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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image =
|image =  
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = [[PC VR]]
|Platform = [[SteamVR]]
|Developer = [[Somnium Space]]
|Manufacturer = [[VRgineers]]
|Release Date = 2024
|Release Date = 2024
|Price = $1899
|Price = €1,900 - €3,500 (depending on edition)
|Display = 2 x QLED binocular
|Website = https://store.somniumspace.com/products/vr1-full-bad-boy-edition-hand-tracking-eye-tracking-mixed-reality
|Resolution = 2880x2880 per-eye
|Requirements = SteamVR Base Stations, Gaming PC
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Display = 2× QLED Mini-LED Fast LCD
|Field of View = 125° horizontal, 100° vertical
|Resolution = 2880×2880 per eye
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz (upgradeable to 120 Hz, 144 Hz)
|Field of View = 125° horizontal × 100° vertical
|Horizontal FoV = 125°
|Horizontal FoV = 125°
|Vertical FoV = 100°
|Vertical FoV = 100°
|Diagonal FoV =  
|Brightness = 210 nits
|IPD Range = 60-76 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
|Contrast = 20,000:1 (HDR local dimming)
|IPD Range = Hardware adjustable
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Dual-lens aspheric module (2 lenses per eye-box)
|Tracking = Outside-in 6DoF (SteamVR)
|Eye Tracking = Optional (120 Hz, €2,500+ editions)
|Hand Tracking = Optional (Ultraleap, Striker Edition)
|Passthrough = Optional (2× 4056×3040 cameras, €3,500 edition)
|Audio = None (bring your own headphones)
|Connectivity = DisplayPort, USB-C (3× 10 Gbit ports)
|Weight = 700-850g (depending on configuration)
|Color = Black
}}
}}


'''Somnium VR1''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2024.
The '''Somnium VR1''' is a high-end modular [[PC VR]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Somnium Space]] in partnership with [[VRgineers]], released in 2024. The headset features the widest undistorted field of view of any consumer headset at 125° horizontal, along with a fully modular design that allows users to customize and upgrade components. It is available in multiple editions with optional eye tracking, hand tracking, and mixed reality passthrough capabilities.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x QLED binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 2880x2880 per-eye
The Somnium VR1 was developed by Somnium Space, the company behind the Somnium Space social VR metaverse platform. The headset was designed in partnership with VRgineers, a company known for their XTAL line of enterprise VR headsets. Development updates were shared throughout 2023 and 2024, with the final product releasing in 2024.<ref name="somniumdev">{{cite web |url=https://somniumspace.medium.com/somnium-vr1-headset-development-update-️optics-️production-design-materials-fov-4dedf0b80101 |title=Somnium VR1 headset Development Update |publisher=Somnium Space |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 120 Hz
 
* '''Field of View:''' 125° horizontal, 100° vertical
== Design and Hardware ==
* '''IPD Range:''' 60-76 mm hardware adjustable (manual)
 
* '''Price:''' $1899
=== Display ===
 
The Somnium VR1 uses QLED Mini-LED Fast LCD panels with 2880×2880 resolution per eye. Key display features include:
 
* 210 nits brightness
* 20,000:1 contrast ratio with HDR local dimming
* Base 90 Hz refresh rate, upgradeable to 120 Hz and 144 Hz
* Mini-LED backlight for improved contrast
 
Note: Despite some marketing confusion, the VR1 uses LCD panels with Mini-LED backlighting, not OLED panels.<ref name="vrcompare">{{cite web |url=https://vr-compare.com/headset/somniumvr1 |title=Somnium VR1: Full Specification |publisher=VRcompare |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Optics and Field of View ===
 
The VR1's most distinctive feature is its optical system, using a unique dual-lens aspheric module with two lenses per eye-box. This design delivers:
 
