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OpenBCI Ultracortex

Dry-electrode EEG recording with separately purchased acquisition board

Keep in mind Specialized research product; specifications are manufacturer documentation, not our independent performance test.

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Neurosity Crown versus OpenBCI Ultracortex
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Neurosity Crown - Original manufacturer product imagery.
Neurotech & body control · NeurosityNeurosity CrownReleased
OpenBCI Ultracortex - Original manufacturer product imagery.
Neurotech & body control · OpenBCIOpenBCI UltracortexDeveloper kit
Prices · all markets
$1,499 USD≈ €1,341 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Store price · Listed
1 offer records & sources
$1,499 USD≈ €1,341 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Store price
Listed

Neurosity official

Crown hardware

Manufacturer article lists $1499; current store checkout and stock not verified.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
$899.99 USD≈ €805 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Store price · Out of stock
1 offer records & sources
$899.99 USD≈ €805 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Store price
Out of stock

OpenBCI official

Ultracortex "Mark IV" EEG Headset

Manufacturer listed price; final destination checkout not verified. Structured offer availability is manufacturer data.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
Designed forDry-electrode EEG sensing and feedback ↗Dry-electrode EEG recording with separately purchased acquisition board ↗
Form factorEEG headset ↗3D-printed EEG headset kit ↗
ChargingUSB-C ↗Not verified
Weight228 g ↗Not verified
Dimensions6.5 × 6.25 × 3.25 in ↗Not applicable to this category
EEG8 channels at CP3, C3, F5, PO3, PO4, F6, C4, CP4 ↗Up to 16 channels ↗
ElectrodesFlexible dry Ag/AgCl; references at T7/T8 ↗Dry electrodes included in kit ↗
Sampling rate256 Hz ↗Not applicable to this category
Runtime3 hours rechargeable lithium-ion ↗Not verified
ConnectivityBluetooth 4.2 / BLE and Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n ↗Not applicable to this category
Processor1.8 GHz quad core with 400 MHz coprocessor ↗Not applicable to this category
Storage8 GB flash and 1 GB RAM ↗Not applicable to this category
Haptics2 haptic motors ↗Not applicable to this category
ConstructionNot applicable to this category3D-printed open-source frame ↗
SizesNot applicable to this categorySmall, Medium and Large ↗
AssemblyNot applicable to this categoryUnassembled, print-it-yourself and pro-assembled options ↗
Acquisition BoardNot applicable to this categoryCyton, CytonDaisy or Ganglion required and sold separately ↗
AvailabilityManufacturer documentation checked; local stock, final checkout and destination delivery not verified.Manufacturer documentation checked; local stock, final checkout and destination delivery not verified.
Important context-
  • Specialized research product; specifications are manufacturer documentation, not our independent performance test.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.