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 pickCrystal LightPimax
Performance scores
VR Gaming105.9105.1
Sim / Cockpit141.5140.6
Productivity137.9139.7
Value scores
VR Gaming27.858.5
Sim / Cockpit37.178.2
Productivity36.277.7
Specifications
Pixel Density35 PPD35 PPD
Resolution / Eye8.29 MP8.29 MP
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Field of View115 °105 °
Weight960 g815 g
RRP$1,599$899

★ 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.