Somnium Space Announces New Pricing for VR1 Lineup, Putting Entry-level Headset North of $3,000

Somnium Space, the Czechia-based social platform creator, has recently increased prices on its enthusiast-grade PC VR headset, the Somnium VR1, in order to uphold the highest quality standards.

Last month, the company announced a reduction in the number of available configurations of the Somnium VR1. As of January 16th, 2025, prices for the three remaining variants were going to be raised, but the exact amount was not disclosed.

The updated pricing information (excluding local taxes) has now been released, showing an increase of €500 – €700 over previous prices:

In a blog post, the company explains that the price increase is necessary due to additional production costs:

These changes reflect the complex production processes and our unwavering commitment to delivering the best PCVR experience possible. High-quality materials, intricate designs, and rigorous quality control result in additional production costs, including the inevitable scrap of some expensive components to meet our standards. Our dedication to uncompromising quality ensures that each VR1 headset is a masterpiece, designed to exceed your expectations.

Previously, the company offered seven different consumer variants, but has since discontinued the Classic Edition, Striker Edition, Specter Edition, and Translucent Edition, likely as a cost-cutting measure.

The entry-level offering was the Classic Edition, priced at €1,900 (~$1,980 USD), which did not include eye-tracking.

The company has adjusted its delivery timeline for new orders of the Somnium VR1, with the updated delivery window now set for March–April 2025. They aim to reduce the delivery time to just two weeks from order to shipment by mid-2025, covering most of Europe, the UK, and the US as supported shipping regions.

For more information on the Somnium VR1, you can read our hands-on experience from the annual Somnium Connect event last July.

Somnium VR1 Specs

• Display: QLED Mini-Led Fast LCD – 2,880 × 2,880 per-eye
• Field of view: 130° horizontal, 105° vertical. The VR1 can render up to 140° horizontally, though the actual FOV may vary slightly depending on face and eye shape.
• Refresh rate: 72 Hz, 90 Hz, upgradeable to 120 and 144 Hz (experimental)
• Local dimming zones: 576 per eye
• Eye tracking: 120 Hz, with an open-sourced algorithm that can be used and modified for any use case
• Connectivity: USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack
• IPD Range: 57 to 76 mm