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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[PC VR]]
|Subtype = PC VR
|Platform = [[SteamVR]], [[Pimax Play]]
|Platform = [[PC]], [[SteamVR]], [[Oculus Platform]]
|Developer = [[Pimax]]
|Creator = [[Pimax]]
|Manufacturer = [[Pimax]]
|Announced = 2018
|Release Date = 2018
|Release = 2018
|Price = ~$699 USD
|Price = $699
|Website = https://pimax.com/
|Website = https://www.pimax.com
|Predecessor = [[Pimax 4K]]
|OS = Windows
|Successor = [[Pimax 5K Super]]
|CPU = Intel i5-4590+ (rec)
|Display = 2x LCD (CLPL)
|GPU = NVIDIA GTX 1070+ (rec)
|Resolution = 2560x1440 per eye (5120x1440 combined)
|Storage =
|Refresh Rate = 72 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz, 144 Hz
|RAM = 8 GB+ (rec)
|Field of View = 200° diagonal, 170° horizontal
|Display = 2 x CLPL LCD
|IPD Range = 55-75mm (manual)
|Resolution = 5120 x 1440 (2560 x 1440 per eye)
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Refresh = 90/120/144 Hz
|Optics = Custom angled lenses
|Brightness =
|Tracking = 6DoF (SteamVR Lighthouse 1.0/2.0)
|FOV = 200° (diagonal) / 150° (horizontal)
|Eye Tracking = No (optional add-on)
|PPD =
|Hand Tracking = No (optional add-on)
|Lenses = Fresnel
|Controllers = SteamVR compatible (sold separately)
|IPD = Adjustable (hardware + software)
|Audio = 3.5mm jack, optional MAS
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking =
|Tracking = 6DoF (SteamVR Lighthouse)
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers = Built-in headphones
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack = 3.5mm
|Connectivity = DisplayPort 1.4, USB
|Connectivity = DisplayPort 1.4, USB
|Ports = DisplayPort, USB
|Battery =
|Weight =
|Materials =
|Colors = Blue/Black
|Sensors = SteamVR tracking sensors
|Input = SteamVR controllers
}}
}}


The '''Pimax 5K Plus''' ('''Pimax 5K+''') is an ultra-wide field of view [[PC VR]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Pimax]], released in 2018. The headset pioneered consumer-accessible 200° diagonal field of view—marketed as "the closest to human vision of any commercially available product"—featuring dual 2560x1440 LCD displays with up to 144 Hz refresh rate. The 5K Plus established Pimax as the leader in wide-FOV VR headsets, offering nearly double the field of view of competitors like the Vive Pro and Valve Index while maintaining high resolution and refresh rates.
The '''Pimax 5K Plus''' (also written as 5K+) is a wide field-of-view [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Pimax]]. Released in 2018 alongside the Pimax 8K from the same Kickstarter campaign, the 5K Plus features dual CLPL (Customized Low Persistence Liquid) LCD displays at 2560 x 1440 per eye, an industry-leading 200-degree diagonal field of view (150° horizontal), and refresh rates up to 144 Hz. The 5K Plus offers native resolution input without upscaling, resulting in sharper visuals than the 8K model.<ref name="pimax">{{cite web|url=https://pimax.com/product/pimax-5k-plus/|title=Pimax 5K Plus|publisher=Pimax}}</ref>


== History and Development ==
== History and Development ==


Pimax launched the 5K Plus in 2018 following a successful Kickstarter campaign that promised ultra-wide FOV VR. The 5K Plus launched alongside the Pimax 8K, sharing the same chassis but using native 2560x1440 panels instead of upscaled 4K displays. The 5K Plus became popular among sim racing and flight simulation enthusiasts who valued peripheral vision over maximum resolution. It was succeeded by the [[Pimax 5K Super]] which offered higher refresh rates.<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pimax-5k-plus-vr-headset,5990.html |title=Pimax 5K Plus Review: Another Look at the Ultrawide VR Headset |publisher=Tom's Hardware |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
=== Kickstarter Origins ===
The 5K Plus emerged from the same successful Kickstarter campaign as the Pimax 8K, which raised $4.2 million.


== Design and Hardware ==
=== 2018 Release ===
Shipped to backers and became commercially available in 2018.


=== Display ===
=== Native Resolution Advantage ===
Many users preferred the 5K+ over the 8K due to native resolution without upscaling.


