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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = PC VR
|Release Date = 2020
|Platform = [[PC]], [[SteamVR]]
|Price = $449
|Creator = [[Pimax]]
|Display = 2 x CLPL binocular
|Announced = CES 2020
|Resolution = 1700x1440 per-eye
|Release = 2020
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Price = $449 (headset only)
|Field of View = 130° horizontal, 95° vertical
|Website = https://pimax.com
|Horizontal FoV = 130°
|OS = Windows
|Vertical FoV = 95°
|CPU = Intel i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350+
|Diagonal FoV =  
|GPU = NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti/1060+
|IPD Range = 60-72 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|Storage =
|Ocularity = Binocular
|RAM Req = 8 GB+
|Display = 2 x RGB Stripe LCD
|Resolution = 1700 x 1440 per eye
|Refresh = 72/90/120 Hz (selectable)
|Brightness =
|FOV = 170° diagonal / 140° horizontal
|PPD =
|Lenses = Wide-angle lenses
|IPD = Hardware adjustable
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking =
|Tracking = 6DoF (SteamVR 1.0/2.0)
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers =
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack = Yes
|Connectivity = DisplayPort 1.4
|Ports = DisplayPort 1.4, USB 2.0/3.0
|Battery =
|Weight =
|Materials =
|Colors = Blue housing
|Sensors =
|Input = SteamVR controllers compatible, NOLO VR optional
}}
}}


'''Pimax Artisan''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2020.
The '''Pimax Artisan''' is a budget-oriented [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Pimax]]. Announced at CES 2020 with a starting price of $449, the Artisan is designed to make Pimax's wide field of view VR experience more accessible to users who don't need the extreme resolutions of higher-end Pimax models. It features a 140-degree horizontal (170° diagonal) field of view with dual 1700 x 1440 LCD displays running at up to 120 Hz.<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/pimax-artisan-vr-headset-5k-super|title=Pimax Gets Budget-Friendlier With the $450 Artisan VR Headset|publisher=Tom's Hardware}}</ref>
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== CES 2020 Announcement ===
Pimax announced the Artisan at CES 2020 as an entry-level option in their wide-FOV headset lineup. The headset was positioned to compete with the [[Valve Index]] on field of view while offering a lower entry price.<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web|url=https://www.uploadvr.com/pimax-artisan-ces-2020/|title=CES 2020: Artisan Is A Lower Cost Pimax Headset With 140° Field Of View|publisher=UploadVR}}</ref>
 
=== NOLO VR Partnership ===
Pimax announced optional compatibility with NOLO VR tracking and controllers, providing a more affordable tracking solution for users who don't already own SteamVR base stations.<ref name="roadtovr">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/ces-2020-pimax-artisan-headset-nolo-vr/|title=CES 2020: New Pimax Artisan Headset to Include Optional NOLO VR Tracking & Controllers|publisher=Road to VR}}</ref>
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display System ===
The Artisan features dual RGB stripe LCD panels:
* '''Resolution:''' 1700 x 1440 per eye
* '''Display Type:''' RGB stripe matrix LC-Display
* '''Screen Door Effect:''' Less perceivable than higher-resolution Pimax models
 
Despite lower resolution than the Pimax 5K Plus (2560 x 1440), reviewers noted the picture quality appeared slightly better due to the RGB stripe matrix configuration.<ref name="mrtv">{{cite web|url=https://mrtv.co/pimax-artisan-preview/|title=Pimax Artisan Preview|publisher=MRTV}}</ref>
 
=== Field of View ===
The Artisan offers a reduced but still impressive FOV:
* '''Horizontal:''' 140°
* '''Diagonal:''' 170°
* '''Comparison:''' Wider than Valve Index (~130°)
 
The reduced FOV compared to other Pimax headsets (200°) is actually beneficial, as it results in minimal distortion at the edges—a common issue with ultra-wide Pimax headsets.
 
=== Refresh Rate ===
Multiple refresh rate options:
* 72 Hz
* 90 Hz
* 120 Hz
 
== Tracking Options ==
 
=== SteamVR ===
Compatible with:
* SteamVR Lighthouse 1.0
* SteamVR Lighthouse 2.0
* Existing HTC Vive base stations and controllers
 
=== NOLO VR ===
Optional NOLO VR tracking provides a more budget-friendly tracking solution for users without existing SteamVR equipment.
 
== System Requirements ==
 
The Artisan has more modest PC requirements than higher-end Pimax headsets:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Component !! Recommended
|-
| OS || Windows 10
|-
| GPU || NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti/1060 or better
|-
| CPU || Intel i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350+
|-
| RAM || 8 GB+
|-
| Video Output || DisplayPort 1.4
|-
| USB || 1x USB 2.0/3.0
|}
 
== Compatibility ==
 
The Artisan is fully compatible with the entire SteamVR library.
 
