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White VR headset with pancake lenses and two 6DoF controllers

Pimax

Pimax PVH00010230 Dream Air SLAM Edition 8K Micro-OLED VR Headset with Controllers

SKU CH-2KTF-TF170 MPN PVH00010230

Ultra-light 8K micro-OLED VR headset with inside-out SLAM tracking, eye-tracking, hand-tracking and 6DoF controllers

  • 8K Micro-OLED clarity at 3840 x 3552 pixels per eye
  • Lightweight comfort at 170 g for long sessions
  • Inside-out SLAM tracking removes external base stations
  • 110-degree horizontal FOV with Concave View pancake optics
  • Dual-fan cooling sustains panel brightness and comfort

What it is

The Pimax Dream Air SLAM Edition is a new 8K Micro-OLED VR headset weighing approximately 5.99 oz (170g). It delivers 3840 x 3552 pixels per eye through Concave View pancake optics with a 110 degree horizontal field of view. Inside-out SLAM tracking and a pair of 6DoF controllers with haptic feedback are included, alongside integrated spatial audio, a microphone, eye-tracking and hand-tracking. A split DisplayPort cable connects the headset to a PC.

Who it suits

This headset suits VR enthusiasts who want a lightweight, high-resolution experience without setting up external base stations. It works with laptops that provide a direct GPU output to MiniDP or USB-C using an adapter supporting DP 1.4 at 8K resolution and 60 Hz. Buyers who rely on SteamVR 1.0 or 2.0 base stations for tracking, or who need a fully wireless standalone headset, should look at other options.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the 8K Micro-OLED resolution of 3840 x 3552 pixels per eye, which demands a compatible GPU such as an RTX 2070, 2080, 3060, 3070, 4060 or equivalent AMD card to drive the panels at the required bandwidth.

How it compares

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Price $1,805.99
Pricier than about 99% of the 58 comparable items (median $67.49).

Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight8.00 kg
Package size430 × 380 × 340 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 3840 x 3552 per-eye resolution is active after setup?

Open the Pimax Play dashboard and check the display settings panel; it will show the active resolution per eye and the refresh rate currently running.

What comes in the box and what must I buy separately for the SLAM Edition?

The box contains the headset, two 6DoF controllers with haptic feedback, and a split DisplayPort cable; SteamVR 1.0 or 2.0 base stations are not required for this edition.

Which GPU from the listed options will run the 8K Micro-OLED at 60 Hz?

Any GPU from the minimum list — such as an RTX 2070, 3060, 4060 or RX 6700 XT — paired with a DP 1.4a adapter can drive the headset at 60 Hz.

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