When it comes to evaluating the merits of two similar virtual reality headsets, the Pico Neo 3 and the Pico Neo 3 Pro, there are a few key criteria to consider. I’ve had the opportunity to use both headsets and can offer an informed comparison between them.

The first criterion is field of view. Both headsets have a wide 98° field of view. This is advantageous for a natural viewing experience, as it helps make images appear more lifelike. The higher the field of view, the better your immersive experience will be; however this specification alone is not enough to determine which headset is superior.

The second criterion to consider when comparing VR headsets is resolution. Again, both models feature 1832x1920 resolution, providing crisp visuals no matter which device you choose. However, depending on your hardware requirements this may or may not be suitable for your particular needs. The higher resolution enables more detail in game play and videos that can create an even more realistic VR experience so this specification could be viewed as either pro or con depending on what type of performance you are looking for from your headset.

The third criterion is refresh rate; again both models feature 90 Hz refresh rate but this isn’t necessarily ideal for gaming as higher refresh rates help minimize motion blur and ghosting during high-action gameplay scenarios or cinematic experiences such as movies and documentaries. This specification could also be viewed as either pro or con depending on what type of performance you are looking for from your headset – although it must be said that a lower refresh rate than other competitors could potentially hamper its overall performance in some cases and give a lesser user experience than those with faster refresh rates might provide users with an enhanced visual quality experience due to smoother frames per second delivery when playing games or watching movies etcetera..

In conclusion, while both devices offer great features such as high resolution displays and wide fields of view they each have their pros and cons that should factor into any potential buyer's decision making process when deciding which headset would best suit their needs: The Pico Neo 3 offers great visuals at resolutions up to 1832x1920 whilst having low latency tracking thanks to its 90 Hz refresh rate; but its slower frame rate may impact user experience in some scenarios where faster response times are desired . Meanwhile the Pico Neo 3 Pro provides users with improved image clarity along with faster tracking technology - but at the cost of slightly less optimal resolution levels compared with its counterpart (the standard Pico Neo 3). Personally I find that my preference leans towards the Pico Neo3 Pro due to its better overall specs (resolution/tracking) allowing me to get sharper visuals without sacrificing too much in terms of gaming performance compared with other options available on the market right now