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{{Device Infobox
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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 = 2025
|Platform = [[SteamVR]]
|Price = $1899
|Developer = [[Shiftall]]
|Display = 2 x Micro-OLED binocular
|Manufacturer = [[Shiftall]]
|Resolution = 3552x3840 per-eye
|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
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Field of View =  
|Color Depth = 10-bit HDR
|Horizontal FoV =
|Field of View = ~90°
|Vertical FoV =
|PPD = Very high (no screen door effect)
|Diagonal FoV =  
|IPD Range = 58-72mm (motorized adjustment)
|IPD Range = 58-72 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|Diopter Adjustment = 0 to -7D
|Ocularity = Binocular
|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
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'''Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2025.
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.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x Micro-OLED binocular
* '''Resolution:''' 3552x3840 per-eye
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz


* '''IPD Range:''' 58-72 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
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>
* '''Price:''' $1899
 
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 ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Shiftall MeganeX]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Bigscreen Beyond 2e]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED]]
* [[Varjo Aero]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:PC VR Headsets]]
[[Category:SteamVR]]
[[Category:Shiftall]]
[[Category:2025 in technology]]

Latest revision as of 14:33, 7 January 2026

Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K
Basic Info
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
System
Storage
Display
Display 2× 1.35" Micro-OLED (4K per eye)
Resolution 3552×3840 per eye (8K total)
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
Image
Field of View ~90°
Optics
Optics Pancake lenses
Ocularity Binocular
IPD Range 58-72mm (motorized adjustment)
Tracking
Tracking Outside-in 6DoF (SteamVR Lighthouse)
Eye Tracking No
Hand Tracking No
Audio
Audio USB-C port for audio accessories (no built-in)
Connectivity
Connectivity DisplayPort, USB-C
Device
Weight <185g (headset only, excl. strap)
Color Black

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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.[1]

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.[2]

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[3]

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.[4]

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.[5]

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[6]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Shiftall Opens Pre-orders for 'MeganeX superlight' Ultra High-Resolution OLED PC VR Headset". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/shiftall-meganex-superlight-8k-release-date-price/.
  2. ↑ "Shiftall Announces Next Thin & Light 'MeganeX' PC VR Headset, Shipping in December for $1,900". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/shiftall-meganex-8k-mark-2-release-date-price/.
  3. ↑ "AWE EU - MeganeX Superlight 8K hands-on: impressive resolution but at a price". The Ghost Howls. https://skarredghost.com/2024/10/30/meganex-superlight-8k-hands-on/.
  4. ↑ "Shiftall MeganeX VR Headset Superlight Packs a Wishlist of Optical Ergonomics Into a Tiny Package". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/shiftall-meganex-superlight-8k-hands-on-preview/.
  5. ↑ "Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K: Full Specification". VRcompare. https://vr-compare.com/headset/shiftallmeganexsuperlight8k.
  6. ↑ "Shiftall Announces Another PC VR Headset After Not Shipping The First Two". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/shiftall-meganex-superlight-8k/.
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