Pimax Crystal Light (local dimming) with Lighthouse
Pros and Cons
- The Pimax Crystal Light version is a dedicated PC VR headset. The specifications are the same as the original Pimax Crystal headset, but without a battery and standalone mode
- The Pimax Crystal Light is lighter and more compact than the original Pimax Crystal
- With a resolution of 2880 x 2880 pixels per eye (upscaled), the Pimax Crystal Light offers an exceptionally sharp and clear image
- The Pimax Crystal Light does not include eye-tracking and automatic IPD adjustment
- You can only connect the headset to a computer via a DisplayPort cable. It is not possible to use the headset wirelessly.
What's in the box
- 1 x Pimax Crystal LIGHTHOUSE headset
- 1 x Pimax Crystal Lighthouse Faceplate
- 1 x DisplayPort cable
Pimax Crystal Light (local dimming) with Lighthouse
The Pimax Crystal Light is a lighter version of the popular Pimax Crystal headset. While the original Pimax Crystal was a combined PC VR and standalone VR headset, the Pimax Crystal Light is specifically geared towards PC VR. This means that the battery on the back of the headset has been removed, making the headset lighter and more compact. Additionally, the Pimax Crystal Light only includes a DisplayPort cable that needs to be plugged into the computer. The combination of 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 like Microsoft Flight Simulator and Assetto Corsa.
The Pimax Crystal Light comes with 2 Pimax controllers. The headset tracking operates with inside-out tracking cameras. It is possible to use the Crystal headset with external Lighthouse tracking sensors, for which you need to have the Pimax Tracking Faceplate (sold separately).
Features of the Pimax Crystal Light
- Sharp 2880 x 2880 resolution per eye;
- Aspherical 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);
- Foveated rendering: Fixed 2.0;
- Easy installation with inside-out tracking or expandable with Lighthouse tracking;
- Audio: interchangeable 3.5mm connection, 2x microphone.
What are the differences between the Pimax Crystal and Pimax Crystal Light?
The Pimax Crystal Light does not include 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 include a built-in eye-tracking module (and thus has no automatic IPD adjustment). Also, the lenses of the Pimax Crystal Light are not interchangeable. The Pimax Crystal Light does include the necessary on-board hardware for a wireless connection with a 60Hz module*.