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Pimax Dream Air SE review and specs

Name: Pimax Dream Air SE
Brand: Pimax

Spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test. We have not tried the Pimax Dream Air SE ourselves: the score and details are based on the official Pimax spec sheet and dated market prices.

SLAM version with two controllers, the version scored here; Lighthouse version (headset only) also sold

9.1Excellent · out of 10

The Pimax Dream Air SE is a PC VR headset from Pimax; the manufacturer states 2560 × 2560 pixels per eye, OLED panels and a 105° horizontal field of view. Our calculated score: 9.1/10 ("Excellent"), ranked 2 of 13 in its category.

Micro-OLED panels, 2560 x 2560 per eye, 105° horizontal FOV, ConcaveView pancake lenses
Under 140 g headset-only weight, dual-fan cooling, Tobii eye tracking and integrated audio included
SLAM version with 6DoF controllers and hand tracking, or Lighthouse version for existing SteamVR base stations

€1,284

Market price checked on 29 October 2026

View offer at Pimax ↗€1,284Official store · Affiliate link

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Specs

Brand	Pimax
Model	Dream Air SE
Version	SLAM version with two controllers, the version scored here; Lighthouse version (headset only) also sold
Type	PC VR headset (wired)
Display	Micro-OLED, ConcaveView pancake lenses
Resolution per eye	2560 × 2560
Field of view	105° horizontal
Max refresh rate	90 Hz with upsampled rendering (72 Hz native), according to Pimax
PC connection	DisplayPort 1.4a + USB (detachable DisplayPort cable)
Tracking	Inside-out SLAM (4 cameras) on the version scored here; the Lighthouse version uses existing SteamVR base stations
Eye tracking	Yes
Controllers included	Yes
Weight	Under 140 g, headset only (upper value stated by Pimax)
Warranty	1 year on the product (headset, controllers), 6 months on accessories; local law applies when more favorable

In the box

Headset
Two 6DoF controllers (SLAM version)

Compatibility

PC VR headset (wired). PC connection: DisplayPort 1.4a + USB (detachable DisplayPort cable). No console support stated by the manufacturer.

Where to buy

Pimax ↗	€1,284

Official Pimax spec sheet ↗

How we score

Score out of 10, calculated in the VR headset category from the official spec sheet and the checked price, then placed on our editorial scale. Not a hands-on test. Missing criteria are removed and weights renormalized.

Raw score (weighted average)	8.1/10
Displayed score (editorial scale)	9.1/10

Clarity (PPD or resolution) (25%)	7.5/10
Horizontal field of view (10%)	6.8/10
Display type (15%)	10.0/10
Max refresh rate (5%)	6.0/10
PC connection (15%)	10.0/10
Tracking (5%)	8.0/10
Eye tracking (5%)	10.0/10
Weight (5%)	9.6/10
Price (15%)	6.0/10

Read the full methodology ↗

Price checked on 29 October 2026

Data from the official Pimax spec sheet

Calculated score, not a hands-on test

Compared with its rivals

The two products in the same category with the closest price.

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Pimax Dream Air SE

9.1Excellent · out of 10

2560 × 2560 per eye, OLED, 105°
PC connection: native DisplayPort
Checked price: €1,284

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Bigscreen Beyond 2

9.0Excellent · out of 10

32 PPD, OLED, 108°
PC connection: native DisplayPort
Checked price: €1,309

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HTC VIVE Focus Vision

8.5Very good · out of 10

2448 × 2448 per eye, LCD
PC connection: DisplayPort via adapter or kit
Checked price: €1,349

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2560 × 2560 pixels per eye

Pimax does not publish a pixels-per-degree figure: resolution per eye stated by the manufacturer, field of view: 105° horizontal.

What Pimax promises

Points taken from the official manufacturer spec sheet.

Micro-OLED panels, 2560 x 2560 per eye, 105° horizontal FOV, ConcaveView pancake lenses
Under 140 g headset-only weight, dual-fan cooling, Tobii eye tracking and integrated audio included
SLAM version with 6DoF controllers and hand tracking, or Lighthouse version for existing SteamVR base stations

By the numbers

Clarity: 2560 × 2560
Horizontal FOV: 105°
Max refresh rate: 90 Hz

Connection, tracking and contents

PC VR headset (wired). Connection: DisplayPort 1.4a + USB (detachable DisplayPort cable). Tracking: Inside-out SLAM (4 cameras) on the version scored here; the Lighthouse version uses existing SteamVR base stations. In the box: Headset, Two 6DoF controllers (SLAM version). Pimax does not publish a PPD figure for this model. Stated PC requirement: RTX 2080 minimum, RTX 3070 or better recommended.

By the numbers

PC connection: Native DisplayPort
Tracking: Inside-out
Eye tracking: Yes

Price and availability

Market price checked on 29 October 2026: €1,284. The Pimax EU store lists €1,070 excluding VAT (Lighthouse version €802); the price shown adds 20% French VAT, charged at checkout. Shipping not included. Versions: SLAM version: 4 cameras, two 6DoF controllers and hand tracking: €1,284 (scored here); Lighthouse version: headset only, for existing SteamVR base stations: €962.40. Orderable in the US and the EU, but listed as pre-order, with about 2 to 3 weeks of backorder in the Pimax update of 15 October 2026. Linked merchant: Pimax. The price at the merchant is the one that applies.

By the numbers

Checked price: €1,284
Merchants: 1

The score in detail

Weighted average of the criteria: raw score 8.1/10, which is 9.1/10 on our editorial scale.

Clarity (PPD or resolution)

7.5/10

Weight: 25% of the overall score

Display type

10.0/10

Weight: 15% of the overall score

PC connection

10.0/10

Weight: 15% of the overall score

Price

6.0/10

Weight: 15% of the overall score

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pimax Dream Air SE good for sim racing?

On paper, the Pimax Dream Air SE offers 2560 × 2560 pixels per eye, a 105° horizontal field of view, a direct DisplayPort video link from the PC, without the video encoding used by Wi-Fi or USB streaming. Most PC racing sims support OpenXR or SteamVR headsets: check the VR support of your sim before buying. This is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test.

How sharp is the Pimax Dream Air SE?

Pimax states 2560 × 2560 pixels per eye but no pixels-per-degree figure. Our clarity score then uses the resolution per eye, on a scale anchored to headsets that publish both figures.

How does the Pimax Dream Air SE connect to a PC?

DisplayPort 1.4a + USB (detachable DisplayPort cable). The headset receives the video signal directly from the graphics card.

Does the Pimax Dream Air SE need base stations?

No. Inside-out SLAM (4 cameras) on the version scored here; the Lighthouse version uses existing SteamVR base stations.

Does the Pimax Dream Air SE work on PS5?

No console support is stated by Pimax. In our selection, the Sony PlayStation VR2 is the only headset for PS5.

What score does the Pimax Dream Air SE get?

The Pimax Dream Air SE scores 9.1/10 ("Excellent") in the VR headset category, ranking 2 of 13. The score is calculated from the official specs and the checked price, with no hands-on test.

How much does the Pimax Dream Air SE cost?

The price checked on 29 October 2026 is €1,284. It may have changed since.

What is in the box?

According to the official spec sheet: Headset, Two 6DoF controllers (SLAM version).

Where can you buy the Pimax Dream Air SE?

We link to Pimax. Some links are affiliate links and are labeled next to the button.

Did you test the Pimax Dream Air SE hands-on?

No. This page is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test: we have not handled the product. All information comes from the official Pimax spec sheet and dated market prices.

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