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|image =<br />
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]<br />
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]<br />
|Subtype = [[PC VR]]<br />
|Platform = [[SteamVR]]<br />
|Developer = [[Pimax]]<br />
|Manufacturer = [[Pimax]]<br />
|Announcement Date = January 2020 (CES)<br />
|Release Date = 2020<br />
|Price = ~$1,199 USD (headset), ~$1,976 USD (full kit)<br />
|Website = https://pimax.com/product/vision-8k-x/<br />
|Predecessor = [[Pimax 8K]]<br />
|Successor = [[Pimax Crystal]]<br />
|Display = 2× 4K CLPL LCD<br />
|Resolution = 3840×2160 per eye (native 4K)<br />
|Refresh Rate = 75 Hz, 90 Hz (native), 114 Hz (upscale)<br />
|Field of View = 200° diagonal (170° horizontal, 115° vertical)<br />
|PPD = ~20 PPD<br />
|IPD Range = 55-75mm (mechanical)<br />
|Ocularity = Binocular<br />
|Optics = Fresnel lenses<br />
|Tracking = Lighthouse (SteamVR base stations)<br />
|Eye Tracking = Optional module<br />
|Hand Tracking = Optional module<br />
|Audio = DMAS (optional), 3.5mm jack<br />
|Connectivity = DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.0<br />
|Weight = ~500g<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Pimax Vision 8KX''' is a high-end [[PC VR]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Pimax]], released in 2020. It was the world's first consumer VR headset to feature dual native 4K displays (3840×2160 per eye) and became famous for its ultra-wide 200° diagonal field of view—approaching natural human vision. The 8KX won Digital Trends' "Top Tech of CES: AR/VR" award in January 2020 and remains popular among simulation enthusiasts for its unparalleled clarity and field of view in racing, flight, and space simulations.<br />
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== History and Development ==<br />
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Pimax unveiled the Vision 8K X at CES 2020 in January 2020 as their flagship headset, building on the earlier [[Pimax 8K]] which used upscaled 4K displays. The 8KX marked a significant advancement by running both panels at native 4K resolution without upscaling, delivering unprecedented clarity for a consumer VR headset.<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pimax-vision-8k-x-review-ultrawide-gaming-with-incredible-clarity |title=Pimax Vision 8K X Review: Ultrawide Gaming with Incredible Clarity |publisher=Tom's Hardware |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref><br />
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The headset uses [[SteamVR]] Lighthouse tracking, maintaining compatibility with existing HTC Vive and Valve Index base stations and controllers.<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimax |title=Pimax |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref><br />
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== Design and Hardware ==<br />
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=== Display ===<br />
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Industry-leading resolution and clarity:<br />
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* Dual CLPL (Customized Low Persistence Liquid) LCD panels<br />
* '''3840×2160 native resolution per eye''' (true 4K each)<br />
* 7680×2160 combined resolution<br />
* 75 Hz, 90 Hz native refresh rates<br />
* 114 Hz in upscale mode<br />
* RGB pixel matrix panels<br />
* Excellent for text readability<br />
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=== Field of View ===<br />
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Signature ultra-wide FOV:<br />
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* '''200° diagonal field of view'''<br />
* 170° horizontal FOV<br />
* 115° vertical FOV<br />
* Closest to natural human vision (~220°) in consumer VR<br />
* Angled panel design wraps around nose<br />
* Dramatically enhanced immersion and peripheral awareness<br />
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=== Dual Engine Mode ===<br />
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Flexible rendering options:<br />
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* '''Native mode:''' Full 3840×2160 per eye at native 4K<br />
* '''Upscale mode:''' 2560×1440 input upscaled to 4K output<br />
* Allows trading quality for frame rate<br />
* 114 Hz available in upscale mode<br />
* Switch freely between modes<br />
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=== Optics ===<br />
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* Dual Fresnel lenses<br />
* Mechanical IPD adjustment (55-75mm)<br />
* Wide IPD range for diverse users<br />
* Large eye box<br />
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=== Tracking ===<br />
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Uses SteamVR Lighthouse ecosystem:<br />
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* Compatible with HTC Vive base stations<br />
* Compatible with Lighthouse 2.0 base stations<br />
* SteamVR sensors with 9-axis tracking<br />
* 6DoF positional tracking<br />
* Full SteamVR integration<br />
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=== Audio ===<br />
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* '''DMAS:''' Deluxe Modular Audio Strap (optional)<br />
* 3.5mm audio jack for headphones<br />
* Off-ear speakers available<br />
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=== Optional Modules ===<br />
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* '''Eye Tracking Module:''' For foveated rendering<br />
* '''Hand Tracking Module:''' Controller-free interaction<br />
* Modular upgrade path<br />
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== System Requirements ==<br />
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High-end PC required for native 4K:<br />
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* '''OS:''' Windows 10 or 11<br />
* '''GPU:''' NVIDIA RTX 2080 or higher recommended<br />
* '''CPU:''' Intel i5-9400 or higher<br />
* '''RAM:''' 8 GB minimum<br />
* '''Ports:''' DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.0<br />
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== Pricing ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
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! Package !! Price<br />
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| Headset only || ~$1,199<br />
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| Full kit (base stations + Index controllers) || ~$1,976<br />
|}<br />
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== Use Cases ==<br />
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The ultra-wide FOV and high resolution make the 8KX particularly suited for:<br />
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* '''Racing simulations:''' iRacing, Assetto Corsa<br />
* '''Flight simulations:''' Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, DCS World<br />
* '''Space simulations:''' Elite Dangerous, Star Citizen<br />
* '''Immersive exploration:''' Any game benefiting from peripheral vision<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
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'''Praise:'''<br />
* World's first dual native 4K consumer VR headset<br />
* 200° FOV approaches natural human vision<br />
* "Ultrawide Gaming with Incredible Clarity" - Tom's Hardware<br />
* CES 2020 Top Tech award<br />
* Exceptional for simulation enthusiasts<br />
* Compatible with Valve Index controllers<br />
* Mechanical IPD adjustment (55-75mm)<br />
* Dual Engine mode flexibility<br />
* Outstanding text and detail clarity<br />
* Modular upgrade options<br />
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'''Criticism:'''<br />
* Extremely demanding on GPU (RTX 2080+ required)<br />
* High price point (~$1,200-$2,000)<br />
* Heavy for extended sessions (~500g)<br />
* Fresnel lens distortion at edges<br />
* Some software compatibility issues<br />
* Complex setup compared to standalone headsets<br />
* Requires Lighthouse base stations<ref name="pilotpassion">{{cite web |url=https://pilotpassion.com/pimax-8k-x-vr-headset/ |title=Review: Pimax 8K X VR Headset for MSFS 2020 |publisher=Pilot Passion |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref><br />
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<ref name="knoxlabs">{{cite web |url=https://www.knoxlabs.com/products/pimax-vision-8k-x |title=Pimax Vision 8K X DMAS |publisher=Knoxlabs |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref><br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Pimax 8K]]<br />
* [[Pimax Crystal]]<br />
* [[Pimax Crystal Super]]<br />
* [[Valve Index]]<br />
* [[HP Reverb G2]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Devices]]<br />
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]<br />
[[Category:PC VR Headsets]]<br />
[[Category:Pimax]]<br />
[[Category:SteamVR]]<br />
[[Category:2020 in technology]]</div>
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