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★ Issue 26 · The Headsets Desk · Premium · Released 2023
Pimax Crystal
by Pimax
Eddie's pick7.4
Eddie Score
Premium · /10
★ Best For
Premium sim and FPS enthusiasts — 180° wide FOV, 2560×1440 resolution, immersive gameplay
Last tested Apr 2026
★ Dossier · Full Specs
The technical breakdown.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2880×2880 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 130° horizontal |
| Weight | 880g |
| Display | LCD |
| Tracking | Inside-out hand + base station support |
| Audio | Spatial audio |
| Processor | PC GPU-dependent |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.0 |
★ Hand Tracking★ Microphone
★ Receipts · Sources Eddie read
Sources Eddie aggregated for this headset
| Platform | Sample | Score | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K posts | 75 | — | |
| Sim Communities | Flight/racing | 82 | — |
| YouTube | Tech reviews | 72 | — |
★ The Verdict
Pros & Cons
What Eddie Loves
- Wide 180° FOV (immersive)
- 2560×1440 per eye very good resolution
- 90Hz smooth refresh
- High-quality lenses
- Excellent for flight/racing sims
Watch Out For
- $1599 is expensive
- Pimax support quality varies
- Requires base station setup
- Heavy at 880g
- Limited consumer game optimization
★ Sub-quests
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