It would be amazing to hear a sound clip of the mic. As a content creator who makes VR stuff, I was staring at this headset for quite some time. If the mics bad, unfortunately, its a deal breaker for me. Could you possibly do a mic test?
Honestly... I am rather happy about everything on my Rift S, EXCEPT FOV. (and terrible audio, which makes separate headphones mandatory). So... talking about value: would take Rift S with 170 FOV for 500$ without any hesitation, BUT... need of lighthouses and controllers makes it really a tough buy...
Hey Sebastian in my opinion there is a problem that isn't addressed although it is important. The market is starving for cheap base stations (and maybe controllers) even gen 1 is OK, even more economic or simplified is OK. They sell you the headset for a reasonable price but then double it if you need base stations and controller. The first time VR users are buying second hand 1st gen Vive without base stations then they don't know what to do with it. The problem of the prices have kept me from getting a Pimax since years ago.
1 small question: In your video the Artisan appears with the wider (newer) headstrap. Not a crucial difference but something welcomed if it comes with it instead of the slightly narrower normal headstrap due to being more comfortable. Do you know if all Artisans come with this wider band?
99,9 % OF people in the world don't have a VR Headset and they will never spend $1000 to try VR. Artisan using Nolo tracking is a Winner against RIFT S. Sebastian remember my words in next review of Artisan.
Sorry for the delay. Didn't realize there would this much interest. :) The Artisan's visuals are slightly better than the Index, not huge but noticeable. I also like the dual hardware & software IPD adjustments which allow you to really zero in the sweet spot. The larger FOV is definitely noticeable and nice. However the Index is going to win as the daily driver. Integrated audio and the head strap is waaay more comfortable. My next purchase after the Artisan was immediately the HTC Audio Strap so that adds another $100 on top of the purchase. The Artisan sold me on the Pimax brand though and I was able to pick up a used 5K Plus for $450 and an 8K Plus also for $450 on eBay. Still testing them against each other but the 5K Plus is my favorite of the three so far.
@@XalenMaru Please make a review, ideally video, but for all I care it can be text in paste bin! Why the hell is nobody reviewing it, until I saw this comment, I didn't even know if it's actually released yet, or are they just taking pre orders... Also where did you buy it from, how long did it take to ship? Thank!
Thank you for your review. I have to admit that the more I see videos , the more I am confused. To practice small GA aircrafts in X-plane only , would you recommend the Artisan , the 5K + or the 8K plus?
If you had to choose between HP Reverb and Artisan what would it be ? Is the Reverbs resolution a winner over FoV or do you find resolution to outweight that extra 30'' ? Thanks
Thank you for a sound, easy to understand review. The Pimax Artison is still sold out but as of 4/27 Pimax has there other models in stock. I'll wait until they restock to order an Artisan. Thanks again!
Just to clarify, the Pimax Artisan FOV is actually 140° (170° if using diagonal) compared to Index's 135° right? Because Pimax is using a diagonal measurement for all their headsets while everyone else is using a horizontal measurement? Not as giant a leap as their specs would imply. Go figure. Lol. I've been thinking about upgrading to the Pimax 8KX once I gather enough money and upgrade my computer. I'm actually still using the Oculus Rift CV1 and never got the chance to try out a higher FOV headset. But if the day comes and the StarVR finally comes around again, I'll gladly go for that instead.
@@mixedrealityTV Oh really? That's actually great to hear. I was going to actually going to pass on the Artisan specifically because I was under that assumption. I might actually consider it now. Thanks!
My choices are basically this headset or the 5k xr. My previous headsets are just the first gen Vive and the CV1. Which one will be the best upgrade for someone who wants to mainly use it for sim racing? The 5k xr is currenly only 200 bucks more than the artisan.
Wanna ask if this is a good choice or i should wait.. I'm planning to get this for sim racing and flight sims.. mainly use a a msi g65 laptop with i7 and rtx2060.. Really interested in the artisan because the price is good without the base station and there is a local distributor here (Malaysia...) It is hard and expensive for me to get index or hp.... Only oculus and pimax... Would this still be a good buy? Can my laptop rtx2060? Games like Assetto dirt rally 2 and maybe flight sim 20w0
I'm curious because I'm currently trying to decide between the Artisan and the Cosmos Elite as a replacement for my Rift S - as someone who finds the Rift S very comfortable and the Valve Index very uncomfortable, how well would you expect the Artisan to fit? What about the Cosmos?
Great preview Sebastian, I agree with the god rays on the index but it's not at all noticeable in games, looking forward to a comparison between the index and Pimax 8Kx.
Why is the only significant review about the Artisan is from MRTV? Pimax lists the artisan as available for a while now but I don't see any recent reviews from anyone. Am I missing something? Is the HMD that unpopular or is shipping and delivery still are problems?
@@mixedrealityTV No doubt. But we're talking about Pimax... and considering how often they change hardware and their reputation for delivery, I wanted to see if recently people have gotten their Artisan and liked it. Committing over half a grand to this company isn't exactly small potatoes. lol.
Hanging out for the Pimax 8KX ... hanging out and hanging out ... I mean the actual headset, not your review! =-P Though of course, I'm hanging out for your review of it too!
Right now it is 372 euro or 449.08 for the HMD. I am really doubting now considering the Index is still 540 euro and the Artisan was 540 as well a few months ago.
Thanks fo the great (pre-)review!! Now we're only waiting to see on what headset we should play Alyx, 8K X or Index. Another question, the Corona virus... I have backed a Kickstarter MRTV Experience, that is valid, I think, until late 2020. My son has a lethal muscle disease/disorder (DMD) and we have to avoid infections at all costs. January 2019, one doctor (responsible for his lungs) told us he would probably not live more than a few month more. That caused us lots of tears, of course. Fortunately that doctor was wrong, and he still lives today. But we have to be very careful. So, considering the wide spread Corona, is it possible to use the MRTV Experience in 2021?
You said the Index is your recommendation for VR enthusiasts overall, but I'm curious about people like myself, who already have something like an Oculus Rift S or other non-SteamVR ecosystem headset, that are looking at breaking into that side. I've been strongly considering a Pimax 5k+ or the Artisan because I just don't see how the Index's 130 degree FOV, and 120(144)hz refresh rate will drastically differentiate itself from my current Rift S. Since the package for the Artisan comes in under the price of an Index, with the same lighthouses and controllers, it is an attractive option. It seems your issue is with the lack of a deluxe audio/headstrap, and just some build quality concerns? I know the Index has gotten the reputation for being the Cadillac of headsets, but I'm just tired of looking through a tube while playing VR.
