Lynx-R2 is a new VR headset from a French company called Lynx. It comes this summer. It has the widest view of any headset you can buy. The view is 126 degrees side-to-side and 103 degrees up-and-down. That’s bigger than most others. No need for a phone or PC—it works alone.
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It uses a fast chip from Qualcomm called XR2 Gen 2, plus 16GB of memory. Like Meta Quest 3 or Pico 4 Ultra. Screens are sharp: 2312×2160 pixels each eye. These cheap screens ($30 each) were made for Meta’s canceled Quest 4.
Special pancake lenses from partner Hypervision make the wide view possible. Cameras for see-through mode are super clear: 10 million pixels per eye at 90 frames per second. Better than Quest 3 or Apple Vision Pro. Delay from eyes to screen is just 12-20 milliseconds—very fast.
You can flip the front up to see the real world, like Samsung Galaxy XR. Weight is 550 grams with battery in back. Four cameras track your head, hands, and controllers. A small sensor scans rooms in 3D.
The “black line” blocking your side view is tiny—just 6% of your sight. Slimmer than smart glasses. No glue inside; uses screws so you can fix it. Buy spare parts like batteries or cameras. It runs on LynxOS, which is a free and open version of Android.
Hackers and developers can easily use it because it gives full access to sensors and makes it simple to add new parts. This time, there is no crowdfunding—the product will be ready to ship as soon as it goes on sale. The company will price it higher than the Quest 3 but lower than the Galaxy XR.
Public reaction on Twitter to the announcement was largely positive and focused on excitement about creative capabilities.
A user praised the tool’s use of AI for video generation, calling it “very nice” and highlighting how smooth and impressive the results looked.
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Another user drew attention to the launch of ANGLES v2, emphasizing its new ability to capture scenes from any direction. Their tweets highlighted features like full 360-degree camera control, a redesigned interface with a 3D cube and sliders, expanded viewpoints from behind the subject, and improved project management.
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Lynx has learned from its past mistakes. Their first headset, called R1, was delayed and became very expensive—the price went from $500 to $1300. Now, the company is focusing on being fully ready before launching anything. This new headset could change VR. Its wide view feels more real and immersive. It can be useful for gaming, work, and blending the real world with virtual experiences.
So, it’s something to watch out for soon.
