Pimax Crystal vs Varjo Aero
The Pimax Crystal is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Varjo Aero. For VR gaming the Pimax Crystal is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. The Pimax Crystal comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the Pimax Crystal is the cheaper of the two: the Varjo Aero costs around 24% more. The Pimax Crystal is the pick: the better headset and the better value.
| CrystalPimaxour pick | AeroVarjo | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 105.9 ★ | 101.1 |
| Sim / Cockpit | 141.5 ★ | 135.2 |
| Productivity | 137.9 ★ | 137.8 |
| Value scores | ||
| VR Gaming | 27.8 ★ | 21.3 |
| Sim / Cockpit | 37.1 ★ | 28.5 |
| Productivity | 36.2 ★ | 29 |
| Specifications | ||
| Pixel Density | 35 PPD | 35 PPD |
| Resolution / Eye | 8.29 MP ★ | 7.83 MP |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz ★ | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 115 ° | 115 ° |
| Weight | 960 g | 717 g ★ |
| RRP | £1,263 ★ | £1,572 |
★ 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.