SeekerPimax Crystal
The Pimax Crystal provides exceptional visuals and promises to deliver eye-tracking and standalone functionality in future updates. It's an impressive bit of kit, but at present, it just feels unfinished.
-- As reviewed by Pocket-Lint
Product details
- VR Redefined - Enjoy 35 PPD, superb image quality and wide field of view with Pimax’s glass aspheric lenses. Replaceable lenses with different parameters coming soon.
- Life-like Graphics - Dual QLED+Mini-Led Panels with 5760x2880 resolution and Local Dimming for stunning and immersive graphics.
- Dual Mode Headset - The Crystal is PC VR & Standalone VR headset, powered by Snapdragon XR2 & Pimax’s Dual-processor chip. Wireless usage in both modes with Wi-Fi or 60G module.
- Eye-tracking Supported - Play with your eyes. Pimax Crystal’s eyetracking registers 120 times per second and enables foveated rendering. IPD is auto-adjusted.
- Easy To Use - Get ultra VR in 5 minutes: Download Pimax Play driver, connect VR Headset with PC, pair Motion Controllers, Done. No need for base stations with 4 external cameras. Crystal also supports SteamVR tracking 2.0&1.0 with replaceable Lighthouse Cover. Windows10, 11 with RTX 2070+ recommended, except 3090ti.
PROS
+ Exceptional resolution and clarity
+ Wide field of view
+ Excellent black levels
+ Great audio (with DMAS earphones)
CONS
- It's massive and heavy
- Eye-tracking and standalone mode don't work yet
- Battery system needs a rework
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Pocket-Lint on August 09, 2023
The Pimax Crystal provides exceptional visuals and promises to deliver eye-tracking and standalone functionality in future updates. It's an impressive bit of kit, but at present, it just feels unfinished.
70
By Pocket-Lint on May 27, 2021
Meta Quest Pro is a powerful standalone VR headset that also works with your PC in various ways.
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By TechRadar on September 14, 2023
The Pimax Crystal is a powerful and well-designed PC VR headset featuring some impressive hardware and stellar visuals. However, the incredibly high price tag and underwhelming all-in-one mode hold it back from greatness.
70