Arpara VR
| Arpara VR | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | PC VR / Standalone |
| Platform | PC, SteamVR, Standalone |
| Creator | Arpara |
| Price | ~$500-$700 |
| Website | https://www.arparaland.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 (AIO model) |
| GPU | Host PC dependent (Tethered) |
| Storage | |
| Storage | Varies by model |
| Display | |
| Display | Dual 1.03" Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2560 (2560 x 2560 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 3DoF (Tethered) / 6DoF (AIO) |
| Hand Tracking | Yes (AIO model) |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort (Tethered), Wi-Fi (AIO) |
| Ports | DisplayPort, USB-C |
| Device | |
| Weight | 200g (Tethered) / 380g (AIO) |
| Sensors | 6 cameras (AIO), SteamVR tracking accessory option |
| Input | SteamVR controllers, hand tracking (AIO) |
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The Arpara VR is a series of micro-OLED virtual reality head-mounted displays developed by Arpara, featuring 5K resolution (2560 x 2560 per eye) on compact 1.03-inch micro-OLED displays with 3514 PPI pixel density. The lineup includes the ultra-lightweight Arpara Tethered 5K at just 200 grams for PC VR use, and the Arpara AIO (All-In-One) standalone model powered by Snapdragon XR2. Both feature 32 pixels per degree, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 90% DCI-P3 / 127% sRGB color gamut, pancake lenses with diopter adjustment (-1D to -5D), and 95-degree field of view. The devices were successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2021.[1]
History and Development
2021 Kickstarter
Arpara successfully crowdfunded both the Tethered and AIO models.
Micro-OLED Pioneer
Among the first consumer headsets with micro-OLED technology at this resolution.
Models
Arpara Tethered 5K
- Ultra-lightweight PC VR
- 200 grams
- 3DoF base (SteamVR tracking accessory available)
Arpara AIO
- Standalone VR
- 380 grams
- Snapdragon XR2 powered
- 6DoF tracking
Design and Hardware
Display System
- Panel Size: 1.03 inches per eye
- Resolution: 2560 x 2560 per eye (5120 x 2560 total)
- PPI: 3514 pixels per inch
- PPD: 32 pixels per degree
- Refresh Rate: Up to 120 Hz
- Contrast: 1,000,000:1
- Color: DCI-P3 90% / sRGB 127%
Field of View
95 degrees.
Optics
- Lens Type: Pancake lenses
- Diopter: -1D to -5D adjustment
- IPD: 56-72mm adjustment
Latency
- Sensor: 1ms
- Display: 2μs
Arpara Tethered 5K
Specifications
- Weight: 200 grams (ultra-light)
- Tracking: 3DoF base
- Connection: DisplayPort to PC
SteamVR Accessory
Optional attachment adds:
- SteamVR tracking sensors
- Valve Index controller compatibility
- 6DoF tracking capability
Arpara AIO
Processor
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
- Tracking: 6 concurrent cameras
- Input: 6DoF head and hand tracking
Standalone Features
- Weight: 380 grams
- Battery: 4600 mAh
- Refresh: 90 Hz
- Streaming: Wired and wireless SteamVR
Weight Comparison
| Model | Weight | Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Arpara Tethered 5K | 200g | 3DoF (6DoF optional) |
| Arpara AIO | 380g | 6DoF |
| Meta Quest 2 | 503g | 6DoF |
Specifications
| Specification | Tethered 5K | AIO |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.03" Micro-OLED | 1.03" Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 2560/eye | 2560 x 2560/eye |
| PPI | 3514 | 3514 |
| PPD | 32 | 32 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| FOV | 95° | 95° |
| Contrast | 1,000,000:1 | 1,000,000:1 |
| Weight | 200g | 380g |
| Tracking | 3DoF (6DoF option) | 6DoF |
| Processor | PC dependent | Snapdragon XR2 |
| Battery | N/A | 4600 mAh |