THE FUTURE OF VR - Arpara 5K Unboxing & First Impressions - MicroOLED Will Rule Them All!
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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2021
- The Arpara 5k is an upcoming microOLED VR headset! In this video I am going to unbox it and show your my very first reactions after trying it for the first time!
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What do you think of the Arpara? Now with 90hz mode it is quite interesting again, isn't it?
I wonder if it could be rigged to double as a FPV headset for RC flying? Looks a lot like FPV goggles.
Yes .if all that im waiting to ear....im going for and aio version .i cant wait to upgrade un vr
I really like the design of the headset itself. I'll wait to see how it performs in games and what the final price is before I make a decision.
It sure is. I think this is the future form factor for VR I mean it's barely noticeable wearing it since it's so small and light. And don't get me started on the display, having those blacks that LCD can't provide simply is amazing. All this greatness aside tho some higher horizontal FOV wouldn't hurt.
Should I cancel my Varjo order?
I love how fast VR headsets are being announced. Varjo releases a micro OLED display, Arpara drops one like the NEXT DAY. The next couple of years are when it VR actually ARRIVES I think!
VR it's a matter of display. Today It seems sde is fast becoming a thing of the past. Now gain fov and we are there...
If you are talking about the Varjo Aero it's using LCD not OLED.
Hard times for Faceb ... uh Meta. In price as in visual quality.
@@Sofian375 Who released one recently with Micro OLED? I know the mini display in XR2 was one but didn't someone else announce one also?
@@TangoDelta42 Bout time. Maybe that's why they're focus seems to be moving to service. Maybe they don't like the competition.
I am amazed how quickly VR has progressed in a few short years. This is a huge leap from my Oculus CV1. Cant wait to see what is next…
I am still rocking a CV 1 too! I am holding out just a _little_ longer until I upgrade.
@@Skrenja can you even see through that screen door mess? Just upgrade
@@whoowhaaat5666 Nah, newer headsets still aren't worth the upgrade to me. Tried my friend's G2 and another's Index. Not a big enough difference to me to justify the price tag yet. Once a headset with hi-res, super wide FOV, 120hz, foveated rendering, eyetracking and wireless becomes relatively affordable, I'll upgrade. The Arpara 5k looks promising, but has a few drawbacks. (Brightness, limited FOV.)
@@whoowhaaat5666 as a fellow CV1 owner, the main reason I haven't upgraded is because I've been waiting for new features. Varifocal is at the top of my list, because I'm hoping it'll fix the eyestrain that I get, but even barring that, eye and face tracking would be nice. That, and the right set of technical tradeoffs, which have been pretty awkward with the most recent crop of HMD's IMO. Well, and the right price, of course.
@@theoriginalrandomman cv1 bad resolution is the reason for eye strain
This is the sort of form factor I was waiting to see in a VR headset. Excited to see the steam VR tracking module + 90fps review.
Some of the cleanest through the lens footage I have seen, I know that it does not always translate properly for headsets with other lens types but it looks very impressive. Once the lighthouse module comes in it would be interesting to see how it compares to the Aero
Great stuff. Finally high-resolution OLED is back, clear lens and 200g weight. The future looks good.
This channel is seriously underrated. Sebastian lets us look at the future of VR, while other channels bends over to meta/ oculus.
I have been watching for years since the WMR days, you have come a long way.
I completely agree. He is by far my favorite person who covers VR.
Me too 😁
Me three
Yeah, I'm not sure why UA-cam suppresses his content. Everyone who watches seems to enjoy and "like" and he's uploaded consistently for quite a few years now.
Not sure, why he doesn't seem to get much view traffic.
maybe it has something to do with him also having a second German speaking channel?
Thanks so much! Yeah, not gonna sell out to Meta, but honestly, that's where the clicks are! But I love what I am doing and it will pay out on the long run, I am not worried at all.
I am pretty excited about this. Let's hope they nail the tracking. Thanks Sebastian!
I'm really liking the descriptions of the weight, form factor, and clarity of this device. Even as a "secondary" VR headset (without full tracking systems, etc), that I wouldn't necessarily use for "VR Gaming", I could imagine using something like this to kick back on the couch/bed with films or 2D games (if the clarity is good enough for that?)... something that is not really practical atm with a full-scale, large form factor VR headset.
