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
Visual clarity
9.2The 2880x2880 per-eye panels are the main reason to buy it.
Comfort
6.8The headset is large, so fit and counterweighting matter.
Setup
7.0Inside-out tracking helps, but the overall experience is still enthusiast PC VR.
Value
8.4For 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