The Somnium VR1 headset goes on sale today, starting at €1,900
UPDATEJuly 12:
Somnium Connect has kicked off and Somnium VR1 should go on sale later today. You can find more information below.
After many years of development, the Somnium VR1 PC VR headset is coming to market on July 12.
The official launch of the Somnium VR 1 is set for July 12, 2024.
There will be eight editions of the headset with different features:
- Somnium VR1 - Classic Edition | VR only - €1,900
- Somnium VR1 - Striker Edition | VR & hand tracking - €2,300
- Somnium VR1 - Visionary Edition | VR & eye tracking - €2,500
- Somnium VR1 - Titan Edition | VR, eye tracking & hand tracking - €2,900
- Somnium VR1 - Specter Edition | VR, hand tracking & passthrough - €3,100
- Somnium VR1 - Ultimate Edition | VR, eye tracking, hand tracking & passthrough - €3,500
- Somnium VR1 - Translucent Limited Edition | Ultimate Edition with a transparent look - €3,900
- Somnium VR1 - Military Edition | VR, eye tracking, hand tracking & passthrough (TAA-compliant) - price unknown
All editions of the Somnium VR1 at a glance. Tap on the image for a detailed view. | Image: Somnium Space
On the day of the launch, Somnium Connect will take place in Prague, where the device will be demonstrated. Youtubers and the VR press will be present to try out the device. We recommend waiting for the first impressions or reviews before ordering.
However, if you want to get your unit as soon as possible, you can reserve a slot to get a head start on pre-orders. See the latest blog post for details.
Somnium VR1: background and specifications
Originally focused on the social VR platform of the same name, Czech startup Somnium Space is entering the hardware business for the first time with the Somnium VR1. The device has been announced in 2021 and is being developed in collaboration with VRgineers, a company that makes high-end headsets and simulators for the military.
The basic features of the Somnium VR1 include two QLED MiniLED LCDs with 2,880 x 2,880 pixels per eye, local dimming and a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. The optics use aspherical lenses with a field of view of 130 degrees (horizontal) to 105 degrees (vertical).
Eye tracking with foveated rendering, hand tracking from Ultraleap and passthrough cameras with a resolution of 12 megapixels each are available as optional modules. The device uses SteamVR tracking, so you will need the appropriate base station. Full specifications can be found in the image below.
The final specifications of the Somnium VR1. | Image: Somnium Space
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