I'm definitely gonna consider this one for my next upgrade. As someone who uses prescription lenses, being able to adjust the focus is really great! I hope the tracking and microphone are good too.
To be fair you can get just get subscription lenses for way cheaper
@@JesseThePotatoHunter Cheaper compared to what? They're about $100 on top of whatever headset you choose, money that could be spent on a tracker. I've been using prescription lenses in my headsets for years and the biggest downside is that they reduce the FoV since they put an extra gap between your eyes and the headset's lenses. Eliminating the need for lenses is saving near-sighted people such as myself money and improving the FoV compared to glasses or adding in prescription lenses. To me, that might be one reason I'll choose this over other headsets.
yeah I hope more headsets come out with that built in. So cool!
wow ! i 'll wait the all in one !!! good job Seb
Would love to see how this works out in DCS! This channel is awesome.
Thanks Sebastian for the review. Arpara it looks really spectacular!. Could you please make a comparison with hp reverb g2 and varjo aero? Thank you
With that lighthouse kit it's going to be amazing
this will be my ticket out of the META's stupid dystopian metaverse! can't wait for the all in one version!
I wonder who will write software for that. having goggles isn't enough! you need an ecosystem, and I doubt they will create that form scratch anytime soon. The Steam VR version on the other hand really sounds interesting!
@@konzeptzwei that is all I need, wireless Steam headset, I don't want anything to do with Meta, my facebook got hacked, it has been 10 days already that I can't use my quest headset because the dickhead zuckyboy merged Oculus with his shitty facebook that has no customer support! it's a nightmare and not even Oculus can help... I hate everything Zuck touches, I don't want anything to do with him!
Metaverse is optional to all headsets and everyone, you're not going to be tied to it just because you might use an Oculus device.
@@yandman26 wrong! the zuck metaverse is totally integrated into the headset, the moment you put it on you are in his metaverse along with the tracking and data harvesting
@@yandman26 I already got screwed by Meta, my FB account got hacked and because of that I am locked out of my oculus account making my quest 2 unusable, there is no FB customer service and is practically impossible to recover a hacked account, so I have to use sidequest and ALVR to regain at least the PCVR functionality of the headset in a limited way. the moment there is an alternative to the totalitarian Meta system I will ditch it, unfortunately the only options right now cost over a 1200 bucks. it is never good to give in to dystopian domination in any form and Meta is exactly that, a kafkaesque monopoly that is unapproachable and does not give a damn about you while it is spying on your every move. like North Korea, techno dictatorship, if you want to support that you might as well move to North Korea.
You know its special when the "wow" count goes straight into double digits 😁 Fantastic video as always!
Amazing...
Will consider this as a desktop monitor replacement or phone video headset.
Very cool!
I like the idea of the individual eye adjustments since some people don’t have uniform vision with respect to each eye. However, it reminds me a little of binoculars and those can take some time to dial in properly and not everyone gets it right. Also, it should be pointed out that with binoculars you can make those adjust while looking through them. If the adjustments are inside the VR HMD then you have to take it off to dial it in,…..less then ideal.
I'll take less than ideal manual one-time adjustment of everything over automated/electrical adjustment mechanisms that WILL undoubtedly die outside of warranty period and cost a fortune to repair if you could even source replacement parts, not to mention the complexity of implementation. More importantly the purchase cost would also be higher as is reflected in something like a Varjo headset for example.
@@martyporanek No one said it had to be automated. It wouldn’t be impossible or even difficult to simply add an external dial on each side for left and right eye adjustments. Undoubtedly there a number of VR enthusiasts that are now on their second or third VR HMD if not third or more. I’m on my third and the previous two have not failed even in the slightest way. While this is anecdotal, I see little reason to worry about what could possibly break on an HMD unless it’s very clearly a poor design overall. If it is then no worries as it’s simple to pass up buying one due to its poor design or exorbitant expense.
well the size of this headset and what we saw of the display has me excited for the coming generation of headsets so I would definitely like to see more of this.
Looks incredible very excited about the all in one
We need comparison with G2. Dimensions, feel, trough the lens etc… Sebastian, you got it 🤟🏻
WE NEED IT NOW
A lot of potential here, haha signed up for a reservation to keep tabs on this, very cool!
Same, for both headset options.
Me too, for both options.