120 fps does make a difference, I have both Index and 5k+ and prefer Index all the way. Its just better experience, better picture, better sound, no additional chineseware like pitool. The only downside to Index is long waiting times, but it worth it. 8KX really make no sense at this moment, because 2080Ti isn't enough to drive decent refresh rates out of 2xnative4K. Maybe that will change with 3080, who knows
In two years or so a headset like this with advanced inside out tracking for an affordable price would be a great product. As of now I still don't see enough reasons to get anything over something like an Odyssey + value wise.
I agree that in that in 2-5 years there will be something better for inside out and I hope the Quest's hand tracking can get better, but I think they will need a Quest 2 for hardware improvement. The only reason to get something over an O+ value is if you have the money to spend. That is for any Gaming PC though and is why being able to upgrade easily is the best feature the PC have over consoles for me. They are getting better at being able to increase your storage without having to buy a whole new console, especially XBOX which has a new head in their team and I like their new heading. But I will always be a PC boy.
@@minisithunknown5568 no way am I getting any new console. Pc is unbelievably better. Cheaper games, cheaper online, more variety etc My main issues with my Odyssey are tracking and image quality, which is probably some to do with lenses. Hopefully better stuff in 2 and not 5 years.
Having it delivered to my doorstep Germany would cost me 575 US-$ or 480€ as of April 2021. Tough to justify for a standalone Headset since I am on a limited budget. Im not really looking for a full package (Headset, Controllers, maybe even Trackers) because I would mostly use just the headset for Sim-Racing which basically requires the headset only but still it is difficult to make a decision when there is not much information apart from this review about this Headset on the Internet.
If you gonna compare benchmarks, you need to use the same everything. computer, SW and RESOLUTION :) You used way lower rendering resolution for Index than Pimax. thanks for the video :)
There are 3 major improvements that need to be made with this headset before I would buy one. 1. Wireless connect headset. 2. Fully enabled true 4K screens. 3. A replacement pad for the face and the ability to buy extra replacement pads. I would also want the ability to use my own external sound system speakers.
I think the price point is sitting a little too high if compared to the Index. If it was $399 people could save $100 for a less premium headset but with more FOV. I think just a $50 difference is too small and people will just get the Index anyways. What do you think?
550€ without 6DOF/base station is really too expensive... Vr market still doesn't understand the consumer's envy....1000€(+ GPU...) is quite a ridiculous price....
Thanks Sebastian for the review. I am looking at the Artisan for sim use in Elite Dangerous, Project Cars , IL2 etc. My question is the headset usable with controller. I already have Quest plus link for other gaming. Cheers
Great video.. I guess its a trade off between the index and Artisan... I dunno, for me personally I would go for the wider FOV.. That really is the key to me with VR. 170 vs 130 is very significant no? I don't understand why it seems you're implying the resolution is better on the Index? They are both using RGB? But then again the index has really bad glare.. If i had to pick id probably go with the Artisan.
I suspect the Index has a slightly sharper perceived resolution because it has almost the same number of pixels, but spread over a smaller FOV, so more pixels per degree/unit area.
use Reshade Graphics enhancer mod for all your games and use the sharpening shader, if properly calibrated it can make sharpness of the image feel like 1440p from 1080 or feel like 4K when its only 1440 but it doesnt drag down the frame rate. there are a bunch of other graphics shaders too you can add to make the image look better than Native 4K. on VR though just stick with Color and Sharpening shaders mostly because the other enhancements will drag down the framerate.
Sebastian, do you think Pimax can actually supply the bases and knuckles considering the trouble Valve had getting their own kit in stock? I'd really like to order a 5K XR full kit but i get the feeling ill be waiting months.
Great review Sebastian! I love my Artisan! 120fps on Project Cars 2 and Assetto on a regular 1080gtx at 170fov, this is the early 2020 HMD sim winner imo. I just wish my headset came with those headphones, but I just transferred over my VIVE DAS and am completely satisfied.
@@finbenton I think you might be now spoiled with your Reverb 4k resolution sweetspot comparing everything else, but the sweetspot is huge on the Artisan. Reading websites and watching movies on BigScreen in an IMAX-like theater, I move my eyes instead of my neck. I would say the sweetspot on the Artisan is almost the entire FOV of my Vive and Lenovo.
I WANT THIS!!! Being in Australia though i can only get through AliExpress. does it need to be connected to mains power or just pc? Mains power may be a problem due to possibly different voltage requirements and/or wall plug compatability
hi from Russia, I bought on aliexpress they supply a power supply 100-240v 50-60ahz 0.6a the power supply has interchangeable plugs and depends on the region I have European version
Great review as always! The SDE is bigger in the Artisan because the resolution of the display is mostly the same, but the Pimax spans a bigger FOV, so PPI density is lower on the Artisan
@@Santoz-wo3bs Yes but as a stopgap solution, it might work. Dropping a thousand euros on a one go for an Index/Artisan + knuckles is a bit too much, but upgrading it piece by piece seems more sensible.
@@Santoz-wo3bs I am actually regretting that I bought CV1 all those years ago, because Valve lighthouses have become a sort of industry standard now while Oculus sensors have become obsolte. Original Vive users have a clear upgrade path where Oculus CV1 have to start from scratch so upgrading is going to be fucking expensive. Well, there is Rift S but I cannot use it because of my very wide IPD, and Oculus Quest is too much of a compromise. Just a little clarification on my train of thought.
@@MaaZeus Im pretty sure you can use CV1 while tracking your Vive/Valve controllers with lighthouse bases. If I find a video on this I will link it here Edit: ruclips.net/video/5QKy3nxqLI8/видео.html
The most important comparision for me is Artisan vs 8KX @ 170 deg, image wise (resolution, blacks, colors, etc). Hope you can make it on the ucoming 8KX preview.
