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Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED review and specs

Name: Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED
Brand: Pimax

Spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test. We have not tried the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED ourselves: the score and details are based on the official Pimax spec sheet and dated market prices.

Crystal Super with the Sony 8K micro-OLED optical engine

9.2Excellent · out of 10

The Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED is a PC VR headset from Pimax; the manufacturer states 53 pixels per degree (3840 × 3552 per eye), OLED panels and a 116° horizontal field of view. Our calculated score: 9.2/10 ("Excellent"), ranked 1 of 13 in its category.

Sony micro-OLED engine: 3840 x 3552 per eye, 53 PPD, 116° horizontal FOV, ConcaveView pancake optics
Built-in eye tracking for dynamic foveated rendering, plus hand tracking and SLAM tracking (Lighthouse optional)
6DoF controllers, integrated spatial audio and dual cooling fans

€2,352

Market price checked on 29 October 2026

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Specs

Brand	Pimax
Model	Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED
Version	Crystal Super with the Sony 8K micro-OLED optical engine
Type	PC VR headset (wired)
Display	Sony micro-OLED, ConcaveView pancake optics
Resolution per eye	3840 × 3552
Pixels per degree	53 PPD
Field of view	116° horizontal
Max refresh rate	72 or 90 Hz
PC connection	DisplayPort 1.4a + USB-C (detachable DisplayPort cable)
Tracking	Inside-out SLAM (4 cameras); Lighthouse optional
Eye tracking	Yes
Controllers included	Yes
Warranty	1 year on the product (headset, controllers), 6 months on accessories; local law applies when more favorable

In the box

Headset with the micro-OLED optical engine
Two 6DoF controllers

Compatibility

PC VR headset (wired). PC connection: DisplayPort 1.4a + USB-C (detachable DisplayPort cable). No console support stated by the manufacturer.

Where to buy

Pimax ↗	€2,352

Official Pimax spec sheet ↗

How we score

Score out of 10, calculated in the VR headset category from the official spec sheet and the checked price, then placed on our editorial scale. Not a hands-on test. Missing criteria are removed and weights renormalized.

Raw score (weighted average)	8.4/10
Displayed score (editorial scale)	9.2/10

Clarity (PPD or resolution) (25%)	9.8/10
Horizontal field of view (10%)	8.4/10
Display type (15%)	10.0/10
Max refresh rate (5%)	6.0/10
PC connection (15%)	10.0/10
Tracking (5%)	10.0/10
Eye tracking (5%)	10.0/10
Weight (5%)	Not stated, criterion removed
Price (15%)	2.7/10

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Price checked on 29 October 2026

Data from the official Pimax spec sheet

Calculated score, not a hands-on test

Compared with its rivals

The two products in the same category with the closest price.

Compare: side-by-side table ↗

Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED

9.2Excellent · out of 10

53 PPD, OLED, 116°
PC connection: native DisplayPort
Checked price: €2,352

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Pimax Dream Air

9.1Excellent · out of 10

53 PPD, OLED, 110°
PC connection: native DisplayPort
Checked price: €2,460

See the spec comparison ↗

Pimax Crystal Super (QLED)

9.1Excellent · out of 10

57 PPD, Mini-LED, 106°
PC connection: native DisplayPort
Checked price: €1,750.80

See the spec comparison ↗

53 pixels per degree

Clarity stated by Pimax: 3840 × 3552 pixels per eye over a 116° horizontal field of view.

What Pimax promises

Points taken from the official manufacturer spec sheet.

Sony micro-OLED engine: 3840 x 3552 per eye, 53 PPD, 116° horizontal FOV, ConcaveView pancake optics
Built-in eye tracking for dynamic foveated rendering, plus hand tracking and SLAM tracking (Lighthouse optional)
6DoF controllers, integrated spatial audio and dual cooling fans

By the numbers

Clarity: 53 PPD
Horizontal FOV: 116°
Max refresh rate: 90 Hz

Connection, tracking and contents

PC VR headset (wired). Connection: DisplayPort 1.4a + USB-C (detachable DisplayPort cable). Tracking: Inside-out SLAM (4 cameras); Lighthouse optional. In the box: Headset with the micro-OLED optical engine, Two 6DoF controllers. Same Crystal Super chassis as the QLED version; Pimax has not published the weight yet. Built-in eye tracking for dynamic foveated rendering, plus hand tracking.

By the numbers

PC connection: Native DisplayPort
Tracking: Inside-out or Lighthouse
Eye tracking: Yes

Price and availability

Market price checked on 29 October 2026: €2,352. The Pimax EU store lists €1,960 excluding VAT; the price shown adds 20% French VAT, charged at checkout. Shipping not included. Linked merchant: Pimax. The price at the merchant is the one that applies.

By the numbers

Checked price: €2,352
Merchants: 1

The score in detail

Weighted average of the criteria: raw score 8.4/10, which is 9.2/10 on our editorial scale.

Clarity (PPD or resolution)

9.8/10

Weight: 26.3% of the overall score

Display type

10.0/10

Weight: 15.8% of the overall score

PC connection

10.0/10

Weight: 15.8% of the overall score

Price

2.7/10

Weight: 15.8% of the overall score

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED good for sim racing?

On paper, the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED offers 53 pixels per degree (3840 × 3552 per eye), a 116° horizontal field of view, a direct DisplayPort video link from the PC, without the video encoding used by Wi-Fi or USB streaming. Most PC racing sims support OpenXR or SteamVR headsets: check the VR support of your sim before buying. This is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test.

How sharp is the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED?

Pimax states 53 PPD with 3840 × 3552 pixels per eye. Pixels per degree (PPD) measure how many pixels cover one degree of your view: the higher the figure, the easier it is to read mirrors, gauges and braking boards.

How does the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED connect to a PC?

DisplayPort 1.4a + USB-C (detachable DisplayPort cable). The headset receives the video signal directly from the graphics card.

Does the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED need base stations?

No. Inside-out SLAM (4 cameras); Lighthouse optional.

Does the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED work on PS5?

No console support is stated by Pimax. In our selection, the Sony PlayStation VR2 is the only headset for PS5.

What score does the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED get?

The Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED scores 9.2/10 ("Excellent") in the VR headset category, ranking 1 of 13. The score is calculated from the official specs and the checked price, with no hands-on test.

How much does the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED cost?

The price checked on 29 October 2026 is €2,352. It may have changed since.

What is in the box?

According to the official spec sheet: Headset with the micro-OLED optical engine, Two 6DoF controllers.

Where can you buy the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED?

We link to Pimax. Some links are affiliate links and are labeled next to the button.

Did you test the Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED hands-on?

No. This page is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test: we have not handled the product. All information comes from the official Pimax spec sheet and dated market prices.

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