Pimax Crystal Light

Released

Apr 14, 2024

Category

PC VR

Pimax / PC VR / $899

Pimax Crystal Light

A high-resolution PC VR headset for sim-heavy buyers who care more about cockpit clarity than compact design.

83

TopVR score

Display

QLED LCD

Resolution

2880x2880 / eye

Refresh

Up to 120 Hz

FOV

105 deg H

Tracking

Inside-out

Platform

SteamVR

Editorial read

Scorecard

10-point sub-scores

Visual clarity

9.2

The 2880x2880 per-eye panels are the main reason to buy it.

Comfort

6.8

The headset is large, so fit and counterweighting matter.

Setup

7.0

Inside-out tracking helps, but the overall experience is still enthusiast PC VR.

Value

8.4

For sim buyers, the resolution per dollar is compelling.

Full specification

Specs by Section

Overview

Device type
PC VR headset
Platform
SteamVR PC
Retail price
$899 full payment
Best use
Sims and seated PC VR

What We Like

  • + Very high resolution for sims
  • + Local-dimming QLED panel option
  • + Inside-out tracking without base stations
  • + Strong price-to-resolution ratio

Watch-outs

  • - Needs a strong GPU
  • - Large headset body is not for everyone
  • - Check exact bundle and tracking option before buying