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The Pimax Crystal Light is a dedicated PC VR headset. Its specifications are comparable to those of the original Pimax Crystal, but without a battery and standalone mode
The Pimax Crystal Light utilises inside-out tracking, with optional support for Lighthouse tracking via the Pimax faceplate (not included!)
With a resolution of 2880 x 2880 pixels per eye (upscaled), the Pimax Crystal Light provides a particularly sharp and clear image
The Pimax Crystal Light does not include eye-tracking or automatic IPD adjustment
The headset can only be connected to a computer via a DisplayPort cable; wireless use is not possible.
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What's in the box
1 x Pimax Crystal Light headset
2 x Pimax Crystal controllers (left and right)
1 x DisplayPort cable
1 x Power Adapter
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Pimax Crystal Light (local dimming) with controllers
The Pimax Crystal Light is a lighter version of the popular Pimax Crystal headset. Where the original Pimax Crystal was a combined PC VR and standalone VR headset, the Pimax Crystal Light is specifically focused on PC VR. This means that the battery at the back of the headset has been removed, making the headset lighter and more compact. Additionally, the Pimax Crystal Light now only includes a DisplayPort cable that needs to be plugged into the computer. The combination of a high resolution (2880 x 2880 pixels per eye) and a wide field of view (about 125 degrees) make the Pimax Crystal Light an excellent choice for use with VR simulation games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator and Assetto Corsa.
The Pimax Crystal Light comes with 2 Pimax controllers included. The tracking of the headset works with inside-out tracking cameras. It is possible to use the Crystal headset with external Lighthouse tracking sensors, for this you need to have the Pimax Tracking Faceplate (available separately).
Features of the Pimax Crystal Light
Pin-sharp 2880 x 2880 resolution per eye;
Aspheric glass lenses with a large sweet spot;
35 PPD for super clear vision;
Variable refresh rate (60Hz, 72Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz) for smooth gameplay;
Manually adjustable IPD (58-72mm);
Fixed foveated rendering: Fixed 2.0;
Easy installation with inside-out tracking or expand with Lighthouse tracking;
What are the differences between the Pimax Crystal and Pimax Crystal Light?
The Pimax Crystal Light does not contain a Snapdragon XR2 processor and battery. The Light variant can only be used in combination with a PC, while the original Pimax Crystal can also be used in standalone mode. Additionally, the Pimax Crystal Light does not contain a built-in eye-tracking module (and thus does not have automatic IPD adjustment). Also, the lenses of the Pimax Crystal Light are not interchangeable.
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Warning: Do not expose your VR headset to direct sunlight or high temperatures, especially when it is not in use. Sunlight can be concentrated through the lenses, causing serious, irreparable damage to the lenses and screen. Please note: Damage caused by exposure to sunlight is not covered by the warranty.
Pimax Crystal Light (local dimming) with controllers
Compatible with
Pimax Crystal Lighthouse
Brand
Pimax
Product Codes
Stock Keeping Unit
PVH00010174
EAN (GTIN-13)
6977402870064
Device
Certifications
CE, RoHS
Warranty
12 months
Type headstrap
Flexible plastic strap
Exterior material
Plastic (PC/ABS)
Weight (with headstrap)
535 gram
Haptic Feedback
No
Screen
Screen Type
2 x QLED
Field of View (FOV)
125 degrees
Refresh rate
60, 72, 90, 120 Hz
Field of View Horizontal
125 degrees
Resolution
2880 x 2880 pixels per eye
PPD (pixels per degree)
35 PPD
Foveated Rendering
No
Field of View Diagonal
140 degrees
Optics
Type lens
Aspheric lenses
IPD range (Interpupillary Distance)
58 - 72 mm (handmatig)
Adjustable Diopter
No
Passthrough
Yes
Tracking
Tracking method
6 DoF Inside-Out
Base stations needed
No
Eye Tracking
No
Face Tracking
No
Hand Tracking
No
Body Tracking
No
Controllers
Controllers
2 x Pimax-controllers
Controller Weight
126 gram
Haptic Feedback
Yes
Built-in Battery
Yes
Audio
Built-in speaker
Yes
Microphone
Yes
3.5 mm Audio Jack
Yes
Connectivity
Connections
DisplayPort
Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
No
Storage
MicroSD Slot
No
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Customer Reviews
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By Persoonlijke review door Joost de Boer – Unbound XR
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De Pimax Crystal Light is een lichtere, meer toegankelijke variant van de high-end Crystal-serie – en eerlijk is eerlijk: ik was positief verrast. Hoewel hij minder zwaar is, levert deze headset nog steeds indrukwekkende prestaties. Vooral het local dimming-paneel (mini-LED) maakt een groot verschil: zwarte delen van het beeld zijn écht donker, wat zorgt voor meer contrast en diepte, zeker in donkere games of simulaties.
