Pimax Crystal vs Pimax Crystal Light
The Pimax Crystal is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Pimax Crystal Light. The Pimax Crystal has the wider field of view at 115°, so it takes in more of a cockpit or sim world at a glance — you turn your head less and keep more situational awareness. For productivity the Pimax Crystal Light is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. The Pimax Crystal comes out ahead in 2 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the Pimax Crystal Light is the cheaper of the two: the Pimax Crystal costs around 78% more. For bang for your buck, the Pimax Crystal Light is the stronger value pick. It's a trade-off: the Pimax Crystal is the better headset overall, but the Pimax Crystal Light gives you more for the money.
| CrystalPimaxour pick | Crystal LightPimax | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 105.9 ★ | 105.1 |
| Sim / Cockpit | 141.5 ★ | 140.6 |
| Productivity | 137.9 | 139.7 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 27.8 | 58.5 ★ |
| Sim / Cockpit | 37.1 | 78.2 ★ |
| Productivity | 36.2 | 77.7 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| Pixel Density | 35 PPD | 35 PPD |
| Resolution / Eye | 8.29 MP | 8.29 MP |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Field of View | 115 ° ★ | 105 ° |
| Weight | 960 g | 815 g ★ |
| RRP | €1,471 | €827 ★ |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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