Wide dual LCD panels:
== Design and Hardware ==
 
* Dual CLPL (Custom Low Persistence Liquid Crystal) panels
* '''2560x1440 resolution per eye'''
* 5120x1440 combined resolution
* RGB subpixel layout
* Reduced screen door effect
* High color accuracy
 
=== Refresh Rate ===
 
Multiple options:


* 72 Hz
=== Display System ===
* 90 Hz
* '''Display Type:''' CLPL (Customized Low Persistence Liquid) LCD
* 120 Hz
* '''Resolution:''' 2560 x 1440 per eye (5120 x 1440 total)
* '''144 Hz''' maximum
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 90 Hz / 120 Hz / 144 Hz
* Variable by FOV mode
* '''Native Input:''' No upscaling required


=== Field of View ===
=== Field of View ===
* '''Diagonal:''' 200 degrees
* '''Horizontal:''' ~150 degrees
* Close to human maximum FOV of 220°
* Significantly wider than 110° competitors


Industry-leading ultra-wide:
=== Physical Size ===
* '''Width:''' 11.5 inches (29.21 cm)
* '''Height:''' 3.75 inches (9.5 cm)
* '''Depth:''' 4.5 inches maximum
* Largest VR headset in its class


* '''200° diagonal FOV''' (Large mode)
=== IPD Adjustment ===
* '''170° horizontal''' (Large mode)
* Hardware IPD adjustment dial
* "Closest to human vision"
* Software IPD fine-tuning
* Multiple FOV modes:
* Glasses-compatible design
** Large: 200° diagonal
** Normal: 170° diagonal
** Small: 140° diagonal
* Nearly 2x competitors (Vive Pro: 110°)
* Enhanced peripheral vision


=== Optics ===
== Tracking ==


* Custom angled lens design
=== SteamVR Lighthouse ===
* Canted displays
* Compatible with SteamVR 1.0 base stations
* Manual IPD adjustment (55-75mm)
* Compatible with SteamVR 2.0 base stations
* Physical slider
* 6 degrees of freedom
* Large sweet spot
* Sub-millimeter accuracy


=== Tracking ===
=== Controller Compatibility ===
* HTC Vive Controllers
* Valve Index Controllers
* Any SteamVR-compatible controller


SteamVR Lighthouse compatibility:
== Platform Compatibility ==


* '''6 Degrees of Freedom''' (6DoF)
=== Multi-Platform Support ===
* SteamVR Tracking 1.0 support
* SteamVR
* SteamVR Tracking 2.0 support
* Oculus Platform (via compatibility layer)
* External base stations required (sold separately)
* PiHome (Pimax native)


=== Build ===
== Refresh Rate Modes ==


Large form factor:
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
* ~11.5 inches (29.2 cm) wide
! Mode !! Refresh Rate !! Notes
* 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) tall
|-
* 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) deep
| Standard || 90 Hz || Default mode
* Comfortable foam padding
|-
* Adjustable head strap
| High || 120 Hz || Reduced FOV mode
* Wide facial interface
|-
 
| Ultra || 144 Hz || Maximum fluidity
=== Audio ===
|}
 
* 3.5mm headphone jack
* Optional Modular Audio Strap (MAS)
* No built-in speakers (base model)


== System Requirements ==
== System Requirements ==


=== Minimum ===
=== Minimum ===
* GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 or equivalent
{| class="wikitable"
* CPU: Intel i5-4590 or equivalent
|-
* RAM: 8 GB
! Component !! Requirement
* Ports: DisplayPort 1.4, USB 2.0/3.0
|-
| GPU || NVIDIA GTX 1070 equivalent
|-
| CPU || Intel i5-4590 equivalent
|-
| RAM || 8 GB
|-
| Ports || DisplayPort 1.4, USB 2.0/3.0
|-
| OS || Windows 8.1 / 10
|}


=== Recommended ===
=== Recommended ===
* GPU: RTX 2080 or higher
* NVIDIA RTX 2080+ for full FOV at high refresh rates
* High-end system for Large FOV mode
* Desktop PC preferred over laptop


== Technical Specifications ==
== Specifications ==


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! Specification !! Details
! Specification !! Details
|-
|-
| Display || LCD (CLPL)
| Display || 2 x CLPL LCD
|-
|-
| Resolution || 2560x1440 per eye
| Resolution || 2560 x 1440 per eye
|-
|-
| Refresh Rate || 72-144 Hz
| Total Resolution || 5120 x 1440
|-
|-
| Field of View || Up to 200° diagonal
| Refresh Rate || 90/120/144 Hz
|-
|-
| IPD Range || 55-75mm (manual)
| Field of View || 200° diagonal / 150° horizontal
|-
|-
| Tracking || SteamVR 1.0/2.0
| Tracking || SteamVR Lighthouse 1.0/2.0
|}
 
