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Shiftall MeganeX superlight 8K
3552×3840 / 90 Hz / 179 g body / no official FOV.
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In short
3552×3840 / 90 Hz / 179 g body / no official FOV. Keep $1,899 vs ¥249,900 and 179 g vs <185 g news. Not Mark II. Not a camera-passthrough headset.
Who it is for
- PCVR buyers who want Shiftall’s own 3552×3840 / 90 Hz / 179 g body table without inventing a FOV degree.
- People who need the $1,899 vs ¥249,900 and 179 g vs <185 g news split flagged.
Who should skip it
- Shoppers of MeganeX 8K Mark II (https://en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8kmk2) — 90/75/72 Hz on that page. Not this H1.
- Eyeglass wearers. Shiftall FAQ: cannot be used with eyeglasses; use 0 to −7 D or add-on lenses.
- Standalone / wireless shoppers. FAQ: wired only; battery would make the HMD heavier.
- Anyone who needs an official FOV or PPD. Shiftall refuses to publish those numbers.
- AMD-GPU PCs. Minimum table: will not operate with GPUs other than the listed NVIDIA families (RTX 3070 or higher / Ampere / Turing / Ada).
Key differentiators
- 3552×3840 per eye 10-bit Micro-OLED; 90 Hz; pancake (Panasonic Group).
- 179 g main body only; motorized IPD 58–72 mm; diopter 0 D to −7 D.
- Physical flip-up instead of camera passthrough. No built-in speakers; USB-C audio.
Caveats
- Mass wording: EN/JP spec tables 179 g body only vs 2024-10-10 news “less than 185 g (6.5 oz).” JP title also says 185 g未満. Do not average to 182 g.
- Price: EN $1,899 / £1,599 / €1,899 vs JP ¥249,900 tax included. Date the locale. Do not invent a yen-to-dollar conversion as list.
- FOV and PPD unpublished. FAQ: Shiftall will not publish official FOV/PPD until an industry-standard method exists. Do not copy Dream Air 110° or Beyond 2 116° here.
- Eyeglasses: FAQ no. Diopter 0 to −7 D; add-on prescription lenses sold separately / “announce soon” on EN.
- Mark II is a different URL with 90/75/72 Hz. Do not copy 75/72 onto this H1. Superlight FAQ: 75 Hz mode “currently no.”
- Business Edition is mentioned as a later b8ta exhibit, not this consumer H1.
- No hands-on testing.
VR-category specs
Same rows on every headset hub (Vision Pro, Quest, Galaxy XR, PICO, PS VR2). FOV, weight, and battery cells quote the manufacturer footnote — they are not lab measurements.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | 1.35-inch Micro-OLED / 10-bit (Shiftall). Contrast 1,000,000:1; 95% DCI-P3; HDR via SteamVR | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Display resolution | 3552 × 3840 per eye (7104 × 3840 both eyes). Same page: 27.27 million pixels. Target SteamVR render 4096 × 4096 per eye (FAQ) | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Refresh rate (OEM) | 90 Hz on this SKU. FAQ: 75 Hz mode “currently no.” Do not copy Mark II’s 90/75/72 Hz trio here | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k FAQ |
| Field of view (OEM claim) | Not published | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k FAQDo not invent a degree or copy another visor’s FOV. |
| Optics / lenses | Pancake lens, newly designed by Panasonic Group (Shiftall). DSC used; settings vary by resolution and color depth (FAQ) | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Chip / processor | No headset SoC. PCVR via SteamVR / OpenXR-on-SteamVR. Min GPU: NVIDIA RTX. | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k minimum PC |
| RAM / unified memory | PC minimum 8 GB RAM or more. Not a headset RAM SKU | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k minimum PC |
| On-device storage | None (PCVR visor). No headset storage cell on the spec table | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Operating system | Windows 10 + SteamVR. FAQ: OpenXR apps run on SteamVR; they cannot run without SteamVR | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Tracking | SteamVR 6DoF. Base Station 1.0 or 2.0 required (not in the box). FAQ: two stations recommended; one works; no inside-out | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Controllers | Not included. Compatible: FlipVR, Valve Index, VIVE controllers. X2 dongle for two controllers is in the box | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Other input | Motorized IPD via controller or PC app (up to 8 profiles). Dual beam-forming mics. USB-C expansion for earphones, optional face/hand trackers. Handheld pole adapter (1/4-20 UNC) in the box | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| PC / console tether | Required. PC: DisplayPort 1.4 + USB 2.0. Headset: USB-C through included converter box. Pack: 3 m + 1 m USB-C, DP cable, AC adapter — Shiftall FAQ ~4 m total. Optional 5 m active optical USB sold separately. Wireless: no | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| IPD | 58–72 mm, electrically adjustable (controller or PC app; numeric one-click on PC) | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Weight | Spec table: 179 g (6.3 oz), main body only. 2024-10-10 news and JP title: less than 185 g (6.5 oz). Do not average | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k; 2024-10-10 news; ja.shiftall.net |
| Passthrough / see-through | No camera passthrough (FAQ). Physical one-hand flip-up above the forehead instead | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k FAQ |
