★ #1 PICK$500
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★ Issue 26 · The Headsets Desk · Premium · Released 2021
Varjo Aero
by Varjo
Eddie's pick6.8
Eddie Score
Premium · /10
★ Best For
Premium sim racing enthusiast — bionic display, human-eye resolution, SteamVR Lighthouse tracking
Last tested Apr 2026
★ Dossier · Full Specs
The technical breakdown.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2880×2720 per eye (bionic display) |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 115° horizontal |
| Weight | 495g |
| Display | Bionic display with foveated rendering |
| Tracking | SteamVR Lighthouse 2.0 |
| Audio | Built-in spatial audio |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.0 |
★ Eye Tracking★ Microphone
★ Receipts · Sources Eddie read
Sources Eddie aggregated for this headset
| Platform | Sample | Score | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2K posts | 69 | — | |
| Sim Racing Communities | Enthusiast feedback | 88 | — |
| YouTube | Limited reviews | 55 | — |
★ The Verdict
Pros & Cons
What Eddie Loves
- Bionic display with human-eye resolution center
- 2880×2720 per eye (exceptional clarity)
- Eye tracking built-in
- SteamVR Lighthouse precision
- Industry-standard for sim racing
Watch Out For
- $1990 price (extremely expensive)
- Niche appeal, very small user base
- No standalone mode
- Overkill for general gaming
- Limited software optimization
★ Sub-quests
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