My strange story with LCD I don't know if it's useful or useless: I owned 2 Oled (not LCD panel) VR headsets before: Oculus Rift and Samsung Odyssey. Every time I try an LCD VR it feels sad and bad for the first 30 minutes or so, more clearly it feels like there is a black or gray mesh between the pixels. And yes, I know the story about LCD having more sub pixels and thus having less SDE in theory. But believe me, what I said applies on high end VR headsets like HP Reverb, Pimax 8k+ and HTC Vive Cosmos. Maybe the Cosmos had the best clarity and colors (to be more accurate I should correct: maybe the Cosmos was the most pleasant image for me among the LCD's). I drove 600km to try the Pimaxes and started with 8k+ (didn't like it). 5K XR (liked it), 5K + (liked it) Artisan (didn't like it although tbf it can be my option due to the price), then back to 8k+ and this time I liked it. Long story short I always have a weird feeling with LCD VR. Which is that the screen is dark and the colors are sad. The sub pixels (although many which means higher perceived resolution) but still visible like small points forming the overall image. Maybe the best solution for both worlds is like what the Xtal guys or the Playstation VR guys did, which is full RGB stripe in an OLED screen. I don't know if anyone who tried both OLED and LCD agrees, or if what I said makes sense to any one else but me.
I have a OD + and a GO... The OD+ when certain objects are up close looks extremely vibrant and alive.. it looks really great.. So I get the OLED thing. LCD can look muted and flat.
I came from Rift CV1 and upgraded to the Index and did not really mind the color change. The main thing I was after in VR was picture clarity, being able to read text on my VR desktop. And my screenshots on the index vs Rift is so much better. The Rift on Skyrim my screenshots had really bad jagged edges that would not go away. Now with the Index the screenshot comes out pretty good, not as good as desktop gaming of coarse but good enough to share on the internet. The FOV and but I do hope LED gets better and lower costs to add RGB strip. The high price of Pimax is what drove me away, and Valve's headset announcement hit me right when I was deciding on a new headset, but I hope they do improve on everything.
@@minisithunknown5568 I never tried CV1 is the very first generation of VR .. It has lower FOV and lower resolution than the Odyssey plus.. It would be cool if they made something like an index using OLED and RGB stripe type pixels.
I like the idea but with only a $50 difference between Artisan and Index. I'm going with the Index. I just remembered you get Half-Life: Alyx for free with the Index: So the Artisan + Alyx ($60) = $10 more expensive than an Index. P.S. This channel is very very gut [})
@@bill4149 That's a good point. So just the Artisan headset alone would be more expensive than an Index HMD with HL: A. Other wise the Artisan bundle is $50 less.
I gave up with Pimax after backing them and getting a 5k+. The housing cracked just from playing elite, the LCD screens have terrible light bleed and grey misty blacks[like all lcd screens] I have settled for an Odyssey plus, which imho is superior to the Pimax for several reasons. The AMOLED screen is sweet, the colours and blacks are brilliant. I found constantly tweaking Pitool/refresh rates and fov size was a pain in the arse trying to find the sweet spot for every game. The Odyssey plus doesn't have this issue, I just plug it in and play the damned thing. I especially notice how much better the AMOLED is when playing dark games like alien isolation and elite, that's when you realise that LCD screens are a bit shitty for VR even though they give more clarity. I guess in an ideal world I would use Pimax for racing and flight sims and Odyssey plus for horror or atmospheric games or night racing/flying. Pimax seem to be messing about, they keep making new iterations on their HMD's whilst they should really be focusing on their stretch goals, it's been 2 years and people are still waiting for a headstrap for christs sake, never mind those who pre paid for knuckles or their lh 2.0.
Yeah, seems you have an old 5K+, Serial No 202 or SN203. I have gotten an SN204 and have the new proper housing, the new panels with better utilization, and virtually no distortion (except on the huge FOV settings for the last 5°). It can also run 120MHz on normal FOV (still 170°). The point is, if you buy a 5K+ now you're getting a better unit (a SN204) than the old 202 or 203 versions.
@@mixedrealityTV Man I just don't get it, the odyssey + goes on sale regularly for $230 if more people knew how good it still is, it's a no brainer :) I couldn't justify spending £1000 to get bad blacks and light bleed it's insanity.
I still wonder if Samsung will use Valve tracking and just be making a really good headset for like $300 with better everything and AMOLED displays and anti SDE still. I actually feel like I would rather that then if they go and make there own inside out tracking system unless they make a stand alone that can be tethered then I would rather that. I am holding off buying the Quest and Index until I see what they do and I hope it's soon.
@@colin8877 I really rather them not use WMR tracking anymore. I still feel like I had too many problems with tracking too often that I don't know anymore. If they don't make knuckle controllers or a way it can strap to your hand I think I might just get the Index set. I used to be fine with the plug and play idea but I been feeling like I am missing out on the full hand tracking and precision. Samsung did have the best display though but I play more games that use the motion controllers.
@@paulpjr3224 Yup, they can't just copy the Rift s controllers they have to dig deep and offer something more. And with their billions I think they will bring something more.
The fact the Artisan has wide and good FOV and a less god rays issue as well as the ability to play both Steam and Oculus games right out of the box without addition software is very appealing to me. Now I just need to find a grand. :(
Elastic strap is a major plus if you already own good headphones, too many HMDs become skull vices with large over-ear headphones. How'd the overlap(center vision) compared to Index?
says valve index has better build quality clearly hasn't watched a long term review of the valve index valves durability is the worst only beating cheap windows mixed reality lol thought that was funny otherwise great review loved it thumbs up
Got horrible experience with pimax products and online support. got my headset with a broken cable that snow pixels all over the screen, after a long back and forth with support, they send a new cable, arrives months later with an even worst cable. They refuse to send me a other one and demand I buy it saying I'm past garantie now that they made sure to take so long to send me the garbage one.
it hase less fov 170 then other pimax 200 fov but still look big as other pimax headset. They could have reduced the size and made it more light wait. I want to upgrade my oculus rift. And look like i have to keep waiting for any company that will make 150 ish fov small form factor with more then hp reverb 2160x2160 pixel per eye mybee full 3k per eye or 3326x2160pixel per eye resolution that would be dream headset
It's very lightweight. Don't let the size fool you. Much lighter than the Index. If Pimax had to create a whole new housing they wouldn't be able to sell it for the price they are selling it for.
@@laartwork i know its lighter then index but think about it if they could make it smaller artisan displays are small and they could have made a new smaller model instedd of pushing they display in same old big pimax headsets. pimax is way to big. i have seen them in RUclips video and when people move there head to fast they lose its position and have to keep readjusting it. have you seen the video where people use pimax with motion simulator? They holding the headset with one hand cos it keep moving on the face and other hand they holding the simulator. how will you hold controllers when your headset keep moving around?
I feel like Pimax is finally on its right tracks of packing it's selling point of widest FOV (and high resolution) in a decent hmd. Let's hope they will ditch the unusable masses of hmds and work on a great successor for a reasonable price.
