Arpara 5K
| Arpara 5K | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | PC VR |
| Platform | SteamVR |
| Developer | Arpara |
| Manufacturer | Arpara |
| Release Date | 2022 |
| Price | $399 (Tethered) / $599 (AIO) |
| Website | https://www.arparaland.com/ |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Micro-OLED (OLEDoS) |
| Resolution | 2560x2560 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 70 Hz (5K) / 90 Hz (4K) |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 95° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 3DoF (optional 6DoF kit) |
| Audio | |
| Connectivity | |
| Device | |
| Weight | 200g (Tethered) / 380g (AIO) |
The Arpara 5K VR is a PC virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Arpara, released in 2022 starting at $399. The world's first 5K dual micro-OLED (OLEDoS) VR headset, featuring 2560x2560 per eye resolution (5120x2560 combined), 3514 PPI density, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1 μs response time, DCI-P3 90% color gamut, ultra-lightweight 200g design (tethered version), and diopter adjustment from -1D to -5D. Available in tethered PC VR and standalone All-in-One versions.
History and Development
Arpara launched a Kickstarter campaign in 2021 for what they claimed was the world's first 5K micro-OLED VR headset, exceeding their funding goal within 15 minutes. The tethered and AIO (All-in-One) versions began shipping in March 2022. Arpara used OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) displays from SeeYA, making it the first consumer VR headset with this technology. The compact form factor and high resolution targeted enthusiasts seeking premium visuals.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Groundbreaking micro-OLED:
- 2560x2560 per eye resolution
- 5120x2560 combined (5K)
- Dual 1.03-inch micro-OLED panels
- OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) technology
- 3514 PPI pixel density
- 32 PPD (pixels per degree)
- 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
- DCI-P3 90% color gamut
- 1 μs response time
- Minimal motion blur
Refresh Rate
Resolution-dependent:
- 70 Hz at full 5K
- 90 Hz at 4K
Optics
- 95° field of view
- Compact lens design
Vision Adjustment
- IPD adjustment: 56mm - 72mm
- Diopter adjustment: -1D to -5D
- Built-in vision correction
Tracking
- 3DoF tracking (base)
- 6DoF kit available separately
- Works with phones, PCs, consoles
Build
Ultra-lightweight:
- 200g (Tethered version)
- 380g (AIO version)
- One-third weight of competitors
- Compact design
- Extended wear comfort
Versions
| Version | Key Features | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VR Tethered | 200g, PC connection, 3DoF | $399 |
| VR AIO | 380g, Snapdragon XR2, 6DoF, Wi-Fi 6, 6500mAh battery | $599 |
AIO Specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
- 6DoF inside-out tracking
- 6DoF hand tracking
- 6 concurrent cameras
- Wi-Fi 6
- 6500mAh battery
- 90 Hz refresh rate
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 2560x2560 micro-OLED x2 |
| Combined | 5120x2560 (5K) |
| PPI | 3514 |
| PPD | 32 |
| Contrast | 1,000,000:1 |
| Response | 1 μs |
| Refresh Rate | 70-90 Hz |
| FOV | 95° |
| IPD | 56-72mm |
| Diopter | -1D to -5D |
| Weight | 200g / 380g |
| Price | $399 / $599 |
Reception
Praise:
- World's first 5K micro-OLED
- 2560x2560 per eye sharp
- 3514 PPI exceptional
- 1,000,000:1 OLED contrast
- 1μs response time
- 200g ultra-lightweight
- $399 tethered affordable
- DCI-P3 90% color
- Diopter adjustment built-in
- 32 PPD clarity
Criticism:
- 95° FOV narrow
- 70Hz at 5K limited
- 3DoF base model
- 6DoF kit extra cost
- Limited availability
- Software ecosystem limited
- Crowdfunded concerns
- 90Hz requires 4K mode
- Not mainstream brand[2]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Arpara 5K Kickstarter". Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/969477673/arpara-worlds-first-5k-micro-oled-all-in-one-vr-headset.
- ↑ "Arpara VR 5K Announcement". PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arpara-vr-5k-headset-and-all-in-one-headset-announced-globally-301302120.html.