XR headset innovator PIMAX recently announced the expansion of its Dream headset portfolio with the introduction of the Dream Air SE, a more accessible device which retains the hardware series’ portability and micro-OLED visuals.
Dream Air SE prioritises portability and visual fidelity through its micro-OLED panels, offering a resolution of 2560 x 2560 per eye for vibrant colours and deep blacks. It also features specially designed pancake lenses that provide a balanced field of view and over 90° stereo overlap. Weighing in at less than 150 grams, the Dream Air SE includes integrated audio, eye-tracking, SLAM tracking, controllers, and hand-tracking, making it a compelling option for a broader range of users.
Moreover, PIMAX is upgrading its original Dream Air product with new features such as next-generation Sony micro-OLED panels, extensive tracking options, Tobii-powered 120Hz eye-tracking integration, and more.
The Dream Air SE is also expected to ship in Q3 2025. Alongside the upgraded Dream Air, it offers particularly attractive pricing for different user segments: The SLAM Version (Inside-out tracking and controllers) costs $1199, and the Lighthouse Version (without controllers) costs $899.
Meanwhile, the updated Dream Air will be available in two configurations, both expected to ship in August or early September 2025. The SLAM Version (Inside-out tracking and controllers) will cost $2,099, and the Lighthouse Version (without controllers) will cost $1,899.
Additional plans include a beta rollout of its hand-tracking feature for the Crystal Light, Crystal Super, and Dream Air series and 60G Airlink in Q3 2025.
PIMAX to Experience Major Growth in 2025, Reports Suggest
PIMAX recently announced that it secured ¥100 million in a C1+ financing round earlier this year, making it one of China’s most significant VR investments for 2024. The deal, led by Zhuji Jingkai Chuangrong Investment alongside existing supporter Ivy Capital, comes at a crucial time for the company, which has experienced annual revenue growth, doubling for three consecutive years.
Pimax founder Weng Zhibin attributed the company’s success to its strategic positioning:
Our growth stems from continuous R&D investment and a mature overseas strategy. We’re also riding the wave of increasing demand for premium VR solutions globally.
The new capital infusion will drive Pimax’s ambitious international expansion plans, including establishing new R&D hubs in the US and Europe. This investment will enhance Pimax’s global presence, as overseas users constitute 80% of its customer base.
