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Pimax Crystal Super (QLED) review and specs

Name: Pimax Crystal Super (QLED)
Brand: Pimax

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

57 PPD optical engine (106° horizontal), the version scored here; Ultrawide and 50 PPD engines at the same price

9.1Excellent · out of 10

The Pimax Crystal Super (QLED) is a PC VR headset from Pimax; the manufacturer states 57 pixels per degree (3840 × 3840 per eye), Mini-LED panels and a 106° horizontal field of view. Our calculated score: 9.1/10 ("Excellent"), ranked 3 of 13 in its category.

Swappable QLED optical engines: 57 PPD (106° HFOV), 50 PPD (127°) or Ultrawide (140°), all 3840 x 3840 per eye
Built-in Tobii eye tracking for dynamic foveated rendering, 72/90 Hz refresh
QLED + Mini-LED local dimming (about 2,000 zones), glass aspheric lenses, two controllers in the box

€1,750.80

Market price checked on 29 October 2026

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Specs

Brand	Pimax
Model	Crystal Super (QLED)
Version	57 PPD optical engine (106° horizontal), the version scored here; Ultrawide and 50 PPD engines at the same price
Type	PC VR headset (wired)
Display	QLED + mini-LED with local dimming (about 2,000 zones), glass aspheric lenses
Resolution per eye	3840 × 3840
Pixels per degree	57 PPD
Field of view	106° horizontal
Max refresh rate	72 or 90 Hz
PC connection	DisplayPort 1.4a + USB-C; PC VR only, no wireless mode
Tracking	Inside-out SLAM (4 cameras); optional Lighthouse faceplate (sold separately)
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 one optical engine
Two controllers

Compatibility

PC VR headset (wired). PC connection: DisplayPort 1.4a + USB-C; PC VR only, no wireless mode. No console support stated by the manufacturer.

Where to buy

Pimax ↗	€1,750.80

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)	8.3/10
Displayed score (editorial scale)	9.1/10

Clarity (PPD or resolution) (25%)	10.0/10
Horizontal field of view (10%)	6.9/10
Display type (15%)	8.0/10
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%)	4.5/10

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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.

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Pimax Crystal Super (QLED)

9.1Excellent · out of 10

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

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Bigscreen Beyond 2e

9.0Excellent · out of 10

32 PPD, OLED, 108°
PC connection: native DisplayPort
Checked price: €1,489

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HTC VIVE Focus Vision

8.5Very good · out of 10

2448 × 2448 per eye, LCD
PC connection: DisplayPort via adapter or kit
Checked price: €1,349

See the spec comparison ↗

57 pixels per degree

Clarity stated by Pimax: 3840 × 3840 pixels per eye over a 106° horizontal field of view.

What Pimax promises

Points taken from the official manufacturer spec sheet.

Swappable QLED optical engines: 57 PPD (106° HFOV), 50 PPD (127°) or Ultrawide (140°), all 3840 x 3840 per eye
Built-in Tobii eye tracking for dynamic foveated rendering, 72/90 Hz refresh
QLED + Mini-LED local dimming (about 2,000 zones), glass aspheric lenses, two controllers in the box

Connection, tracking and contents

PC VR headset (wired). Connection: DisplayPort 1.4a + USB-C; PC VR only, no wireless mode. Tracking: Inside-out SLAM (4 cameras); optional Lighthouse faceplate (sold separately). In the box: Headset with one optical engine, Two controllers. Pimax has not published the weight yet ("TBD" on its comparison page). Built-in Tobii eye tracking for dynamic foveated rendering.

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: €1,750.80. The Pimax EU store lists €1,459 excluding VAT; the price shown adds 20% French VAT, charged at checkout. Shipping not included. Versions: 57 PPD optical engine, 106° horizontal field of view: €1,750.80 (scored here); Ultrawide optical engine, 140° horizontal field of view: €1,750.80; 50 PPD optical engine, 127° horizontal field of view: out of stock on 29 October 2026. Linked merchant: Pimax. The price at the merchant is the one that applies.

By the numbers

Checked price: €1,750.80
Merchants: 1

The score in detail

Weighted average of the criteria: raw score 8.3/10, which is 9.1/10 on our editorial scale.

Clarity (PPD or resolution)

10.0/10

Weight: 26.3% of the overall score

Display type

8.0/10

Weight: 15.8% of the overall score

PC connection

10.0/10

Weight: 15.8% of the overall score

Price

4.5/10

Weight: 15.8% of the overall score

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pimax Crystal Super (QLED) good for sim racing?

On paper, the Pimax Crystal Super (QLED) offers 57 pixels per degree (3840 × 3840 per eye), a 106° horizontal field of view, a direct DisplayPort video link from the PC, without the video encoding used by Wi-Fi or USB streaming. Pimax pairs the Ultrawide engine with racing sims and the 57 PPD engine with flight sims. 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 (QLED)?

Pimax states 57 PPD with 3840 × 3840 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 (QLED) connect to a PC?

DisplayPort 1.4a + USB-C; PC VR only, no wireless mode. The headset receives the video signal directly from the graphics card.

Does the Pimax Crystal Super (QLED) need base stations?

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

Does the Pimax Crystal Super (QLED) 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 (QLED) get?

The Pimax Crystal Super (QLED) scores 9.1/10 ("Excellent") in the VR headset category, ranking 3 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 (QLED) cost?

The price checked on 29 October 2026 is €1,750.80. It may have changed since.

What is in the box?

According to the official spec sheet: Headset with one optical engine, Two controllers.

Where can you buy the Pimax Crystal Super (QLED)?

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

Did you test the Pimax Crystal Super (QLED) 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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