# 8KX vs 8K+ vs HP Reverb (Macro shots) **URL:** \ **Category:** P2: 8kX\ **Tags:** comparison, review\ **Created:** [October 18, 2019, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753 "2019-10-18T23:33:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/mrscopi/32/9173_2.png) [@MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/u/MrScopi)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/26 "2019-10-19T01:35:40Z")
Y’all haven’t demonstrated anything I’d consider a sleep “schedule” in months, so maybe 2AM won’t be too far out there 😛 I hope Pimax can slow their pace a little soon. Is there no light at the end of the tunnel?? ---
**Author:** ![jojon](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/ce7236/32.png) [@jojon](https://forum.openmr.com/u/jojon)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/27 "2019-10-19T01:36:25Z")
> [@MrScopi](#): > > Is the intention to once again have you and Martin be the showrunners? Will there be a moderated chat or Q&A afterwards? Here’s hoping for attendence by some engineers with lease to speak freely. :7 EDIT: > [@anon57422158](#): > > including some new details about the + that we haven’t gotten into yet. If this includes the new bridge/integrated-or-discrete-scaler being able to do compositing, so that the frames that go over the display port cable do not have to include the black bars flanking the visible portion of the screen (EDIT2: …or even better - do foveated transport!), then we are cooking with fire, I suppose… :7 ---
**Author:** ![MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/mrscopi/32/9173_2.png) [@MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/u/MrScopi)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/28 "2019-10-19T01:37:14Z")
Pretty sure Martin is using the ROV FOV test on Steam. [Steam Workshop::ROV Test FOV & Resolution](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1359389601) ---
**Author:** ![Douglaster](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/douglaster/32/1443_2.png) [@Douglaster](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Douglaster)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/29 "2019-10-19T01:38:39Z")
Thanks ! The font rendering is very good in the 8K-X, im impressed (and worried, must resist the temptation) ---
**Author:** ![Douglaster](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/douglaster/32/1443_2.png) [@Douglaster](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Douglaster)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/30 "2019-10-19T01:39:19Z")
No problem, he can use Virtual desktop with the provided image centered with both HMD’s. ---
**Author:** ![KS810](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/e47c2d/32.png) [@KS810](https://forum.openmr.com/u/KS810)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/31 "2019-10-19T01:39:52Z")
Sweviver, Thank you for the great pics!! Nice touch adding the vive…! Can you do a group of shots with the 8k+, 8kx and the 5k+ regular? Many thanks!! The 8kx looks great… ---
**Author:** ![MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/mrscopi/32/9173_2.png) [@MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/u/MrScopi)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/32 "2019-10-19T01:40:50Z")
This is where Pimax’s plethora of headsets are a downside – @SweViver needs to nab photos of a dozen models! ---
**Author:** ![SweViver](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/sweviver/32/3917_2.png) [@SweViver](https://forum.openmr.com/u/SweViver)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/33 "2019-10-19T01:43:22Z")
> [@Douglaster](#): > > Sweet, sweet clarity. > > Thanks Martin ! > > But of course we need MORE. Can you please do it with this image ? > > ![font-size-defaults2007-1-728.jpg](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/font-size-defaults2007571/95/font-size-defaults2007-1-728.jpg) > > This is the ULTIMATE test. I will try, but no promises this weekend 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SweViver](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/sweviver/32/3917_2.png) [@SweViver](https://forum.openmr.com/u/SweViver)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/34 "2019-10-19T01:46:19Z")
> [@jojon](#): > > For an entry level Pimax 8k/5k series device it looks the obvious choice, but as an upgrade from a previous one; mwww… does it really bring that much new for the money? You decide, check below 😉 Not sure why (because its not that obvious every time) but the clarity just came out way better on the 8KX in Assetto Corsa, in every single shot… ![5Kplus_vs_8Kplus_vs_8KX_](https://community.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/74b18154fc97492ce3c856196324a62083baeb33.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/mrscopi/32/9173_2.png) [@MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/u/MrScopi)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/35 "2019-10-19T01:49:26Z")
This shows well that the upscaling from the 5k+ \> 8k+ doesn’t add detail, but still looks markedly smoother. ---
