Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HTC - Vive Focus Vision | ByteDance - Pico 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Field of view | 120 ° | 105 ° |
Between the Vive Focus Vision and Pico 4 Ultra, the Vive Focus Vision comes out ahead in refresh rate / field of view, while the Pico 4 Ultra wins on several specs. Overall, the Vive Focus Vision scores 77.6 and the Pico 4 Ultra scores 70.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Vive Focus Vision edges ahead on the Mars Score (77.6 vs 70.6), but the 7.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Vive Focus Vision if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, field of view. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
The Pico 4 Ultra similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable standalone, eye tracking, color passthrough, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Vive Focus Vision is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: HTC - Vive Focus Vision or ByteDance - Pico 4 Ultra?
HTC - Vive Focus Vision leads the current Mars Score by 7.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate, field of view against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HTC - Vive Focus Vision if…
HTC - Vive Focus Vision has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, fov deg.
Choose ByteDance - Pico 4 Ultra if…
ByteDance - Pico 4 Ultra does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why HTC - Vive Focus Vision wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Field of view — 14.29% more. 120 ° vs 105 °.
Why ByteDance - Pico 4 Ultra wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC - Vive Focus Vision | ByteDance - Pico 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 2448x2448 | 2160x2160 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Field of view | 120 °lead | 105 ° |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | HTC - Vive Focus Vision | ByteDance - Pico 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | true | true |
| Eye tracking | true | true |
| Face tracking | false | truelead |
| Color passthrough | true | true |
Compute
| Spec | HTC - Vive Focus Vision | ByteDance - Pico 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | true | true |
| Battery | 2.0 h | 2.5 hlead |