Pimax Unveils the World's Smallest 8K VR Headset
Shenzhen, Thursday, 2 January 2025.
Pimax’s new Dream Air headset offers unparalleled portability with full 8K resolution, advanced tracking features, and lightweight design, setting a new standard in the VR market.
Technical Specifications and Design
The Dream Air boasts impressive specifications with a resolution of 3840 x 3552 pixels per eye at 90 Hz [1][3], delivering a total of 27 million pixels across a 102° horizontal field of view [3]. The headset’s most striking feature is its remarkably lightweight design, weighing under 200 grams [6], making it lighter than half a standard Coca-Cola bottle [1]. The device incorporates micro-OLED panels and pancake lenses [1], technologies previously featured in Pimax’s Crystal Super model.
Advanced Features and Tracking
The Dream Air comes equipped with sophisticated tracking capabilities, including integrated eye-tracking with Auto-IPD adjustment for optimal visual clarity [1][6]. The headset utilizes four integrated cameras supporting six degrees of freedom (6DoF) and implements Pimax’s proprietary SLAM algorithm for inside-out tracking [4]. Users will benefit from ringless controllers with haptic feedback and built-in spatial audio [6], while connectivity is handled through a Type-C DisplayPort cable ensuring uncompressed visual data transmission [1].
Market Positioning and Availability
Launching with a retail price of $1,895, Pimax is offering an attractive pre-order price of $1,199 [1][4]. Customers can choose between a one-time payment of $696 (representing a 12% discount) or opt for 24 monthly installments of $32.99 [1]. The company has announced that shipping will commence in May 2025 [1]. Additionally, Pimax is developing ‘Cobb,’ a standalone computing device powered by a Snapdragon XR2 chip [1][4], which will enable the Dream Air to function independently for activities like movie streaming and lighter applications.
Future Developments and Ecosystem
The Dream Air represents Pimax’s entry into what they call their ‘small form factor era’ [4]. The headset is designed to be compatible with modular accessories, including a planned Lighthouse faceplate [1]. This launch follows Pimax’s recent introduction of the Crystal Super, their retina-level VR headset, on December 25, 2024 [5], demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing VR technology across different market segments.
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