Pimax Dream Air SE vs HTC Vive Pro 2

The HTC Vive Pro 2 is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Pimax Dream Air SE. The HTC Vive Pro 2 has the wider field of view at 120°, so it takes in more of a cockpit or sim world at a glance — you turn your head less and keep more situational awareness. The Pimax Dream Air SE is the sharper of the two at 25 pixels per degree, which pays off reading instruments, cockpit gauges and desktop text. For productivity the Pimax Dream Air SE is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. For VR gaming the HTC Vive Pro 2 is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. The Pimax Dream Air SE comes out ahead in 2 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the HTC Vive Pro 2 is the cheaper of the two: the Pimax Dream Air SE costs around 13% more. The HTC Vive Pro 2 is the pick: the better headset and the better value.