Pimax headsets: Crystal, Crystal Light, Crystal Super and Dream Air
Crystal series
| Crystal (OG) | Crystal Light | Crystal Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 24, 2023 | May 14, 2024 | April 7, 2025 |
| Price (Pimax) | $1,599 at launch | $899 | From $1,799; $1,599 listed for some versions |
| Resolution per eye | 2880 x 2880 | 2880 x 2880 | 3840 x 3840 (QLED); 3840 x 3552 (micro-OLED) |
| Pixels per degree | 35 | 35 | 50 or 57 (QLED) |
| Field of view | Wide | About 105 to 115 degrees (sources differ) | 106 degrees at 57 PPD, 127 at 50 PPD, about 140 ultrawide |
| Refresh rate | 72, 90, 120 Hz | 72, 90, 120 Hz | 72, 90 Hz |
| Eye tracking | Dynamic | Fixed foveated rendering | Dynamic |
| IPD adjustment | Not compared | Manual, 58 to 72 mm | Automatic, 58 to 72 mm |
| Type | PC, wireless with rear battery | PC only | PC only, 5 m cable included |
Pimax lists the Crystal Super Micro-OLED at $2,199 and says the QLED variants differ in lenses and field of view. Prices change with promotions, so check pimax.com.
Dream Air series
| Dream Air | Dream Air SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Display | Micro-OLED, 3840 x 3552 per eye | Micro-OLED, 2560 x 2560 per eye |
| Field of view | About 110 degrees (a Pimax blog says about 116 for the micro-OLED optics) | About 105 degrees |
| Weight | About 170 g | Under 140 g |
| Tracking | Lighthouse or SLAM | Lighthouse or SLAM |
| Price | $1,899 to $2,299 depending on source and version | $899 (Wikipedia) |
Earlier headsets
The Pimax Vision 8K X was marketed as the first dual native 4K consumer headset, with a field of view of 200 degrees diagonal, 170 horizontal and 115 vertical. Digital Trends named it a CES 2020 AR/VR top tech pick. We have not verified specs for the 4K, 5K and other 8K models, so we are not publishing them yet.
Using Pimax on a laptop
Pimax says the Crystal Light and Super work with laptops that have a direct GPU output to a MiniDP or USB-C port, and the adapter must support DisplayPort 1.4a at 8K and 60 Hz. See the GPU guide for how headset needs compare. This page covers specs and prices, not hands-on testing.
Questions
What is the difference between Pimax Crystal Light and Crystal Super?
The Crystal Light has 2880 x 2880 pixels per eye at 35 PPD and costs far less. The Crystal Super has 3840 x 3840 per eye, up to 57 PPD or an ultrawide view of about 140 degrees, and is PC-only with auto IPD adjustment.
Do Pimax headsets work on laptops?
Pimax says the Crystal Light and Super work with laptops that have a direct GPU output to a MiniDP or USB-C port, with an adapter that supports DisplayPort 1.4a at 8K and 60 Hz.
Is the Pimax Crystal standalone?
The original Crystal can run wirelessly with a rear battery. The Crystal Light and Crystal Super are PC-tethered, and Pimax lists the Super as PCVR only.
How much does the Pimax Dream Air cost?
Sources conflict. Road to VR reported an announced price of $1,900, Wikipedia lists $1,899, and a Pimax blog table lists $1,999 for the Lighthouse version and $2,299 for the SLAM version. Check Pimax's store for the current price.
What is the lightest Pimax headset?
The Dream Air SE is listed at under 140 g and the Dream Air at about 170 g, both using micro-OLED displays.