Pimax Reality 12K QLED
| Pimax Reality 12K QLED | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | Hybrid VR (Standalone + PC VR) |
| Platform | SteamVR, Standalone |
| Developer | Pimax |
| Manufacturer | Pimax |
| Announcement Date | October 25, 2021 |
| Price | $2,399 USD (announced MSRP) |
| Website | https://pimax.com/ |
| System | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm XR2 (standalone) |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | QLED + Mini-LED (dual) |
| Resolution | 6144x3456 per eye (PC) / 4K per eye (standalone) |
| Refresh Rate | 90-200 Hz (PC) / 120 Hz (standalone) |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 200° (PC) / 150° (standalone) |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Interchangeable lenses |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Passthrough | Integrated |
| Tracking | |
| Eye Tracking | Tobii integrated |
| Hand Tracking | Supported |
| Audio | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort 1.4 (2x), Wi-Fi 6E, WiGig 60GHz optional |
| Device | |
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The Pimax Reality 12K QLED is an announced but unreleased next-generation virtual reality head-mounted display by Pimax, first revealed October 25, 2021 with an announced MSRP of $2,399. The flagship Pimax headset promising dual 6K QLED panels with mini-LED backlighting (12K combined for PC VR), 4400-zone local dimming, 200° horizontal field of view (PC mode), up to 200 Hz refresh rate, Tobii eye tracking, motorized IPD, 11 cameras for comprehensive body tracking, Qualcomm XR2 for standalone mode, and both wired DisplayPort and wireless Wi-Fi 6E/WiGig connectivity options. Development continues as of 2024-2025.
Development History
Pimax announced the Reality 12K QLED at their Pimax Frontier event on October 25, 2021, originally targeting Q4 2022 release. The headset has experienced significant delays due to supply chain challenges with high-resolution displays and required bridge chips (DisplayPort 2.1 to MIPI). At CES 2024, Pimax demonstrated an engineering verification prototype. Development continues, though Pimax's history of missed deadlines and incomplete feature delivery warrants consumer caution. The headset represents the most ambitious consumer VR specifications ever announced.[1]
Announced Specifications
Display
Unprecedented resolution:
- 6144x3456 per eye (PC VR mode)
- 12K combined resolution
- ~4K per eye (standalone mode)
- Dual QLED panels
- Mini-LED backlighting
- 4400 local dimming zones
- HDR capable
Refresh Rate
Variable by mode:
- 90-200 Hz (PC VR)
- 120 Hz (standalone)
Field of View
Ultra-wide peripheral:
- 200° horizontal (PC VR)
- 150° horizontal (standalone)
- Near-human peripheral vision
Processing
Standalone
- Qualcomm XR2 processor
- 8K standalone operation
- Mobile-optimized experiences
PC VR
- Dual DisplayPort 1.4 connections
- Direct GPU signal
- Full 12K resolution
Eye Tracking
- Tobii eye tracking
- Motorized IPD adjustment
- Foveated rendering
- Automatic optimization
Tracking
Comprehensive system:
- 11 onboard cameras
- Head tracking
- Controller tracking
- Hand tracking
- Eye tracking
- Mouth tracking
- Full body tracking
Optics
- Interchangeable lenses
- Multiple optical options
- Customizable experience
Connectivity
Multiple options:
- Dual DisplayPort 1.4
- Wi-Fi 6E wireless
- WiGig 60GHz (optional adapter)
- PC streaming capable
Passthrough
- Integrated cameras
- Mixed reality capable
Modes
| Mode | Resolution | FOV | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC VR (wired) | 12K (6144x3456/eye) | 200° | 90-200 Hz |
| PC VR (wireless) | Variable | 200° | Variable |
| Standalone | 8K (~4K/eye) | 150° | 120 Hz |
Development Challenges
Technical Barriers
- High-resolution micro-OLED/QLED availability
- DisplayPort 2.1 to MIPI bridge chips
- Thermal management
- Weight optimization
Pimax Track Record
- History of missed deadlines
- Features shipped incomplete
- Reviewers recommend caution
- Wait for final hardware reviews
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PC VR Mode | Standalone Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6144x3456 QLED x2 | ~4K x2 |
| Combined | 12K | 8K |
| Local Dimming | 4400 zones | TBD |
| FOV | 200° | 150° |
| Refresh Rate | 90-200 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Eye Tracking | Tobii | Tobii |
| Tracking Cameras | 11 | 11 |
| Connection | Dual DP 1.4 | Standalone |
| Announced Price | $2,399 | |