Pimax Crystal: Unboxing and First Impressions!

If you are thinking about buying the Pimax Crystal, watch my unboxing and first impressions video to see if the Crystal is right for you. The Crystal has great visuals, but there are some problems that I encountered and am attempting to fix. Find out more in this episode, with a full review planned down the road.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Pimax Crystal Unboxing
3:34 - Pimax Crystal Reveal
6:42 - Taking out the HMD
17:07 - Man vs. Pimax Crystal's Battery
21:37 - First Impressions: Software
22:32 - Pimax Crystal's Visuals
23:47 - Field of View (FOV) for the Crystal
24:40 - DMAS Audio
25:26 - Pimax Crystal Weight
26:21 - Cons of the Pimax Crystal
28:19 - Comfort a Major Problem for Me
33:09 - Conclusion
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SYSTEM SPECS:
-AMD RYZEN 5900x
-GIGABYTE B550 AORUS PRO AC
-GIGABYTE RTX 4090 Xtreme Waterforce
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[@julianhall2008]

Slip of the tong at 21.40 ? 😂 Thanks for the first look video.

[@GYGOtv]

HOLY CRAP!!! Nice Catch!!! I obviously meant the Pimax Software!!! I can't tell you how many times I rewatched this before posting and that slipped right by. Not to mention the number of takes where I probably said it right and I put this one in the edit. Holy cow... Well it already has almost 500 views so I guess I'll just pin this and say I'm sorry for the mistake. I guess this just proves I'm not A.I. Right? Thanks for pointing this out!!!

[@buenasondas1147]

​​@@GYGOtvSounds like something really advanced AI would say...make a "mistake" to seem more human. 😮 j/k 😂

[@GYGOtv]

@@buenasondas1147 Ahhh Damn, you caught me... MarkBot2000 Here how can I help :)

[@kangjames2492]

​@@GYGOtvHey there, waiting for the update.

[@GYGOtv]

@@kangjames2492Yep, got a lot of the testing done... just need to film it for you all. I'm out most of next week but should have it all done and uploaded the first week of Sept. I have a different take than most other reviewers so should be interesting. Stay tuned!

[@farmertrueVR]

Lets go!!! I'll be watching this on my lunch break here in a minute. Excited to hear your initial thoughts and see the unboxing!

[@GYGOtv]

Hey my friend, let me know what you think, I'm very interested in what you agree and disagree with!!! Hope you enjoy the video either way.

[@farmertrueVR]

​@@GYGOtv Fantastic video, as always! But boy was that much different than I was expecting. We have all known that the visuals on the Crystal were top notch and the best around, even when being subjective you can't deny that, but to hear you have so many issues/negative aspects about the initial use is truly way more than I expected. Even though they had addressed some of the issues and negative aspects like the top clip breaking during shipping, and extending the battery life with that power hub, it seems like it's still way more troublesome than any previous VR HMD launch which is saying something sense there have been loads of troubled VR HMD launches. I think what I am most surprised with is how difficult of a time the batteries gave you and how uncomfortable the VR headset was in general for you, even though they have the weight distributed in a balanced way. Not to mention you still couldn't find a comfortable spot with the always fantastic studioform creative comfort kit strap. That strap has made such a difference in so many VR headsets that I was expecting you to at least find it comfortable enough to play for several hours straight. Since you are a sim user first and foremost, that makes me even more worried for users like myself who play all sorts of genres and types of VR experiences. If you can't sit comfortably then it sure as heck isn't going to go well up and moving all around. I am super curious to see how you get the headset comfortable and fine tuned for 4-8 hour VR session. There is no doubt in my mind that you will have that HMD comfortable and able to use for those 6 hour sessions. I'm curious if when you get the lighthouse interface attachment that it will maybe add weight to somehow make it more comfortable? I have no idea, just curious if that will mess with all that you do right now to make it comfortable. Once you get it so it's wearable for a full VR session, I am very excited to hear your thoughts. Wondering about all the ins and outs that you get from using the HMD for a couple hundreds of hours. I know we discussed it on your live stream, but having the lighthouse tracking will be another step in the right direction for personal wants/needs. So we may be waiting even longer than you getting your lenses delivered and the HMD more comfortable before we really know how the headset goes for you. Thanks again for making the video! I love my Aero, but like you, I'm always wanting to experience that next level of VR immersion. And with the Crystal offering those visually, it's hard for me to not buy the headset even with all of those issues. By the way, didn't you get a 4090 recently? I didn't see it in your description so I'm curious if you used the 4090 or another GPU. Cheers!

