Pimax 5K Plus
| 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 |