GOOVIS G3 Max

GOOVIS G3 Max – Personal 3D Cinema with Micro-OLED Displays

Product category: personal head-mounted display / private 3D cinema

GOOVIS G3 Max is a high-end head-mounted display designed for watching 2D and 3D films, gaming on a large virtual screen and displaying content from computers, consoles, mobile devices, Blu-ray players and cameras.

The device uses two Micro-OLED displays with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels per eye, offers a 65° field of view, an image density of 45 PPD and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The manufacturer describes the image as equivalent to a virtual screen measuring up to 1,000 inches when viewed from a distance of approximately 20 metres.

Important information

GOOVIS G3 Max is not a standalone VR system such as Meta Quest, PICO 4 Ultra Enterprise or VIVE Focus Vision.

The device primarily functions as a personal screen worn on the head. The manufacturer does not specify support for 6DoF positional tracking, motion controllers, hand tracking or a standalone application platform. G3 Max requires an external video source with a compatible USB-C or HDMI output.

Who is this product for?

– Film and home-cinema enthusiasts.
– Users watching Blu-ray 3D films and Side-by-Side 3D content.
– Users of PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles.
– Owners of computers, laptops, Steam Deck, ROG Ally and similar portable devices.
– People requiring a private display while travelling or relaxing.
– Users without sufficient space for a large television or projector.
– Drone and camera operators requiring a personal monitoring display.
– Companies requiring a portable screen for films, visualisations or 3D content.
– Users with myopia or hyperopia within the device’s supported optical adjustment range.

Key information before purchase

– G3 Max does not have its own operating system or application library.
– A compatible external video source is required.
– USB-C devices must support video output through DisplayPort Alt Mode.
– Equipment with an HDMI output requires a suitable adapter, such as the GOOVIS HC2.0.
– Compatibility should be checked for the specific phone, computer, console or media player model.
– The headset does not convert standard computer or console games into VR games. It displays them on a large private screen.
– Blu-ray 3D playback requires a compatible player, an appropriate HDMI connection and content saved in a supported format.
– G3 Max is not a wireless device. Wireless operation requires an additional transmitter or the GOOVIS Wireless Cast accessory.
– Package contents depend on the selected version. The manufacturer offers, among others, a basic package, cinema package and expanded bundles with a player or accessories. The exact contents should be confirmed before purchase.

Advantages

– Two 2.5K Micro-OLED displays.
– Resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels per eye.
– Very high image clarity of 45 PPD, or pixels per degree.
– Deep blacks and high contrast characteristic of OLED displays.
– Approximately 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space.
– Refresh rate of up to 120 Hz in supported modes.
– Native support for Blu-ray 3D Frame Packing.
– Support for Side-by-Side 3D content.
– 65° field of view suitable for a virtual cinema experience.
– Proprietary ASPH optical system with aspherical lenses.
– Independent diopter adjustment for each eye.
– Vision correction range from +2.0 to –7.0 diopters.
– Adjustment in 0.5-diopter increments with a digital setting indicator.
– IPD adjustment range of 58–74 mm.
– Many users with common vision impairments can use the device without glasses.
– Flip-up display module allowing the user to look at the surroundings without removing the headset.
– Design optimised for watching content while seated or reclining.
– Compatibility with a wide range of USB-C and HDMI devices.
– No external tracking base stations or cameras required.

Limitations and requirements

– It is not a complete VR system supporting free movement within a virtual environment.
– No standalone operating system.
– No motion controllers.
– No 6DoF head-position tracking.
– No hand tracking or eye tracking.
– No mixed reality cameras or colour passthrough.
– Requires a wired or optionally wireless external video source.
– USB-C devices without DisplayPort Alt Mode cannot output video without an additional adapter or transmitter.
– HDMI devices require a suitable adapter.
– The 65° field of view is suitable for a virtual cinema but significantly narrower than that of typical VR headsets.
– The physical panel resolution is 2560 × 1440 pixels per eye. Accepting a 4K input signal does not mean that each panel displays native 4K resolution.
– The weight of approximately 300 g is relatively low compared with many VR headsets, but the device is larger than lightweight multimedia glasses.
– Users with astigmatism or vision impairments outside the supported range may require additional prescription inserts.

