I have been quite vocal regarding the terrible delivery and communication updates since mid February.
Read many people saying the Screen door this or that as if wanting to dissuade people from purchasing this version of the Pimax line.
This headset provided exactly what I wanted and expected. I have tested the 8k and I do agree it offer less screen door. However, the colors were subpar to the current available headsets. Now, with the latest Pitool options people have the ability to tweak contrast and brightness, kudos Pimax for offering users those options.
I was very pleased with my Samsung’s Odyssey screendoor, I mainly wanted larger FOV, meaning I would sacrifice the promise of less SDE as long as I could just get the same level of color fidelity of the Samsung Odyssey. And boy does it delivers! For those that stated that the SDE is like the original vive, the answer is no, they are all incorrect. It is very similar to the Vive Pro/Odyssey. It is really sharp image. Obviously on far away distance is where you see the limits of the display resolution and pixel density. Here is where the ‘Pentile’ patter arrangement become most prominent.
Testing games like Vanishing Realms, Space Pirate trainer, Robo Recall, changes any concept of what VR should be. Although those experiences where fine on gen 1 HMDs, having a wider FOV changes everything. Not having to worry about color, contrast, blacks and just enjoy the larger FOV makes it for me at least not have any trades offs, instead I have gains.
I did spent some time dealing with IPD settings to get the image as optimal as possible. But after some tweaking it was all good. This Pimax HMDS can become enthusiast dream! With the engineers making constant updates and actually listening to their base, it is allowing to create a symbiotic relation. Tools and options have been provided that other usually companies tend to take longer to comply.
I am curious how much further Pimax will offer us continued fine tuning of these HMDs. But from the looks of things they are invested on making this line of HMD’s become more relevant within the ever crowded VR field
I will say this, to anyone considering a BE/XR Pimax. It is worth it. The screendoor will be on par with the Vive Pro but with a wider FOV. If colors and blacks are important and SDE of Vive Pro is good for you, I will suggest get the Oled over the 8k and 5k+
If you value less screendoor as the main deciding factor, the OLED should not be the choice.
A solid 8 out of 10 to this Unit. Comfort can be better and more software fine tuning required