[@4secsharkmr352]

Thank you Mark. Excellent first preview❤

[@GYGOtv]

You are welcome, and THANK YOU for watching!!!

[@Virtual_Citizen]

Nice honest review , that's why I love your channel :) - I almost sent back my Crystal because of the comfort , Primax sent me the 15mm face flock and boy oh boy has it helped . I also took off the foam from the battery pack and replaced it with the original front face flock. I cut the forehead part off from the check sections. Now the battery compartment cradles the back of my head and is so much more comfy . I'm glad I kept the Crystal now :)

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks for watching iimortal, you will always get honesty from me! Appreciate the suggestions, I wouldn't have thought to take off the back pad so something else for me to mess around with. I think that 15mm gasket should be included since it sounds like it helps so many people. Can't wait to get mine for sure! Appreciate you watching our stuff!

[@nickcutting4556]

After watching your video I got the thicker face flock, big improvement, comfort, more secure and can see things more clearly when turning my head to the extremes in a dogfight as the sweet spot is held in place better now before the headset would shift and lose focus in these situations, not anymore though, thanks for the heads up on the 15mm def worth getting :)

[@GYGOtv]

@@nickcutting4556glad to help... now I just need mine to come in :) Looking forward to seeing how much it helps!

[@EazyE11]

How did you get pimax to send you the 15mm?

[@Virtual_Citizen]

@Ezsprinter Hi , I asked "before get a refund is there anything that will help with the Crystal's comfort because its giving me headaches and I can't use it"

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

Now that's a funny looking Aero 😅 Really great first impressions Mark, it's funny because the battery issue never occurred to me, it must be from playing the guitar everyday! But some really interesting points made and goes to show how personal this VR thing can be. Isn't the visuals just to die for though? I hope you manage to work out a decent compromise so you can continue to enjoy it. Looking forward to more Crystal content in the future. Take care mate.

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks for watching Steve!!! always a treat to hear from you. Yes I'll get it to work somehow, just my big ol' head and weird face shape being a problem. The visuals are worth the effort!

[@Killswitch1411]

The battery charger and taking out the battery on both the hmd and charger is a absolute janky mess. You have to unlatch one side before you can get it out the other side and its not always easy.

[@GYGOtv]

@@Killswitch1411Agree 100%, needs redesigned IMO

[@JacobTJ1]

Great honest review thanks

[@GYGOtv]

You are welcome, and Thank You for watching and commenting. I always try to be as honest as possible in all my videos... I'm glad you enjoy.

[@jrgenkauling8269]

A good pre review, a your comment about comfort is spot on, it’s not good enough for a headset a that price 👌

[@GYGOtv]

Wow, I hadn't see many other KZbinrs talk about the discomfort so I thought I was just weird (which is still possible), but so many commenters as saying comfort is an issue for them too... Very interesting. Thanks for watching.

[@tdub8719]

Thank you Mark for putting together your comprehensive initial thoughts vid. The battery swop looks like a real pain and like you said, hot swapping is a no go unfortunately. And great to hear the pimax software is working well. 👍

[@GYGOtv]

TDUB!!!!! glad you enjoyed it. Once I can spend more than a few hours a day in the thing, I'll give even more feedback. Cheers Mate!!!!

[@clayton4115]

Probably fix it in version 2, saving my pennies to buy it around May 2024, god knows what else will be out then by that time.

[@GYGOtv]

@@clayton4115If you have lighthouses already, the Somnium VR1 might be a winner. We will see.

[@dtz1000]

Maybe the battery can be filed down a few mm to help.

[@GYGOtv]

@@dtz1000Hi dtz1000, filing it down would make it easier, but that is not the point IMO. The design is wrong for being able to remove it while still wearing it. If I have to take it off anyway, I can just fight with it as it is. Thanks for trying to help though, appreciate it!

