Incredible visual quality with great black levels ; Great audio (using DMAS headphones) ; Better value than some high-end competitors ; No base stations required

Gigantic and heavy design ; The battery system is frustrating ; Standalone mode is unimpressive ; No mixed reality functionality

If you’re looking for stunning VR visuals, and have a powerful enough gaming rig to handle it, the Pimax Crystal offers image fidelity like no other. It also stands out as the only high-end PCVR headset to offer a standalone mode, although it’s not too...

Exceptional resolution and clarity ; Wide field of view ; Excellent black levels ; Great audio (with DMAS earphones)

It's massive and heavy ; Eye-tracking and standalone mode don't work yet ; Battery system needs a rework

The Pimax Crystal provides exceptional visuals and promises to deliver eye-tracking and standalone functionality in future updates. It's an impressive bit of kit, but at present, it just feels unfinished.