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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 / Standalone
|Release Date = 2021
|Platform = [[PC]], [[SteamVR]], Standalone
|Price = $599
|Creator = [[Arpara]]
|Display = 2 x Micro-OLED
|Announced = 2021
|Resolution = 2560x2560 per-eye
|Release = 2021
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Price = ~$500-$700
|Field of View = 95° horizontal, 90° vertical
|Website = https://www.arparaland.com
|Horizontal FoV = 95°
|OS = Android (AIO model)
|Vertical FoV = 90°
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]] (AIO model)
|Diagonal FoV =  
|GPU = Host PC dependent (Tethered)
|IPD Range = 56-72 mm hardware adjustable
|Storage = Varies by model
|Ocularity =  
|RAM = Varies by model
|Display = Dual 1.03" Micro-OLED
|Resolution = 5120 x 2560 (2560 x 2560 per eye)
|Refresh = 120 Hz
|Brightness =
|PPI = 3514
|PPD = 32
|Contrast = 1,000,000:1
|FOV = 95°
|Lenses = Pancake
|Diopter = -1D to -5D
|IPD = 56-72mm
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking = Yes (AIO model)
|Tracking = 3DoF (Tethered) / 6DoF (AIO)
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers = Built-in
|Microphone = Yes
|Audio Jack = Yes
|Connectivity = DisplayPort (Tethered), Wi-Fi (AIO)
|Ports = DisplayPort, USB-C
|Battery = 4600 mAh (AIO model)
|Weight = 200g (Tethered) / 380g (AIO)
|Materials =
|Colors = Black
|Sensors = 6 cameras (AIO), SteamVR tracking accessory option
|Input = SteamVR controllers, hand tracking (AIO)
}}
}}


'''Arpara VR''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2021.
The '''Arpara VR''' is a series of micro-OLED [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted displays]] developed by [[Arpara]], featuring 5K resolution (2560 x 2560 per eye) on compact 1.03-inch micro-OLED displays with 3514 PPI pixel density. The lineup includes the ultra-lightweight Arpara Tethered 5K at just 200 grams for PC VR use, and the Arpara AIO (All-In-One) standalone model powered by Snapdragon XR2. Both feature 32 pixels per degree, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 90% DCI-P3 / 127% sRGB color gamut, pancake lenses with diopter adjustment (-1D to -5D), and 95-degree field of view. The devices were successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2021.<ref name="arpara">{{cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/969477673/arpara-worlds-first-5k-micro-oled-all-in-one-vr-headset|title=arpara: World's First 5K Micro-OLED All-in-One VR Headset|publisher=Kickstarter}}</ref>
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== 2021 Kickstarter ===
Arpara successfully crowdfunded both the Tethered and AIO models.
 
=== Micro-OLED Pioneer ===
Among the first consumer headsets with micro-OLED technology at this resolution.
 
== Models ==
 
=== Arpara Tethered 5K ===
* Ultra-lightweight PC VR
* 200 grams
* 3DoF base (SteamVR tracking accessory available)
 
=== Arpara AIO ===
* Standalone VR
* 380 grams
* Snapdragon XR2 powered
* 6DoF tracking
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display System ===
* '''Panel Size:''' 1.03 inches per eye
* '''Resolution:''' 2560 x 2560 per eye (5120 x 2560 total)
* '''PPI:''' 3514 pixels per inch
* '''PPD:''' 32 pixels per degree
* '''Refresh Rate:''' Up to 120 Hz
* '''Contrast:''' 1,000,000:1
* '''Color:''' DCI-P3 90% / sRGB 127%
 
=== Field of View ===
95 degrees.
 
=== Optics ===
* '''Lens Type:''' Pancake lenses
* '''Diopter:''' -1D to -5D adjustment
* '''IPD:''' 56-72mm adjustment
 
=== Latency ===
* '''Sensor:''' 1ms
* '''Display:''' 2μs
 
== Arpara Tethered 5K ==
 
=== Specifications ===
* '''Weight:''' 200 grams (ultra-light)
* '''Tracking:''' 3DoF base
* '''Connection:''' DisplayPort to PC
 
=== SteamVR Accessory ===
Optional attachment adds:
* SteamVR tracking sensors
* Valve Index controller compatibility
* 6DoF tracking capability
 
== Arpara AIO ==
 
=== Processor ===
* '''SoC:''' Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
* '''Tracking:''' 6 concurrent cameras
* '''Input:''' 6DoF head and hand tracking
 
=== Standalone Features ===
* '''Weight:''' 380 grams
* '''Battery:''' 4600 mAh
* '''Refresh:''' 90 Hz
* '''Streaming:''' Wired and wireless SteamVR
 
== Weight Comparison ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model !! Weight !! Tracking
|-
| Arpara Tethered 5K || 200g || 3DoF (6DoF optional)
|-
| Arpara AIO || 380g || 6DoF
|-
| Meta Quest 2 || 503g || 6DoF
|}