[@ervmoore1111]

Excellent review! Battery; I found to unlock, simply unlock each side one at time - two step process. Different for sure!😊

[@GYGOtv]

Hi ervmoore, yes I think that is the official way, and thanks for the tip. I still think it is a workaround for a bad design. You should be able to swap the battery with it still on your head in my opinion. The design is the cheap way out, I hate bad design even if there is a work around to get it to function. Those retainers should be independent, spring loaded buttons that you squeeze together to release, not pivot like it is now. Appreciate the comment and the view.

[@ervmoore1111]

@@GYGOtv Total agree!! Being an old aircraft jet engine guy, it was a pain but us fielding guys always figured how to make it work plus we hammered the engineers to get it right!!!

[@kangjames2492]

Nice to that overall It's going well. Hopfully you get the comfort right soon.

[@GYGOtv]

Very excited to see what that 15mm Face Gasket brings to the comfort. I'll let everyone know in the review.

[@robertmcdaniel8147]

Mark, for of us uncertain as to whether to buy the Varjo Aero or the Pimax Crystal, your demonstration is extremely valuable. Your videos are of professional quality, and I look forward to your full review of the Pimax Crystal. Thank you very much!

[@GYGOtv]

Thank you for such kind words robertmcdaniel8147!!! These comments are sure good to read after having a comment like the one from @jayphi4095 below who basically says my opinion doesn't matter because I didn't do laboratory testing. Glad all my hard work is helping, even if I didn't do it in a lab :)

[@VirtualAirTour]

I agree. Mark is doing a great job. As a long time Aero owner and having recently received the Pimax Crystal I just couldn't get it as comfortable or clear as the Aero so I'm in the process of RMAing the Crystal. Don't hesitate to ask any comparison questions you might have and between Mark and I we can give you a couple of opinions.

[@redtailpilot]

@@VirtualAirTour Your experience, Mark's review and a few other YT reviews, all helped convince me to stick with my Aero! Especially after selling my 8KX to help pay for it. Just doesn't appear to be worth the "upgrade"...........Thanks 😆

[@VirtualAirTour]

@@redtailpilot I think you're making a wise choice. IMO the Pimax Crystal is not a significant upgrade over the Varjo Aero. Here's why... - The Pimax Crystal is the most uncomfortable headset I have ever worn - by far. Granted I have never tried any of Pimax' previous headsets but it was literally painful after about 30 minutes. - It's very rare that I find myself disappointed with the Aero's field of view (usually only when trying to view the captian's radio panels on the 737). For me the additional vertical FOV provided by the Crystal was blurry with chromatic aberration so I ended up tilting my head up/down for a clearer view anyway. - I'm never disappointed with the Aero's colors - never. They just seem natural/realistic/life-like rather than being over-saturated. - In my experience the Pimax Crystal's "Extreme" setting for local dimming resulted in bright areas being dimmed along with the dark areas which makes it only useful for evening and night time scenes. I can already achieve that by lowering the backlight brightness on the Aero. Don't get me wrong - the Crystal's local dimming does indeed deliver much better black levels. But with my unit and the current software it did sacrifice brightness of light areas at the same time - perhaps this will be improved with future updates. - I think all of the reviewers who are reporting the Crystal's sharpness as being superior to the Aero's need to try the Aero with the red/blue shift beta fix they released in July. My Aero is absolutely sharper than what I was getting with the Pimax Crystal - though admittedly I'm using prescription inserts with the Aero while I was using glasses with the Crystal. - I returned the Varjo Aero 6 (yes six) times before getting one that didn't have either dead pixels or mura issues. While that was incredibly frustrating - Varjo did not complain one bit. They cross-shipped every single one (so I was never without a headset) and I never had to pay a dime for shipping. Now that I'm embarking upon my Pimax Crystal RMA, they're already warning me I have to pay shipping, restocking fee, and the cost of any "unusable items" will be deducted from my refund. I think this speaks volumes about the two companies. - I prefer Varjo Base to the Pimax' software. The killer feature - being able to easily use the Windows desktop with the press of a headset button. I found myself missing that feature immediately when playing MSFS on the Crystal.

