This is no ordinary VR headset. Varjo have taken all the best features from professional VR headsets, turned them up to eleven and packaged the lot in the Aero headset. Now, there's a high-end virtual reality headset that's within everyone's reach.
Just picture this: a staggering 35 pixels per degree. Those dual mini-LED displays? They pop with color and brightness like you wouldn't believe. And the optics? We're talking about razor-sharp visuals, thanks to those fancy variable resolution aspheric lenses. It's like upgrading from a regular movie theater to IMAX!
And if you're into SteamVR content or do some heavy-duty 3D modelling, prepare to have your mind blown. Everything just looks insanely good on the Varjo Aero.
The cherry on top? Varjo have dialled in the comfort factor. Lighter weight, spot-on ergonomics, and designed for those longer sessions where you just don't want to leave the virtual world. Seriously, if you've been holding out for the perfect VR headset, this might just be 'the one'!
If you've ever felt like diving deep into the most vivid, life-like virtual realms, then the Varjo Aero is the VR headset you've been waiting for. Imagine a world where you don't just see, but truly experience every detail as if you're right there, in the moment. That's the kind of immersion the Varjo Aero promises.
The dual mini-LED displays are known for their superlative brightness and contrast ratios. In simple terms what you're getting is a visual experience that is nothing short of cinematic. It's like swapping out your old television for the latest 4K UHD screen – the difference is night and day.
Then there's the clarity. Thanks to the variable resolution aspheric lenses, there's no fumbling about trying to find the "sweet spot". With the Varjo Aero, every angle IS the sweet spot. The lenses ensure that whatever you’re looking at is razor-sharp, regardless of where it falls in your field of view. It's a game-changer.
The Varjo Aero comes with the world’s most advanced built-in eye tracking at 200Hz. It features an automatic, mechanical interpupillary distance adjustment that always delivers the best possible visual quality for each user.
With one-dot calibration, it takes seconds to have the headset find the perfect optical fit tuned to your eyes. The eye tracking also allows for advanced dynamic foveated rendering to take place to further enhance application performance.
You might be thinking, with all this tech packed inside, is it going to feel like you're carrying a brick on your face? Absolutely not!
Varjo made sure that the Aero VR headset design doesn't just look sleek, but it feels comfortable too. The enhanced ergonomics ensure that whether you're using it for a quick session or a prolonged experience, it sits snug and easy.
Plus, when Varjo said it's the "lightest and brightest professional-grade headset ever made", they weren’t kidding. You'll barely feel it on, and when you see what it can do, you'll be nothing short of amazed.
Displays
Dual Mini LED LCD; 2880 x 2720 px per eye
Brightness: Calibrated to 150 NIT
Colours: Calibrated with coverage of 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Optics
Custom-made variable resolution aspheric lenses with 35 PPD peak fidelity
Edge-to-edge clarity; no reflections, no ghost rays
Field of view
Horizontal 115°
Diagonal: 134° at 12 mm eye relief
Interpupillary distance
Automatic IPD adjustment with motor
Supported IPD range: 57–73 mm
Audio
3.5 mm audio jack
In-ear headphones with mic in-box
Weight
487 g + headband 230 g (including counterweight)
Dimensions
Width 200 mm, height 170 mm, length 300 mm
Connectivity
Headset adapter and USB-C cable (5-metre) in-box
PC connections: DisplayPort and USB-A 3.0
Positional tracking
SteamVR™ 2.0/1.0
Eye tracking
200 Hz with sub-degree accuracy; 1-dot calibration for foveated rendering
Comfort & Wearability
3-point precision fit headband
Replaceable, easy-to-clean polyurethane face cushions
Active cooling
Recommended System Requirements
Processor
4-core CPU
For example: Intel Core i5-4590, Intel Xeon E5-1620, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (equivalent or better)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
NVIDIA A4000
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000
Memory
8 GB
Storage space
2 GB
Connectivity
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x USB-A 3.0/3.1
Operating system
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Minimum System Requirements
Processor
4-core CPU
For example: Intel Core i5-4590, Intel Xeon E5-1620, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (equivalent or better)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
NVIDIA RTX A2000
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000
Memory
8 GB
Storage space
2 GB
Connectivity
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x USB-A 3.0/3.1
Operating system
Windows 10 (64-bit)
These are the hardware requirements when using Aero with a desktop computer:
| Component | Recommended | Minimum |
| Processor (CPU) | 4-core CPU
One of the following or better: |
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| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
| Graphics card (GPU)1 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada NVIDIA RTX A4000 NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA RTX A2000 NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 |
| Storage space2 | 2 GB | |
| Video output | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 | |
| USB connectivity | 1 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1 | |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 11 |
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1 Aero is compatible with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20- and 30-series GPUs that meet the minimum requirements. Note that AMD graphics cards are currently not supported.
