DREAM AIR
Small, high-end, and full-feature.
The biggest thing to happen to VR is this tiny
Resolution
7680 x 3552
Sony micro-OLED panels
Wide FOV
ConcaveView
Pancake lenses
Image
Uncompressed visuals
DisplayPort cable
The widest field of view of any small-form factor headset
Pimax's pancake lenses achieve the widest field of view of any micro-OLED VR headset, while maintaining ultra-high clarity. This is due to the three-layer lens design, with the top layer being concave.
So light you’ll forget you’re wearing a headset
The Pimax Dream Air weighs around 170 grams, coupled with an ergonomic facemask and backstrap, both which are easily moddable for maximum comfort.
Tomorrow's tech for today's applications
Play VR games in Steam, or run any OpenXR or OpenVR applications. All powered by Pimax Play, with dozens of configuration options.
Optimized for today's gaming PCs
With DFR and adjustable render resolution, the Dream Air works with most modern gaming PCs.
- Minimum spec: RTX 2080
- Recommended: RTX 3070 and higher
Eyetracking powers Dynamic Foveated Rendering
Eye tracking at 120Hz powers Dynamic Foveated Rendering, meaning applications and games only need to render sharp where you are looking. This creates an enormous performance boost.
Available with Lighthouse Version or SLAM Version
The Dream Air Lighthouse Version employs outside-in tracking and requires SteamVR base stations*. It does not include controllers, making it well-suited for users who already own compatible SteamVR controllers or trackers. The Dream Air SLAM Version, by contrast, uses inside-out SLAM tracking via four onboard headset cameras and eliminates the need for external base stations. It ships with two 6DoF controllers, allowing users to start playing right out of the box.
For existing SteamVR users, the Lighthouse Version offers the more cost-efficient upgrade path. For those new to VR, the SLAM Version provides a more accessible and complete starting point.
Comparison
| Lighthouse Version Outside-in (1–2 base stations required) |
SLAM Version Inside-out (4 cameras on headset) |
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 Base Stations |
Required (SteamVR 1.0 / 2.0)* | Not required |
 Controllers |
Not included | Included (2 × 6DoF) |
 Hand Tracking |
Not integrated | Integrated |
 Pass-through |
Not supported | Supported |
 Tracker Support |
Supported (with SteamVR Trackers)* | Not supported |
* Base Stations are not included and must be purchased separately.
PC Requirements for Optimal Performance
| Minimum For casual VR titles and basic simulation. |
Official Recommendation Recommended Balanced visual quality and performance. |
Top Tier Ultimate For max settings and heavy simulation scenes. |
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| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Storage | 5GB free space | 5GB free space | 10GB free space |
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Laptop Supported
The Dream Air works with laptops, as long as the laptop has a direct GPU output to MiniDP or USB-C port. You will need an adapter that supports DP 1.4a specification at 8K resolution at 60 Hz. In doubt, open Nvidia Control Panel, go to PhysX settings, and share a screenshot of what you see with our customer support.
FAQs
Which controllers are compatible with the Dream Air Lighthouse version?
The Dream Air Lighthouse version is compatible with the following SteamVR controllers:
- Valve Index controllers are sold separately (left and right controllers are not bundled as a pair).
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1615160/Valve_Index_Replacenment_Left_Controller/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1615180/Valve_Index_Replacenment_Right_Controller/ - Pimax Sword
https://pimax.com/products/pimax-sword-controller - HTCVive Controllers
https://www.vive.com/us/accessory/controller2018/ - Shiftall FlipVR
https://en.shiftall.net/products/flipvr - And GripVR
https://en.shiftall.net/products/gripvr - UDCAP Gloves (Additional trackers required)
https://udexreal.com/