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Sony PlayStation VR2 — 2023
Sony

Sony PlayStation VR2

2023

85
/ 100
From $549
VS
Pico 4 Ultra wins by 1
Pico 4 Ultra — 2024
Pico

Pico 4 Ultra

2024

86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Pico 4 Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony PlayStation VR2 lands at 85 and Pico 4 Ultra at 86. That puts Pico 4 Ultra ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony PlayStation VR2 if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library

Pick Pico 4 Ultra if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Visuals

Tie

Compared on the visuals sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Tracking

Tie

Compared on the tracking sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Tie

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sony PlayStation VR2 85
vs
86 Pico 4 Ultra

Score breakdown

Sony PlayStation VR2
85
visuals 85
comfort 82
tracking 83
library 81
Pico 4 Ultra
86
visuals 86
comfort 82
tracking 84
library 82

Specs side-by-side

Sony PlayStation VR2 versus Pico 4 Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec Sony PlayStation VR2 Pico 4 Ultra
Release year
2023
2024

Sony PlayStation VR2

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

Pico 4 Ultra

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

FAQ: Sony PlayStation VR2 vs Pico 4 Ultra

Which is better, Sony PlayStation VR2 or Pico 4 Ultra? +

Pico 4 Ultra scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony PlayStation VR2 worth the price? +

At $549, Sony PlayStation VR2 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in visuals.

Is Pico 4 Ultra worth the price? +

At $599, Pico 4 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in visuals.

Does Sony PlayStation VR2 or Pico 4 Ultra last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.