2 Storage space required to install Varjo Base.
Varjo Aero is compatible with high-end mobile workstations and laptop computers. For recommended laptop configurations, see Varjo-Ready computers for Varjo Aero.
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Note about laptop graphics cards
Laptop graphics cards with identical names can perform differently depending on factors such as the thermal design of the laptop and amount of memory on the card. Some key terms to keep in mind when comparing graphics cards:
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These are the hardware requirements when using Varjo Aero with a laptop computer:
| Component | Recommended |
| Processor (CPU) | High-end mobile CPU with 4 cores or more |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Graphics card (GPU)1 | High-end NVIDIA Ada generation laptop GPU with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 115W or more:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 High-end NVIDIA Ampere generation laptop GPU with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 135W or more: NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
| Storage space2 | 2 GB |
| Connectivity | Option A. Using the laptop adapter sold separately in Varjo Store:
1 x USB-C 3.1 port Note that the USB port on the laptop must be routed directly to the dedicated NVIDIA GPU and include support for Alternate Mode. Option B. Using a third-party Mini DisplayPort–DisplayPort adapter: 1 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1 port Note that the adapter must support 8k video and DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC). See a list of tested and compatible adapters. |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 11 |
1 While mobile and desktop GPUs may have identical product names, performance is significantly lower when using mobile GPUs. Note that AMD graphics cards are currently not supported.
2 Storage space required to install Varjo Base.
1x Varjo Aero headset
1x VR adapter
1x Varjo power supply unit with 6 x power plugs (EURO, UK, US, AUS, KOR, CHN)
In-ear headphones with microphone
User guide
Cleaning cloth
All Varjo products are backed by a one year warranty. This warranty covers you against manufacturer defects.
If for some reason your Varjo products do not work as expected, simply contact us and we'll either repair your item under warranty or we may be able to offer a refund/exchange. Again, if for some reason your Varjo product doesn't work as expected, contact us right away and we'll sort out any issues ASAP.
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If you live outside a metro area, you order will usually take a little longer to arrive. We recommend you allow 5 business days for your order to arrive.
The moment your order is on the way, we’ll send you tracking details via email. That means you’ll be able to keep an eye on your order and see where it is at any point in time.
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If you’ve clicked on this tab, you’re obviously looking for a reason or two on why you should shop for your gaming goodies at Gamer Gear Direct, rather than those other online stores.
And we’ll (not so) humbly say there are SEVEN reasons we think you should shop with us and not hand over your hard-earned cash at one of those big box retailers like Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi.
We’ll bend over backwards to ensure you are 100% happy and satisfied with your order and our world-class customer service. We want you to rave about your experience with us to your friends and family.
But we know that’ll only happen if we treat every customer like you’re the most important customer in the world. And you are! Without you we wouldn’t be in this business. We’ve only got to where we are today by treating our customers to a high level of service that you’ll rarely find online.
We’ll literally bend over backwards to ensure your experience with us is one you’ll shout about to your neighbour or mates at work. See, we’re not one of those big box electronics stores with a multi-million marketing budget. Those companies treat you like a number. Because they can afford to! They’ve got money coming out of their ears.
We’re different. We’re a small Aussie owned and operated business. Every single potential customer that hits our website is precious to us (that includes you). So, again, we’ll do everything we can to make sure you’re over the moon with your Gamer Gear Direct shopping experience.
Do you think Harvey Norman can promise that kind of service?
Probably not. In fact, I’d bet my house they won’t. But look, you don’t have to take my word for it. Here’s what our customers are saying about us…
Ashley Woolnough says: ‘I want to say a huge thank you to Blake and the team at Gamer Gear Direct. The service has been absolutely impeccable from the moment I first looked at items to the moment they were delivered. I bothered Blake quite a bit, but nothing was too much trouble and he went above and beyond to help me. 5-star service’.
