Medion Erazer X1000
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| Medion Erazer X1000 | |
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| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | PC-Powered VR |
| Platform | Windows Mixed Reality |
| Manufacturer | Medion |
| Release Date | October 2017 (Germany) |
| Price | €449 (launch price, Medion online shop, Germany, October 2017) |
| Requires | Windows 10 PC with the Fall Creators Update |
| Display | |
| Display | Two 2.89-inch (7.34 cm) LCDs |
| Resolution | 1440x1440 per-eye |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 90 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | Up to 105 degrees horizontal (manufacturer figure) |
| Horizontal FoV | Up to 105 degrees |
| Vertical FoV | 96° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | 60-63 mm software adjustable (manual) |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | Inside-out tracking, 6DoF |
| Audio | |
| Camera | Two built-in tracking cameras |
| Connectivity | |
| Ports | HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0, 3.5 mm audio combo jack |
| Device | |
| Dimensions | About 185.1 x 94.8 x 102.1 mm |
| Weight | 380 g (Medion product page); 420 g including cable (2017 press release) |
| Input | Two Medion Erazer X1001 motion controllers (included) |
Medion Erazer X1000 is a virtual reality head-mounted display released in 2017. Sold as the Medion Erazer X1000 MR Glasses, it is a PC-tethered headset for Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform and carries the Erazer brand of the German electronics company Medion.[1][2] It has two LCDs with a resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels per eye, inside-out tracking with two built-in cameras, and a flip-up display, and it shipped with two motion controllers.[3]
The headset is a rebadged version of the Lenovo Explorer. ComputerBase reported at launch that it differed from the model of Medion's parent company Lenovo only in its name and printed branding.[4]
Announcement and release
Microsoft launched Windows Mixed Reality on 17 October 2017 together with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Its announcement named headsets from Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo as available that day, with Samsung's headset to follow on 6 November.[5] Medion was not among the partners named in that post. Its headset went on sale in Germany a few days later: on 20 October 2017, Gameswelt reported that the Erazer X1000 MR Glasses were available immediately for 449 euros in the Medion online shop.[1] ComputerBase updated its report on 21 October to say the headset was in stock.[4]
WinFuture reported on 18 October 2017 that the Lenovo Explorer and the Medion model were both priced at 449 euros, and that Medion's listing had first shown 499 euros before being corrected.[6] Lenovo had become Medion's majority owner in 2011. It announced the acquisition of the Essen-based company on 1 June 2011 and said on 2 August 2011 that it held over 51 percent of Medion's share capital.[7][8]
Medion's product page lists the headset under article number 30023616.[9] When accessed in September 2026, the page showed a price of 249.95 euros and marked the product as out of stock.[9]
Design and hardware
Display and optics
The headset uses two 2.89-inch (7.34 cm) LCDs with a resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels per eye.[3][2] Notebookcheck gave the refresh rate as up to 90 Hz.[2] Medion states a field of view of up to 105 degrees; its press release describes this as the horizontal field of view.[9][3]
In Notebookcheck's review, Sebastian Jentsch noted that the per-eye resolution was higher than the 1080 x 1200 of competing headsets. He also found that the LCD panels gave weaker contrast, with grayish blacks, and that a visible pixel grid (the screen door effect) remained.[10] The interpupillary distance is set in the Windows settings; the headset has no physical adjustment dial.[10]
Tracking and controllers
Two built-in cameras in the headset capture the surroundings for inside-out positional tracking in six degrees of freedom, so no external sensors are needed.[3][1] Two wireless Medion Erazer X1001 motion controllers are included.[2][9] Notebookcheck reported that the controllers connect over Bluetooth 4.0 and run on AA batteries, which were included, rather than on rechargeable cells.[10] In the Stuff review, the controllers were described as having triggers, grip buttons, touchpads and joysticks.[11]
Medion's datasheet also lists voice control through Cortana, with the note that Cortana's features depend on the device and the user's location.[12]
Build, connectivity and audio
The display can be flipped up during breaks, and the headband can be adjusted with one hand.[12] Medion's current product page and datasheet give the weight as 380 g.[9][12] The October 2017 press release gave 420 g including the cable and dimensions of about 185.1 x 94.8 x 102.1 mm.[3] Notebookcheck measured 568 g including the cable, which is about 4 meters long.[10]
The headset connects to the PC with one HDMI 2.0 and one USB 3.0 plug, and it has a 3.5 mm audio combo jack.[3] It has no built-in headphones, so users must attach their own through the jack.[11][10]
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | Two 2.89-inch (7.34 cm) LCDs[3] |
| Resolution | 1440x1440 per-eye[9] |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 90 Hz[2] |
| Field of View | Up to 105 degrees (horizontal, manufacturer figure)[3] |
| IPD Range | 60-63 mm software adjustable (manual) |
| Tracking | Inside-out, 6DoF, two built-in cameras[3] |
| Ports | HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0, 3.5 mm audio combo jack[3] |
| Weight | 380 g (Medion datasheet); 420 g including cable (2017 press release); 568 g including cable (Notebookcheck measurement)[12][3][10] |
| Dimensions | About 185.1 x 94.8 x 102.1 mm[3] |
| Controllers | Two Medion Erazer X1001 motion controllers, Bluetooth 4.0, AA batteries[2][10] |
| Price | €449 at launch (Medion online shop, Germany, October 2017)[1] |
Software and platform
