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Vrgineers XTAL 3 Review

One of the biggest limitation in a VR Glasses is the fact that the field of view does not match with the human eye. The human field of view is about 210 degrees (horizontal), while most VR Glasses are between 90 and 110 degrees (with exceptions such as Pimax). Vrgineers is changing this. with the new Vrgineers XTAL 3 they have a VR Glasses develops with a horizontal field of view of no less than 180 degrees. Together with with an ultra high image resolution, this makes the Vrgineers the perfect VR Glasses for use in simulation games and applications.

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Vrgineers XTAL 3 Specifications

  • Display: 3840 × 2160 per eye, LCD displays
  • Refresh rate: 75Hz at 4K or 120Hz at 1440p
  • Field of view: 180 degrees horizontal × 90 degrees vertical
  • Weight: 600 grams without headband
  • Eye tracking with foveated rendering and automatic IPD adjustment
  • Platform: SteamVR or OpenXR

The first thing you notice about the Vrgineers XTAL 3 is the exceptionally high image resolution. In comparison: the HP Reverb G2 features a resolution of 2160 x 2160 pixels per eye, the HTC VIVE Pro 2 2448 x 2448 pixels per eye and the Varjo Aero about 2880 x 2720 pixels per eye. Only the Pimax 8K can match with the image resolution of the Vrgineers XTAL 3 (the Pimax 8K X has 3840 x 2160 pixels per eye in native mode). In addition to this ultra-high image resolution, the Vrgineers XTAL 3 also has a wide field of view of 180 degrees (horizontal). This wide field of view is with particularly useful when playing a simulation game, such as DCS and Microsoft Flight Simulator. What distinguishes the Vrgineers XTAL 3 from other VR Glasses with wide field of view is that with the Vrgineers This is a common problem with other VR Glasses who venture into an extra wide field of view.

One of the ways Vrgineers ensures that there is no distortion on the side of the screens is through optical calibration. In addition, the Vrgineers XTAL 3 has foveated rendering, which means that the VR Glasses follows your eyes and focuses exactly on what you are looking at at that moment. This is with particularly ideal when, for example, you are sitting in the cockpit of an airplane and really need to see and touch different buttons in detail.

Vrgineers XTAL 3 Comfort and Design

The Vrgineers XTAL 3 is a remarkable VR Glasses to behold, to say the least. When you see the glasses for the first time, it seems like an enormously bulky and heavy device. But once you pick up the VR Glasses and put it on, you immediately notice that it is actually very light and fits perfectly on the head. The weight of the VR Glasses is well distributed between the front and back, so you don't get any red streaks or spots around the eyes. The weight of 600 grams therefore corresponds to with comparable VR Glasses in the same category (such as Varjo VR-3). At the back of the glasses is a rotary knob with which you can adjust the headband. The entire frame of the XTAL 3 feels solid, which immediately gives it a premium feel and look.

Vrgineers XTAL 3 Virtual Reality vs. XTAL 3 Mixed Reality

The XTAL 3 is available in a Virtual Reality (VR) and a Mixed Reality (MR) variant. The hardware of these two glasses is exactly the same (same lenses, same resolution, same field of view, etc.), however, the Mixed Reality variant contains two cameras on the front of the glasses. These cameras make it possible to see the physical space and project virtual representations into it. This is not possible with the Virtual Reality variant. With the XTAL 3 VR it is therefore only possible to sit in a fully simulated Virtual reality environment, while with the XTAL 3 MR allows you to combine the real world with a projection of the virtual world. An example of this is when you are playing with the XTAL 3 MR in an airplane simulator. You then physically sit in a cockpit and can look through the VR Glasses to everything that is really happening around you. The VR Glasses then combines the virtual representation of flying with with the physical representation of the cockpit.

Who is the Vrgineers XTAL 3 for?

The Vrgineers XTAL 3 is not suitable for everyone. It is a VR Glasses aimed at businesses and professional users. This is also reflected in the price. with a starting price of €8,900.00 (VR) and €11,500.00 (MR), the XTAL 3 is considerably higher than its competition. For example, the closest additional VR Glasses at the moment are the Varjo VR-3 and the Varjo XR-3 (available from €3,395.00 and €5,995.00). But an important difference is that Varjo glasses (and many similar professional headsets) always have to be purchased and used with with a recurring subscription (sometimes amounting to thousands of euros per year). The Vrgineers XTAL 3 is basically available and usable without additional subscriptions or obligations. At first glance, the Vrgineers

Due to the ultra high image resolution, the wide field of view (in combination with with little/no distortion in the sides) and the foveated rendering, the Vrgineers XTAL 3 is ideally suited for applications where a sharp image display is important. Think, for example, of professional training for pilots in which the most realistic possible representation of reality is important. The Vrgineers XTAL 3 is less suitable for Consumers who only want to use the Headset for a flight simulator (although this is of course possible). There are better options on the market for this, such as the Varjo Aero. But are you looking for VR Glasses with the highest possible image resolution and field of view? Then the Vrgineers XTAL 3 is a good choice!

Diederik Hermsen- XR Product Specialist

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