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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 = 2019
|Platform = [[PC]], [[SteamVR]]
|Price = $1449
|Creator = [[Pimax]]
|Display = 2 x CLPL binocular
|Announced = 2019
|Resolution = 3840x2160 per-eye
|Release = 2019
|Refresh Rate = 110 Hz
|Price =
|Field of View = 154° horizontal, 105° vertical
|Website = https://pimax.com
|Horizontal FoV = 154°
|OS = Windows
|Vertical FoV = 105°
|CPU = High-end gaming PC recommended
|Diagonal FoV =  
|GPU = NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti+ recommended
|IPD Range = 60-72 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|Storage =
|Ocularity = Binocular
|RAM =
|Display = 2 x CLPL LCD (upscaled to 4K)
|Resolution = 3840 x 2160 per eye (upscaled from 2560 x 1440)
|Refresh = 110 Hz
|Brightness =
|FOV = 154°-200° diagonal
|PPD =
|Lenses = Ultra-wide custom lenses
|IPD = Hardware adjustable
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking =
|Tracking = 6DoF (SteamVR 1.0/2.0)
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers =
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack = Yes
|Connectivity = DisplayPort
|Ports = DisplayPort, USB
|Battery =
|Weight = 500g
|Materials =
|Colors =
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|Input = SteamVR controllers compatible
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'''Pimax Vision 8K+''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2019.
The '''Pimax Vision 8K+''' (also written as '''Pimax Vision 8K Plus''') is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Pimax]]. Released in 2019, the Vision 8K+ features dual 4K displays with 200-degree diagonal field of view and 110 Hz refresh rate, positioning it as one of the highest resolution wide-FOV consumer VR headsets available.<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pimax-vision-8k-plus|title=Pimax Vision 8K Plus Review: Ultrawide VR Headset|publisher=Tom's Hardware}}</ref>
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== Pimax and Wide FOV ===
Pimax has pioneered ultra-wide field of view VR headsets, consistently pushing the boundaries of peripheral vision in consumer VR. The Vision 8K+ represents an evolution of their wide-FOV design philosophy.
 
=== Vision Series ===
The Vision 8K+ is part of Pimax's Vision series, which features improved ergonomics and comfort compared to earlier Pimax headsets.
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display System ===
The Vision 8K+ features a unique upscaling approach:
* '''Panel Resolution:''' 3840 x 2160 per eye (4K)
* '''Rendered Resolution:''' 2560 x 1440 per eye (upscaled to 4K)
* '''Display Technology:''' CLPL (Customized Low Persistence Liquid Crystal)
* '''Subpixels:''' Up to 50% more subpixels than standard RGB panels
 
The upscaling approach virtually eliminates the screen door effect while reducing GPU requirements compared to native 4K rendering.<ref name="pimax">{{cite web|url=https://pimax.com/product/vision-8k-plus/|title=Pimax 8K Plus|publisher=Pimax}}</ref>
 
=== Field of View ===
The Vision 8K+ offers the ultra-wide field of view that Pimax is known for:
* '''Advertised:''' 200° diagonal
* '''Effective:''' 154° (VRcompare measurement)
* '''Comparison:''' Valve Index offers up to 130°
 
This FOV rivals human natural vision and provides unmatched peripheral awareness in VR.
 
=== Refresh Rate ===
* '''Maximum:''' 110 Hz
* '''Smooth motion:''' High refresh rate reduces motion sickness and improves tracking response
 
=== Weight and Comfort ===
* '''Weight:''' 500 grams
* '''Design:''' New ergonomic design with comfort enhancements over previous Pimax models
 
== Tracking ==
 
The Vision 8K+ supports full 6DoF tracking via SteamVR:
* SteamVR Lighthouse 1.0 compatible
* SteamVR Lighthouse 2.0 compatible
 
== Known Characteristics ==
 
=== Ultra-Wide Optics ===
The ultra-wide lenses can introduce some distortion at the outer edges of the field of view, which is a characteristic of Pimax's wide-FOV design. Software calibration tools help minimize this effect.
 
=== Enthusiast Focus ===
The Vision 8K+ is optimized for VR enthusiasts who value maximum immersion and are comfortable with the calibration process required to optimize the wide-FOV experience.
 