Applications

– Watching 2D films.
– Watching Blu-ray 3D films.
– Playing Side-by-Side 3D content.
– Streaming films and television series.
– Private display for a computer or laptop.
– Gaming on consoles and computers.
– Using Steam Deck, ROG Ally and similar devices.
– Displaying content from a phone or tablet.
– Monitoring video from a camera, video camera or drone.
– Presenting visualisations, technical films and 3D models.
– Mobile sales presentations.
– Private-screen use while travelling, staying in hotels or working in shared spaces.

Suitability for consumers

– Very high suitability for film and 3D cinema enthusiasts.
– G3 Max is one of the few currently available head-mounted displays supporting both Blu-ray 3D Frame Packing and SBS 3D content.
– It works well as an alternative to a television or projector, particularly when the user requires a completely private display.
– It may also be a good option for gamers who want to use a large virtual screen without occupying an entire room.
– Low suitability for users looking for conventional VR games and applications, because the device does not provide interactive motion tracking or a standalone application environment.

Is GOOVIS G3 Max the right choice?

GOOVIS G3 Max may be a suitable choice when the key requirements are:

– very high image clarity,
– deep blacks provided by Micro-OLED displays,
– a large private screen,
– Blu-ray 3D playback,
– support for SBS 3D content,
– refresh rates of up to 120 Hz,
– compatibility with consoles, computers and mobile devices,
– a wide range of optical adjustment,
– use mainly while seated.

Technical specifications

Display and optics

– Device type: personal head-mounted display.
– Displays: 2 × 2.5K Micro-OLED.
– Resolution: 2560 × 1440 pixels per eye.
– Combined panel resolution: 5120 × 1440 pixels.
– Angular resolution: 45 PPD.
– Field of view: 65°.
– Refresh rate: up to 120 Hz in compatible modes.
– Colour-space coverage: approximately 95% DCI-P3.
– Optical system: third-generation GOOVIS ASPH.
– Optics: multi-element aspherical lenses.
– Virtual screen: up to 1,000 inches viewed from a distance of approximately 20 m, according to the manufacturer.

Vision adjustment

– Diopter range: +2.0 to –7.0 D.
– Adjustment: independent for each eye.
– Adjustment increments: 0.5 D.
– Setting indicator: digital.
– IPD range: 58–74 mm.
– IPD adjustment: mechanical and independent for both sides.

Supported image formats

– standard 2D image,
– Blu-ray 3D Frame Packing,
– Side-by-Side 3D,
– films and games transmitted from a compatible source,
– input signal up to 4K, depending on the source and adapter used.

Connectivity

– direct connection to USB-C devices supporting video output,
– HDMI compatibility through a suitable adapter,
– compatibility with computers, consoles, Blu-ray players, cameras and selected mobile devices,
– optional wireless transmission using the GOOVIS Wireless Cast accessory,
– no standalone connectivity or internal application library.

Construction

– Weight: approximately 300 g.
– ergonomic pressure-distribution system,
– flip-up display module,
– design intended for seated and reclining use,
– external video and power source required.

Tracking and VR functions

– 6DoF positional tracking: not specified by the manufacturer.
– Motion controllers: none.
– Hand tracking: none.
– Eye tracking: none.
– Passthrough cameras: none.
– Standalone operating system: none.
– SteamVR platform: no native support as a complete VR headset.

Certification and intended use

– Official intended use: personal cinema, 2D and 3D films, gaming on a virtual screen and displaying content from external devices.
– Declared medical certification: no information provided for the G3 Max model.
– Declared military intended use: no information provided.
– Declared MIL-STD compliance: no information provided.
– Declared IP protection rating: no information provided.
– Industrial or field durability: not confirmed by the manufacturer.