== Package Contents ==
 
* Vision Artisan headset (Blue Housing)
* Integrated Comfort Kit
* 4.5M DP/USB cable
* User Manual
 
== Pricing Considerations ==
 
While the $449 headset-only price is attractive, total system cost depends on tracking solution:
* With SteamVR 2.0 base stations and Index controllers: ~$1,026 total
* With NOLO VR tracking: Lower total cost


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x CLPL binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 1700x1440 per-eye
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 120 Hz
|-
* '''Field of View:''' 130° horizontal, 95° vertical
! Specification !! Details
* '''IPD Range:''' 60-72 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|-
* '''Price:''' $449
| Display Type || 2 x RGB Stripe LCD
|-
| Resolution || 1700 x 1440 per eye
|-
| Refresh Rate || 72/90/120 Hz
|-
| Field of View || 170° D / 140° H
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (SteamVR or NOLO)
|-
| Connectivity || DisplayPort 1.4, USB
|-
| Price || $449 (headset only)
|-
| Target Market || Budget/Entry-level
|}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Pimax]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Pimax 5K Plus]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[Pimax Vision 8KX]]
* [[Valve Index]]
* [[NOLO VR]]
* [[SteamVR]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:Wide FOV VR]]
[[Category:Pimax]]
[[Category:Budget VR]]
[[Category:SteamVR]]
[[Category:2020s VR]]

Latest revision as of 22:14, 7 January 2026

Pimax Artisan
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype PC VR
Platform PC, SteamVR
Creator Pimax
Price $449 (headset only)
Website https://pimax.com
System
CPU Intel i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350+
GPU NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti/1060+
Storage
Display
Display 2 x RGB Stripe LCD
Resolution 1700 x 1440 per eye
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (SteamVR 1.0/2.0)
Audio
Connectivity
Connectivity DisplayPort 1.4
Ports DisplayPort 1.4, USB 2.0/3.0
Device
Input SteamVR controllers compatible, NOLO VR optional


The Pimax Artisan is a budget-oriented virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Pimax. Announced at CES 2020 with a starting price of $449, the Artisan is designed to make Pimax's wide field of view VR experience more accessible to users who don't need the extreme resolutions of higher-end Pimax models. It features a 140-degree horizontal (170° diagonal) field of view with dual 1700 x 1440 LCD displays running at up to 120 Hz.[1]

History and Development

CES 2020 Announcement

Pimax announced the Artisan at CES 2020 as an entry-level option in their wide-FOV headset lineup. The headset was positioned to compete with the Valve Index on field of view while offering a lower entry price.[2]

NOLO VR Partnership

Pimax announced optional compatibility with NOLO VR tracking and controllers, providing a more affordable tracking solution for users who don't already own SteamVR base stations.[3]

Design and Hardware

Display System

The Artisan features dual RGB stripe LCD panels:

  • Resolution: 1700 x 1440 per eye
  • Display Type: RGB stripe matrix LC-Display
  • Screen Door Effect: Less perceivable than higher-resolution Pimax models

Despite lower resolution than the Pimax 5K Plus (2560 x 1440), reviewers noted the picture quality appeared slightly better due to the RGB stripe matrix configuration.[4]

Field of View

The Artisan offers a reduced but still impressive FOV:

  • Horizontal: 140°
  • Diagonal: 170°
  • Comparison: Wider than Valve Index (~130°)

The reduced FOV compared to other Pimax headsets (200°) is actually beneficial, as it results in minimal distortion at the edges—a common issue with ultra-wide Pimax headsets.

Refresh Rate

Multiple refresh rate options:

  • 72 Hz
  • 90 Hz
  • 120 Hz

Tracking Options

SteamVR

Compatible with:

  • SteamVR Lighthouse 1.0
  • SteamVR Lighthouse 2.0
  • Existing HTC Vive base stations and controllers

NOLO VR

Optional NOLO VR tracking provides a more budget-friendly tracking solution for users without existing SteamVR equipment.

System Requirements

The Artisan has more modest PC requirements than higher-end Pimax headsets:

Component Recommended
OS Windows 10
GPU NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti/1060 or better
CPU Intel i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350+
RAM 8 GB+
Video Output DisplayPort 1.4
USB 1x USB 2.0/3.0

Compatibility

The Artisan is fully compatible with the entire SteamVR library.

Package Contents

  • Vision Artisan headset (Blue Housing)
  • Integrated Comfort Kit
  • 4.5M DP/USB cable
  • User Manual

Pricing Considerations

While the $449 headset-only price is attractive, total system cost depends on tracking solution:

  • With SteamVR 2.0 base stations and Index controllers: ~$1,026 total
  • With NOLO VR tracking: Lower total cost

Specifications

Specification Details
Display Type 2 x RGB Stripe LCD
Resolution 1700 x 1440 per eye
Refresh Rate 72/90/120 Hz
Field of View 170° D / 140° H
Tracking 6DoF (SteamVR or NOLO)
Connectivity DisplayPort 1.4, USB
Price $449 (headset only)
Target Market Budget/Entry-level

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Pimax Gets Budget-Friendlier With the $450 Artisan VR Headset". Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/pimax-artisan-vr-headset-5k-super.
  2. ↑ "CES 2020: Artisan Is A Lower Cost Pimax Headset With 140° Field Of View". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/pimax-artisan-ces-2020/.
  3. ↑ "CES 2020: New Pimax Artisan Headset to Include Optional NOLO VR Tracking & Controllers". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/ces-2020-pimax-artisan-headset-nolo-vr/.
  4. ↑ "Pimax Artisan Preview". MRTV. https://mrtv.co/pimax-artisan-preview/.
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