* 125° horizontal field of view
* 100° vertical field of view
* Widest undistorted FOV of any consumer headset
* Noticeably wider than [[Meta Quest 3]] and [[Valve Index]]<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/somnium-vr1-review-next-generation-pc-vr-mr/ |title=Somnium VR1 Review: Next-Generation PC VR & MR |publisher=XR Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
However, some reviewers noted lens-related issues with the optical design that may affect image quality in certain scenarios.<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/somnium-vr1-first-impressions/ |title=Somnium VR1: Impressive FOV With An Odd Lens Issue |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Modular Design ===
 
The Somnium VR1 is designed to be fully modular and customizable:
 
* Assembled without glue (except lenses) for full user serviceability
* Can be opened and modified by expert users
* 4 modular anchor points with 3D-printable attachments
* 3× 10 Gbit USB-C ports for accessories and expansion
* Secured by imbus flat head screws for easy disassembly<ref name="roadtovr">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/somnium-vr1-hands-on/ |title=Somnium VR1 Hands-on: Enthusiast Level PC VR at a Difficult Price Point |publisher=Road to VR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Optional Features ===
 
Depending on the edition purchased, the VR1 can include:
 
* '''Eye Tracking:''' 120 Hz open-source eye tracking with single-point calibration
* '''Hand Tracking:''' Ultraleap integration (Striker Edition)
* '''Mixed Reality Passthrough:''' Dual 4056×3040 cameras (Ultimate Edition)
 
== Editions and Pricing ==
 
The Somnium VR1 is available in multiple configurations:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Edition !! Features !! Price
|-
| Classic Edition || Base PCVR headset || €1,900
|-
| Striker Edition || + Ultraleap hand tracking || TBD
|-
| Visionary Edition || + Eye tracking || €2,500
|-
| Ultimate Edition || + Eye tracking + passthrough || €3,500
|}
 
Note: Prices do not include required SteamVR tracking base stations.<ref name="ghosthowls">{{cite web |url=https://skarredghost.com/2024/07/18/somnium-vr1-hands-on-impressions/ |title=Somnium VR1 hands-on: a high-res headset for simulators |publisher=The Ghost Howls |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* Widest undistorted field of view in consumer VR
* Fully modular and user-serviceable design
* High refresh rate options (up to 144 Hz)
* Open-source eye tracking system
* High-resolution passthrough option
 
'''Criticism:'''
* No integrated audio (headphones required)
* Bulky design (700-850g)
* High price, especially for full-featured editions
* Requires external SteamVR base stations
* Some lens-related visual artifacts reported
 
"Enthusiast Level PC VR at a Difficult Price Point" - Road to VR<ref name="roadtovr"/>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[VRgineers XTAL 3]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Pimax Crystal Super]]
* [[VR Headset]]
* [[Varjo Aero]]
* [[Bigscreen Beyond]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:PC VR Headsets]]
[[Category:SteamVR]]
[[Category:2024 in technology]]
[[Category:Modular VR Headsets]]

Revision as of 14:28, 7 January 2026

Somnium VR1
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype PC VR
Platform SteamVR
Developer Somnium Space
Manufacturer VRgineers
Release Date 2024
Price €1,900 - €3,500 (depending on edition)
Website https://store.somniumspace.com/products/vr1-full-bad-boy-edition-hand-tracking-eye-tracking-mixed-reality
System
Storage
Display
Display 2× QLED Mini-LED Fast LCD
Resolution 2880×2880 per eye
Refresh Rate 90 Hz (upgradeable to 120 Hz, 144 Hz)
Image
Field of View 125° horizontal × 100° vertical
Horizontal FoV 125°
Vertical FoV 100°
Optics
Optics Dual-lens aspheric module (2 lenses per eye-box)
Ocularity Binocular
IPD Range Hardware adjustable
Passthrough Optional (2× 4056×3040 cameras, €3,500 edition)
Tracking
Tracking Outside-in 6DoF (SteamVR)
Eye Tracking Optional (120 Hz, €2,500+ editions)
Hand Tracking Optional (Ultraleap, Striker Edition)
Audio
Audio None (bring your own headphones)
Connectivity
Connectivity DisplayPort, USB-C (3× 10 Gbit ports)
Device
Weight 700-850g (depending on configuration)
Color Black


The Somnium VR1 is a high-end modular PC VR head-mounted display developed by Somnium Space in partnership with VRgineers, released in 2024. The headset features the widest undistorted field of view of any consumer headset at 125° horizontal, along with a fully modular design that allows users to customize and upgrade components. It is available in multiple editions with optional eye tracking, hand tracking, and mixed reality passthrough capabilities.

