HEADSET DOSSIEROPEN RECORD
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Headset dossier · The Headsets Desk · Premium range · Released 2023
Pimax Crystal
by Pimax
74/100
Archived VR Eddie rating
Recorded 2026-04-04 · stale · insufficient confidence
Archived fit note
Premium sim and FPS enthusiasts — 180° wide FOV, 2560×1440 resolution, immersive gameplay
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- Claim type
- Aggregated, Editorial
- Observed
- Apr 4, 2026
- Reviewed
- Apr 4, 2026
- Method
- headset-sentiment-v1
- Confidence
- insufficient
- Coverage
- 3 named sources
Sources
- Reddit sentiment rowReddit · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- Sim Communities sentiment rowSim Communities · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
- YouTube sentiment rowYouTube · Apr 4, 2026Reference unavailable
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- Source rows do not currently include public URLs for independent inspection.
- Source platforms may use different rating scales and sample descriptions.
- A human-review decision and reproducible normalized score inputs are not recorded for this legacy rating.
- The rating is stale and must not be described as current.
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Dossier · Recorded specs
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| 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 recorded★ Microphone recorded
Recorded source rows
Source rows recorded for this headset
These legacy platform labels have no retained source URLs. Sample-size and score fields are withheld because they cannot be inspected or independently verified.
| Recorded source label | Recorded sample label | Archived score | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 | |
| Sim Communities | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
| YouTube | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-04-04 |
Archived editorial notes
Recorded strengths and caveats
Recorded strengths
- Wide 180° FOV (immersive)
- 2560×1440 per eye very good resolution
- 90Hz smooth refresh
- High-quality lenses
- Excellent for flight/racing sims
Recorded caveats
- $1599 is expensive
- Pimax support quality varies
- Requires base station setup
- Heavy at 880g
- Limited consumer game optimization
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