@@MrCatlolz I may look into getting one in the future then. I've already got a headset and I think I'll keep it for a couple of years before upgrading just to see if there are any improvements to the tech.
@@cygnusfloyd I a couple of years you will probably start seeing the next generation of headsets (or at least info about the soon to be released headsets)
@@mixedrealityTV Yeah I mean it was close anyways :) I wonder whether this is Pimax stubbornness or Valve's restriction it's not yet integrated into SteamVR as everyone's else headsets.
if Pymax are serious about staying in market they will still need to bring their prices down to at least $399.its better to make a small loss now than a permanent for less footprint competitors
And .. they are sold out. If people pay then they priced it right. Vive, Oculus and Index have online stores that is where they make their largest profits and offset any loss in hardware manufacturing. Pimax doesn't have that ability so the other way to go is to make a better product than the competitors which is hard to do as a tiny company but well they have. I Have the 8K+ and it's an upgrade form my Index but is it worth double? For me the removal of SDE and Wider FOV it was but for some it wouldn't be. Personally, I don't think the Index is worth more than double the Oculus Quest. Playing PCVR games without tether using Virtual Desktop is worth the slightly more noticeable SDE (but better black levels) and I can't perceive the frame rate difference. But others will swear by it.
ATTENTION !! ATTENTION !!! N'acheter pas de pimax !!!! J'achète le 5k super à 1200€ mais il me coûte 2000€ quand on rajoute les frais de douane et tout le reste
I like pimax headsets because there are no cameras on them and you could still use them without the base stations and vive controllers. Also no oculus facebook spying or wmr portal crap hogging resources.
Yet another complete utter waste of time review. The HP Reverb pisses on this and all other headsets of comparable price from a great height. Anyone watching please stop watching these pointless reviews. Just get a Reverb.
@@mixedrealityTV If people want a large FOV filled with a poor quality image, then fine. Don't misunderstand, I like and appreciate you and others reviews on all things VR. BUT, the Reverb has moved the goal posts a long way ahead of the rest. It is becoming tiresome to see so many reviews here there and everywhere failing to reference the Reverb. I stand by my statement. The only headset worth considering at the moment is the HP Reverb.
Are you serious? I got Reverb 2 days ago, theres no IPD adjustement, screen is small like watching through a tube, headset is uncomfortable as padding is way too narrow so it digs into your face, sweet spot for me is tiny and almost all the screen is blurry, wtf does nice resolution help when most of the screen is blurry af? The ONLY good thing about Reverb is the nice resolution but its pretty useless when lenses are so terrible on it. Also stereo overlap is way off so really unfortable to view anything if its too close, only things far away look nice.
Sir, is it OK with you if I watch this "pointless" review anyway? Reverb's max physical IPD = 70, far too small for me. Or should I just cut my skull open and remove a chunk?
+1 for integrity
Your best video yet Sebastian. Professional and informative. Great to see pimax levelling the playing field
Really glad you enjoyed it!
It would be amazing to hear a sound clip of the mic. As a content creator who makes VR stuff, I was staring at this headset for quite some time. If the mics bad, unfortunately, its a deal breaker for me. Could you possibly do a mic test?
The mics on this are decent. I made a test in one of my 5k plus reviews!
im glad they came out with something semi affordable. i def like the sound of a wider FOV if it means less of a looking thru goggles feel.
That's exactly right.
Honestly... I am rather happy about everything on my Rift S, EXCEPT FOV. (and terrible audio, which makes separate headphones mandatory). So... talking about value: would take Rift S with 170 FOV for 500$ without any hesitation, BUT... need of lighthouses and controllers makes it really a tough buy...
What do you think of the Artisan? Is it an option for you?
Hey Sebastian in my opinion there is a problem that isn't addressed although it is important. The market is starving for cheap base stations (and maybe controllers) even gen 1 is OK, even more economic or simplified is OK. They sell you the headset for a reasonable price but then double it if you need base stations and controller. The first time VR users are buying second hand 1st gen Vive without base stations then they don't know what to do with it. The problem of the prices have kept me from getting a Pimax since years ago.
1 small question: In your video the Artisan appears with the wider (newer) headstrap. Not a crucial difference but something welcomed if it comes with it instead of the slightly narrower normal headstrap due to being more comfortable. Do you know if all Artisans come with this wider band?
99,9 % OF people in the world don't have a VR Headset and they will never spend $1000 to try VR. Artisan using Nolo tracking is a Winner against RIFT S. Sebastian remember my words in next review of Artisan.
Yeah the Parmesan is an option but it doesn't come with MAS, no lighthouses and not yet for sale on amazon. Should be $399 instead of $449
Proud owner of one as of today's restock. Looking forward to seeing first hand how it stacks up against my Index.
Which one do you like more?
Yeah, is it better than the index? If someone is using it with the index controllers?
Sorry for the delay. Didn't realize there would this much interest. :) The Artisan's visuals are slightly better than the Index, not huge but noticeable. I also like the dual hardware & software IPD adjustments which allow you to really zero in the sweet spot. The larger FOV is definitely noticeable and nice.
However the Index is going to win as the daily driver. Integrated audio and the head strap is waaay more comfortable. My next purchase after the Artisan was immediately the HTC Audio Strap so that adds another $100 on top of the purchase.
The Artisan sold me on the Pimax brand though and I was able to pick up a used 5K Plus for $450 and an 8K Plus also for $450 on eBay. Still testing them against each other but the 5K Plus is my favorite of the three so far.
@@XalenMaru are there any cons to any of pimax's headsets?
@@XalenMaru Please make a review, ideally video, but for all I care it can be text in paste bin! Why the hell is nobody reviewing it, until I saw this comment, I didn't even know if it's actually released yet, or are they just taking pre orders... Also where did you buy it from, how long did it take to ship? Thank!
Best review yet. Thumbs up!
Glad that you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your review. I have to admit that the more I see videos , the more I am confused. To practice small GA aircrafts in X-plane only , would you recommend the Artisan , the 5K + or the 8K plus?
I am interested in the artisan, how is the clarity as compared to the rift S? Hope you can provide some advise. Btw really like your unbias videos.
If you had to choose between HP Reverb and Artisan what would it be ? Is the Reverbs resolution a winner over FoV or do you find resolution to outweight that extra 30'' ? Thanks
Thank you for a sound, easy to understand review. The Pimax Artison is still sold out but as of 4/27 Pimax has there other models in stock. I'll wait until they restock to order an Artisan. Thanks again!
