[Rasmus Larsen]

I forbindelse med CES 2025 prøvede jeg Pimax Crystal Super VR-headsettet – udgaven med LCD miniLED zone-styring.

Jeg havde set frem til demoen for at se om Pimax kunne være en god løsning til PCVR spil mv. Jeg forlod dog demoen meget skuffet taget prisen (+1700 Euro) i betragtning. Det var bedre end Meta Quest 3, men det føltes mest af alt som at kigge ind i en kuppel fremfor en ekspansiv VR-verden. Opløsningen var fin, men kontrasten og lysstyrken dårlig. Farverne var heller ikke klare, og billederne virkede bare ikke troværdige. Pimax er pt. slet ikke i nærheden af Apple Vision Pro. Jeg vil fraråde køb.

[max1987martin]

I agree that the Pimax Crystal Super VR’s price point definitely sets expectations high, and it’s a bit surprising that it didn’t meet the mark, especially with all the buzz around it before CES 2025. The comparison to the Meta Quest 3 makes sense, as that’s a similar price range but also caters more to casual users, whereas Pimax is aiming for something more immersive.

I’m curious about one thing though: Did you try any specific games or just the demo content? Sometimes the quality can vary depending on how it’s set up. While the Apple Vision Pro is still setting a very high bar in terms of mixed reality and overall immersion, I wonder if Pimax has potential with software updates or adjustments to their miniLED tech. It’s always a bit of a gamble when you invest early in a new product.

At that price point, though, I can see why you'd expect a much better experience. Appreciate the warning, and I’ll be keeping an eye on how the Pimax improves over time—if they do.

[Rasmus Larsen]

It was demo content but the issue was not the content. It was the low-end LCD panels with poor miniLED zone dimming. Clouding galore, no true blacks, washed out contrast etc.

I know it sounds a bit bombastic, but it’s true: LCD panels are not fit for headsets. With a display literally strapped in front of your eyes, you need high-resolution micro-OLED or even higher-resolution micro-LED (due to micro-LED's low aperture that causes a screen-door effect).