VR headset weight problem solved by new device that weighs nearly three times less than PSVR 2
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Though the virtual reality space has seen a number of useful tools and applications, along with fun games, it has yet to see widespread adoption. The reasons for this are many, but one of the major ones is the size and weight of VR headsets. This problem might now be solved thanks to the Visual-X.
The Visual-X is designed to be as small and lightweight as possible while maintaining visual fidelity and a high refresh rate. The Visual-X headset weighs a mere 190g (6.7oz), but unlike devices such as the Meta Quest 3, it does need an external device like a gaming PC to render games. Headsets have been getting more lightweight over the years, but Visual-X takes it up (or down?) a notch.
Earlier PC VR devices like the original Oculus Rift or HTC Vive required bulky cables stretched between the PC and the headset to function. The Visual-X, however, uses wireless technology such as Wi-Fi 6 and OpenXR to stream games and applications. The headset does come equipped with an SD Card slot, so some media, such as videos, can be played locally on the device.
| VR headset | Weight (grams) |
|---|---|
| Valve Index | 810 |
| Meta Quest Pro | 722 |
| HTC Vive Pro | 563 |
| PlayStation VR2 | 560 |
| Meta Quest 3 | 516 |
| Meta Quest 3S | 513 |
| Meta Quest 2 | 508 |
| Visual-X | 190 |
A Kickstarter success
The Visual-X was funded via a Kickstarter campaign where it raised over $14,000 against a modest $2,000 goal. The 3DoF (three degrees of freedom) version of the headset was priced at $460, and is expected to ship in July 2025, though shipping fees are not included in this price.
For the price, backers can expect a headset with a resolution of 2280 x 2280 pixels per eye, a refresh rate of 72Hz and a field-of-view of 96°. It also has an integrated 13 megapixel camera, which is supposedly for scanning things like QR codes, it is unknown if it is intended for video pass-through. The 2,000mAh battery is hot-swappable with a ‘buffer' battery' to ensure your session is not interrupted.
Though the Visual-X looks good on paper, it must be noted that Kickstarter campaigns like this always come with a degree of risk, especially if tied to a relatively unknown manufacturer like Toall, who launched the campaign.
Perhaps this is the start of a new wave of ultra-lightweight VR headsets as other companies take note of the ideas present in this one. It’s almost three times lighter than the PlayStation VR2 in comparison, and even we found that to feel lightweight in our review of the headset – the same goes for the Meta Quest 3S.
- Type: Wired USB-C
- Resolution: 2000 x 2040 per eye (OLED)
- FOV: 110° diagonal
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz, 120Hz
- Storage: N/A
- Battery: N/A
- SOC: N/A
- DRAM: N/A
- Lens Type: Fresnel lenses
- Weight: 560g
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