Pimax Dream AirPrice, Specs, Weight & PC Requirements
Pimax Dream Air is a PC VR headset that connects to a Windows PC with a split DisplayPort cable. It has Sony Micro-OLED panels at 3840 x 3552 pixels per eye, a 110 degree horizontal field of view, eye tracking for Dynamic Foveated Rendering and a headset weight under 170 g. It comes in two versions: Lighthouse at $1,999, which needs base stations and has no controllers, and SLAM at $2,299, which tracks from the headset and includes two controllers.
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How much does the Pimax Dream Air cost?
The Lighthouse version, headset only, is $1,999.00 on Pimax's store. The SLAM version, with two controllers, is $2,299.00. The price covers the product only. Shipping and taxes are added at checkout.
Which controllers work with the Lighthouse version?
Pimax lists Valve Index controllers, which are sold separately and not as a pair, Pimax Sword controllers, HTC Vive controllers, Shiftall FlipVR and GripVR, and UDCAP gloves with additional trackers.
What is the difference between the Lighthouse and SLAM versions?
The Lighthouse version tracks from the outside in with one or two base stations that are not included. It has no controllers, no built-in hand tracking and no pass-through. The SLAM version tracks from four cameras on the headset, so it needs no base stations. It includes two 6DoF controllers, built-in hand tracking and pass-through.
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How much does the Pimax Dream Air cost?
The Lighthouse version, headset only, is $1,999.00 on Pimax's store. The SLAM version, with two controllers, is $2,299.00. The price covers the product only. Shipping and taxes are added at checkout.
Which controllers work with the Lighthouse version?
Pimax lists Valve Index controllers, which are sold separately and not as a pair, Pimax Sword controllers, HTC Vive controllers, Shiftall FlipVR and GripVR, and UDCAP gloves with additional trackers.
What is the difference between the Lighthouse and SLAM versions?
The Lighthouse version tracks from the outside in with one or two base stations that are not included. It has no controllers, no built-in hand tracking and no pass-through. The SLAM version tracks from four cameras on the headset, so it needs no base stations. It includes two 6DoF controllers, built-in hand tracking and pass-through.
Does the Dream Air need a PC?
Yes. It is a PC VR headset that connects with a split DisplayPort cable. Pimax lists Windows 10 or 11 (x64), a DisplayPort 1.4a output and USB 3.0 or above for every performance tier.
Can I use the Dream Air with a laptop?
Yes, if the laptop has a direct GPU output to a Mini DisplayPort or USB-C port. You also need an adapter that supports DisplayPort 1.4a at 8K resolution and 60 Hz.
What is the Dream Air's resolution and field of view?
Each eye gets a Sony Micro-OLED panel at 3840 x 3552 pixels. The default field of view is 110 degrees horizontal, through Pimax's ConcaveView pancake optics.
How much does the Dream Air weigh?
Pimax lists the headset at under 170 grams. The face mask and backstrap are separate parts, and the cable runs to the PC.
Does the Dream Air have eye tracking and hand tracking?
It has eye tracking on both versions, and the eye tracking drives Dynamic Foveated Rendering. Built-in hand tracking is on the SLAM version only.
Does the Dream Air work with SteamVR?
Yes. It plays VR games in Steam and runs OpenXR and OpenVR applications, all through Pimax Play on your PC.
Do I need base stations for the Dream Air?
Only for the Lighthouse version, which needs SteamVR base stations that are not included. The SLAM version tracks from the headset's cameras and needs none.
Does the Dream Air support prescription lenses?
Pimax's standard prescription lens insert corrects myopia from -1.0D to -6.0D. It does not correct astigmatism, hyperopia or other vision problems.
What is the updated Dream Air face mask?
It adds cushioning around the forehead and cheeks and makes the headset's USB Type-C port easier to reach. Every order includes the revised mask. It may ship separately, so the headset can first arrive with the old mask fitted.
How is the Dream Air different from the Dream Air SE?
They are separate Pimax headsets. In Pimax's September 2025 comparison the Dream Air SE had 2560 x 2560 pixels per eye and the Dream Air had 3840 x 3552. Pimax lists both with eye tracking, integrated spatial audio and Pimax Play.
What are Pimax's return and warranty terms for the Dream Air?
Dream Air purchases from Pimax.com carry a 14-day return guarantee and a 12-month warranty. Pimax pays return shipping only when the return is for a product quality issue, unless you buy its Return Shipping Assurance.
Using it
What does it cost?
It costs $1999 to $2299. That is the list price, before any subscription.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 170g.
How good is the camera?
It has 4 rear cameras.
Does it do spatial audio?
Yes, it does spatial audio.
Battery and charging
Does it charge over USB-C?
Yes, it charges over USB-C.
Price and models
When did the Pimax Dream Air come out?
It went on sale February 1, 2026.
Is there a newer one?
No. The Pimax Dream Air is the current model.