== Comparison: 8K+ vs 8KX ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Vision 8K+ !! Vision 8KX
|-
| Rendering || Upscaled to 4K || Native 4K
|-
| Input Resolution || 2560 x 1440 || 3840 x 2160
|-
| GPU Requirements || Moderate || High
|-
| Refresh Rate || 110 Hz || 75 Hz (native), 90 Hz
|}


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x CLPL binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 3840x2160 per-eye
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 110 Hz
|-
* '''Field of View:''' 154° horizontal, 105° vertical
! Specification !! Details
* '''IPD Range:''' 60-72 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|-
* '''Price:''' $1449
| Display Type || 2 x CLPL LCD
|-
| Panel Resolution || 3840 x 2160 per eye
|-
| Render Resolution || 2560 x 1440 (upscaled)
|-
| Refresh Rate || 110 Hz
|-
| Field of View || 154°-200° diagonal
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (SteamVR)
|-
| Weight || 500g
|-
| IPD || Hardware adjustable
|}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Pimax]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Pimax Vision 8KX]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[Pimax 5K XR]]
* [[Wide FOV 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:SteamVR]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]

Latest revision as of 22:14, 7 January 2026

Pimax Vision 8K+
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype PC VR
Platform PC, SteamVR
Creator Pimax
Website https://pimax.com
System
CPU High-end gaming PC recommended
GPU NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti+ recommended
Storage
Display
Display 2 x CLPL LCD (upscaled to 4K)
Resolution 3840 x 2160 per eye (upscaled from 2560 x 1440)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (SteamVR 1.0/2.0)
Audio
Connectivity
Connectivity DisplayPort
Ports DisplayPort, USB
Device
Weight 500g
Input SteamVR controllers compatible


The Pimax Vision 8K+ (also written as Pimax Vision 8K Plus) is a virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Pimax. Released in 2019, the Vision 8K+ features dual 4K displays with 200-degree diagonal field of view and 110 Hz refresh rate, positioning it as one of the highest resolution wide-FOV consumer VR headsets available.[1]

History and Development

Pimax and Wide FOV

Pimax has pioneered ultra-wide field of view VR headsets, consistently pushing the boundaries of peripheral vision in consumer VR. The Vision 8K+ represents an evolution of their wide-FOV design philosophy.

Vision Series

The Vision 8K+ is part of Pimax's Vision series, which features improved ergonomics and comfort compared to earlier Pimax headsets.

Design and Hardware

Display System

The Vision 8K+ features a unique upscaling approach:

  • Panel Resolution: 3840 x 2160 per eye (4K)
  • Rendered Resolution: 2560 x 1440 per eye (upscaled to 4K)
  • Display Technology: CLPL (Customized Low Persistence Liquid Crystal)
  • Subpixels: Up to 50% more subpixels than standard RGB panels

The upscaling approach virtually eliminates the screen door effect while reducing GPU requirements compared to native 4K rendering.[2]

Field of View

The Vision 8K+ offers the ultra-wide field of view that Pimax is known for:

  • Advertised: 200° diagonal
  • Effective: 154° (VRcompare measurement)
  • Comparison: Valve Index offers up to 130°

This FOV rivals human natural vision and provides unmatched peripheral awareness in VR.

Refresh Rate

  • Maximum: 110 Hz
  • Smooth motion: High refresh rate reduces motion sickness and improves tracking response

Weight and Comfort

  • Weight: 500 grams
  • Design: New ergonomic design with comfort enhancements over previous Pimax models

Tracking

The Vision 8K+ supports full 6DoF tracking via SteamVR:

  • SteamVR Lighthouse 1.0 compatible
  • SteamVR Lighthouse 2.0 compatible

Known Characteristics

Ultra-Wide Optics

The ultra-wide lenses can introduce some distortion at the outer edges of the field of view, which is a characteristic of Pimax's wide-FOV design. Software calibration tools help minimize this effect.

Enthusiast Focus

The Vision 8K+ is optimized for VR enthusiasts who value maximum immersion and are comfortable with the calibration process required to optimize the wide-FOV experience.

Comparison: 8K+ vs 8KX

Feature Vision 8K+ Vision 8KX
Rendering Upscaled to 4K Native 4K
Input Resolution 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160
GPU Requirements Moderate High
Refresh Rate 110 Hz 75 Hz (native), 90 Hz

Specifications

Specification Details
Display Type 2 x CLPL LCD
Panel Resolution 3840 x 2160 per eye
Render Resolution 2560 x 1440 (upscaled)
Refresh Rate 110 Hz
Field of View 154°-200° diagonal
Tracking 6DoF (SteamVR)
Weight 500g
IPD Hardware adjustable

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Pimax Vision 8K Plus Review: Ultrawide VR Headset". Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pimax-vision-8k-plus.
  2. ↑ "Pimax 8K Plus". Pimax. https://pimax.com/product/vision-8k-plus/.
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