Luke H. had this to say: ‘Amazing, Excellent Service. I'm very impressed. Well informed staff and good quality selection of Sim Racing gear. Staff even went above and beyond to answer a query regarding whether a certain set of pedals would properly mount to a specific cockpit by testing it themselves on my behalf. Delivery is ridiculous fast and free. Less than 24 hour delivery to Sydney NSW which is impressive. Definitely my go to place for all future gear'.
And this from Brendan: ‘Hands down the best online supplier in Australia atm. Customer service is above an beyond any other Australian company. Blake is always happy to try an keep the customer as happy as possible an with the best deal. I will be back...a forever shop and first stop when hunting any sim upgrade.’
That’s not an exhaustive list, either. There are plenty more happy customer stories we could share with you. But let’s move on to reason number two…
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Buy today and if your item is not performing as it should or is faulty just return inside those first 30 days, in 'as new' condition for a refund or exchange. Please note that our return policy does not cover 'change of mind' purchases.
On top of our 30-day return policy, you’re also covered by a manufacturers’ warranty. Every product we sell is covered by a MINIMUM 6-month warranty (most are covered by a 1 year or better warranty).
When you buy from us, you’re buying top quality, brand name products (no crap ‘grey import’ products here), that’ll do exactly what they say on the box.
You'll find more details on our return policy HERE.
That doesn’t mean we’ll always beat the competition on price. Some of the big-name stores bulk up big time on products. We’re still competitive, but may not have the margin to beat them.
That aside, our prices are easily some of the cheapest you’ll find online. Plus, when you bundle several items together, we’re more than happy to chat about a bundle discount
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When you’re shopping online, you want your order delivered fast, right? We understand. That’s why 99% of our orders are shipped within one to two business days from the time you order.
Your order will usually arrive at your doorstep within 3 to 5 business days from the day you ordered. Doesn’t matter whether you order a 50kg racing simulator cockpit or a mousepad, we’ll make sure you get your order in super quick time.
We use the fastest couriers in the country to make sure you get your order in record time.
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Of course, if you have any questions or queries about your order simply email or call us and we’ll help you in any way we can.
Nothing worse than buying something online and it’s faulty, right?
We feel you.
That’s exactly why every item we stock is covered by a minimum 6-month warranty.
If the product you ordered from us doesn’t work right, simply return it to us and we’ll get it fixed for you under warranty.
Or if we can’t have it fixed, we’ll provide you with a replacement item as soon as possible.
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So, there you have it. There are our 7 big reasons on why you should buy all your sim goodies from us and not the competition.
Remember, we are always happy to chat with you at any time. You can open a live chat (at bottom right of screen). Email us at support@gamergeardirect.com.au or give us a call on (03) 9961 0240.
I have a Vive Pro 2 with similar resolution but the Aero visuals are much better due to the optics - no fresnel effect.
While it has foveated rendering I have yet to be able to take advantage of it in any games I have tried.
Hardware wise I cannot fault and have no issues to recommend if you have the budget.
I also found the Aero had better adjustments and comfort. The downside was no video pass-through means having to take on/off more than the Vive.
The only technical issue I had was with chromatic aberration for which Varjo provided a fix. Just not sure why it can’t be address permanently.
Gamer Gear Direct were very responsive when I contacted then initially on this.
The biggest ongoing annoyance I have is that the Vive Pro 2 allows you to interact with Steam without using controllers (I mainly use steering wheels and Hotas) using a button on the headset to click on steam options like recentre. The Aero does not allow this, you can only interact with its own base software (virtual desktop) and it does not have a simple recentre option that I can find.
Great!
I am very impressed with the Varjo Aero coming from the HP Reverb G2. Image quality is outstanding and with a mod Dynamic Foveated Rendering works great in DCS World. It is really a game changer to get great FPS and max out settings in DCS after using DFR! I believe it is currently the only high-end headset on the market with this feature working. I hope Varjo will support local dimming in the future. For my use, this upgrade was worth the money!
Good headset played it for 2 days now cbf to play it
unmatched visual clarity in VR. In terms of raw specs, the headset delivers a powerhouse experience
