Ecosystem · Headsets
The Headsets
Every BLACKSTAR simulator pairs with a professional Varjo XR-4 Series mixed-reality headset. Here's exactly what your pilots wear, and the hardware behind it.
Available Headsets
Two Ways to See the Cockpit
Both headsets deliver the same true-to-life mixed-reality cockpit. Choose the standard XR-4, or step up to the Focal Edition for gaze-driven autofocus on every instrument.
The standard headset
Varjo XR-4
The mixed-reality headset that ships with every BLACKSTAR simulator. Near human-eye resolution and full-color passthrough place your real hands and hardware inside a true-to-life virtual cockpit.
The autofocus headset
Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition
Adds gaze-driven autofocus so small instruments and charts stay razor-sharp wherever you look. Built for pilots who want every label and gauge in the cockpit read at a glance.
The Varjo Difference
See Every Detail
Varjo brings the cockpit into focus with human-eye resolution and full-color passthrough. Pilots can see their real controls, reach for switches, and transition between the physical and virtual aircraft without breaking immersion.
Hardware Specs
Varjo XR-4 Series Specifications
- Display
- Dual mini-LED LCD, 3840 × 3744 px per eye
- Resolution
- Up to 51 PPD (near human-eye)
- Field of View
- 120° horizontal
- Passthrough
- Full-color video, low-latency, 12K combined
- Eye Tracking
- 200 Hz, sub-degree accuracy
- Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Autofocus
- Gaze-driven (Focal Edition)
- Audio
- Integrated off-ear speakers + dual mics
- Connectivity
- DisplayPort + USB-C, tethered
- Weight
- ≈ 665 g (headband balanced)
Continue Exploring
Where to Next
- 01The EcosystemHow every system connects into one training experience.
- 02PolarisThe visual system: XR-4 Focal Edition, RTX 5090, and instructor iPad.
- 03AtlasThe instructor platform that ties the ecosystem together.
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