Looks amazing !
What a nice video…! Thanks for making this video..
need!! usually watch movies on my phone so this will be a huge upgrade
The future of VR is definitely very exciting!
This is really cool!
Awesome stuff
Graphics looks sweet for sure, nice form factor
Great video, thank you! You just got one more subscriber! Cheers from Russia!
Can't wait to hear comparisons to other headsets like Varjo Aero, G2, etc. Also must know the price point. =D
The Tethered variant does not have external cameras for standalone tracking and costs $599 early bird, $699 standard. Has 95 FOV, but makes up for it with 5k resolution and up to 120Hz. Up to considering how much 5k 120Hz will do to micro OLED.
The standalone variant is likey more expensive, and the Tethered is better if you have existing tracking sources like base stations from HTC or Valve.
@@Aereto Standalone will surely be more expensive. But will come with built in tracking and controllers that look like Quest 2 controllers. Probably cheaper solution in the end for people who don't already have steamVR controllers and base stations. Those cost €636 together here in EU.
Interested in the Varro comparison also
Varjo Aero is the one I'm very curious about.
screw price point. if it is hyper realism i will BUY it.
Damn, that through the lens video looked like screen capture.. And OLEDS!! Finally a worthy successor to my Odyssey+ maybe?
I like how your nose is complete out of the device so no fogging up.
Please do more on this, it's so cool! It's crazy how much of a difference in headset size pancake lenses bring! Also awesome video, easily some of the best vr content for enthusiasts!
Indeed, also wondering why this took 6 or 7 years.
that is amazing.
I'm hoping they increase the 5k resolution framerate with software updates, it's really the only thing stopping me from buying the arpara
Excited yes! But what about a price indication?
5:37 diggin the design. Makes you look like Cyclops from X-Men
Getting this just for media consunption would be awesome.
Could you do a video through the lenses showing some 2D apps from the phone and how the videos look?
A youtube video of yours could be just fine. Also a 2D game from PC
🙌 next-gen finally!
Really need to see how well lighthouse tracking with this will work. I do like the idea of the stand-alone but doubt there will be much software for it. It would be great if the stand-alone had fast WiFi (60ghz) so you could stream from your pc if the tracking was good probably be worth it then.
What really blew me away is the diopter. Really wish other VR headsets would do this.
i guess those are the same lenses as vive flow
Ive just started using my oculus vr again because of airlink. I have been playing though skyrim. I need airlink moving forward, it's awesome.
through the lens????? it legit looks like it's recorded directly its amazing
Looks almost like what I've been waiting for tbh. Only problem is the FOV... and the price. Guess I'll just enjoy my G2 for a few years until the next gen is truly mature.
If lighthouse tracking works great and 90 Hz at native resolution would be possible, then it'd be worth considering for me I guess. Right now I am waiting for Varjo Aero to be available in my country.
this is amazing. i think i am finally getting close to upgrading from my lenovo explorer. its been a long wait for tech thats worth upgrading to, but we are finally almost there! :)
edit: and its not facebook!
Magnifique produit ❤😊 et vidéo très bien expliquée
1 abonné en plus et un pouce bleu 👍
You look cool with Arpara on, Seb!
Needs:
The Valve Index floating speakers
Support for at least 90Hz at native panel resolution
Lighthouse tracking
If the AiO version has the Index floating speakers and will also work just as well as a connected headset w/lighthouse, then I'd be excited for it.
Otherwise, I'll still be waiting for Valve's next release.
wigig wireless (or even wifi 6e) would be huge, even if it was a slim backpack module
for me it needs:
90fps
good inside out tracking
maybe slightly wider fov (but if its already as good as quest 2 im happy with that)
no wireless, just a true hdmi/ displayport connection (via usb c if necessary).
- that is it.
oh and an affordable price. no more expensive than the reverb g2. i can wait another year for all these things. maybe two. and hopefully then, gpus will be available at semi fair prices and the next gen gpus will be here.
Very cool that this also works with the phone and if not for the missing 6dof tracking, it would be a great replacement for the Quest 2 even if it required a cell phone or computer. Can you play VR games on the phone? Is there an app with games like the Quest home screen for the phone?
