--- product_id: 685389437 title: "Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version-with Controllers, 8K QLED with Local-Dimming, Lightweight & Comfortable Compatible with Flight Simulators, iRacing & PC Gaming" brand: "pimax" price: "€ 81.92" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/685389437-pimax-crystal-light-vr-headset-partial-payment-version-with-controllers store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Up to 120Hz refresh rate 30% lighter design 2880x2880 QLED per eye Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version-with Controllers, 8K QLED with Local-Dimming, Lightweight & Comfortable Compatible with Flight Simulators, iRacing & PC Gaming **Brand:** pimax **Price:** € 81.92 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate your VR game with crystal clarity and featherlight comfort β€” don’t just play, dominate! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version-with Controllers, 8K QLED with Local-Dimming, Lightweight & Comfortable Compatible with Flight Simulators, iRacing & PC Gaming by pimax - **How much does it cost?** € 81.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/685389437-pimax-crystal-light-vr-headset-partial-payment-version-with-controllers) ## Best For - pimax enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pimax brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Light as Air Comfort:** 30% lighter with balanced weight distribution for marathon VR sessions without fatigue. - β€’ **Crystal-Clear 8K Visuals:** Experience ultra-high 35 PPD clarity with QLED displays that redefine VR immersion. - β€’ **Customizable Refresh Rates:** Choose between 72Hz, 90Hz, or 120Hz to perfectly sync with your GPU for buttery smooth gameplay. - β€’ **Seamless SteamVR Integration:** Plug into your favorite VR titles like Half-Life: Alyx and Microsoft Flight Simulator effortlessly. - β€’ **Flexible Partial Payment Plan:** Get in the game now with a two-step payment optionβ€”try before you fully commit. ## Overview The Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version delivers stunning 8K QLED visuals at 2880x2880 per eye with advanced local dimming for deep blacks and vibrant colors. Its lightweight design, 30% lighter than predecessors, ensures comfort during extended sessions. Compatible with SteamVR and optimized for flight simulators and racing games, it offers refresh rates up to 120Hz to match your GPU performance. The innovative two-step payment plan lets you experience premium VR now and pay later, backed by responsive customer support and a 30-day return policy. ## Description desertcart.com: Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version-with Controllers, 8K QLED with Local-Dimming, Lightweight & Comfortable Compatible with Flight Simulators, iRacing & PC Gaming : Video Games Review: Flight Sim VR - Pimax created this simplified version of their standalone offering by removing some of the extras, like onboard battery, eye tracking, etc. to make it more affordable for those who intend to use it seated at their computer desk for flight simulators and racing games. Their advertisement and product description clearly reflects on that and surely, they are spot on, everything about this headset as advertised. The Crystal Light retained the original Crystal's super high resolution and high-quality display. It is somewhat disappointing that they are charging extra for the software, but once installed and the VR headset initialize, it is ready to go! The game controllers aren't really needed for flight sim, but they are very easy to set up and can be useful time to time, while can be turned off at any time. During the initial setup, it is recommended to charge them right away before the setup is completed, in case one chooses to use them right away. For seated applications like flight simming, I recommend disabling the safety boundary by unselecting the "Activating Chaperone" feature in the Device Settings/Advanced. With that feature selected, the headset will keep turning on the see trough screen and safety boundary lost error every time the headset is removed and placed on the desk. Very annoying, because one cannot select another flight and continue with the gaming session without exiting the game and recalibrate the room setting. That's something to beware of. Otherwise, the software is fantastic, very simple and easy to use, and includes their own version of built in Open XR. I must say it does worth the extra, if they keep on maintaining it. The performance enhancing features work great, fixed foveated rendering greatly reduces processing load, and the lack of eye tracking probably won't affect most of the users, while also eliminates some extra burden of processing. I expected a serious performance hit coming from the HP Reverb G2, but to my surprise, it was the other way around, I noticed a slight increase in the frame rate, while sharpness and clarity blew me away. I surely did not expect that level of upgrade in performance, The Reverb G2 is known for its incredible image. The mild screen door effect of the G2 completely disappeared From the Crystal light, colors and brightness are eye candy. I tried the "smart smoothing" feature enabled from Device Setting/Games, also works as expected, but I did not gain enough boost to keep the feature enabled. For fast aircrafts Like the Daher TBM930, Pilatus PC-21 trainer, fighter jects or choppers it worth enabling smart smoothing over busy terrain at very low attitudes, but for normal flights, for maximum clarity and sharpness, better leave it off. As far as comfort, this unit is a mixed bag. It is incredibly big, almost intimidating, and covers one's entire face! Because it covers my nose as well, it tends to fog up very easily, and I have to remove the headset several times to clear it out, until it warms up enough to eliminate fogging. It takes lots of attempt of adjustment to make it the most comfortable, and once that's done, it can be worn for hours without much of any discomfort. The 120 Hz refresh rate is a Godsent. It took me a year to be able to use the Reverb when I started, I was hit with