Buying Guide
VR Headset Buying Guide
Everything you need to pick the right Pimax headset for your use case, setup, and budget.
Use Cases
Find your scenario.
Crystal Super
Flight & Sim Racing
Widest FOV and highest resolution for instrument clarity. Crystal Super is the top pick.
Dream Air
All-Day Social VR
Under 200g, hand tracking, and eye contact. Dream Air is purpose-built for this.
Crystal Light
Balanced PCVR
High-res, wide FOV, and accessible price. Crystal Light is the sweet spot.
Specifications
Side-by-side specs.
Crystal Light
Crystal Super
Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED
Dream Air
Panel Type
QLED+MiniLED (Local Dimming)
QLED+MiniLED (Local Dimming)
Sony Micro-OLED
Sony Micro-OLED
Resolution / Eye
2880 × 2880 per eye
3840 × 3840 per eye
3840 × 3552 per eye
3840 × 3552 per eye
Pixel Density
35 PPD
50 - 57 PPD
53 PPD
53 PPD
Horizontal FOV
110° horizontal
106°–140° horizontal
116° horizontal
110° horizontal
Refresh Rate
72 / 90 / 120 Hz
72 / 90 Hz
72 / 90 Hz
72 / 90 Hz
Eye Tracking
No
Yes (120 Hz, built-in)
Yes (120 Hz, built-in)
Yes (120 Hz, built-in)
Weight
815 g
TBD
TBD
<170 g Headset Only
Connectivity
DP 1.4a + USB 3.0
DP 1.4a + USB 3.0
DP 1.4a + USB 3.0
DP 1.4a + USB 3.0
Tracking
Inside-out (4 cameras)
Pimax SLAM + SteamVR Lighthouse (optional)
Pimax SLAM + SteamVR Lighthouse (optional)
Lighthouse or SLAM
Best For
Serious Simmers
Enthusiasts & Pros
Visual Purists & Enthusiasts
Social VR & Comfort
FAQ
Common questions.
Buying Guide
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