Pimax Crystal Super High-End VR Headset Arrives With Swappable QLED/OLED Displays

At the end of 2023, we looked at Pimax’s latest VR headset offering, known as the Pimax Crystal, which debuted at $1,499 after a $300 coupon. In that review, we found that it was a technically solid device that needed some polish to clean up some minor problems with its hardware and software implementation. This week, Pimax hosted its Frontier 2024 event, announcing two new Pimax Crystal editions that might bring these much-needed updates.

Introduced on YouTube, the Crystal Light headset is a distinct offering from Pimax. It's a 'streamlined iteration' of the Pimax Crystal, designed specifically for PC-based virtual reality experiences. Notably, it omits features like eye-tracking, the XR2, 256GB, standalone VR mode, batteries, and automatic IPD adjustments. These exclusions have significantly reduced the headset's weight by 30% and its price to $699, making it a compelling choice in the current VR market. This is ...