Buying new VR headset, Pimax 5k+ or HP Reverb

Hi, i would like to try VR for the first time.

I would like to buy Pimax 5k+ or HP Reverb to play DCS and IL-2 since this two headsets are being recomended by other guys. Is it a good choice? Are there some guys having/trying both of them? Which one should be better for DCS?

I know Pimax has bigger FoV when Reverb - better image clarity.

What about performance of both in DCS, is Pimax playable with it's paralel projection for canted displays? I have bought 9900k and 2080ti.

cheers

PP is only needed in DCS if you want to use VR zoom.

Don’t forget about IPD. The Pi has hardware adjustment, the Reverb does not.

Hi, i would like to try VR for the first time.

I would like to buy Pimax 5k+ or HP Reverb to play DCS and IL-2 since this two headsets are being recomended by other guys. Is it a good choice? Are there some guys having/trying both of them? Which one should be better for DCS?

I know Pimax has bigger FoV when Reverb - better image clarity.

What about performance of both in DCS, is Pimax playable with it's paralel projection for canted displays? I have bought 9900k and 2080ti.

cheers

Pimax in current state is much worse FPS-wise than Reverb. And Reverb is more clear. Pimax clearly wins the FoV battle.

I have both. And Pimax 5K+ hasn't seen the light of day since I got the Reverb.

My experience with the Pimax is not good. I have top end specs and can't get it to look as good as my CV1 without it being a stuttering mess. If you fall in to the average IPD category get the Reverb.

I would not discount the Rift S, especially for first time VR buyer.

It is a nice kit and works quite well, without much fussing about with it. Very easy to get set up and running. Nice image clarity and good performance.

I have been using mine daily since getting it at release little over a month ago.

It's main shortcoming IMHO is the audio strap. I like good audio and to me the strap does not fit in that category, so I got a set of Klipsch Earbuds, plugged them into the Rift S audio jack, and my audio is fantastic. I actually prefer earbuds myself. Also can get headphones, would just need to make sure they will fit over the Halo strap of the Rift S with no problem.

Or if audio is not that big a deal for you, then the strap would likely be fine.

Some good reports on the Reverb, however it has some issues that may be hardware related. I am considering getting one just for flight simming, but will wait and see how things shake out with it and see if there is a hardware change.

Index there would be quite a wait for, and also with the tracking system with the Lighthouse is rather pricey.

Thank you all for your answers. In a week first customers should receive their Valve Indexes so i'll wait for first reviews, idk why but many people expect a lot from this headset. We will see.

My experience with the Pimax is not good. I have top end specs and can't get it to look as good as my CV1 without it being a stuttering mess. If you fall in to the average IPD category get the Reverb.

Can you be more specific ?

I have the CV1 and looking forward to buying the P5k+. So the P5k+ isn't as clear as the cv1 ? Screen door effect ? Fps ?

I'm in same boat. I love what I'm reading about the Reverb. Higher resolution is what I want. I'm not even just talking about in cockpit, I'm talking about outside the cockpit.

I am running 9700k OC to 5.0 and a 1080ti. I get 80 fps with Odyssey at 200% and Rift S similar. I returned the Rift S though as the clarity outside the cockpit is just not that great to me.

My biggest concern is IPD, I have 58 ( I think Wags said he was 59).

So the options are Pimax 5K+ where I can adjust the IPD and get the better FOV - or - HP Reverb with the better resolution.

One factor with Pimax 5k though is I'm going to not only need to buy a VR unit but I'll need to get a sensor and controllers, so that is extra $$ . (they have a bad model imo, everyone else includes this ???).

Leaning toward the Reverb - better cost, better resolution... and hoping the IPD isn't a big factor...

I am running 9700k OC to 5.0 and a 1080ti. I get 80 fps with Odyssey at 200% and Rift S similar. I returned the Rift S though as the clarity outside the cockpit is just not that great to me.

 

80 fps? What are your graphics settings for the game? I have a very similar hardware setup (except CPU), just curious if the CPU is holding me back by 30 fps.

Thanks,

Sorta

80 fps? What are your graphics settings for the game? I have a very similar hardware setup (except CPU), just curious if the CPU is holding me back by 30 fps.

 

Thanks,

Sorta

CPU is huge with VR and DCS

I'll take a screenshot of my settings

 

One factor with Pimax 5k though is I'm going to not only need to buy a VR unit but I'll need to get a sensor and controllers, so that is extra $$ . (they have a bad model imo, everyone else includes this ???).

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In fairness, they use Lighthouse sensors. Valve tied their hands.

In fairness, they use Lighthouse sensors. Valve tied their hands.

And it *is* the best tracking mechanism. Always was. WMR is good enough for flight sim'ing, but if you're thinking of interacting with the entire room, it's a better way to go (the lighthouse route)