of the materials are light polymers. But it is stable and easy to use. The parts that come into contact with our body, such as the front frames of our glasses or the back of our headgear, are soft. This allows you to wear it for a long time without pain or discomfort. In addition, the lens part will have a reasonable distance. This makes it possible for people who wear glasses to wear glasses with these MR glasses as well.
Main size It can be done in two ways: an adhesive strip on the top to adjust the length to fit the height of the user’s head. and the width of the head is used by turning the back sorter. The auditor’s head is considered to be very large. Therefore, I believe that most people should be able to use it comfortably.
In the part of control PICO 4 Ultra He will develop the new design By cutting out the part of the ring. This reduces the height of the device by 50% compared to the previous model. It is about 60 mm, while the controller of the previous PICO 4 model is 134.7 mm, helps to keep it firmly, more convenient, and fits better in the hand than before . The controller also comes with Centaur multi-module algorithm and HyperSense broadband linear motors for better responsiveness in gaming or other activities. get better
Control while wearing glasses When we look through the glasses, we see a white line indicating the menu we want to press. When pointing to the point Let’s click and choose from the controller. The buttons on the controller are similar to those on game consoles like Xbox, with analog sticks to control the steering wheel. and has different function buttons
And for the battery part of the controller, it uses a general AA 1.5V battery, which is included in the package. What can we use normal batteries or rechargeable batteries. And each side uses 2 batteries.
For those who are afraid that the joy control will fall out of their hands while playing. At the bottom there is a slot to insert a strap. Increase confidence that the happiness will not slip out of your hand and will not be broken by things.
Performance and practice
Let’s start with the software part first. The internal system from what has been tested is considered to be very good. The controls are simple. And instructions for use are always presented. This makes it easy for even those new to VR glasses to have fun playing.
The response of the software is very fast. Of course, this is due to a powerful chipset like the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 that can process quickly. Runs without experiencing any lag, freezes or slowness at all. The device also comes with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 memory that works quickly. Therefore, it is considered that this glass comes with high performance. of this market
However, friends may say that specs at this level are considered beyond the current software or not. But if you think about buying in the future in case there are games or content that are going to come out. Want a device with high specs I believe it is believed that having it up front is better than not having it, right? For example, upcoming games like Just Dance VR or Alien: Rogue Incursion, it is believed that these specs are definitely enough.
And if PICO’s game library isn’t big enough, the system also supports connecting to a PC to access SteamVR’s game library for even more to choose from.
Regarding the mixed reality system It is considered to be developed. Because the camera on the device has been upgraded from one 16MP camera to two 32MP cameras and an iToF depth sensor that helps make images sharper, brighter and larger.
In addition, Motion Tracker performance is another highlight of Pico 4 Ultra The device allows to track the movement of the user more precisely. including adding features to various settings Works well with applications Helps improve user experience.
The design is light at only 27 grams, with a low latency of only 20ms and a tracking frequency of 200Hz, making it possible to follow movement very well. As for the battery, it can be used continuously for about 25 hours, but in real use, no one would play all day and all night like that, right? Let’s say that playing every day for 1-2 hours a day can last for a week.
Motion Trackers are considered easy to use. It may take some setup and calibration to get you started. However, Motion Trackers will be sold separately. It is not included in any sales package.
However, there are still few software that support Motion Tracker. These are games and SteamVR that will be supported, so you may have to wait for new game updates in the future, but what is included is good enough to play, like a football game virtual virtual. or different sports games I find it fun to play.
Decision
PICO 4 Ultra is ideal for those looking for a new type of VR/MR or mixed reality device. This new model comes with a better design. It can be worn comfortably all day. It has a new control design that fits more comfortably in your hand. And more importantly, it also supports the new Motion Tracker that helps track user movements more accurately. Making it possible to support your body’s movement to play games or use it as exercise equipment for the whole family, making it fun for the whole house.
Another important thing about the PICO 4 Ultra is that it comes with very good specs with the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset and very high memory. Supporting advanced use or new software that will come out very well in the future Anyone who wants to buy and use it for a long time would be suitable.
VR technology may not be new right now. Especially for people who are always following new technology, including MR technology or Mixed Reality, which is true reality. Today, it is easier to access. It is not an expensive device that is difficult to access like it used to be. And recently today we, the MobileOcta team, had the opportunity to pick up the PICO 4 Ultra, which is the latest VR and MR glasses that are very interesting today. It can be said that this glasses model is launched to challenge Meta’s position as the market leader of VR glasses.
The price and availability of PICO 4 Ultra and PICO Motion Trackers in Thailand has been officially announced. . Gate, central Pinklao, Mega Bangna, Com7, dot.life, distance distance and participating stores
For more detailed information about the PICO 4 Ultra and the PICO Motion Trackers, see: https://www.facebook.com/PICOXRThailand/
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