== FOV Modes ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Mode !! FOV (Diagonal) !! GPU Load
| IPD || Hardware + software adjustable
|-
|-
| Large || 200° || Highest
| Audio || Built-in headphones
|-
|-
| Normal || 170° || Medium
| Connection || DisplayPort 1.4 + USB
|-
|-
| Small || 140° || Lower
| Price || $699
|}
|}
== Reception ==
'''Praise:'''
* 200° FOV revolutionary for consumer VR
* Enhanced peripheral vision immersive
* 5120x1440 resolution sharp
* 144 Hz refresh rate smooth
* Multiple FOV modes flexible
* Excellent for sim racing/flight sim
* SteamVR Lighthouse compatible
* RGB LCD reduces SDE
* Manual IPD wide range
* Price competitive for features
'''Criticism:'''
* Large, heavy headset
* Distortion at FOV edges
* Requires powerful GPU
* Controllers sold separately
* Base stations sold separately
* Software can be finicky
* IPD adjustment imprecise
* Some edge warping<ref name="pcgamer">{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/i-tried-pimaxs-5k-and-8k-vr-headset-with-200-degree-field-of-view/ |title=I tried Pimax's 5K and 8K VR headset with 200-degree field of view |publisher=PC Gamer |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimax |title=Pimax |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Pimax 5K Super]]
* [[Pimax]]
* [[Pimax 8KX]]
* [[Pimax 8K]]
* [[Pimax Crystal]]
* [[Pimax Crystal]]
* [[Valve Index]]
* [[SteamVR]]
* [[Wide FOV VR]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:PC VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:PC VR]]
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[[Category:Pimax]]
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Revision as of 22:13, 7 January 2026

Pimax 5K Plus
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype PC VR
Platform PC, SteamVR, Oculus Platform
Creator Pimax
Price $699
Website https://www.pimax.com
System
CPU Intel i5-4590+ (rec)
GPU NVIDIA GTX 1070+ (rec)
Storage
Display
Display 2 x CLPL LCD
Resolution 5120 x 1440 (2560 x 1440 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (SteamVR Lighthouse)
Audio
Connectivity
Connectivity DisplayPort 1.4, USB
Ports DisplayPort, USB
Device
Sensors SteamVR tracking sensors
Input SteamVR controllers


The Pimax 5K Plus (also written as 5K+) is a wide field-of-view virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Pimax. Released in 2018 alongside the Pimax 8K from the same Kickstarter campaign, the 5K Plus features dual CLPL (Customized Low Persistence Liquid) LCD displays at 2560 x 1440 per eye, an industry-leading 200-degree diagonal field of view (150° horizontal), and refresh rates up to 144 Hz. The 5K Plus offers native resolution input without upscaling, resulting in sharper visuals than the 8K model.[1]

History and Development

Kickstarter Origins

The 5K Plus emerged from the same successful Kickstarter campaign as the Pimax 8K, which raised $4.2 million.

2018 Release

Shipped to backers and became commercially available in 2018.

Native Resolution Advantage

Many users preferred the 5K+ over the 8K due to native resolution without upscaling.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Display Type: CLPL (Customized Low Persistence Liquid) LCD
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1440 per eye (5120 x 1440 total)
  • Refresh Rate: 90 Hz / 120 Hz / 144 Hz
  • Native Input: No upscaling required

Field of View

  • Diagonal: 200 degrees
  • Horizontal: ~150 degrees
  • Close to human maximum FOV of 220°
  • Significantly wider than 110° competitors

Physical Size

  • Width: 11.5 inches (29.21 cm)
  • Height: 3.75 inches (9.5 cm)
  • Depth: 4.5 inches maximum
  • Largest VR headset in its class

IPD Adjustment

  • Hardware IPD adjustment dial
  • Software IPD fine-tuning
  • Glasses-compatible design

Tracking

SteamVR Lighthouse

  • Compatible with SteamVR 1.0 base stations
  • Compatible with SteamVR 2.0 base stations
  • 6 degrees of freedom
  • Sub-millimeter accuracy

Controller Compatibility

  • HTC Vive Controllers
  • Valve Index Controllers
  • Any SteamVR-compatible controller

Platform Compatibility

Multi-Platform Support

  • SteamVR
  • Oculus Platform (via compatibility layer)
  • PiHome (Pimax native)

Refresh Rate Modes

Mode Refresh Rate Notes
Standard 90 Hz Default mode
High 120 Hz Reduced FOV mode
Ultra 144 Hz Maximum fluidity

System Requirements

Minimum

Component Requirement
GPU NVIDIA GTX 1070 equivalent
CPU Intel i5-4590 equivalent
RAM 8 GB
Ports DisplayPort 1.4, USB 2.0/3.0
OS Windows 8.1 / 10

Recommended

  • NVIDIA RTX 2080+ for full FOV at high refresh rates
  • Desktop PC preferred over laptop

Specifications

Specification Details
Display 2 x CLPL LCD
Resolution 2560 x 1440 per eye
Total Resolution 5120 x 1440
Refresh Rate 90/120/144 Hz
Field of View 200° diagonal / 150° horizontal
Tracking SteamVR Lighthouse 1.0/2.0
IPD Hardware + software adjustable
Audio Built-in headphones
Connection DisplayPort 1.4 + USB
Price $699

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Pimax 5K Plus". Pimax. https://pimax.com/product/pimax-5k-plus/.
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