Just to clarify, the Pimax Artisan FOV is actually 140° (170° if using diagonal) compared to Index's 135° right? Because Pimax is using a diagonal measurement for all their headsets while everyone else is using a horizontal measurement? Not as giant a leap as their specs would imply. Go figure. Lol.
I've been thinking about upgrading to the Pimax 8KX once I gather enough money and upgrade my computer. I'm actually still using the Oculus Rift CV1 and never got the chance to try out a higher FOV headset.
But if the day comes and the StarVR finally comes around again, I'll gladly go for that instead.
All use diagonal.
@@mixedrealityTV Oh really? That's actually great to hear. I was going to actually going to pass on the Artisan specifically because I was under that assumption. I might actually consider it now. Thanks!
I might have to get that headset when it comes back out
How is the distortion compare to other Pimax headsets
How does binocular overlap of Artisan compare to Valve Index?
My choices are basically this headset or the 5k xr. My previous headsets are just the first gen Vive and the CV1.
Which one will be the best upgrade for someone who wants to mainly use it for sim racing? The 5k xr is currenly only 200 bucks more than the artisan.
Wanna ask if this is a good choice or i should wait.. I'm planning to get this for sim racing and flight sims.. mainly use a a msi g65 laptop with i7 and rtx2060..
Really interested in the artisan because the price is good without the base station and there is a local distributor here (Malaysia...)
It is hard and expensive for me to get index or hp.... Only oculus and pimax...
Would this still be a good buy? Can my laptop rtx2060? Games like Assetto dirt rally 2 and maybe flight sim 20w0
Is that facial interface compatible with the older headsets, such as the 5K+? Also, are the included headphones removable?
3:12 - I think you flipped the resolution for the Index. It's 1440x1600.
I am wondering if I should upgrade to this from my OG Vive headset. I wanted to get a new GPU before but finding one seems very unlikely atm.
I'm curious because I'm currently trying to decide between the Artisan and the Cosmos Elite as a replacement for my Rift S - as someone who finds the Rift S very comfortable and the Valve Index very uncomfortable, how well would you expect the Artisan to fit? What about the Cosmos?
KaraHops just got a rift s today and absolutely loving. What was your issue
Great preview Sebastian, I agree with the god rays on the index but it's not at all noticeable in games, looking forward to a comparison between the index and Pimax 8Kx.
I see the Artisan as a much superior solution for Sim racers/ Sim pilots who also want to play other VR games.
Yeah, the added FOV is really good!
Great review.
Thank you!
I've given you two thumbs up already 😀
All we need now is a review of the 8Kx with eye tracking module !
You will get a preview of the device I have here soon!
Hi Seb, I have an HTC Vive kit, would the base stations and controllers work with the Pimax??
Yes!
Hey Seb, can you extend the cables for this headset, with any Pimax headsets?
The Valve Index is not sold in my country. This could be an option.
Why is the only significant review about the Artisan is from MRTV? Pimax lists the artisan as available for a while now but I don't see any recent reviews from anyone. Am I missing something? Is the HMD that unpopular or is shipping and delivery still are problems?
Shouldnt the MRTV review be more than enough?
@@mixedrealityTV No doubt. But we're talking about Pimax... and considering how often they change hardware and their reputation for delivery, I wanted to see if recently people have gotten their Artisan and liked it. Committing over half a grand to this company isn't exactly small potatoes. lol.
Just a small correction. Pimax 5k plus support 144hz even in normal FOV.
Hanging out for the Pimax 8KX ... hanging out and hanging out ...
I mean the actual headset, not your review! =-P Though of course, I'm hanging out for your review of it too!
I will attend to 8k X next.
Right now it is 372 euro or 449.08 for the HMD.
I am really doubting now considering the Index is still 540 euro and the Artisan was 540 as well a few months ago.
Very good overview of the headset, Seb. I like the format. Simple and to the point.
is Pimax Artisan now compatible w AMD 5700xt gpu?
Thanks fo the great (pre-)review!! Now we're only waiting to see on what headset we should play Alyx, 8K X or Index. Another question, the Corona virus... I have backed a Kickstarter MRTV Experience, that is valid, I think, until late 2020. My son has a lethal muscle disease/disorder (DMD) and we have to avoid infections at all costs. January 2019, one doctor (responsible for his lungs) told us he would probably not live more than a few month more. That caused us lots of tears, of course. Fortunately that doctor was wrong, and he still lives today. But we have to be very careful. So, considering the wide spread Corona, is it possible to use the MRTV Experience in 2021?
We are going to make it happen!
@@mixedrealityTV Thanks!
About your other question, I will answer it next week.
could i use the artisan on a laptop with a display to mini display port?
What's up with the echo in the mic?
Does this still have sensors to be used without base stations?
You said the Index is your recommendation for VR enthusiasts overall, but I'm curious about people like myself, who already have something like an Oculus Rift S or other non-SteamVR ecosystem headset, that are looking at breaking into that side. I've been strongly considering a Pimax 5k+ or the Artisan because I just don't see how the Index's 130 degree FOV, and 120(144)hz refresh rate will drastically differentiate itself from my current Rift S. Since the package for the Artisan comes in under the price of an Index, with the same lighthouses and controllers, it is an attractive option. It seems your issue is with the lack of a deluxe audio/headstrap, and just some build quality concerns? I know the Index has gotten the reputation for being the Cadillac of headsets, but I'm just tired of looking through a tube while playing VR.
120 fps does make a difference, I have both Index and 5k+ and prefer Index all the way. Its just better experience, better picture, better sound, no additional chineseware like pitool. The only downside to Index is long waiting times, but it worth it. 8KX really make no sense at this moment, because 2080Ti isn't enough to drive decent refresh rates out of 2xnative4K. Maybe that will change with 3080, who knows
I would say give the Artisan a shot! It is a really cool headset!
@@mixedrealityTV Thanks for the reply. How is the software support? I've heard some horror stories about pitool.
In two years or so a headset like this with advanced inside out tracking for an affordable price would be a great product.
As of now I still don't see enough reasons to get anything over something like an Odyssey + value wise.
I agree that in that in 2-5 years there will be something better for inside out and I hope the Quest's hand tracking can get better, but I think they will need a Quest 2 for hardware improvement. The only reason to get something over an O+ value is if you have the money to spend. That is for any Gaming PC though and is why being able to upgrade easily is the best feature the PC have over consoles for me. They are getting better at being able to increase your storage without having to buy a whole new console, especially XBOX which has a new head in their team and I like their new heading. But I will always be a PC boy.
