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Pimax Crystal (QLED) is one of the first PC VR headsets in the Pimax headset lineup that can work not only with a PC but also in standalone mode. The release took place in May 2023.
In this article you can find out detailed technical specifications of the Pimax Crystal VR headset , as well as the necessary system requirements when connecting this VR headset to a PC.
Basic information about Pimax Crystal
| Headset type | PC VR headset – works when connected to a PC Can work as a Standalone VR headset (mechanical mode switch on the headset) |
| Manufacturer’s website | pimax.com |
| Available VR platforms | SteamVR Pimax Play |
| Release date | May 24, 2023 |
| Price | $1599 (includes headset and 2 controllers) |
The most important technical characteristics of Quest 3
| Type of optics | Aspherical lenses |
| IPD range | 60-72 mm with mechanical adjustment |
| Display type | QLED, one display for both eyes Local dimming technology supported |
| Display resolution | 5760 x 2880 pixels 2880 x 2880 per eye |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz also available in 90 Hz, 72 Hz, 60 Hz modes |
| FOV angle of view | 110° horizontal, depending on IPD setting With wide lenses – 117° horizontal |
| Controllers | 2 x Pimax Reality Controllers Comes with the headset |
| Sound | Built-in stereo speakers Built-in microphone 3.5mm Audio Jack connector |
| Headset and controller tracking | Inside-out tracking via 4 built-in headset cameras 6 degrees of freedom (6 DoF) Tracking by external base stations is possible with an optional front panel |
| Ports | USB-C port, DisplayPort |
| Wireless modules | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth |
| Weight | 845 g with headband |
| Pass-through camera mode | Grayscale image via tracking cameras Color image is possible with optional front panel |
| Additional features | Eye tracking, hand tracking (optional) |
Pimax Crystal System Specifications
| Operating system | Android |
| Chipset model | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Built-in memory | 256 GB |
| Built-in battery | 120 mAh – in the headset 6000 mAh – in the headstrap |
System requirements when connecting to a PC
Pimax Crystal is a standalone VR headset, but it reveals all its capabilities when connected to a PC.
To run desktop games and applications, your PC must meet these specifications.
| Operating system | Windows 10 or later |
| CPU | Intel® Core i5-9400 or better |
| Graphic card | Minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 5600XT Recommended: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon™ RX 6700XT Minimum for laptops: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2070 |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Connecting to PC | Display Port 1.4, 1x USB 3.0, 1 x USB A 2.0 |
| Recommendations from the manufacturer | pimax.com |
