Pimax has just revealed a new PC VR headset weighing less than 200 grams and featuring 4K per eye micro OLED screens and pancake lenses. That means the Pimax Dream Air has the same display characteristics as Apple’s Vision Pro, but weighs less than an iPhone 16 Pro.
The Dream Air is quite similar to the Vision Pro, and Pimax likely drew inspiration from Apple’s design. The renderings depict a small, curved headset with a single rear head strap that splits in the back to cup the head.
According to Pimax, the strap adjusts automatically to ensure a perfect fit. There’s also automated lens spacing to match your eyes. That’s significant because the Pimax Dream Air enables eye tracking.
That implies the Dream Air will be acceptable for sharing, which is typically problematic with a Vision Pro because it requires a face scan before purchase to determine the appropriate size.
Pimax is recognized for creating high-end PC VR headsets that push the boundaries of what is possible but at the cost of a massive and hefty head-mounted display that requires a VR-ready PC to function. The Dream Air is a revolutionary Pimax device that has the potential to shift our expectations.
The Dream Air, like the Pimax Crystal and $800 Crystal Light, performs best when linked to a Windows PC equipped with a strong graphics card. It connects using the provided 5-meter USB-C connection, so you’ll need a computer that supports DisplayPort over USB.
Its 3840 × 3552 pixel-per-eye resolution at 90Hz will test older GPUs. Pimax has, however, integrated foveated rendering and upscaling to lessen performance demands. We do not have recommended system specifications yet, however a fast gaming PC will be required.
The Pimax Dream Air uses inside-out tracking, thus base stations are not required. Pimax also offers new controllers that lack rings and look very similar to the Touch Plus controllers that come with Meta’s low-cost Quest 3 and 3S. The Dream Air also supports hand-tracking, which means it can be used without controllers depending on the game.
Pimax also introduced an optional Cobb compute puck powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2. We’re not sure whether this will be the original XR2 chip or the newer Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 found in the Quest 3 and 3S. When plugged into the Dream Air, you can use some capabilities without connecting to your PC.
Pimax mentions that this could help travel, so I’d expect it to offer video playback, as well as casual gaming or browsing. Cobb’s price and full specifications are yet to be disclosed.
Overall, it appears and sounds like a exciting PC VR gaming headset that packs a lot of amazing capabilities into a compact and surprisingly lightweight gadget. Cobb’s mobile capabilities increase its worth. It turned out to be one of the best VR headsets available.
Pimax says the Dream Air will be available in May 2025. Pimax must move rapidly to reach its self-imposed deadline, which is only five months away. It’s worth noting that the company has a habit of bringing new items late, so the Dream Air could arrive later this year.
The Pimax Dream Air is now available for pre-order through Pimax’s website. The pricing is shockingly inexpensive for such a sophisticated design: $1,895 ($1,199 for preorder and $697 when it comes). After receiving the headset, you have a 14-day trial period during which you can return the Dream Air for a full refund if you are not happy.
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