De resolutie van 2880x2880 pixels per oog is gelijk aan die van de duurdere Crystal, en dat zie je terug in de scherpte. Tekst is goed leesbaar en details zijn messcherp. In combinatie met het bredere gezichtsveld voelt het beeld zeer immersief. De optionele glazen lenzen zijn deze keer vervangen door lichtere kunststoffen versies, wat het gewicht en comfort ten goede komt, al lever je iets in op lenshelderheid.
De bijgeleverde controllers voelen prima aan, vergelijkbaar met andere inside-out oplossingen zoals die van Pico of Meta. Ze doen wat ze moeten doen, maar zijn niet bijzonder onderscheidend. De inside-out tracking van de headset zelf is degelijk, al haalt het niet helemaal het niveau van base stations bij bijvoorbeeld simulatiegebruik.
Installatie is zoals bij alle Pimax-producten nog steeds geen feestje: je moet Pimax Play installeren, firmware bijwerken, en zorgen dat je de juiste poorten op je PC gebruikt. Niet onmogelijk, maar wel een stapje intensiever dan bij Meta of HTC. Gelukkig biedt Unbound XR support voor zakelijke klanten die hierin ontzorgd willen worden.
Kortom: de Crystal Light is een uitstekende middenweg tussen high-end prestaties en gebruiksvriendelijker hardware. Wie beeldkwaliteit belangrijk vindt, maar de complexiteit van de originele Crystal teveel vond, zal deze versie waarschijnlijk beter kunnen waarderen.
5
By Antony
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Prime displays, cheap lenses
After a series of positive reviews on YouTube, I ordered this headset as a replacement for my HP G2, specifically for flight sims.
The setup was quite straightforward: plug the DisplayPort into the correct connection on the PC, the USB3 connection likewise, and find somewhere to plug the adapter for power to the headset.
PimaxPlay, Pimax's software, was clear.
So far, very satisfied... until I put on the headset.
In the right lens, there was a noticeable distortion and the sweet spot was, in my opinion, smaller than that of the G2 (although I've recently read that you then need to create a little more distance from your eyes to the lenses, which you can solve with a 3rd party face mask).
Furthermore, the sharpest part of the image was to the left and right of the centre, not IN the centre.
Light also leaked in from the left side of the headset, covering the headstrap attachment on that side solved that problem, but that's at most a temporary fix.
Finally, the trigger on the right controller was a bit hit-or-miss, sometimes it worked immediately, sometimes you had to press it a few times before it registered.
Comfort is ok-ish, you can tighten the headstrap pretty well so the headset stays in place, but I can imagine a long session in VR could become painful to the head without additional, again, 3rd party headstraps.
The Crystal Light, unlike its older brother the Crystal, does not have a battery in the headband, meaning you a) cannot use the Crystal Light without a PC, and b) the headset can feel a bit heavier at the front due to lack of a battery as a counterweight.
The sound with the standard speakers isn't too great. It's better than nothing but there's a reason Pimax also offers DMAS speakers. Your own headphones over the top are cheaper.
Due to the lenses, I ended up on the Pimax Discord where it's very easy to create a support ticket and where customer support responds swiftly with the offer to replace the lenses. It apparently happens quite often and it seems to be a known problem.
However, different lenses wouldn't have solved the light leakage on the left side, so I chose to send the whole set back, also because it's not guaranteed that the new lenses would be any better.
All in all, I felt that for the price (€1039 at the time of writing), you should expect more than what Pimax currently offers with the Crystal Light.
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