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x Micro-OLED
 
* '''Resolution:''' 2560x2560 per-eye
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 120 Hz
|-
* '''Field of View:''' 95° horizontal, 90° vertical
! Specification !! Tethered 5K !! AIO
* '''IPD Range:''' 56-72 mm hardware adjustable
|-
* '''Price:''' $599
| Display || 1.03" Micro-OLED || 1.03" Micro-OLED
|-
| Resolution || 2560 x 2560/eye || 2560 x 2560/eye
|-
| PPI || 3514 || 3514
|-
| PPD || 32 || 32
|-
| Refresh Rate || 120 Hz || 90 Hz
|-
| FOV || 95° || 95°
|-
| Contrast || 1,000,000:1 || 1,000,000:1
|-
| Weight || 200g || 380g
|-
| Tracking || 3DoF (6DoF option) || 6DoF
|-
| Processor || PC dependent || Snapdragon XR2
|-
| Battery || N/A || 4600 mAh
|}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Arpara]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Micro-OLED]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[Pancake lenses]]
* [[PC VR]]
* [[Standalone VR]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Micro-OLED]]
[[Category:Lightweight VR]]
[[Category:Arpara]]
[[Category:2020s VR]]

Latest revision as of 22:09, 7 January 2026

Arpara VR
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype PC VR / Standalone
Platform PC, SteamVR, Standalone
Creator Arpara
Price ~$500-$700
Website https://www.arparaland.com
System
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 (AIO model)
GPU Host PC dependent (Tethered)
Storage
Storage Varies by model
Display
Display Dual 1.03" Micro-OLED
Resolution 5120 x 2560 (2560 x 2560 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 3DoF (Tethered) / 6DoF (AIO)
Hand Tracking Yes (AIO model)
Audio
Microphone Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity DisplayPort (Tethered), Wi-Fi (AIO)
Ports DisplayPort, USB-C
Device
Weight 200g (Tethered) / 380g (AIO)
Sensors 6 cameras (AIO), SteamVR tracking accessory option
Input SteamVR controllers, hand tracking (AIO)

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The Arpara VR is a series of micro-OLED virtual reality head-mounted displays developed by Arpara, featuring 5K resolution (2560 x 2560 per eye) on compact 1.03-inch micro-OLED displays with 3514 PPI pixel density. The lineup includes the ultra-lightweight Arpara Tethered 5K at just 200 grams for PC VR use, and the Arpara AIO (All-In-One) standalone model powered by Snapdragon XR2. Both feature 32 pixels per degree, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 90% DCI-P3 / 127% sRGB color gamut, pancake lenses with diopter adjustment (-1D to -5D), and 95-degree field of view. The devices were successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2021.[1]

History and Development

2021 Kickstarter

Arpara successfully crowdfunded both the Tethered and AIO models.

Micro-OLED Pioneer

Among the first consumer headsets with micro-OLED technology at this resolution.

Models

Arpara Tethered 5K

  • Ultra-lightweight PC VR
  • 200 grams
  • 3DoF base (SteamVR tracking accessory available)

Arpara AIO

  • Standalone VR
  • 380 grams
  • Snapdragon XR2 powered
  • 6DoF tracking

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Panel Size: 1.03 inches per eye
  • Resolution: 2560 x 2560 per eye (5120 x 2560 total)
  • PPI: 3514 pixels per inch
  • PPD: 32 pixels per degree
  • Refresh Rate: Up to 120 Hz
  • Contrast: 1,000,000:1
  • Color: DCI-P3 90% / sRGB 127%

Field of View

95 degrees.

Optics

  • Lens Type: Pancake lenses
  • Diopter: -1D to -5D adjustment
  • IPD: 56-72mm adjustment

Latency

  • Sensor: 1ms
  • Display: 2μs

Arpara Tethered 5K

Specifications

  • Weight: 200 grams (ultra-light)
  • Tracking: 3DoF base
  • Connection: DisplayPort to PC

SteamVR Accessory

Optional attachment adds:

  • SteamVR tracking sensors
  • Valve Index controller compatibility
  • 6DoF tracking capability

Arpara AIO

Processor

  • SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
  • Tracking: 6 concurrent cameras
  • Input: 6DoF head and hand tracking

Standalone Features

  • Weight: 380 grams
  • Battery: 4600 mAh
  • Refresh: 90 Hz
  • Streaming: Wired and wireless SteamVR

Weight Comparison

Model Weight Tracking
Arpara Tethered 5K 200g 3DoF (6DoF optional)
Arpara AIO 380g 6DoF
Meta Quest 2 503g 6DoF

Specifications

Specification Tethered 5K AIO
Display 1.03" Micro-OLED 1.03" Micro-OLED
Resolution 2560 x 2560/eye 2560 x 2560/eye
PPI 3514 3514
PPD 32 32
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
FOV 95° 95°
Contrast 1,000,000:1 1,000,000:1
Weight 200g 380g
Tracking 3DoF (6DoF option) 6DoF
Processor PC dependent Snapdragon XR2
Battery N/A 4600 mAh

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "arpara: World's First 5K Micro-OLED All-in-One VR Headset". Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/969477673/arpara-worlds-first-5k-micro-oled-all-in-one-vr-headset.
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