HTC Vive / PC VR
VIVE Pro 2
72
TopVR score
$799
retail class
Head-to-head
VIVE Pro 2 vs Pimax Crystal Light
VIVE Pro 2 scores 72/100 while Pimax Crystal Light scores 83/100. Compare specs, price, pros, cons, and platform tradeoffs.
Spec Table
Full Comparison
HTC Vive
VIVE Pro 2
72
TopVR score
$799
retail class
Pimax
Pimax Crystal Light
83
TopVR score
$899
retail class
| Spec | VIVE Pro 2 | Pimax Crystal Light |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72 /100 | 83 /100 |
| Resolution | 2448x2448 per eye | 2880x2880 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 / 120 Hz | 72 / 90 / 120 Hz |
| Field of View | Up to 120 deg horizontal | 105 deg horizontal |
| Tracking | SteamVR Lighthouse outside-in | Inside-out tracking; optional Lighthouse faceplate |
| Battery | Wired PC VR headset | Wired PC VR headset |
| Weight | 850 g class | 815 g class |
| Platform | SteamVR PC | SteamVR PC |
VIVE Pro 2 Verdict
VIVE Pro 2 remains relevant for Lighthouse users who want a high-resolution PC VR headset, but most new buyers should compare newer PC VR options before committing to the full kit.
High-resolution PC VR panels
SteamVR Lighthouse tracking
Works with Vive and Index tracking ecosystems
Fresnel lens glare and sweet spot are dated
Requires base stations and a gaming PC
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Buy on VIVE $799Pimax Crystal Light Verdict
Pimax Crystal Light is one of the strongest value picks for sim racers and flight sim players chasing high resolution. It is less elegant than compact headsets, but its pixel count and price are hard to ignore.
Very high resolution for sims
Local-dimming QLED panel option
Inside-out tracking without base stations
Large and heavier than compact PC VR headsets
Requires a powerful gaming PC
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Buy on Pimax $899