Bigscreen Beyond vs Pimax Crystal Super
The Bigscreen Beyond is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Pimax Crystal Super. The Pimax Crystal Super has the wider field of view at 106°, so it takes in more of a cockpit or sim world at a glance — you turn your head less and keep more situational awareness. The Pimax Crystal Super is the sharper of the two at 57 pixels per degree, which pays off reading instruments, cockpit gauges and desktop text. For VR gaming the Bigscreen Beyond is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. For sim and cockpit the Pimax Crystal Super is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. The Pimax Crystal Super comes out ahead in 2 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the Bigscreen Beyond is the cheaper of the two: the Pimax Crystal Super costs around 80% more. The Bigscreen Beyond is the pick: the better headset and the better value.
| BeyondBigscreenour pick | Crystal SuperPimax | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 141.1 ★ | 130.8 |
| Sim / Cockpit | 120.1 | 220.6 ★ |
| Productivity | 187.3 | 228.4 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 59.2 ★ | 36.4 |
| Sim / Cockpit | 50.4 | 61.3 ★ |
| Productivity | 78.6 ★ | 63.5 |
| Specifications | ||
| Pixel Density | 32 PPD | 57 PPD ★ |
| Resolution / Eye | 6.55 MP | 14.75 MP ★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz ★ |
| Field of View | 93 ° | 106 ° ★ |
| Weight | 127 g ★ | 900 g |
| RRP | £789 ★ | £1,421 |
★ 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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