The Pimax Crystal Super with a QLED 57 PPD optical engine is a high-end PCVR VR headset, with 3840 × 3840 pixels per eye and eye tracking, compatible with PC, aimed at sim racing and flight simulation drivers who want maximum visual clarity.
The Crystal Super platform supports interchangeable optical engines (57 PPD, 50 PPD, Ultra-Wide 140° and Micro-OLED); this listing describes the 57 PPD engine, which Pimax presents as the first retina-level VR headset. It combines a QLED panel with Mini-LED and local dimming of around 1,000 zones per eye, aspheric glass lenses with 99% light transmission and 280 nits, ideal for building into a racing simulator or dedicated cockpits.
Key features
- 3840 × 3840 pixels per eye (~29 MP) with 57 PPD, retina-level clarity.
- QLED + Mini-LED panel with local dimming of around 1,000 zones per eye and 280 nits.
- 106° horizontal field of view with the 57 PPD optical engine.
- Variable 72 / 90 Hz refresh rate.
- 120 Hz eye tracking with automatic IPD adjustment and Dynamic Foveated Rendering 2.0.
- Inside-out 6DoF tracking (Pimax SLAM, 4 cameras) with no base stations; optional Lighthouse Faceplate.
- Two controllers included and interchangeable 3.5 mm jack audio with 2 microphones.
Technical specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Pimax Crystal Super (QLED 57 PPD optical engine) |
| Type | PCVR VR headset |
| Panel | QLED + Mini-LED with local dimming (~1,000 zones per eye) |
| Lenses | Aspheric glass, 99% light transmission |
| Brightness | 280 nits |
| Resolution | 3840 × 3840 pixels per eye (~29 MP) |
| Pixel density | 57 PPD (retina level) |
| Field of view | 106° horizontal |
| Refresh rate | 72 / 90 Hz variable |
| Eye tracking | Yes, 120 Hz, with Dynamic Foveated Rendering 2.0 |
| IPD | Automatic, 58–72 mm |
| Tracking | Inside-out 6DoF (Pimax SLAM, 4 cameras); optional Lighthouse Faceplate |
| Controllers | Two controllers included |
| Audio | Interchangeable 3.5 mm jack + 2 microphones; optional DMAS headphones |
| Connection | DisplayPort 1.4a; 5 m cable included |
| Optical engines | Interchangeable: 57 PPD, 50 PPD, Ultra-Wide 140°, Micro-OLED |
| Minimum GPU | NVIDIA RTX 2080 |
| Recommended GPU | RTX 3070 or higher |
| Operating system | Windows 10 / 11 |
Compatibility
The Pimax Crystal Super is a PCVR-only headset: it works connected to a PC running Windows 10 or 11 via DisplayPort 1.4a, with the included 5 m cable. It is not compatible with consoles (neither PlayStation VR2 nor Xbox) or standalone use.
- PC with Windows 10 / 11.
- Minimum GPU NVIDIA RTX 2080; recommended RTX 3070 or higher.
- DisplayPort 1.4a video output.
- Pimax Play, SteamVR and OpenXR software.
- Not compatible with consoles or standalone mode.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Pimax Crystal Super work with consoles like PS5 or Xbox?
No. It is a PCVR-only VR headset. It connects to a PC running Windows 10 or 11 via DisplayPort 1.4a and is not compatible with PlayStation, Xbox or standalone use.
What is the difference between the Crystal Super platform's optical engines?
The Crystal Super supports interchangeable optical engines: the 57 PPD one (this product, maximum sharpness and a 106° field of view), the 50 PPD one, the 140° Ultra-Wide and a Micro-OLED version. Switching engines lets you prioritise pixel density or field of view.
Which GPU do I need for the Pimax Crystal Super 57 PPD?
The minimum GPU is an NVIDIA RTX 2080 and the recommended one an RTX 3070 or higher. Running at 3840 × 3840 pixels per eye, a more powerful card makes better use of the resolution and Dynamic Foveated Rendering 2.0.
Does it include controllers and does it need base stations?
It includes two controllers and uses inside-out 6DoF tracking with four cameras (Pimax SLAM), so it needs no base stations. If you prefer Lighthouse tracking, an optional Faceplate is available.
Does it have eye tracking and what is it for?
Yes, it integrates 120 Hz eye tracking with automatic IPD adjustment (58–72 mm) and Dynamic Foveated Rendering 2.0, which concentrates graphics quality where you look to improve performance in demanding simulators.
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