Varjo Aero

Varjo Aero
Basic Info
VR/AR	Virtual Reality
Type	Head-mounted display
Subtype	PC VR (Professional)
Platform	PC, SteamVR
Creator	Varjo
Price	$1,990
Website	https://varjo.com
System
CPU	Host PC dependent
GPU	NVIDIA RTX 2060+ (min) / RTX 3070+ (rec)
Storage
Display
Display	Dual Mini LED LCD
Resolution	5760 x 2720 (2880 x 2720 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking	6DoF (SteamVR base stations)
Eye Tracking	Yes (200 Hz)
Audio
Microphone	Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity	DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.0
Ports	DisplayPort, USB, audio
Device
Weight	~500g
Sensors	Eye tracking cameras
Input	SteamVR controllers

The Varjo Aero is a professional-grade PC VR head-mounted display developed by Varjo, a Finnish company specializing in high-end XR hardware. Released in 2021 at $1,990 (subsequently discontinued in favor of the XR-4 series), the Aero brought Varjo's professional-grade visual fidelity to a broader audience with 2880 x 2720 resolution per eye on Mini LED LCD panels achieving 35 pixels per degree peak fidelity. The headset features variable resolution aspheric lenses for edge-to-edge clarity, 200 Hz eye tracking for automatic IPD adjustment and foveated rendering, 115-degree field of view, and calibrated color accuracy covering 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3. The Aero requires SteamVR base stations for tracking.

History and Development

Professional Heritage

Varjo brought technology from their enterprise VR-3 and XR-3 headsets to a prosumer price point.

2021 Release

Released as Varjo's first headset targeting professional consumers and sim enthusiasts.

Discontinuation

Varjo Aero has been discontinued in favor of the XR-4 series.

Design and Hardware

Display System

• Panel Type: Dual Mini LED LCD
• Resolution: 2880 x 2720 per eye (5760 x 2720 total)
• Refresh Rate: 90 Hz
• Brightness: 150 nits (calibrated)
• PPD: 35 pixels per degree peak

Color Calibration

• sRGB: 99% coverage
• DCI-P3: 95% coverage
• Factory color calibration

Field of View

115 degrees horizontal.

Optics

• Type: Variable resolution aspheric lenses
• Advantage: Crystal-clear edge-to-edge clarity
• Comparison: Major improvement over consumer Fresnel optics

Eye Tracking

Specifications

• Tracking Rate: 200 Hz
• Integration: Ultra-fast built-in system

Features

• Automatic IPD adjustment
• Dynamic foveated rendering
• Application performance optimization
• Gaze-based interaction

Tracking

SteamVR Tracking

• Requires SteamVR Base Stations (2.0 recommended, 1.0 supported)
• 6 degrees of freedom
• External outside-in tracking

Controllers

• Not included
• Compatible with SteamVR controllers (Index, Vive)

Comfort

Design Features

• Premium lightweight construction
• 3-point precision fit headband
• Active cooling system
• Optimized ergonomics for extended use

Weight

Approximately 500 grams with balanced distribution.

System Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10/11
CPU	Intel i5 / Ryzen 5	Intel i7 / Ryzen 7
RAM	8 GB	16 GB
GPU	NVIDIA RTX 2060 / 3050	NVIDIA RTX 3070 / 2080

GPU Note

NVIDIA GPUs required; AMD drivers not currently supported.

Package Contents

Not Included

• SteamVR Base Stations
• Controllers
• Accessories

Included

• Varjo Aero headset
• Cables
• Face gaskets

Use Cases

Simulation

• Flight simulation
• Racing simulation
• Training applications

Professional

• Design visualization
• Architecture
• Engineering

Research

• Eye tracking studies
• User research
• Academic applications

Specifications

Specification	Details
Display	Dual Mini LED LCD
Resolution	2880 x 2720 per eye
PPD	35 (peak fidelity)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz
FOV	115°
Eye Tracking	200 Hz
IPD	Automatic
Color	99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Tracking	SteamVR (external)
Weight	~500g
Price	$1,990
Status	Discontinued

See Also

• Varjo
• Varjo VR-3
• Varjo XR-3
• Varjo XR-4
• Professional VR
• Eye tracking