Primarily based on buyer suggestions, this new mannequin affords enhancements to consolation, stability, and reliability, whereas conserving the options of the earlier mannequin, together with custom-designed pancake lenses.
Accessible in america, the European Union (EU), the UK, Japan, and South Korea, the MeganeX 8K Mark II retains the options of the earlier mannequin, together with custom-designed pancake lenses, a 4K (3552 x 3840 pixels per eye)/90Hz/10-bit HDR-compatible micro OLED panel (Complete 7104 x 3840 pixels, 27 megapixels per eye), and an ultra-lightweight design weighing simply 179g.
Along with the usual brow pad + tender strap mounting, a brow pad + exhausting strap (non-compulsory) was additionally introduced by Shiftall as a extra steady mounting. An non-compulsory “Face Mount Package” can also be obtainable, which helps the system with a tender strap on the floor of the face as an alternative of the brow, permitting you to decide on the strategy that most closely fits your wants.
The USB cable connection on the brand new model has been relocated from the highest to the entrance of the headset and structurally strengthened for higher sturdiness. A specifically developed intermediate USB cable additional improves connection robustness and prevents unintended disconnection throughout use. Following customers suggestions and requests, the headset’s enter voltage has been elevated from 5V to 9V, permitting using USB Sort-C cables over 5 meters in size. The enlargement USB port on the underside of the headset now delivers as much as 5V/2.1A output, enabling the connection of a number of peripherals by a USB hub, equivalent to earphones and a facial tracker, for higher expandability.
The CPU and working system (OS) have been upgraded, and the firmware has been newly developed, decreasing startup time to lower than one-fifth of the earlier mannequin. Connection stability with PCs and SteamVR (the VR headset makes use of Steam’s BaseStation) has additionally been improved, and firmware updates at the moment are extra dependable. The angle and place of the Lighthouse sensors have been fine-tuned, leading to improved monitoring efficiency when wanting downward.
To make sure consolation even for customers with increased nostril bridges, the fabric and form across the nostril space have been redesigned in order that no sharp plastic edges come into contact with the pores and skin. Shiftall says that these enhancements present a extra comfy match for a greater variety of face shapes. For customers with good eyesight or these utilizing add-on prescription lenses, the main target adjustment dial now features a diopter-zero mark, making it simple to set the diopter to zero for clear and pure viewing.
The brand new model additionally options an optimized cooling construction that enhances warmth dissipation effectivity, permitting the fan to function at decrease speeds and decreasing noise for a quieter expertise, even in calm environments. When it comes to consolation, the “MeganeX 8K Mark II” affords three sorts of straps/mounts that may be chosen in accordance with use case and preferences.
Whereas profiting from its light-weight design, the MeganeX 8K Mark II is designed to supply a extra steady match and luxury throughout lengthy hours of use.
- Comfortable Strap (included)
This technique helps the headset solely by the brow and again of the top, permitting the person with out making use of strain to the floor of the face. It gives a cushty match even for a very long time. And in addition appropriate for mendacity down or relaxed use. When mounted this fashion, you possibly can flip up the headset and simply change between digital and actual. - Face Mount Package (non-compulsory)
Like most VR headsets, this technique helps the headset at three factors: the floor of the face, the again of the top, and the highest of the top with a high strap. In comparison with the brow strap mount, this technique holds the headset extra firmly-secured, even throughout intense motion. It’s barely lighter than the brow strap mount. - Exhausting strap (non-compulsory)
That is an non-compulsory merchandise that helps the headset on the brow, again of the top, and high of the top. The plastic strap and dial measurement adjustment mechanism behind the top enable for fast set up and elimination and a steady match. Even with this mount technique, you may as well flip up / flip again the headset.
Shiftall says that the extremely light-weight headset design makes it perfect for enterprise use. The motorized IPD adjustment operate and eyeglasses-free focus adjustment mechanism enable sharing the headset for a number of customers with none stress. Moreover, the excessive colour reproducibility of the 4K per eye OLED show meets the requirement to be used for skilled industrial designers. Autodesk VRED, the skilled design software program helps 10bit/HDR colour area with MeganeX 8K Mark II.
Versatile operability with three totally different straps/mounts permits the system to exhibit its efficiency in design evaluations, coaching, and different conditions that require real looking, high-definition VR illustration. Subscription Companies Program is accessible for company prospects.
The MeganeX 8K Mark II might be outfitted with ART’s clip-on goal, permitting seamless integration with Superior Realtime Monitoring (ART) optical outside-in movement monitoring programs. This permits exact, skilled monitoring throughout large-scale environments and helps use in transferring simulators or autos.
Along with the included 3 m USB-C cable, non-compulsory 5 m and 10 m USB-C cables are additionally obtainable, supporting skilled use in massive VR areas.
A 3D hand-tracking system, the Hand Tracker, can also be obtainable. It incorporates Ultraleap’s SIR170, enabling exact finger monitoring inside 75 cm and providing an ultra-wide 170° x 170° discipline of view. The Hand Tracker might be hooked up to the underside of the MeganeX superlight 8K or MeganeX 8K Mark II.
The MeganeX 8K Mark II prices $1,899, (taxes excluded). With the launch of the MeganeX 8K Mark II, Shiftall is providing an improve service for purchasers who already personal the MeganeX superlight 8K.
By sending your unit to the corporate, the show module (micro OLED panels) and different core parts of your MeganeX superlight 8K might be reused as they’re, whereas sure digital boards, exterior components, and different parts might be changed with these of the MeganeX 8K Mark II. The product will then be upgraded and returned to you as a MeganeX 8K Mark II equal mannequin.
The improve charge is $450 (together with delivery and tax). Eligible prospects will obtain an e mail with detailed directions as soon as the service begins. The improve program is scheduled to begin in January 2026.
