61 facts in comparison
Oculus Rift S vs Pico 4
Oculus Rift S
Pico 4
Why is Oculus Rift S better than Pico 4?
- Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack?
- Has an accelerometer?
- Has gesture control?
- 9.38% bigger screen size?
5.6"vs5.12" - Has an infrared sensor?
- 1 more cameras?
5vs4
Why is Pico 4 better than Oculus Rift S?
- 2.53x higher resolution?
4320 x 2160 pxvs2560 x 1440 px - 12.5% higher refresh rate?
90Hzvs80Hz - Can be used wirelessly?
- 268 g lighter?
295 gvs563 g - Has gaze and eye tracking capabilities?
- Supports 3D audio?
- Supports Wi-Fi?
- Has USB Type-C?
Which are the most popular comparisons?
Price comparison
Pico 4
User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Comfort
9.0/10
6 votes
9.0/10
2 votes
Display quality
7.8/10
6 votes
9.5/10
2 votes
Responsiveness
9.2/10
6 votes
8.5/10
2 votes
Low eye strain
9.3/10
6 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
App ecosystem
9.6/10
5 votes
7.5/10
2 votes
Design
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
Interpupillary distance (IPD) is the distance between the center of your eyes. Without adjustable IPD, the lenses of a VR headset may not line up with your pupils, which can result in eye strain and nausea.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
maximum operating temperature
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Oculus Rift S)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Pico 4)
The maximum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
Display & Lenses
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
A wider field of view assures an immersive and realistic experience.
The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
The type of technology used in the display.
With adjustable lenses, the device can assure a sharp and clear image for a wide range of users, including users who usually wear glasses.
The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
lens diameter
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Pico 4)
Lenses with a bigger diameter offer better image quality.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Performance
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Tracking
As your head moves, the images move in real-time, assuring a realistic experience.
A gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation.
The device can track your position in space and warn you if you are about to hit something.
The headset has multiple sensors and cameras that assure low latency tracking for 360° movements.
An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
The gesture control function allows you to manipulate virtual objects.
The area of the surface that can be used for VR or AR simulations. A larger tracking area allows you more freedom of movement.
With an infrared sensor the device can detect motion by measuring the infrared (IR) light radiating from objects in its field of view.
The device can track the movement of your eyes and your gaze, making it easy to interact with the content.
Connectivity
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.
mini DisplayPort outputs
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Oculus Rift S)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Pico 4)
Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.
More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Features
The device comes with a game controller.
See-through mode uses cameras on the front of the VR headset to allow you to see your surroundings without taking the headset off.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Devices with integrated audio are more convenient to use, as you don't have worry about connecting headphones or microphones.
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
The device comes with handheld wireless controllers that are used for gesture control and/or movement tracking.
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
controller weight
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Pico 4)
A lighter controller puts less strain on the hands while playing.
Miscellaneous
3D audio provides a more immersive soundscape than traditional surround sound technologies, allowing you to pinpoint the exact direction that sounds are coming from.
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Comments
Arek
1 month ago
7 / 10
Good for the times.
Arek
1 month ago
7 / 10
I have owed the Rift S for a few years now I bought it brand new right before it was discontinued. Starting off the resolution is alright again being quite older you can definitely see pixels and it does get blurry in the distance. The controllers are ok as long as you dont go smashing them off walls. I did notice batteries drain quite quick. The comfort is quite the annoying part. Having a small head and the strap being quite weird if I move my head fast from side to side it does wiggle on my nose which is quite annoying. a part from that if your room is warm it will fog quite a lot. Never had any issues with my eyes hurting or anything, Being a facebook product and using the meta store is another annoying feature. Having most of my games on Steam I have always used steamVR some games do offer launching the game using the oculus store directly off steam I have most part used SteamVR which had caused some stability issues. As some games don't actually support oculus mode those games seem to run a little bit worse. Only time I have had issues with my tracking was when I put my hands behind my back or start moving really fast while playing beat saber but that is to be expected when you use built in tracking. I also have had my hands drifting off from me in some cases when the batteries get low and I get the notification which can be annoying mid game. Lastly the controllers having the tracking circle around the controller does improve the tracking but it does get in the way of shooting games when trying to reload guns or cock a gun. Apart from the stuff I had mentioned it had served me well I am now upgrading to a valve index as I am not a big fan of Meta.
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Yoshimitsu
2 years ago
8 / 10
Good Mid-range but a bit Expensive
Yoshimitsu
2 years ago
8 / 10
All in all, a really good VR headset, not the top one, but far from the worst. I think it's upper mid-range. The wearing comfort is outstanding because of the nice headpiece. Otherwise, everything is slightly above average.
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Andreas
2 years ago
7 / 10
Perfect fit, very light.
Andreas
2 years ago
7 / 10
I've had the Rift S for 2 years, and I've also ordered headphones specifically made for the Rift S (Sennheiser), which provides incredible sound. The only downside is the resolution, but with time everything gets better. For now, however, I'm very satisfied.
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