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{{Device Infobox
|image = 
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[PC VR]]
|Platform = [[SteamVR]]
|Developer = [[Shiftall]]
|Manufacturer = [[Shiftall]]
|Announcement Date = October 2024
|Release Date = February-March 2025
|Price = $1,900 USD
|Website = https://en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k
|Requirements = NVIDIA RTX 3070+ (NVIDIA only, no AMD support)
|Display = 2× 1.35" Micro-OLED (4K per eye)
|Resolution = 3552×3840 per eye (8K total)
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Color Depth = 10-bit HDR
|Field of View = ~90°
|PPD = Very high (no screen door effect)
|IPD Range = 58-72mm (motorized adjustment)
|Diopter Adjustment = 0 to -7D
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Pancake lenses
|Tracking = Outside-in 6DoF (SteamVR Lighthouse)
|Eye Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Audio = USB-C port for audio accessories (no built-in)
|Connectivity = DisplayPort, USB-C
|Weight = <185g (headset only, excl. strap)
|Color = Black
}}

The '''Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K''' is an ultra-lightweight, ultra-high resolution [[PC VR]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Shiftall]] (a subsidiary of [[Panasonic]]), announced in October 2024 with shipping beginning in early 2025. The headset features 4K micro-OLED displays per eye (8K total) while weighing less than 185 grams, making it one of the lightest high-resolution VR headsets available. It features a flip-up design and is particularly designed for extended VR sessions including use while lying down.

== History and Development ==

Shiftall, a Panasonic subsidiary based in Japan, has been developing lightweight VR headsets since the original MeganeX. The MeganeX Superlight 8K represents the company's push into ultra-high resolution displays while maintaining their signature lightweight design philosophy.<ref name="roadtovr1">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/shiftall-meganex-superlight-8k-release-date-price/ |title=Shiftall Opens Pre-orders for 'MeganeX superlight' Ultra High-Resolution OLED PC VR Headset |publisher=Road to VR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

Pre-orders opened in October 2024, with first shipments to the US and EU scheduled for February-March 2025.

An updated '''MeganeX 8K Mark II''' was announced for December 2025 at the same $1,900 price point, featuring improvements to comfort, durability, and system internals while reducing weight to 179g.<ref name="roadtovr2">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/shiftall-meganex-8k-mark-2-release-date-price/ |title=Shiftall Announces Next Thin & Light 'MeganeX' PC VR Headset, Shipping in December for $1,900 |publisher=Road to VR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== Design and Hardware ==

=== Display ===

The MeganeX Superlight 8K features dual 1.35-inch 4K micro-OLED displays with exceptional specifications:

* 3552×3840 resolution per eye (approximately 8K total)
* 90 Hz refresh rate
* 10-bit color depth with HDR support
* No visible screen door effect
* "Incredible definition" according to reviewers<ref name="ghosthowls">{{cite web |url=https://skarredghost.com/2024/10/30/meganex-superlight-8k-hands-on/ |title=AWE EU - MeganeX Superlight 8K hands-on: impressive resolution but at a price |publisher=The Ghost Howls |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

=== Ultra-Lightweight Design ===

At less than 185 grams for the main body (excluding straps and accessories), the MeganeX Superlight 8K achieves its weight through:

* Elimination of hard plastic or metal on temporal and occipital regions
* Compact flip-up design
* No built-in audio system
* Minimalist construction

This design enables comfortable extended VR sessions, including use while lying down without discomfort.<ref name="roadtovr3">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/shiftall-meganex-superlight-8k-hands-on-preview/ |title=Shiftall MeganeX VR Headset Superlight Packs a Wishlist of Optical Ergonomics Into a Tiny Package |publisher=Road to VR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

=== IPD and Vision Correction ===

* '''IPD:''' Motorized adjustment from 58-72mm for precise fit
* '''Diopter:''' Built-in adjustment from 0 to -7D for nearsighted users (covers most prescriptions)

=== Audio ===

Like the [[Bigscreen Beyond]], the MeganeX Superlight 8K has no built-in speakers or 3.5mm audio jack. Instead, it provides a USB-C port for compatible audio accessories.

=== Tracking ===

The headset uses SteamVR Lighthouse tracking (base stations required), providing high-precision 6DoF tracking. It does not support inside-out tracking.

== System Requirements ==

The MeganeX Superlight 8K has strict GPU requirements:

* '''Required:''' NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or higher
* '''Supported Architectures:''' NVIDIA Ampere, Turing, or Ada
* '''NOT Supported:''' AMD Radeon GPUs (NVIDIA only)

The NVIDIA-only requirement is a significant limitation for users with AMD graphics cards.<ref name="vrcompare">{{cite web |url=https://vr-compare.com/headset/shiftallmeganexsuperlight8k |title=Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K: Full Specification |publisher=VRcompare |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== Reception ==

'''Praise:'''
* "Resolution is very high, definition is simply incredible"
* No visible screen door effect
* Extremely lightweight (<185g)
* Comfortable for extended use, including lying down
* Wide diopter adjustment (-7D)
* Motorized IPD adjustment
* HDR and 10-bit color support

'''Criticism:'''
* High price ($1,900)
* No built-in audio
* Requires SteamVR base stations
* NVIDIA GPU required (no AMD support)
* Requires powerful GPU (RTX 3070+)
* "Remains a niche headset" due to trade-offs<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/shiftall-meganex-superlight-8k/ |title=Shiftall Announces Another PC VR Headset After Not Shipping The First Two |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>

== See Also ==
* [[Shiftall MeganeX]]
* [[Bigscreen Beyond 2e]]
* [[Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED]]
* [[Varjo Aero]]

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