motion sickness so powerful that I felt sick even the next day. The high refresh rate of the Crystal Light helps to completely eliminate any residues that I still suffered occasionally time to time, when simulated real time weather conditions and some turbulence effects. While not a perfect product, the team's attempt and effort to fill the void Micro$oft left in the wake of deprecating its own VR portal, is greatly appreciated. Hopefully they will be successful and are here to stay. I cannot recommend this headset strongly enough for other potential armchair pilots, who are looking for superhigh resolution crystal clear VR solution to upgrade their existing deprecated ones or just getting ready to immerse into the VR flight realm for the first time, without mortgaging their homes for a Somnium VR1 or other super expen$ive units out there. The seamlessly working standalone software independent from Steam VR (though it is supported and featured if one chooses to install it) and any other standard platforms, plus the solid performance of the VR headset with incredibly stable tracking is difficult, if not impossible to beat at this price point! Kudos to the team at Pimax for their work and dedication! Review: Defective headset, unfair return policy - I bought the Pimax headset and it worked for about one week. My mistake was throwing away the box to save space. When I returned the headset, desertcart did not want to give me a full refund, which is unfair because the headset is in perfect condition, almost like new, but it stopped working and would no longer turn on. I contacted IT support and they said the issue might be with the sensor. Overall, I cannot recommend this product. In the end, I purchased the Quest 3 β€” maybe the quality is lower, but at least you have the security of being able to return it without the risk of losing your money if it turns out defective. ## Features - TIPS:Two-Step Payment Plan-This product requires payment in two parts: Pay an upfront fee on desertcart β†’ Use for 14 days β†’ complete a one-time payment of $259 in Pimax Play. - STEAM VR COMPATIBILITY:Seamlessly integrate the Pimax Crystal Light with your existing SteamVR setup,you can play almost popular VR games, such as Half-Life: Alyx, Beat Saber, VR Chat....Especially for Microsoft Flight Simulator and iRacing games and so on. - EXCEPTIONAL CLARITY:2880x2880 QLED display per eye with 35 PPD,delivering exceptional clarity and detail,make you experience unparalleled visual fidelity, - IMMERSIVE FIELD OF VIEW:The large FOV (close to natural human vision) enhances presence in VR. And the advanced local dimming for deeper blacks and higher contrast, improving dark-scene details. - REFRESH RATE OPTIONS:You can choose 72Hz/90Hz/120Hz to match your GPU performance. - LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN:The Crystal Light is 30% lighter, with balanced weight distribution for long sessions. - WORRY-FREE SUPPORT:desertcart's rapid customer service & 1:1 Pimax technical support. Also 30-day free returns. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0D49YV587 | | Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) | | Best Sellers Rank | #30,142 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #334 in PC Virtual Reality Headsets | | Customer Reviews | 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars (236) | | Date First Available | December 22, 2024 | | Item Weight | 1.8 pounds | | Item model number | Crystal Light Partial Payment Version | | Manufacturer | Pimax | | Package Dimensions | 15.83 x 12.48 x 6.69 inches | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Pimax - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Included Components:** AC Adapter - **Model Name:** 14-day Trail Version - **Operating System:** Windows - **Special Feature:** Adjustable IPD - **Specific Uses For Product:** Gaming, Simulation ## Images ![Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version-with Controllers, 8K QLED with Local-Dimming, Lightweight & Comfortable Compatible with Flight Simulators, iRacing & PC Gaming - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ndFnVhE-L.jpg) ![Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version-with Controllers, 8K QLED with Local-Dimming, Lightweight & Comfortable Compatible with Flight Simulators, iRacing & PC Gaming - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714loHU8IVL.jpg) ![Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version-with Controllers, 8K QLED with Local-Dimming, Lightweight & Comfortable Compatible with Flight Simulators, iRacing & PC Gaming - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fsz6rJgSL.jpg) ![Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version-with Controllers, 8K QLED with Local-Dimming, Lightweight & Comfortable Compatible with Flight Simulators, iRacing & PC Gaming - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XieLVd2LL.jpg) ![Pimax Crystal Light VR Headset Partial Payment Version-with Controllers, 8K QLED with Local-Dimming, Lightweight & Comfortable Compatible with Flight Simulators, iRacing & PC Gaming - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713g9IDWQ1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flight Sim VR *by T***S on March 31, 2025* Pimax created this simplified version of their standalone offering by removing some of the extras, like onboard battery, eye tracking, etc. to make it more affordable for those who intend to use it seated at their computer desk for flight simulators and racing games. Their advertisement and product description clearly reflects on that and surely, they are spot on, everything about this headset as advertised. The Crystal Light retained the original Crystal's super high resolution and high-quality display. It is somewhat disappointing that they are charging extra for the software, but once installed and the VR headset initialize, it is ready to go! The game controllers aren't really needed for flight sim, but they are very easy to set up and can be useful time to time, while can be turned off at any time. During the initial setup, it is recommended to charge them right