Looks like a total game changer! Bit what are the major drawbacks? I mean there must some with the crazy small size of the headset
I wanna see it with the inside out tracking that rivals the Quest 2 and wireless full resolution streaming for tetherless solution! Also, a good sound solution would help the immersion
They have a tetherless version, the "All in One," that is launching along side this version, according to their website. As far as I can tell, it is identical except for the stuff to make it tetherless (which nearly doubles the total weight).
Thank you for your informative videos. The Arpara was already announced in June 21. So will it be available as of Nov or do they still have to start production (with all the unplanned but inavoidable delays). Reason for my asking is that I don't have such a good experience with kickstarter products. Anyway , from the looks of things this seems as good as the Varjo Aero but cheaper. Is it? Will use it for msfs 2020.
looks good! I am definitely looking forward to the wireless version and will buy it as soon as it becomes available.
question: what will happen if you run a game with 3DOF on the vr phone and connect it to arpara?
could you show it in the video? Will the game display in 3D as it did when connected to a PC when playing through SteamVR?
I would buy this just for movies. Love the form factor
It's almost like in Ready Player One! But it needs bigger lenses. And compatible with Lighthouse Stations, Index Controller etc.
I knew phone connected displays would come. Very cool
I want this one!!
I need to get this, I'm just gonna strip it down and hardwire a camera input from an fpv camera and have video vision for my mandalorian helmet
Happy new year. When will next Apara video come out please. AIO or light ridge tracker, ANYTHING PLEASE!!!! WE WANT MORE INFO, FEB IS COMING QUICKLY!!! Stay safe and healthy 👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺
So true !))
this one looks almost identical to video goggles like the Fatshark HDO or Skyzone O4X, but with much wider FOV and higher resolution. this design is super popular in the FPV RC space
The AIO version sounds good since it has wireless streaming for PC VR (Steam seems to have been mentioned specifically). FoV seems to be a bit on the low end sadly, but if it's a good price I'll buy one. Sadly I can't find anything about a release date.
Thankfully, it appears that fresnel lenses are dying.
I think this one has a good way to go before people fall too head over heels,but I love that it's so much smaller then the best out there right now,do some more work arpara and you'll get that super following. Btw memory specs and games that come with would have been a nice addition.
Seems like 2022 is the year of VRs!
Really cool HMD and great video ✌🏻 Is there a way to play Steam VR games wireless with this headset? And what about the compression?
Very very interesting, i didn't hear you mention anything about edge to edge clarity and sweet spot, is that because it IS edge to edge clarity? The weight and the price are also interesting. Compare it to the Varjo Aero?
Future of Inflight Entertainment for business class and higher? Thanks for bringing this review to the UA-cam audience!
The Diopter Dial is awesome on a whim for most people who need spherical lenses, sadly for me and a lot of others with Astigmatism it's no use, but amazing anyways
It looks super SLICK. Love the ipd and diopter adjustment. It would be so cool to replace my 65 inch 4k Sony, but at least in Q2 Netflix streams at low res. Can you watch Netflix or Prime in 4k in a virtual theater in this thing?
Hey Sebastian be honest.. You have already tried almost all... so
which headset is the best for an adult videos so far ??
Sooo... are you going to do a proper FOV comparison between the Arpara 5K, Quest 2, Varjo Aero, etc?
That asked, my GOODNESS, this sounds exciting! If they can even get decent tracking in a standalone, and it doesn't cost all our weights in money, well... daaammmn, that'd be something, wouldn't it?
I need these for my sim rig but with inside out tracking. I will keep my Quest 2 for everything else because I really like it and the wireless aspect. But I sim for HOURS and that light weight is super appealing to me. So if they make an all in one, I want it to stay the same light form factor, tethered is fine, but with built in tracking because I detest base stations. Base stations suck for my area. Boom instant purchase for me as this will transform DCS, IRacing, etc etc.
Why you need inside out tracking for Flight Sim? Thanks
@@afontain38 Because I don't like using base stations. I tend to move stuff around often and the convenience of not needing them is more important to me than I expected. 3DOF isn't enough for a flight sim so the only option I want is inside out tracking. Which works near flawless on the Quest 2
@@PepperPete11 Understand what you said, I have Quest 2 as well, but for only Flight Sim, perhaps no controller or camera need,, just launch FS2020 from Windows steam, and mouse and Flight york should do the work. Hope Sebastian test it out for us.