The headset requires a compatible Windows 10 PC with the Fall Creators Update.[12] Notebookcheck listed the minimum PC as an Intel Core i5-7200U with Intel HD Graphics 620 and 8 GB of RAM, and the recommended configuration as an Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 with an Nvidia GTX 960, 965M or 1050 or an AMD RX 460 or 560.[10] Setup took only a few minutes in Notebookcheck's test, and the user marks out the play area by walking its boundary while wearing the headset.[10]
On 15 November 2017 Microsoft released a public preview of Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR as a free Steam application, giving Windows Mixed Reality headsets access to SteamVR games. Road to VR reported that the Windows Store offered 61 VR applications at the time.[13]
Microsoft removed Windows Mixed Reality from Windows 11 starting with version 24H2.[14] Road to VR reported that Microsoft had announced the deprecation in December 2023, that version 24H2 was released on 1 October 2024, and that headsets would keep working with SteamVR content through November 2026 on Windows 11 version 23H2, after which Windows Mixed Reality would receive no further security updates, bug fixes or technical support.[15]
Reception
Notebookcheck's Sebastian Jentsch found headset tracking good without external sensors, but reported that the controllers often lost tracking during wide hand movements and were not always reliably picked up again when they returned to the cameras' view. He called the flip-up visor a practical feature but found the hinge loosened when he looked down, letting light in. He also criticized the lack of built-in audio, the need for a Bluetooth adapter on many desktop PCs, and the disposable batteries. In his conclusion he found Windows Mixed Reality headsets still fairly heavy and uncomfortable over time, and he also pointed to the limited field of view, the visible pixel grid and the small software selection. He described the headset as a relatively expensive toy for enthusiasts and suggested waiting for a cheaper, lighter, more compact and sharper next generation.[10]
Stuff gave the headset three out of five stars in January 2018. Its reviewer praised the easy setup, the tracking and the image quality, but found it less comfortable than other Windows Mixed Reality headsets for long sessions. He concluded that Microsoft's restrictions left little difference between Windows Mixed Reality headsets, which made the Medion hard to choose when more comfortable alternatives cost the same.[11]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Andreas Philipp (2017-10-20). "MEDION ERAZER X1000 MR Glasses: Mixed Reality Headset veröffentlicht". Gameswelt. https://www.gameswelt.de/medion/news/mixed-reality-headset-veroeffentlicht-281260. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Ronald Matta (2017-10-23). "Medion: Erazer X1000 MR-Headset für 450 Euro erhältlich". Notebookcheck. https://www.notebookcheck.com/Medion-Erazer-X1000-MR-Headset-fuer-450-Euro-erhaeltlich.259466.0.html. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 "Gaming in einer neuen Dimension: MEDION ERAZER Mixed Reality Glasses". lite Magazin. 2017-10-23. https://www.lite-magazin.de/2017/10/gaming-in-einer-neuen-dimension-medion-erazer-mixed-reality-glasses-ab-sofort-erhaeltlich/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jan-Frederik Timm (2017-10-20). "Medion Erazer X1000 MR: VR-HMD von Lenovo mit anderem Aufdruck". ComputerBase. https://www.computerbase.de/2017-10/medion-erazer-x1000-mr-vr-headset/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ Yusuf Mehdi (2017-10-17). "Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and mixed reality headsets available today; Announcing Surface Book 2". Windows Experience Blog. Microsoft. https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/10/17/windows-10-fall-creators-update-and-mixed-reality-headsets-available-today-announcing-surface-book-2/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ Roland Quandt (2017-10-18). "Windows 10: Mixed-Reality-Headsets von Lenovo & Medion verfügbar". WinFuture. https://winfuture.de/news,100154.html. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "Lenovo Acquires MEDION AG to Expand Its Business in Western Europe". Lenovo StoryHub. Lenovo. 2011-06-01. https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-acquires-medion-ag-to-expand-its-business-in-western-europe/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "Lenovo Closes Share Purchase Agreement And Now Holds More Than 51% Medion's Share Capital". Lenovo StoryHub. Lenovo. 2011-08-02. https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-closes-share-purchase-agreement-and-now-holds-more-than-51-medions-share-capital/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 "MEDION ERAZER X1000 MR Glasses inkl. 2 Motion Controller". Medion Shop. Medion. https://www.medion.com/de/shop/p/gaming-zubehoer-medion-erazer-x1000-mr-glasses-inkl-2-motion-controller-7-34-cm-2-89--lc-display-gaming-zubehoer-bis-zu-105-sichtfeld-2-kameras-zur-bewegungserfassung-30023616A1. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 Sebastian Jentsch (2017-11-15). "Test Medion Erazer X1000 MR Glasses (Windows Mixed Reality)". Notebookcheck. https://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-Medion-Erazer-X1000-MR-Glasses-Windows-Mixed-Reality.263544.0.html. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Tom Morgan-Freelander (2018-01-18). "Medion Erazer X1000 MR Glasses review". Stuff. https://www.stuff.tv/review/medion-erazer-x1000-mr-glasses-review/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 "MEDION ERAZER X1000 MR Glasses inkl. 2 Motion Controller, Artikel-Nr. 30023616 (product datasheet)". Medion. Medion. https://media.medion.com/prod/medion/0755/0677/0660/30023616.pdf. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ Ben Lang (2017-11-15). "Windows VR Headsets Can Now Play VR Games on Steam". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/windows-vr-mixed-reality-steam-support-steamvr-preview/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "What's new in Windows 11, version 24H2 for IT pros". Microsoft Learn. Microsoft. 2026-07-15. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-11-version-24h2. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ Scott Hayden (2024-10-02). "Windows 11 No Longer Supports Microsoft's Windows VR Headsets Following October Update". Road to VR. https://roadtovr.com/windows-11-drops-wmr-support-24h2/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.