Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K
| Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | PC VR |
| Platform | SteamVR |
| Developer | Shiftall |
| Manufacturer | Shiftall |
| Announcement Date | October 2024 |
| Release Date | February-March 2025 |
| Price | $1,900 USD |
| Website | https://en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | 2× 1.35" Micro-OLED (4K per eye) |
| Resolution | 3552×3840 per eye (8K total) |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | ~90° |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Pancake lenses |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | 58-72mm (motorized adjustment) |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | Outside-in 6DoF (SteamVR Lighthouse) |
| Eye Tracking | No |
| Hand Tracking | No |
| Audio | |
| Audio | USB-C port for audio accessories (no built-in) |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort, USB-C |
| Device | |
| Weight | <185g (headset only, excl. strap) |
| Color | Black |
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The Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K is an ultra-lightweight, ultra-high resolution PC VR head-mounted display developed by Shiftall (a subsidiary of Panasonic), announced in October 2024 with shipping beginning in early 2025. The headset features 4K micro-OLED displays per eye (8K total) while weighing less than 185 grams, making it one of the lightest high-resolution VR headsets available. It features a flip-up design and is particularly designed for extended VR sessions including use while lying down.
History and Development
Shiftall, a Panasonic subsidiary based in Japan, has been developing lightweight VR headsets since the original MeganeX. The MeganeX Superlight 8K represents the company's push into ultra-high resolution displays while maintaining their signature lightweight design philosophy.[1]
Pre-orders opened in October 2024, with first shipments to the US and EU scheduled for February-March 2025.
An updated MeganeX 8K Mark II was announced for December 2025 at the same $1,900 price point, featuring improvements to comfort, durability, and system internals while reducing weight to 179g.[2]
Design and Hardware
Display
The MeganeX Superlight 8K features dual 1.35-inch 4K micro-OLED displays with exceptional specifications:
- 3552×3840 resolution per eye (approximately 8K total)
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- 10-bit color depth with HDR support
- No visible screen door effect
- "Incredible definition" according to reviewers[3]
Ultra-Lightweight Design
At less than 185 grams for the main body (excluding straps and accessories), the MeganeX Superlight 8K achieves its weight through:
- Elimination of hard plastic or metal on temporal and occipital regions
- Compact flip-up design
- No built-in audio system
- Minimalist construction
This design enables comfortable extended VR sessions, including use while lying down without discomfort.[4]
IPD and Vision Correction
- IPD: Motorized adjustment from 58-72mm for precise fit
- Diopter: Built-in adjustment from 0 to -7D for nearsighted users (covers most prescriptions)
Audio
Like the Bigscreen Beyond, the MeganeX Superlight 8K has no built-in speakers or 3.5mm audio jack. Instead, it provides a USB-C port for compatible audio accessories.
Tracking
The headset uses SteamVR Lighthouse tracking (base stations required), providing high-precision 6DoF tracking. It does not support inside-out tracking.
System Requirements
The MeganeX Superlight 8K has strict GPU requirements:
- Required: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or higher
- Supported Architectures: NVIDIA Ampere, Turing, or Ada
- NOT Supported: AMD Radeon GPUs (NVIDIA only)
The NVIDIA-only requirement is a significant limitation for users with AMD graphics cards.[5]
Reception
Praise:
- "Resolution is very high, definition is simply incredible"
- No visible screen door effect
- Extremely lightweight (<185g)
- Comfortable for extended use, including lying down
- Wide diopter adjustment (-7D)
- Motorized IPD adjustment
- HDR and 10-bit color support
Criticism:
- High price ($1,900)
- No built-in audio
- Requires SteamVR base stations
- NVIDIA GPU required (no AMD support)
- Requires powerful GPU (RTX 3070+)
- "Remains a niche headset" due to trade-offs[6]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Shiftall Opens Pre-orders for 'MeganeX superlight' Ultra High-Resolution OLED PC VR Headset". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/shiftall-meganex-superlight-8k-release-date-price/.
- ↑ "Shiftall Announces Next Thin & Light 'MeganeX' PC VR Headset, Shipping in December for $1,900". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/shiftall-meganex-8k-mark-2-release-date-price/.
- ↑ "AWE EU - MeganeX Superlight 8K hands-on: impressive resolution but at a price". The Ghost Howls. https://skarredghost.com/2024/10/30/meganex-superlight-8k-hands-on/.
- ↑ "Shiftall MeganeX VR Headset Superlight Packs a Wishlist of Optical Ergonomics Into a Tiny Package". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/shiftall-meganex-superlight-8k-hands-on-preview/.
- ↑ "Shiftall MeganeX Superlight 8K: Full Specification". VRcompare. https://vr-compare.com/headset/shiftallmeganexsuperlight8k.
- ↑ "Shiftall Announces Another PC VR Headset After Not Shipping The First Two". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/shiftall-meganex-superlight-8k/.