@@minisithunknown5568 no way am I getting any new console. Pc is unbelievably better. Cheaper games, cheaper online, more variety etc
My main issues with my Odyssey are tracking and image quality, which is probably some to do with lenses.
Hopefully better stuff in 2 and not 5 years.
same lenses for smaller screen and fov, that means we can see clearly the edges of the screens? especially the outer borders of the screens?
it's 5k + which included only normal and small
Just like all headsets that don't have human 220 degrees FOV you will see black when the headset FOV ends.
This headset sounds perfect on paper in my opinion
I am New to VR. Does this headset require external tracking devices?
Yes.
Having it delivered to my doorstep Germany would cost me 575 US-$ or 480€ as of April 2021.
Tough to justify for a standalone Headset since I am on a limited budget.
Im not really looking for a full package (Headset, Controllers, maybe even Trackers) because I would mostly use just the headset for Sim-Racing which basically requires the headset only but still it is difficult to make a decision when there is not much information apart from this review about this Headset on the Internet.
If you gonna compare benchmarks, you need to use the same everything. computer, SW and RESOLUTION :) You used way lower rendering resolution for Index than Pimax. thanks for the video :)
There are 3 major improvements that need to be made with this headset before I would buy one.
1. Wireless connect headset. 2. Fully enabled true 4K screens. 3. A replacement pad for the face and the ability to buy extra replacement pads. I would also want the ability to use my own external sound system speakers.
Why is it not availible?
I think the price point is sitting a little too high if compared to the Index. If it was $399 people could save $100 for a less premium headset but with more FOV. I think just a $50 difference is too small and people will just get the Index anyways. What do you think?
@Michael Bravo so you're saying the Pimax should be even less than $399?
@Michael Bravo he was saying it's better than the Pimax 5KX so I was giving it a little more credit. Lol The 8KX should be around $600 then.
550€ without 6DOF/base station is really too expensive... Vr market still doesn't understand the consumer's envy....1000€(+ GPU...) is quite a ridiculous price....
lol here in Norway index costs like over double
I’m getting a pimax instead of a index because my ipd is just out side of the indexs max
8kx next! Also I love your content man!
Glad to hear that! Yes, 8K X is next!
Thanks Sebastian for the review.
I am looking at the Artisan for sim use in Elite Dangerous, Project Cars , IL2 etc. My question is the headset usable with controller. I already have Quest plus link for other gaming. Cheers
Sorry meant to say WITHOUT controller
@@splitenz1770 Yes. All pimax headsets have a built-in 3dof mode for those without base stations and vive controllers.
@@BRSG. thanks for responding. I actually managed to get a direct answer from Sebastian during his Q&A session.
Great that you were there! Thanks for watching!
Great video.. I guess its a trade off between the index and Artisan... I dunno, for me personally I would go for the wider FOV.. That really is the key to me with VR. 170 vs 130 is very significant no? I don't understand why it seems you're implying the resolution is better on the Index? They are both using RGB? But then again the index has really bad glare.. If i had to pick id probably go with the Artisan.
I suspect the Index has a slightly sharper perceived resolution because it has almost the same number of pixels, but spread over a smaller FOV, so more pixels per degree/unit area.
@@owaing yeah very true, i forgot about the FOV der.. But i rather have the high FOV
use Reshade Graphics enhancer mod for all your games and use the sharpening shader, if properly calibrated it can make sharpness of the image feel like 1440p from 1080 or feel like 4K when its only 1440 but it doesnt drag down the frame rate. there are a bunch of other graphics shaders too you can add to make the image look better than Native 4K. on VR though just stick with Color and Sharpening shaders mostly because the other enhancements will drag down the framerate.
is the consummer version also come with audio? thanks for the quality of your video
Sebastian, do you think Pimax can actually supply the bases and knuckles considering the trouble Valve had getting their own kit in stock? I'd really like to order a 5K XR full kit but i get the feeling ill be waiting months.
Another fantastic review, and with a lens-view as well ! Thanks Sebastian
Glad that you enjoyed it!
Great review Sebastian! I love my Artisan! 120fps on Project Cars 2 and Assetto on a regular 1080gtx at 170fov, this is the early 2020 HMD sim winner imo. I just wish my headset came with those headphones, but I just transferred over my VIVE DAS and am completely satisfied.
Hows the sweetspot? Can you browse website without moving your head constantly, I wanna swap my reverb because sweetspot is too damn small.
@@finbenton I think you might be now spoiled with your Reverb 4k resolution sweetspot comparing everything else, but the sweetspot is huge on the Artisan. Reading websites and watching movies on BigScreen in an IMAX-like theater, I move my eyes instead of my neck. I would say the sweetspot on the Artisan is almost the entire FOV of my Vive and Lenovo.
I WANT THIS!!! Being in Australia though i can only get through AliExpress. does it need to be connected to mains power or just pc? Mains power may be a problem due to possibly different voltage requirements and/or wall plug compatability
hi from Russia, I bought on aliexpress they supply a power supply 100-240v 50-60ahz 0.6a the power supply has interchangeable plugs and depends on the region I have European version
@@_16_bit_40 Thankyou very much!
Great review as always! The SDE is bigger in the Artisan because the resolution of the display is mostly the same, but the Pimax spans a bigger FOV, so PPI density is lower on the Artisan
they look huge
I am looking forward to your thoughts if Artisan with Nolo controllers (if you ever get one) would be a good solution for us Oculus CV1 users.
Nolo controllers and tracking are laughably bad, its really not a good solution
@@Santoz-wo3bs Yes but as a stopgap solution, it might work. Dropping a thousand euros on a one go for an Index/Artisan + knuckles is a bit too much, but upgrading it piece by piece seems more sensible.
@@Santoz-wo3bs I am actually regretting that I bought CV1 all those years ago, because Valve lighthouses have become a sort of industry standard now while Oculus sensors have become obsolte. Original Vive users have a clear upgrade path where Oculus CV1 have to start from scratch so upgrading is going to be fucking expensive. Well, there is Rift S but I cannot use it because of my very wide IPD, and Oculus Quest is too much of a compromise.
Just a little clarification on my train of thought.
@@MaaZeus Im pretty sure you can use CV1 while tracking your Vive/Valve controllers with lighthouse bases. If I find a video on this I will link it here
Edit: ruclips.net/video/5QKy3nxqLI8/видео.html
Nolo should be fine when not perfect tracking is needed.
When is it available?
You must ask Pimax, that did not tell me any details about that.
