Xiaopai Technology releases new Micro OLED VR product

As consumers continue to pursue immersive and high-definition visual experiences, near-eye display technology is experiencing accelerated development. Among them, Micro OLED technology, as a new generation of micro-display solutions, is gradually becoming the focus of industry attention.

Pimax releases Micro OLED VR headset Dream Air SE

Recently, Pimax Technology (Pimax) released a new VR headset Dream Air SE. This product is equipped with a Micro OLED display produced by Sony, with a single-eye resolution of up to 2560×2560 pixels. In terms of optical solution, Dream Air SE adopts a thin and light Pancake lens design, integrates eye tracking function, supports automatic interpupillary distance adjustment and dynamic gaze point rendering technology.

It is worth mentioning that the overall weight of the headset is controlled below 200 grams and is equipped with a fully automatic adaptive head-mounted system, aiming to improve the user's wearing comfort. Currently, Dream Air SE has opened reservations. The basic model is priced at RMB 4,845, and the version that supports SLAM+ handle is priced at RMB 5,654. Deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025.

Prior to this, on December 24, 2024, Xiaopai Technology had launched the first VR head display of the Dream Air series, using a Micro OLED panel with a single-eye resolution of 3840×3352 and a refresh rate of 90Hz. In April of the same year, Pimax also released the Pimax Crystal SuperVR headset overseas, which supports free switching between QLED and Micro OLED display solutions.

Xiaopai Technology uses Micro OLED technology in many of its VR products, reflecting the potential of this technology in improving VR visual experience. According to analysis by analysts at TrendForce, Micro OLED itself has a low brightness ceiling, but in VR/MR devices that do not have high brightness requirements, this shortcoming is weakened. It uses CMOS technology and top-emitting OLED technology, which can improve luminous efficiency and achieve higher resolution, thus also meeting the needs of VR/MR equipment.

At the 2025 CES exhibition, the application trend of Micro OLED in the VR/MR field was further reflected. In addition to the Pimax Crystal Super and Dream Air series, many VR/MR devices including Sony Xyn and META LENSE 2 also use Micro OLED display technology, indicating that this technology is gradually gaining recognition in the industry.

TrendForce predicts that global VR/MR equipment shipments are expected to reach 40 million units by 2030, of which the application proportion of Micro OLED technology is expected to increase to 27%.

Micro OLED is accelerating its penetration into the near-eye display field, and manufacturers are accelerating their layout

Although the application of Micro OLED in VR/MR equipment has increased, judging from the new products released in 2024, AR glasses are still the most concentrated area of ​​Micro OLED technology application. According to incomplete statistics from LEDinside, since 2024, 19 AR/VR/MR products have adopted Micro OLED technology, with AR devices accounting for the majority.

According to TrendForce Consulting estimates, Micro OLED will account for 54% of the AR device market in 2024. However, since the technology still has certain limitations in terms of brightness and color display, Micro OLED's share of the AR market will gradually shrink with the development of Micro LED technology, and is expected to drop to 25% in 2030.

Nonetheless, from the perspective of short- and medium-term development trends, with the continued development of smart glasses products such as AR, VR, and MR, the market demand for Micro OLED display technology is expected to increase significantly. This trend is attracting more and more domestic display manufacturers to accelerate their technology investment and industrial layout in the Micro OLED field, trying to seize the opportunity in the new round of near-eye display competition.

In terms of project progress, since this year, new developments have been reported from Xita Technology, Ruixian Technology, Guanglinda and other companies.

Among them, Xitai Technology has been active in the Micro OLED field and has continuously promoted a number of important projects: in early March, a 12-inch Micro OLED semiconductor microdisplay industrialization project with a total investment of 4 billion yuan was officially signed and settled in Mianyang High-tech Zone, Sichuan; subsequently, on March 21, its 12-inch Micro OLED production line in Nanchong officially started construction; on March 22, Xitai Technology and Guanglinda jointly built the first Micro The OLED full-process testing production line was successfully delivered.

Also in March, Ruixian Technology’s Micro OLED production line with a total investment of 3 billion yuan was signed and settled in Changsha. The project covers a full range of silicon-based OLED micro-display products through an "8 + 12-inch" dual-line layout to meet AR/VR/XR needs.

In addition, in January this year, Nanjing Jiangning District announced the environmental impact assessment acceptance status of Guozhao Optoelectronics’ ultra-high-resolution silicon-based OLED microdisplay device industrialization project. This project is an expansion project with a total investment of 220 million yuan. After completion, it will build a 12-inch silicon-based OLED micro-display production line, with the ability to produce 2 million ultra-high-resolution micro-display devices annually.

The capital market also shows interest in Micro OLED companies. On February 5 this year, Hongxi Technology completed nearly 500 million yuan in Series A financing. The company has laid out a 12-inch silicon-based Micro OLED microdisplay module project and is currently accelerating the development of 1.4-inch (4K*4K) Micro OLED microdisplay products.

TrendForce analysts pointed out that in addition to Japanese manufacturer Sony and China's BOE, Shiya Technology, and Xitai Technology, more than ten Chinese manufacturers have begun to lay out 12-inch Micro OLED mass production lines.

Summary

Micro OLED technology is accelerating its penetration into various near-eye display devices such as AR, VR, and MR, and has shown huge market potential in the short to medium term. As technology continues to mature and costs gradually decrease, Micro OLED is expected to be applied in a wider range of fields and promote the continued innovation and development of near-eye display technology. (Text: LEDinside Mia)

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