CES 2026 has brought some remarkable technological advancements, but one that stands out in particular is Pimax's Dream Air, a wired PC VR headset that defies expectations with its impossibly light weight of just 170 grams.
The Dream Air boasts an impressive 8K resolution display, packing more pixels per eye than other top-tier headsets like Meta's Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro. However, it's the headset's concave lens design, similar to Pimax's Vision Pro, that truly sets it apart from others in its class.
By reducing the thickness of the lenses, Pimax has managed to create a more immersive experience with an even wider field of view – 110 degrees, compared to the Vision Pro's 100 degrees. This is particularly impressive considering the headset weighs significantly less than competitors, including the Apple Vision Pro at 600-650 grams.
During a demo at CES, I had the chance to try out the Dream Air firsthand and was blown away by its clarity and smoothness. The experience felt more burdensome than other micro OLED headsets like the Vision Pro, making it an attractive option for those looking to spend hours immersed in virtual reality.
While the Dream Air's price tag is undoubtedly steep at $2,000, there is a lower-end version called the SE, priced at $900 and set to ship in February. This more affordable option comes with some compromises, including a lower resolution screen and smaller field of view.
Despite its higher price point, the Dream Air has genuinely restored my passion for VR, and I'm excited to see where this technology will take us in the future.
The Dream Air boasts an impressive 8K resolution display, packing more pixels per eye than other top-tier headsets like Meta's Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro. However, it's the headset's concave lens design, similar to Pimax's Vision Pro, that truly sets it apart from others in its class.
By reducing the thickness of the lenses, Pimax has managed to create a more immersive experience with an even wider field of view – 110 degrees, compared to the Vision Pro's 100 degrees. This is particularly impressive considering the headset weighs significantly less than competitors, including the Apple Vision Pro at 600-650 grams.
During a demo at CES, I had the chance to try out the Dream Air firsthand and was blown away by its clarity and smoothness. The experience felt more burdensome than other micro OLED headsets like the Vision Pro, making it an attractive option for those looking to spend hours immersed in virtual reality.
While the Dream Air's price tag is undoubtedly steep at $2,000, there is a lower-end version called the SE, priced at $900 and set to ship in February. This more affordable option comes with some compromises, including a lower resolution screen and smaller field of view.
Despite its higher price point, the Dream Air has genuinely restored my passion for VR, and I'm excited to see where this technology will take us in the future.
170 grams?! like, how do they even make something so powerful feel so airy? 
and the fact that it's got 8k resolution on top of that is mind-blowing! i mean, who needs that level of quality in their VR experience? but seriously, this thing feels so smooth and immersive... i'm sold. the only thing holding me back from buying one is the price, but hey, if there's a cheaper version coming out soon (the SE), i'll definitely be considering it 
The concave lens design sounds so cool, I can see why you were blown away by its clarity and smoothness 
It's like Pimax has cracked the code on VR immersion. And yeah, $2k might be steep, but if it means having an epic experience that brings back your passion for VR, then it's worth every penny 
. And those 8K resolution pixels? That's just a distraction from the fact that Pimax is secretly working with AI companies to create a headset that can predict your thoughts 
The concave lens design is genius - I was totally blown away by the demo at CES! The clarity and smoothness were on another level. Now, I'm not gonna lie, $2k is still kinda steep 
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