The most important comparision for me is Artisan vs 8KX @ 170 deg, image wise (resolution, blacks, colors, etc). Hope you can make it on the ucoming 8KX preview.
Is this headset 509 Canadian dollars or 509 American
You dont mention the HQ Samsung Odyssey + which is not only a price breaker...its a better tool I guess.
Where do those black lines in the picture come from ?
Frequency of camera recording Vs frequency of screen. Try recording any monitor with a camera and you'll see it as well.
@@MrCatlolz Since when do you film inside the goggles or from a monitor ?
These are through the lens videos to give you an idea of what the user sees.
@@mixedrealityTV GoPro ?
I'm looking forward to the Pimax 8k X vs the index Review
8kx is not a direct competitor because it's 3x more expensive.
It's gonna be coming up!
What's with the 3 black lines in the display???
My strange story with LCD I don't know if it's useful or useless:
I owned 2 Oled (not LCD panel) VR headsets before: Oculus Rift and Samsung Odyssey.
Every time I try an LCD VR it feels sad and bad for the first 30 minutes or so, more clearly it feels like there is a black or gray mesh between the pixels.
And yes, I know the story about LCD having more sub pixels and thus having less SDE in theory. But believe me, what I said applies on high end VR headsets like HP Reverb, Pimax 8k+ and HTC Vive Cosmos. Maybe the Cosmos had the best clarity and colors (to be more accurate I should correct: maybe the Cosmos was the most pleasant image for me among the LCD's).
I drove 600km to try the Pimaxes and started with 8k+ (didn't like it). 5K XR (liked it), 5K + (liked it) Artisan (didn't like it although tbf it can be my option due to the price), then back to 8k+ and this time I liked it.
Long story short I always have a weird feeling with LCD VR. Which is that the screen is dark and the colors are sad. The sub pixels (although many which means higher perceived resolution) but still visible like small points forming the overall image.
Maybe the best solution for both worlds is like what the Xtal guys or the Playstation VR guys did, which is full RGB stripe in an OLED screen.
I don't know if anyone who tried both OLED and LCD agrees, or if what I said makes sense to any one else but me.
it does make sense @Azar Alamouri
I have a OD + and a GO... The OD+ when certain objects are up close looks extremely vibrant and alive.. it looks really great.. So I get the OLED thing. LCD can look muted and flat.
I came from Rift CV1 and upgraded to the Index and did not really mind the color change. The main thing I was after in VR was picture clarity, being able to read text on my VR desktop. And my screenshots on the index vs Rift is so much better. The Rift on Skyrim my screenshots had really bad jagged edges that would not go away. Now with the Index the screenshot comes out pretty good, not as good as desktop gaming of coarse but good enough to share on the internet. The FOV and but I do hope LED gets better and lower costs to add RGB strip. The high price of Pimax is what drove me away, and Valve's headset announcement hit me right when I was deciding on a new headset, but I hope they do improve on everything.
@@minisithunknown5568 I never tried CV1 is the very first generation of VR .. It has lower FOV and lower resolution than the Odyssey plus.. It would be cool if they made something like an index using OLED and RGB stripe type pixels.
im considering getting artisan, but I hate that I need to use so much money to test if I like something
I’ve tried it! One of the most promising headsets out there today
how bad is the distortion on the edges?
@@Frosty301289 it was actually the best quality of all headsets in my opinion
An excellent review, Sebastien. Thank you. I'm now torn between both headsets as they both seem to have some features I really like.
Hi Max, both are nice headsets. But if not sure, I'd rather go for the Index.
Whats an XR review?
XR is all of this immersive tech, VR, AR, MR.
@@mixedrealityTV os that a new term
ok nice but where are the controlles ?? stil waiting...
Vive or Index
Yep, must get the Vive out Index ones for now. Index ones of course way better!
I like the idea but with only a $50 difference between Artisan and Index. I'm going with the Index.
I just remembered you get Half-Life: Alyx for free with the Index: So the Artisan + Alyx ($60) = $10 more expensive than an Index.
P.S. This channel is very very gut [})
If you buy the pimax with the index controllers and base stations you get half life alyx still
@@bill4149 That's a good point. So just the Artisan headset alone would be more expensive than an Index HMD with HL: A. Other wise the Artisan bundle is $50 less.
Really glad that you enjoy my content! I will keep having it coming!
I gave up with Pimax after backing them and getting a 5k+. The housing cracked just from playing elite, the LCD screens have terrible light bleed and grey misty blacks[like all lcd screens] I have settled for an Odyssey plus, which imho is superior to the Pimax for several reasons. The AMOLED screen is sweet, the colours and blacks are brilliant. I found constantly tweaking Pitool/refresh rates and fov size was a pain in the arse trying to find the sweet spot for every game. The Odyssey plus doesn't have this issue, I just plug it in and play the damned thing. I especially notice how much better the AMOLED is when playing dark games like alien isolation and elite, that's when you realise that LCD screens are a bit shitty for VR even though they give more clarity. I guess in an ideal world I would use Pimax for racing and flight sims and Odyssey plus for horror or atmospheric games or night racing/flying.
Pimax seem to be messing about, they keep making new iterations on their HMD's whilst they should really be focusing on their stretch goals, it's been 2 years and people are still waiting for a headstrap for christs sake, never mind those who pre paid for knuckles or their lh 2.0.
Yeah, seems you have an old 5K+, Serial No 202 or SN203. I have gotten an SN204 and have the new proper housing, the new panels with better utilization, and virtually no distortion (except on the huge FOV settings for the last 5°). It can also run 120MHz on normal FOV (still 170°). The point is, if you buy a 5K+ now you're getting a better unit (a SN204) than the old 202 or 203 versions.
The Odyssey Plus is a great headset!
@@mixedrealityTV Man I just don't get it, the odyssey + goes on sale regularly for $230 if more people knew how good it still is, it's a no brainer :) I couldn't justify spending £1000 to get bad blacks and light bleed it's insanity.
I still wonder if Samsung will use Valve tracking and just be making a really good headset for like $300 with better everything and AMOLED displays and anti SDE still. I actually feel like I would rather that then if they go and make there own inside out tracking system unless they make a stand alone that can be tethered then I would rather that. I am holding off buying the Quest and Index until I see what they do and I hope it's soon.
Microsoft will be revealing WMR 2.0 in May.
