3Glasses Blubur S1
| 3Glasses Blubur S1 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | PC VR |
| Platform | PC, SteamVR |
| Creator | 3Glasses |
| Price | $449 (HMD only) |
| Website | https://www.3glasses.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Host PC dependent |
| GPU | Host PC dependent |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | 5.5" Low Persistence LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (external camera) |
| Audio | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort |
| Ports | DisplayPort |
| Device | |
| Input | 3Wand controllers |
The 3Glasses Blubur S1 was a tethered virtual reality head-mounted display developed by 3Glasses, a Chinese VR technology company. Released in 2016 and showcased at CES 2017, the S1 featured a 2880 x 1440 resolution display with an industry-leading 120 Hz refresh rate, making it one of the highest-refresh-rate consumer VR headsets of its era.[1]
History and Development
3Glasses Company
3Glasses is a Chinese manufacturer that emerged as a significant player in the VR market during the mid-2010s. The Blubur S1 represented their flagship PC VR headset offering.
CES 2017 Showcase
The S1 was prominently displayed at CES 2017, where 3Glasses demonstrated the headset alongside their 3Wand motion controllers.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display System
The S1 featured impressive display specifications:
- Display Size: 5.5 inches
- Resolution: 2880 x 1440 (Full HD per eye at 1440 x 1440)
- Pixel Density: 704 PPI
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- Technology: Low persistence LCD
- Response Time: Less than 10ms
The 120 Hz refresh rate was notably higher than competing headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift (both 90 Hz), potentially reducing motion sickness.
Field of View
The headset offered a 110-degree diagonal field of view, matching high-end competitors.
Optical System
The S1 incorporated anti-blue light lenses designed to reduce eye fatigue during extended VR sessions.
Audio
Built-in headphones provided immersive audio without requiring external audio equipment.
Tracking System
6DoF Tracking
The S1 utilized external camera-based 6DoF tracking:
- Tracking Camera: 3Wand external camera
- Tracking Range: 2 meters
- Degrees of Freedom: Full 6DoF (position and rotation)
Controllers
The S1 was designed to work with 3Glasses' 3Wand motion controllers, providing hand-tracking input for VR experiences.
Software Compatibility
The Blubur S1 was compatible with multiple platforms:
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
- Windows applications
- SteamVR / Steam
- WebVR
- HoloLens development tools
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display Type | 5.5" Low Persistence LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1440 (1440 x 1440 per eye) |
| Pixel Density | 704 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | <10ms |
| Field of View | 110° |
| Tracking | 6DoF (3Wand camera, 2m range) |
| Lenses | Anti-blue light |
| Audio | Built-in headphones |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort |
| Price | $449 (HMD only) |