**Author:** ![Douglaster](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/douglaster/32/1443_2.png) [@Douglaster](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Douglaster)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/36 "2019-10-19T01:52:20Z")
You have a place in heaven 😘 ---
**Author:** ![jojon](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/ce7236/32.png) [@jojon](https://forum.openmr.com/u/jojon)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/37 "2019-10-19T01:54:25Z")
> [@SweViver](#): > > You decide, check below 😉 Yep. Like I said: Thinner screen door weave, but no more detail - only the same, but more smeared out – I have already unilaterally been plucking a goose with you, over the definition of the word “definition”, back in the old days of 5k±or-8k decision angst. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/mrscopi/32/9173_2.png) [@MrScopi](https://forum.openmr.com/u/MrScopi)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/38 "2019-10-19T01:57:00Z")
It sound like you’ve got it straight. It’s clearly better, and whether or not it’s better enough to justify an upgrade is of course up to the individual. All Pimax can control at that point is the price point. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SweViver](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/sweviver/32/3917_2.png) [@SweViver](https://forum.openmr.com/u/SweViver)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/39 "2019-10-19T02:00:30Z")
I gotta re-do the 8K+ image I think, this might be because I did start the race when I shot with the 8KX, which I didnt with the 5K+ and 8K+ (menu was still on top). > [@jojon](#): > > Yep. Like I said: Thinner screen door weave, but no more detail - only the same, but more smeared out – I have already unilaterally been plucking a goose with you, over the definition of the word “definition”, back in the old days of 5k±or-8k decision angst. 😉 Hehe I remember that one… 😉 Anyhow, its common sense, a 4K rendered image on a native 4K screen without downsampling will always be better for sure. But its not always so dramatic. Depends on the game and what u look at. ---
**Author:** ![jojon](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/ce7236/32.png) [@jojon](https://forum.openmr.com/u/jojon)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/40 "2019-10-19T02:10:05Z")
> [@SweViver](#): > > …and what u look at… …and what you’ve been drinking, I suppose. 😛 Anyway, speaking of hazy vision, I guess we should both catch some z:s before sunrise, unless you are still on nightwatch schedule 😛 Go’natt! :7 ---
**Author:** ![SweViver](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/sweviver/32/3917_2.png) [@SweViver](https://forum.openmr.com/u/SweViver)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/41 "2019-10-19T02:14:05Z")
Yep, a few hours of sleep at least… Natti natt 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TheHog107](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@TheHog107](https://forum.openmr.com/u/TheHog107)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/42 "2019-10-19T03:27:32Z")
Would it be possible to include image of the 5K+ as well? I’m trying to figure out if going from my 5K+ to a 8K+ will be a big jump or not. Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![cazman321](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/cazman321/32/17436_2.png) [@cazman321](https://forum.openmr.com/u/cazman321)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/43 "2019-10-19T03:34:12Z")
Good stuff. I think doing Rift S - Quest - 8KX would be a good idea. A lot of Quest-only users think the Quest is Godlike and graphics are good enough, but if you show off something like Apex Construct(or any other game to get the point across) Quest vs 8KX(with a “playable” resolution) it’ll have people thinking differently. I say do both Rift S at native res and Quest because Quest people will be using Link soon at that Rift S resolution. ---
**Author:** ![VRGIMP27](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/838e76/32.png) [@VRGIMP27](https://forum.openmr.com/u/VRGIMP27)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/45 "2019-10-19T05:27:42Z")
Hey Martin, would you mind doing a shot of one of my 360 degree battlefront photos on the X? ; ) ---
**Author:** ![neal\_white\_iii](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/neal_white_iii/32/3038_2.png) [@neal\_white\_iii](https://forum.openmr.com/u/neal_white_iii)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753/46 "2019-10-19T06:16:21Z")
> [@Derelict (Fake Heliosurge Account)](#): > > I am considering buying a pimax which one would you reccommend? > I have a Ryzen 3900x paired with a amd 5700. If you can afford it, the clear winner would be the 8KX, which should also have the longest useful life (before it becomes obsolete). Unfortunately, the Pimax headsets seem to have trouble with AMD GPUs. @Heliosurge, you seem to know a lot about the Pimax / AMD GPU situation. What do you recommend? [Previous page](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-vs-8k-vs-hp-reverb-macro-shots/22753.md?page=3)