History and Development

The Somnium VR1 was developed by Somnium Space, the company behind the Somnium Space social VR metaverse platform. The headset was designed in partnership with VRgineers, a company known for their XTAL line of enterprise VR headsets. Development updates were shared throughout 2023 and 2024, with the final product releasing in 2024.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

The Somnium VR1 uses QLED Mini-LED Fast LCD panels with 2880×2880 resolution per eye. Key display features include:

  • 210 nits brightness
  • 20,000:1 contrast ratio with HDR local dimming
  • Base 90 Hz refresh rate, upgradeable to 120 Hz and 144 Hz
  • Mini-LED backlight for improved contrast

Note: Despite some marketing confusion, the VR1 uses LCD panels with Mini-LED backlighting, not OLED panels.[2]

Optics and Field of View

The VR1's most distinctive feature is its optical system, using a unique dual-lens aspheric module with two lenses per eye-box. This design delivers:

  • 125° horizontal field of view
  • 100° vertical field of view
  • Widest undistorted FOV of any consumer headset
  • Noticeably wider than Meta Quest 3 and Valve Index[3]

However, some reviewers noted lens-related issues with the optical design that may affect image quality in certain scenarios.[4]

Modular Design

The Somnium VR1 is designed to be fully modular and customizable:

  • Assembled without glue (except lenses) for full user serviceability
  • Can be opened and modified by expert users
  • 4 modular anchor points with 3D-printable attachments
  • 3× 10 Gbit USB-C ports for accessories and expansion
  • Secured by imbus flat head screws for easy disassembly[5]

Optional Features

Depending on the edition purchased, the VR1 can include:

  • Eye Tracking: 120 Hz open-source eye tracking with single-point calibration
  • Hand Tracking: Ultraleap integration (Striker Edition)
  • Mixed Reality Passthrough: Dual 4056×3040 cameras (Ultimate Edition)

Editions and Pricing

The Somnium VR1 is available in multiple configurations:

Edition Features Price
Classic Edition Base PCVR headset €1,900
Striker Edition + Ultraleap hand tracking TBD
Visionary Edition + Eye tracking €2,500
Ultimate Edition + Eye tracking + passthrough €3,500

Note: Prices do not include required SteamVR tracking base stations.[6]

Reception

Praise:

  • Widest undistorted field of view in consumer VR
  • Fully modular and user-serviceable design
  • High refresh rate options (up to 144 Hz)
  • Open-source eye tracking system
  • High-resolution passthrough option

Criticism:

  • No integrated audio (headphones required)
  • Bulky design (700-850g)
  • High price, especially for full-featured editions
  • Requires external SteamVR base stations
  • Some lens-related visual artifacts reported

"Enthusiast Level PC VR at a Difficult Price Point" - Road to VR[5]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Somnium VR1 headset Development Update". Somnium Space. https://somniumspace.medium.com/somnium-vr1-headset-development-update-️optics-️production-design-materials-fov-4dedf0b80101.
  2. ↑ "Somnium VR1: Full Specification". VRcompare. https://vr-compare.com/headset/somniumvr1.
  3. ↑ "Somnium VR1 Review: Next-Generation PC VR & MR". XR Today. https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/somnium-vr1-review-next-generation-pc-vr-mr/.
  4. ↑ "Somnium VR1: Impressive FOV With An Odd Lens Issue". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/somnium-vr1-first-impressions/.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Somnium VR1 Hands-on: Enthusiast Level PC VR at a Difficult Price Point". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/somnium-vr1-hands-on/.
  6. ↑ "Somnium VR1 hands-on: a high-res headset for simulators". The Ghost Howls. https://skarredghost.com/2024/07/18/somnium-vr1-hands-on-impressions/.
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