Pimax finally debuts production Dream Air and flagship Micro-OLED at CES 2026
CES 2026 has served as the finish line for one of Pimax’s most drawn-out development cycles. After first teasing the concept back in late 2024 and missing several projected windows in 2025, the hardware manufacturer has finally unveiled the production models of the Dream Air and Dream Air SE.
But they didn’t come alone. For simmers flying on the highest end of the VR flight simulation market, Pimax also pulled the curtain back on the Crystal Super Micro-OLED, a headset that aims to improve the contrast during flights at night or other scenarios where pitch-black is ideal.
The “Dream” is finally real
For followers of Pimax’s development cycle, the Dream Air has been a long-anticipated answer to the weight concerns of the Crystal series. At CES, Pimax demonstrated the finalized concept: a headset that retains the high-end optical stack of the Crystal Super (including the “ConcaveView” pancake lenses and eye-tracking) but packages it in a significantly lighter form factor.
The “Air” line will be split into two tiers: the standard Dream Air and the budget-focused Dream Air SE. Both support 6DoF tracking (compatible with both SLAM and Lighthouse ecosystems) and, crucially, use a DisplayPort interface. This confirms Pimax is sticking to uncompressed visuals rather than shifting to USB-C streaming, a decision that will please those flying in complex scenery where compression artifacts often obscure distant objects.
While release dates for the Air series are still forthcoming, the hardware shown on the floor is near-production ready, so we should be hearing more details about the product launch soon.
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The new flagship: Crystal Super Micro-OLED
While the Dream Air fills the lightweight niche, the Crystal Super Micro-OLED is the new heavyweight contender for visual fidelity. Following up on the Crystal Super 50 PPD, this variant swaps raw pixel density for dynamic range.
The shift to Micro-OLED (using 4K Sony panels per eye) is a direct response to current consumer demands. Traditional LCDs, even with local dimming, struggle to reproduce the true darkness of a cockpit at night. Micro-OLEDs allow individual pixels to turn off, offering infinite contrast. For simmers who fly exclusively IFR or enjoy night VFR over cities, this technology really has the potential to have a big impact on visual immersion.
Pimax confirms the headset features:
- 116° Horizontal FOV: Maintaining a wide view without the “scuba mask” effect.
- Dynamic Foveated Rendering: Leveraging eye-tracking to keep frame rates high.
- Automatic IPD Adjustment: 58-72mm range.
Context within the Pimax ecosystem
Pimax has a somewhat crowded product stack, so here’s how these new products for 2026 align with the rest of the ecosystem. The Crystal Light, which we reviewed favorably last year, remains the value champion for those who want clarity without the extra features.
Then there’s the Crystal Super with its fantastic visual fidelity. The Crystal Super Ultrawide exists for those who prioritize peripheral vision above all else. And now, the new Micro-OLED variant promises to sit at the top for image quality enthusiasts. While have a review of this new module very soon.
As for the Dream Air, it will offer a solution for those who found the Crystal series too heavy for multi-hour long hauls.
CES Weekend Flash Sale
To coincide with the announcements in Las Vegas, Pimax has launched a short-term promotion running specifically this weekend (January 10 to January 11). Check the deals here:
The manufacturer is offering $80 off the Crystal Light and Crystal Super QLED.
To access this discount, you must use the specific code below at checkout:
- Discount Code:
AVIA80 - Validity: January 10 – January 11, 2026
For those reading this after the weekend, you can still use our standard affiliate code msfsaddons for a 2% discount on Pimax products.