@@afontain38 Not with 3DOF. You need 6DOF to move around the cockpit properly for tracking. This does not have enough DOF as is.
@@PepperPete11 OK got it, how about NOLOAD, it has 6 DOF as Sebastian show it as well.
How big is the screen when watching movies? Can we use it in bigscreen app? Cheers
A few things aren't clear. If you connect it to your phone, is it powered only by the phone? When connected to the phone I guess it's 3dof tracking?
At $399 earlybird price I'm tempted by it just for watching video with good resolution and great blacks.
this is how you do it, just give me wider fov and im sold
That's the only unsolved problem with pancake lenses. This headset seems to have achieved the highest FOV they've been able to reach. previously it was about 90 degrees with pancake lenses. Going wider seems to be a problem with pancake setup.
🎵🎶This is how you do it🎵🎶
@@lolitis01 you said it for me haha
it only has 95 degrees
@@GameMode12 I know. That's why I said, give me wider FOV
So is this available to purchase for immediate shipping right now, because they have it on their website for $599, but then they tell you there’s a kick starter for $399, so which is it
9:45
Send me $599 and I will tell you
I didn't believe the Half-Life: Alyx footage was through the lens until 10:12, wow!!
Yes but are the corners clear? Can you pivot your head and keep the display stationery or is it fixed in front of you. Important issue!
3:38 - lighthouse module going to arrive someday later in September? like September 2022?
Ummm, yeah, I was like... WUUUUUUT? I assume he was so excited he actually meant to say >November
Bradley says these review units are using low quality early OLED and there will be a standalone 6DoF inside out version coming out too. Just imagine what high quality screens will look like.
What you think about using it for watching movies on Netflix or Amazon Prime with headphones... connected to the smartphone?
Looks awesome, the only downside is the 95 degree FOV.
This is the product, a shame Arpara missed the mark with the tracking but this is it, and it's something coming from an small company. The plug & play feature to the smartphone is an absolute most in my opinion as it makes the HMD more versatile.
This actually looks alright I reckon! Might back it. Did you find it was ok without the strap going over the top of the head? I would have thought you'd need this for extended play sessions. With this kind of form factor I think companies will now be ditching Fresnel lenses (finally!) as these seem to be far superior. Exciting stuff!
imho straps over the top of your head dont really do anything. i have only used a wmr headset with the halo style headband though, but i find that quite comfy and stable.
Image quality comparison of this and the Varjo Aero please??
Very cool.. what's the expected pricing of the all in 1?
i'm going to buy this one not the aio. Maybe i'll take index controllers and base stations to use it with pcvr. It seems really good
It looks like you installed the head strap upside-down, but can you use your phone to wirelessly stream PCVR content to the Arpara?
that's an interesting question espacially with 5G phone or wifi 6e
Already signed up to get these as soon as they drop. The form factor and weight are huge for me for ergonomic and looks reasons. The refresh rate is a perfectly fine compromise to get an amazing picture quality from my perspective as someone who wants to work in VR, and occasionally use it for entertainment.
everything about this is amazing. but no, 60fps is not enough for vr. unless you are just watching movies.
@@socks2441 it's kind of strange because the website seems to advertise there is a 120Hz refresh rate on the standalone version.
Looks very Nice, but you put the head strap on backwards... see their website - the ear cutout should be at the bottom and the back is meant to angle upwards for comfort reasons :-).
At 3:36 you say the lighthouse tracking module will come out some time later in September? That's now 2 months ago? I'm sure that can't be right but just wanted to point that out for people. love the video!
Next year
there seems to be a lot of parts but if the res is as good as they say than maybe it would be worth a look
I didn't hear anything about the sweet spot mentioned. How is it when compared to the G2? is it blurry around the edges? bearing in mind that you said the G2 sweetspot was good and I personally think it's really bad.
he did touch up on thata when he first plugged it in i think. i say thats he could notice anything on the sides i think
It certainly is looking good, stand-alone as well as connecting to a PC. Storage and price will be a factor along with the software .
I still "only" have the Samsung Odyssey+ which also has OLED display so quite used to the nice blacks. But if they make good tracking (and hopefully better controllers as they look a bit funky?) I might consider an upgrade at one point soon.
Good for watching videos.
really hoping for them to release the built in 6dof version