Pimax 5K Plus
Pimax 5K Plus is an older wide-FOV PC VR headset focused on Lighthouse tracking and large field of view, but it is now effectively end-of-life for mainstream new retail availabi...
| Brand | Pimax |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | PC VR headset Source |
| Platforms | PC VR Source |
| MSRP | $699.00 Source |
| Release Date | December 31, 2018 Source |
| Resolution per Eye | 2560 x 1440 Source |
| Resolution (MP/eye) | 3.69 Source |
| Display Type | CLPL LCD Source |
| Lens Type | Fresnel lenses Source |
| H-FOV (deg) | 160.29 Source |
| V-FOV (deg) | 102.70 Source |
| Tracking Type | Lighthouse Source |
| Color Passthrough | No Source |
| Tracked Controllers | Separately Available Source |
| Integrated Audio | Included Source |
| Eye Tracking | No Source |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 90 Source |
| IPD Range (mm) | 60-75 Source |
| Weight (g) | 514 Source |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort 1.4, USB 2.0 Source |
| In Production | No Source |
| Available New | No Source |
Reception
What Users Usually Like
- Legacy Pimax wide-FOV models are still appreciated by enthusiasts for peripheral immersion. Source
- Power users often liked this line for pushing extreme enthusiast specs early. Source
- Wide-FOV immersion remains a key reason sim users still discuss these models. Source
Common Criticism
- Older generations are frequently criticized for setup friction and software polish. Source
- Comfort and reliability tradeoffs are recurring owner discussion points. Source
- Distortion tuning and software upkeep are recurring caveats in long-term ownership reports. Source