Newest high-end headsets in 2021

Pimax Vision 8K X


The Pimax Vision 8K X is the highest-end headset that Pimax offers and is best suited for extreme VR fans with an excessive budget. You’ll need an RTX 3080 or better to drive the HMD to its best potential. You should also expect to spend much time fine-tuning the settings to dial the headset in for each game for the best performance. If those things don't dissuade you, no other headset compares to the Vision 8K X.

Pros and cons

Ultra high resolution of 3840 x 2160 per eye

Highest FOV on the market (150°)

90 Hz native refresh rate (115 Hz with upscaling)

No screen door effect

Access to SteamVR

Can only be used with a powerful PC

Heavy 850 grams

Tracking only works with external base stations


Retail Price: $999


Varjo Aero

The new Varjo Aero features a groundbreaking new design that brings virtual reality closer than ever before. The dual mini-LED lenses provide an ultra-sharp resolution of 2880 x 2720 pixels with a pixel density of 35 PPD (pixels per degrees). This sharpness is right in the center of the lens - the place where it is most important for the human eye to be able to read. The Varjo Aero offers a sharper resolution than other comparable VR glasses on the current (Consumers) VR market.


Pros and Cons

High resolution of 2880 x 2720 pixels per eye

More expensive than Pimax Vision 8K X

200Hz eye tracking

Narrower Field of view (115°) compared to HTC Vive Pro 2 (120°)

No Varjo Base subscription needed

Needs a powerful PC

SteamVR compatibility

Can be used with a laptopThe Varjo Aero offers a sharper resolution than other comparable 
VR glasses on the current (Consumers) VR market.

Retail Price: $1990

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