@@colin8877 I really rather them not use WMR tracking anymore. I still feel like I had too many problems with tracking too often that I don't know anymore. If they don't make knuckle controllers or a way it can strap to your hand I think I might just get the Index set. I used to be fine with the plug and play idea but I been feeling like I am missing out on the full hand tracking and precision. Samsung did have the best display though but I play more games that use the motion controllers.
@@paulpjr3224 Yup, they can't just copy the Rift s controllers they have to dig deep and offer something more. And with their billions I think they will bring something more.
The fact the Artisan has wide and good FOV and a less god rays issue as well as the ability to play both Steam and Oculus games right out of the box without addition software is very appealing to me. Now I just need to find a grand. :(
Yeah, it's pretty cool that you can play it all! It's a nice system!
Elastic strap is a major plus if you already own good headphones, too many HMDs become skull vices with large over-ear headphones.
How'd the overlap(center vision) compared to Index?
Overlap is better on Index.
@@mixedrealityTV Thanks.
Looking forward for the 8kx review
I've had the 5k plus for years now.... haven't used it yet. We need a lightweight immersive headset.
Great review as always , Pimax please help us so we can help you and start producing the headsets.
says valve index has better build quality clearly hasn't watched a long term review of the valve index valves durability is the worst only beating cheap windows mixed reality lol thought that was funny otherwise great review loved it thumbs up
Got horrible experience with pimax products and online support. got my headset with a broken cable that snow pixels all over the screen, after a long back and forth with support, they send a new cable, arrives months later with an even worst cable. They refuse to send me a other one and demand I buy it saying I'm past garantie now that they made sure to take so long to send me the garbage one.
One is in stock, the other is not.
it hase less fov 170 then other pimax 200 fov but still look big as other pimax headset. They could have reduced the size and made it more light wait. I want to upgrade my oculus rift.
And look like i have to keep waiting for any company that will make 150 ish fov small form factor with more then hp reverb 2160x2160 pixel per eye mybee full 3k per eye or 3326x2160pixel per eye resolution that would be dream headset
There will be more and more headsets coming up.
It's very lightweight. Don't let the size fool you. Much lighter than the Index. If Pimax had to create a whole new housing they wouldn't be able to sell it for the price they are selling it for.
@@laartwork i know its lighter then index but think about it if they could make it smaller artisan displays are small and they could have made a new smaller model instedd of pushing they display in same old big pimax headsets. pimax is way to big. i have seen them in RUclips video and when people move there head to fast they lose its position and have to keep readjusting it. have you seen the video where people use pimax with motion simulator? They holding the headset with one hand cos it keep moving on the face and other hand they holding the simulator. how will you hold controllers when your headset keep moving around?
I feel like Pimax is finally on its right tracks of packing it's selling point of widest FOV (and high resolution) in a decent hmd. Let's hope they will ditch the unusable masses of hmds and work on a great successor for a reasonable price.
Yeah, they got too many models, it's just confusing.
i will never buy pimax artisan as long it at the same price as valve index. .. i would consider only if would be half the price of the valve index.
@@adrenalinejunkie3828 Does it really have no god rays? That's the most annoying part of VR for me. That goddamn glare.
@@cygnusfloyd the Pimax headsets are basically glare free. It's their lense design, it's really good (well and huuuge)
@@MrCatlolz I may look into getting one in the future then. I've already got a headset and I think I'll keep it for a couple of years before upgrading just to see if there are any improvements to the tech.
@@cygnusfloyd I a couple of years you will probably start seeing the next generation of headsets (or at least info about the soon to be released headsets)
Index killer? First, they need to hire people who know how to code and fix their Pitool, better yet get rid of it and integrate into SteamVR.
It says not quite the Index Killer. :)
@@mixedrealityTV Yeah I mean it was close anyways :) I wonder whether this is Pimax stubbornness or Valve's restriction it's not yet integrated into SteamVR as everyone's else headsets.
Remember: Rift S is not usable for people with IPD higher then 68!!!
if Pymax are serious about staying in market they will still need to bring their prices down to at least $399.its better to make a small loss now than a permanent for less footprint competitors
399 would be great but this is a startup company that does not have unlimited funds like Facebook.
And .. they are sold out. If people pay then they priced it right. Vive, Oculus and Index have online stores that is where they make their largest profits and offset any loss in hardware manufacturing. Pimax doesn't have that ability so the other way to go is to make a better product than the competitors which is hard to do as a tiny company but well they have. I Have the 8K+ and it's an upgrade form my Index but is it worth double? For me the removal of SDE and Wider FOV it was but for some it wouldn't be. Personally, I don't think the Index is worth more than double the Oculus Quest. Playing PCVR games without tether using Virtual Desktop is worth the slightly more noticeable SDE (but better black levels) and I can't perceive the frame rate difference. But others will swear by it.
@@laartwork Actually they never started selling them. Yet.
ATTENTION !! ATTENTION !!! N'acheter pas de pimax !!!! J'achète le 5k super à 1200€ mais il me coûte 2000€ quand on rajoute les frais de douane et tout le reste
I like pimax headsets because there are no cameras on them and you could still use them without the base stations and vive controllers. Also no oculus facebook spying or wmr portal crap hogging resources.
LOL But it cant compete with Oculus quest 2. LOL
do the pimax 8k x what is this shit no one wants low mid range vr anymore
Yet another complete utter waste of time review. The HP Reverb pisses on this and all other headsets of comparable price from a great height. Anyone watching please stop watching these pointless reviews. Just get a Reverb.
Thanks for your time watching and commenting! Are you feeling insecure about other headsets having bigger FOVs?
@@mixedrealityTV If people want a large FOV filled with a poor quality image, then fine. Don't misunderstand, I like and appreciate you and others reviews on all things VR. BUT, the Reverb has moved the goal posts a long way ahead of the rest. It is becoming tiresome to see so many reviews here there and everywhere failing to reference the Reverb. I stand by my statement. The only headset worth considering at the moment is the HP Reverb.
Are you serious? I got Reverb 2 days ago, theres no IPD adjustement, screen is small like watching through a tube, headset is uncomfortable as padding is way too narrow so it digs into your face, sweet spot for me is tiny and almost all the screen is blurry, wtf does nice resolution help when most of the screen is blurry af? The ONLY good thing about Reverb is the nice resolution but its pretty useless when lenses are so terrible on it. Also stereo overlap is way off so really unfortable to view anything if its too close, only things far away look nice.
@@finbenton What are you using it for?
Sir, is it OK with you if I watch this "pointless" review anyway? Reverb's max physical IPD = 70, far too small for me. Or should I just cut my skull open and remove a chunk?