| Eye tracking | Not listed on the SVP-VGC3B spec table. USB-C expansion notes optional face/hand trackers as user-added devices | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Battery — headset (OEM) | No headset battery. FAQ: wireless is unsupported because a battery would make the HMD heavier and bigger | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k FAQ |
| Battery style | Wall/PC tethered visor via converter box + AC adapter | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Charging (OEM) | AC adapter in the box for the converter path. No headset pack to charge | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k package list |
| Audio | No built-in speakers (FAQ). Dual beam-forming mics. USB-C port for USB earphones / USB-C-to-3.5 mm / wireless dongle headsets | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k FAQ |
| Wireless | Not a wireless headset. SteamVR tracking is optical lighthouse, not Wi-Fi PCVR | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k FAQ |
| Glasses / prescription | Cannot be used with eyeglasses (FAQ + JP copy). Built-in diopter 0 D to −7 D. Add-on magnetic prescription lenses sold separately / “announce soon” on EN; JP lists Megane Shop Ai coats | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k; ja.shiftall.net |
| Platform / account lock | SteamVR required. OpenXR only via SteamVR (FAQ). Not Meta Quest Store / Horizon OS | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k FAQ |
| Age / intended use (OEM) | Japanese spec table: 16 years and older (16歳以上). English spec table omits a minimum-age cell this pass | ja.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| US list price (dated) | English page US $1,899 (also £1,599 inc. VAT / €1,899 inc. VAT / ₩2,499,000). Japanese page 249,900 yen tax included (accessed 2026-09-19) | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k; ja.shiftall.net/products/meganex8kLocale lists, not a converted average. |
| Price band | Compact Micro-OLED PCVR — EN $1,899 vs JP ¥249,900 | Shiftall EN + JP product pages |
| Announced / introduced | Pre-order news 10 October 2024; first US/EU shipments scheduled February–March 2025 (that post + PDP FAQ) | en.shiftall.net/news/20241010 |
| Availability | Current Shiftall consumer SKU this pass (SVP-VGC3B). Mark II and Business Edition are different names | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
Shiftall MeganeX superlight 8K extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other headsets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Part number | SVP-VGC3B | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
| Mass wording split | Spec tables 179 g body only vs 2024-10-10 news / JP title less than 185 g. Do not average | EN/JP PDPs; 2024-10-10 news |
| FOV / PPD unpublished | Shiftall FAQ refuses official FOV and PPD until an industry-standard method exists | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k FAQ |
| Not MeganeX 8K Mark II | Mark II is a different URL and adds 75 Hz / 72 Hz on its refresh row. Do not copy those rates here | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8kmk2 |
| In the box (EN table) | Headset, light shade, forehead pad, head strap, USB-C 3 m, USB-C 1 m, DisplayPort cable, AC adapter, converter box, X2 dongle, handheld adapter, safety precautions, warranty card. No controllers, no base stations | en.shiftall.net/products/meganex8k |
Overview
MeganeX superlight 8K is Shiftall’s compact Micro-OLED PCVR visor. 2025 sibling: /vr/shiftall-meganex-8k-mark-ii/. Near-weight siblings on other brands: /vr/pimax-dream-air/, /vr/bigscreen-beyond-2/. Do not 301 this onto Mark II or a Pimax slug.
Mass and price (do not average)
| Shiftall URL | Mass | Price |
|---|---|---|
| EN + JP spec tables | 179 g main body only | EN $1,899 / £1,599 / €1,899; JP ¥249,900 tax included |
| 2024-10-10 pre-order news | Less than 185 g (6.5 oz) | Pre-order post; locale lists live on the PDPs |
Display
3552 × 3840 per eye, 10-bit Micro-OLED, 90 Hz, pancake. FOV not published. SteamVR lighthouse. No camera passthrough — flip the visor up.
Sources
- Shiftall EN — MeganeX superlight 8K ($1,899; 179 g; FOV unpublished) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Shiftall JP — MeganeX superlight 8K (¥249,900; 16+; 179 g) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Shiftall — 2024-10-10 pre-order news (less than 185 g) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Shiftall EN — MeganeX 8K Mark II (do not copy 72/75 Hz here) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
What is the FOV?
Shiftall does not publish an official FOV or PPD. The FAQ says they will not until an industry-standard method exists. We do not invent one.
Is it 179 g or under 185 g?
The EN and JP spec tables print 179 g main body only. The 10 October 2024 news (and the JP title) say less than 185 g. We keep both.
Is this Mark II?
No. Mark II is a different Shiftall URL and lists 90/75/72 Hz. This H1 is SVP-VGC3B at 90 Hz only.
Can I wear glasses?
No. Use the 0 to −7 D dial or add-on prescription lenses.
Official product page: Shiftall MeganeX superlight 8K. Specs: Shiftall MeganeX superlight 8K specs.