THE BRUTAL TRUTH! Is the PIMAX CRYSTAL LIGHT really that good!? My review (+Coupon Code)

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⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:42 Design
02:56 Comfort and weight
05:29 Setup and software
08:27 Display
11:24 Lenses and FOV
14:03 Controller
16:51 Games
18:02 Expandability
19:34 Tracking test
22:10 Heat development
22:37 Removable inserts
23:49 IPD adjustment
25:07 Glasses wearers
26:00 Connections
27:07 Sound and microphone
28:40 Price
30:35 Conclusion

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10$ off coupon code for Crystal Light: Voodoode

[dtz]

It's good that taxes were mentioned, because other youtubers are not mentioning them at all.

In my country i have to pay £151 extra in taxes plus another £28 for delivery above the advertised price. It was enough to stop me from buying this headset right now.

[farmertrueVR]

Great video Voodoo. Thank you for giving us this information!

It’s very nice that the software and set up didn’t give you any issues. You not having to change or adjust anything in the Pimax Play software is great. But it’s also nice that Pimax Play gives you dozens of ways to adjust and tweak the HMD for each users wants or needs. It allows users to get the absolute best VR experience.

I purchased a Crystal in January and it quickly became my favorite VR HMD. This is after I used the Varjo Aero for over a year and a Quest 3 since its launch. The Crystal visuals are truly next level. Not to mention the software, audio, mic, reliability, comfort and customer service are all above industry standard.

Speaking of comfort, after comfort adjustments (all VR HMDs need small tweaks for best comfort), I’m able to live stream PCVR for 4-6 hours straight with no adjustments needed. So I imagine the Crystal Light is very comfortable and no issue for fast movement VR titles.

Thanks again voodoo! Cheers!

[Smyven]

From a sim racers perspective this is an enticing option, currently use a Q3 and love it but with Crystals display port for low latency, higher resolution and better contrast this is ticking the right boxes

[angrybeaver]

Super happy that you like it much more than the Quest 3 for PCVR. I got it because I only play PCVR and I wanted to get rid of the compression and latency issues.

[WOojerVestandQuestonMe]

Fantastic, I am excited to get mine. I'm curious to see how good it looks from inside of the headset and how much FOV I can get out of it. Thanks, Thomas, for the review. Nice Hair Cut!
Oh by the way, 24:22 you said, 85mm lowest IPD but, I know you meant 58mm 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️☺️👍HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! 😉👌

[tattoodude]

As always, very thorough and into all the important details that we VR users need to know. You are always spot on with your information and perhaps ever more importantly, honest. I have been struggling with my Quest 3 lately playing Dirt Rally 2 - it just got so muddy and ugly, and you absolutely sold me on this headset. I just ordered and have one on the way! I can't wait for crystal clear PCVR!!!

[IamMrChris]

Great video as always! is it worth upgrading from a Varjo Aero? for sim racing? thx

[iontesu]

Thank you for the thorough and "to-the-point" review. My reverb G2 has decent FPS in MSFS and DCS with a system with RTX 3080. My big ask for you is: what's the FPS in MSFS and DCS w/ Pimax Light and Reverb G2 with your existing 4090. It would be really nice to get these numbers using RTX 3080. I appreciate your help & understanding.

[tripg]

Thank you Thomas. What an AWESOME review. Very helpful. Since I do entirely PCVR flight simulation can I forgo the hand controllers and just use my mouse. Also, does the connection need to go through steam VR for DCS.

[nicomirinda]

The CRYSTAL SUPER they are releasing by Q4 this year is going to be mind-blowing. I wonder if RTX4090 will be enough or we should wait for RTX5090 to ensure a smooth running on games.

[Verociity]

Great review, there's a lot to consider. Very tempted to upgrade from Quest3 but I'm a little disappointed at the FOV, I thought Pimax were much bigger.

[vaulttraveler]

Is there a reason those things have to be that gigantic?

Also lets be honest just having good lenses and displays doesn't cut it anymore.

Anyway, great review.

[deesee]

I’m still admiring your shelf. That’s a grown man who likes tech, very envious of that collection. 20k worth of vr headset just sitting there…

[nekron]

Not only is the top headband wider on the Crystal Light, the clip on top of the HMD itself (that holds the top head band) is apparently a lot thicker/sturdier than the original (which was prone to braking). Very glad to see a double improvement there.

[lbios]

Is it true no-local dimming version is gone for good? Did you get confirmation from Pimax about it?

[mrmoyd]

great thorough review. I picked your review in the list because I see all the headsets in the thumbnail.

[rodiape]

Thanks for the review, would you recommend it over the big screen beyond even if they were the same price? I'm trying to decide between these two. Thanks

[crate]

Hi Thomas,
Thanks for the review, tempting but too expensive after we add dmas, faceplate and 25% extra taxes (here at least).
If they made it smaller (instead of exact same shell), included dmas and added fans to stop fogging like Q3 or Pico4 has then would of got one.

[thatstokedgamer]

Great for people who want an upgrade from a G2 or a Quest. I wanna see that super oled review 👀