Pimax is fully committed to new high-end premium VR headsets. crystal super. Powered by the world’s first changeable optical engine that supports both QLED and Micro-OLED. Simply put, you’ll see far more and more detailed information compared to the already class-leading Pimax Crystal.
Speaking of Pimax Crystal, it’s on our list of best VR headsets for its incredible display and visual fidelity, but the Crystal Super is about to blow it away. In terms of numbers alone, Crystal Super’s total pixel count increases from 16.6 million to 29.6 million.
Pimax has found a way to make the display engine interchangeable, rather than forcing you to choose between QLED and Micro-OLED. The result is a modular design that allows you to change panel types, much like the battery in the base Crystal headset.
Micro-OLED displays use a pancake lens with a maximum refresh rate of 90 Hz and 4K resolution, while QLED uses a glass aspheric lens but supports up to 120 Hz and high resolution of 3840p. It will come true.
Pimax Crystal Super also ditches the standalone mode that we weren’t impressed with during Crystal’s development, allowing Pimax to focus entirely on PCVR. Additionally, the headset’s light feel creates a more comfortable experience, allowing for longer sessions and reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries.
It will be hard to deliver on the promise of a wide field of view, no ghosting or glare, and a big visual sweet spot, but Pimax has never been conservative with its technical goals, and it would be great if it could deliver. I’m aiming for VR as a hobby.
However, it’s important to note that this headset is not aimed at casual VR gamers. This is primarily due to price, but also because you’ll need a fairly powerful gaming PC to get the most out of Pimax Crystal Super, which we’ll get to later. The original Crystal ideally needs at least an Nvidia RTX 3080, but the minimum requirement is his RTX 2070.
If you want to buy the Pimax Crystal Super with both display engines, it will cost you $2,399. The QLED model only costs $1,799, while the micro-OLED model costs $1,999. Shipping is expected to begin in Q4 2024.
During the showcase, Pimax Crystal Airlink was also announced. This is a wireless adapter that allows him to use his Pimax Crystal headset wirelessly, utilizing a sturdy battery and eliminating the need for a tether required for PCVR play. The price is $299, with an unspecified shipping date in 2024.
If this announcement has you itching to get into VR, check out our review of Meta Quest 3 and the best VR games you can play on PC right now.