away before the setup is completed, in case one chooses to use them right away. For seated applications like flight simming, I recommend disabling the safety boundary by unselecting the "Activating Chaperone" feature in the Device Settings/Advanced. With that feature selected, the headset will keep turning on the see trough screen and safety boundary lost error every time the headset is removed and placed on the desk. Very annoying, because one cannot select another flight and continue with the gaming session without exiting the game and recalibrate the room setting. That's something to beware of. Otherwise, the software is fantastic, very simple and easy to use, and includes their own version of built in Open XR. I must say it does worth the extra, if they keep on maintaining it. The performance enhancing features work great, fixed foveated rendering greatly reduces processing load, and the lack of eye tracking probably won't affect most of the users, while also eliminates some extra burden of processing. I expected a serious performance hit coming from the HP Reverb G2, but to my surprise, it was the other way around, I noticed a slight increase in the frame rate, while sharpness and clarity blew me away. I surely did not expect that level of upgrade in performance, The Reverb G2 is known for its incredible image. The mild screen door effect of the G2 completely disappeared From the Crystal light, colors and brightness are eye candy. I tried the "smart smoothing" feature enabled from Device Setting/Games, also works as expected, but I did not gain enough boost to keep the feature enabled. For fast aircrafts Like the Daher TBM930, Pilatus PC-21 trainer, fighter jects or choppers it worth enabling smart smoothing over busy terrain at very low attitudes, but for normal flights, for maximum clarity and sharpness, better leave it off. As far as comfort, this unit is a mixed bag. It is incredibly big, almost intimidating, and covers one's entire face! Because it covers my nose as well, it tends to fog up very easily, and I have to remove the headset several times to clear it out, until it warms up enough to eliminate fogging. It takes lots of attempt of adjustment to make it the most comfortable, and once that's done, it can be worn for hours without much of any discomfort. The 120 Hz refresh rate is a Godsent. It took me a year to be able to use the Reverb when I started, I was hit with motion sickness so powerful that I felt sick even the next day. The high refresh rate of the Crystal Light helps to completely eliminate any residues that I still suffered occasionally time to time, when simulated real time weather conditions and some turbulence effects. While not a perfect product, the team's attempt and effort to fill the void Micro$oft left in the wake of deprecating its own VR portal, is greatly appreciated. Hopefully they will be successful and are here to stay. I cannot recommend this headset strongly enough for other potential armchair pilots, who are looking for superhigh resolution crystal clear VR solution to upgrade their existing deprecated ones or just getting ready to immerse into the VR flight realm for the first time, without mortgaging their homes for a Somnium VR1 or other super expen$ive units out there. The seamlessly working standalone software independent from Steam VR (though it is supported and featured if one chooses to install it) and any other standard platforms, plus the solid performance of the VR headset with incredibly stable tracking is difficult, if not impossible to beat at this price point! Kudos to the team at Pimax for their work and dedication! ### ⭐ Defective headset, unfair return policy *by R***A on September 22, 2025* I bought the Pimax headset and it worked for about one week. My mistake was throwing away the box to save space. When I returned the headset, Amazon did not want to give me a full refund, which is unfair because the headset is in perfect condition, almost like new, but it stopped working and would no longer turn on. I contacted IT support and they said the issue might be with the sensor. Overall, I cannot recommend this product. In the end, I purchased the Quest 3 β€” maybe the quality is lower, but at least you have the security of being able to return it without the risk of losing your money if it turns out defective. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Visuals, Perfect for Simulators *by O***V on February 26, 2025* Don't believe the haters! I’m SERIOUSLY impressed with this headset. The image quality is fantastic - huge resolution, awesome lens, vibrant colors, and with zero screen-door effect. The wide field of view makes everything feel incredibly immersive, especially in simulators, and the high resolution makes a huge difference if you have the hardware to push all those pixels. Yes, it's a bit on the heavier and bulky side, but honestly, that doesn’t matter much when playing seated games like flight or racing sims. And there are various mods to make it significantly more comfortable! You can't really get all these specs and in particular the huge, excellent lens, without the slight bulkiness. For the level of visual clarity you get, it’s absolutely worth it. Easy 5 stars! ## Frequently Bought Together - Pimax Crystal Light Prime PCVR Headset - 8K Resolution,QLED Display, Light & Comfortable,High Clarity VR for flight simulator, Compatible with MSFS, iRacing & More, DMAS & Lighthouse Tracking optional - Hikig 2 Set The Desk Mount for The Flight Sim Game Joystick, Throttle and Hotas Systems Compatible with Logitech X56, X52, X52 Pro, Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas,Thrustmaster T.16000M, Thrustmaster TCA - Logitech G X56 H.O.T.A.S Throttle and Joystick Flight Simulator Game Controller, 4 Spring Options, +189 Programmable Controls, RGB Lighting, 2x USB, PC - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/685389437-pimax-crystal-light-vr-headset-partial-payment-version-with-controllers](https://www.desertcart.at/products/685389437-pimax-crystal-light-vr-headset-partial-payment-version-with-controllers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*