Pimax Reveals Crystal Pro Wireless VR Headset
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Pimax unveiled the Crystal Pro at their Frontier event, featuring Native Foveated Streaming eye-tracking technology, optional 60GHz AirLink wireless (6 Gbps, <2ms latency), QLED displays at 2880×2880 per eye with 120Hz refresh, 576-zone Mini-LED dimming per eye, integrated eye tracking, and an external battery pack. Pricing starts at $1,399 for Wi-Fi-only and $1,899 for the AirLink-equipped version; the AirLink kit sells separately for $599. Hands-on demos are scheduled for late 2026 with shipments beginning spring 2027. The article also mentions Pimax's new Ringless VR Controllers and the Spation compact PC (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti) positioned for demanding VR applications including flight simulation.
Excerpt from Threshold
Pimax has revealed a new wireless VR headset, the Crystal Pro, equipped with eye-tracked streaming technology, higher-resolution displays, and an optional 60GHz wireless connection. Shipping is expected in spring 2027.
Pimax announced it during their Pimax Frontier event earlier this month, and the headset introduces what Pimax calls “Native Foveated Streaming”. This uses eye-tracking without video compression, transmitting the surrounding image more efficiently. The functionality requires the optional, third-generation “60G AirLink” system, which uses two wireless signal paths to deliver up to 6 Gbps of bandwidth.
According to Pimax, the system adds less than two milliseconds of latency, and Wi-Fi is also available as a fallback if the 60GHx connection is interrupted.
The Crystal Pro has QLED displays with a resolution of 2,880 × 2,880 pixels per eye, a 110-degree horizontal field of view, and refresh rates of up to 120Hz. Pimax states that it offers 576-zone Mini-LED local dimming per eye, integrated eye-tracking, interchangeable tracking faceplates, and an external battery pack. Standard Wi-Fi streaming is included without the AirLink accessory.
Pimax also introduced “Ringless VR Controllers”, which can connect to a headset and form a conventional wireless gamepad. They also announced the “Spation”, a compact PC that can handle demanding VR applications, such as flight simulation. The Spation features an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti graphics card.
The Pimax Crystal Pro VR headset will cost $1,399 USD as a base model, while the 60 G AirLink-equipped version will cost $1,899 USD. The AirLink kit will also be sold separately for $599 USD.
Hands-on demonstrations are planned for late 2026, while shipping is scheduled to begin in spring 2027. Pimax also offers various reservation opportunities.
Read more on the Pimax website.
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