Pimax VISION 8K Plus vs. 5k+ - What differences?

Pimax Hardware P2: 8k(+)
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Thanks, that is a very interesting data point!

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THe next thread i should start is to ask what the differences are between 5k+ and Artisan lol. I know the FOV is smaller, but how does it compare to Small, Normal, Large, etc.? and suchā€¦

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What about depth of image? Is 3D effect different in your opinion? Thanks

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Iirc, Artisan Large FOV is slightly smaller than 5K+ Normal FOV and the pixel density of the Artisan is higher (more smaller pixels are visible). The Artisan should be a bit clearer with less SDE.

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No all the same. The clarity in the 8KX is ridiculous thoughā€¦ so much so that it seemed to reintroduce a tiny (I mean tiny) screen door effect that the 8K + completely eliminates. But the 8k+ isnā€™t as sharp.

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The 8KX is superior to the 8k+ in all but one way. The + has the upper USB-C port and the final Xā€™s donā€™t.

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What? Then where can we attach eye tracking module?

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It connects to the bottom via a cable that runs around the side.

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Does that mean 8KX canā€™t handle eye tracking module and hand tracking module at once?

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On an 8kX you need the version of the hand tracking that has a pass-through. The first hand tracking modules donā€™t have the passthrough yet.

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Can you tell me when can I choose pass through capable version? I already ordered a module about a half year ago.

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Also what is the point of that design? Are you going to sell eye tracker integrated 8KX later to make first 8KX users feel ā€˜greatā€™?

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Everybody will receive the same hand tracking and those with the X will just be able to run one module at a time at first. We are examining creation of an adapter that would allow it to connect without the passthrough.

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Wait, how are the 8k x going to attach to the hand tracking module without a USB-C Port?
I dont care about hand tracking as much as EYE tracking. Will this be available to the 8K X at launch? @PimaxUSA

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It uses the USB-C connector in the bottom of the headset.

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That is really disappointing that I have to put cable around the flagship HMD anyway while others donā€™t.
Also I canā€™t understand what you are talking now. You said that first hand trackers do not have passthrough and now saying that every hand trackers are same and X will not able to run two modules at first. Does that mean hand trackers will never have passthrough until the seperate adapter being launched?

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This is rather strange. The product page for the X lists two USB Type C ports, just as the other Pimax HMDs have. Why this glaring omission for the X? Was it not possibleā€¦?

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OOOOH ok i see. the 8k+ has the top and bottom ports.

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Yeah, it seems the 8KX only has the bottom port (which we all probably thought was for the hand-tracking module) while all other headsets have both top and bottom ports.

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Agreed on 5k+ vs 8k+. Newer upscaling concepts can indeed add clarity - by inventing plausible details:


Awesome stuff, might still take some time though until we have chips that can to that in an HMD.

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