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Reviewed or observedArchived editorial note
Pimax finally delivered a polished, ultra-compact PC VR headset. The Sony 8K micro-OLED panels and ConcaveView pancake lenses deliver a 110° horizontal field of view at only 170g. Early adopters are enthusiastic about image quality.
Archived editorial note
Once the king, now showing its age. The Index is still loved for its 144Hz, Knuckles controllers, and Lighthouse tracking precision, but the 2019-era resolution and no standalone mode make it harder to recommend over newer options.
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| Recorded field | Pimax Dream Air | Valve Index |
|---|---|---|
| Archived VR Eddie rating | 83 | 71 |
| Last-known catalog price | $1,999 | Not recorded |
| Resolution | 3840×3552 per eye | 1440×1600 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 80/90/120/144 Hz |
| Field of view | 110° horizontal | 130° horizontal |
| Weight | ~170g | 809g (with strap) |
| Display | Dual Sony 8K micro-OLED | Dual LCD |
| Tracking | SLAM inside-out or Lighthouse (configurable) | SteamVR Lighthouse 2.0 |
| Processor | N/A (PC-powered) | Not recorded |
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