[@justaguydoinstuff]

Great vid! I also use an additional headstrap over the top of my end as well as an extra triangle pad in the back that was meant for the Vive and it helps a lot. It's actually pretty comfortable now. The only issue I have is my 59 IPD...the lenses do touch your nose, so I ended up moving the face gasket lower pad ends closer to the middle which actually pads between my nose and the lenses. Took a few attempts but I have it where it feels much better. So definitely some tweaking needed based on your face structure but it's all worth it in the end IMO...

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks for confirming my suspicions about narrow IPD... I thought it might be an issue. I'm certainly going to keep messing with it and get it to work. The hard part of the good visuals is done, now just lots of moding to get the damn thing comfortable. Can't wait until I can wear it for more than a few hours a day. Thanks for watching.

[@hughmac7423]

Nice preview.

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnmann7o2]

Good first impressions, if someone makes similar clarity hmd with a lot less bulk, we would have a winner.

[@GYGOtv]

It is possible the Sonium VR1 might do just that. Its still in development, but might be finalized at the end of the year. It uses the same QLED Panels so fingers crossed it achieves what the Crystal can do visually. Thanks for watching.

[@Simmymind360]

Thank you for this information and glad you got The Pimax.. will you be get the optic cable ?

[@GYGOtv]

Hi Simmymind... probably not on the optic cable if the standard one works fine, why worry about it. Plus I'm going to go wireless in roomscale at some point so wont need a cable at all :) Thanks for watching and the question.

[@H.Despres]

I had to order that thicker face gasket and it fixed everything. All the best.

[@GYGOtv]

Fingers Crossed BIG TIME that this is the case for me too :) Thanks for the comment.

[@H.Despres]

@@GYGOtv I was in the same situation where my eyes touched the lens especially when prescription add ons. The 15 mm face gasket resolved this and is a little softer and comfortable. Should work for you.

[@lesbarwick7440]

Great first impression,sad that vr can be so unpredictable with face contours,a case of try before buying.Thanks for your comments

[@GYGOtv]

You are welcome Les, it has the potential to be great, especially for those without basestation lighthouses, and controllers. Otherwise, might be worth waiting for the Somnium VR1 next year, as it uses the same panels.

[@pchow6829]

Great review Mark. I'd just received mine this week too. One other negative is the location of the buttons on the headset. I keep accidentally hitting them while putting on or adjusting the headset. It would've been better if they were on the sides and not on top. Their instruction booklet is pretty poor too unless I'm missing something. Do you have to plug in the usb port on the side of the headset while simming? It really doesn't say what that port is for. This is the best visual of any headset I've tried.

[@GYGOtv]

Hey pchow, congrats on the headset. I've been extra careful where I grab the headset, but I've even hit those buttons a few times too. Could be placed better... even move them a little more to the middle and that would help a lot. As for hookups, that USB box essentially is like a breakout box. I just have the 2 USB cables from the headset plugged into it and then the USB Box and DP Port to the computer. I think those other ports are for expandability with their other modules that will be coming in the future. Hope that helps and hope yours fits well. Thanks for watching.

[@bornag8549]

Corect reiview. I have Crystal but I don''t have problem with glasses. Excelent visual , little havy but I use to it.

[@GYGOtv]

Wow, well I don't know how you fit glasses in there but congrats. Be VERY careful you don't scratch the lenses with the glasses like I did on my Aero. Just giving you a heads up. Thanks for watching.

[@Clarksonious]

For the low audio levels, make sure your windows audio is set to 100% for some reason Pimax doesn’t override windows audio when starting. With windows audio maxed the speakers are deafening, I usually never go beyond 65% on the crystal audio.

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks Clarksonious, I will check that out for sure. I'm hoping I can't turn it up to 100% too :) Appreciate the comment and the view.

[@damiengvideos4337]

Shows how different VR is for people. I found the Crystal decent in comfort but I can also use it with glasses no problem at all.

[@GYGOtv]

Interesting... do you have the 15mm face gasket or just the stock 11mm? Thanks for the comment.

[@VirtualAirTour]

You may recall I mentioned I was getting horrible chrommatic aberration with the Crystal. Thank you so much for the suggestion on tilting the headset up/down. That made things so much better. In the end I decide to return the Crystal (well I've asked for an RMA - we'll see how the return process goes) and stick with the Varjo Aero.

[@GYGOtv]

Glad I could help! I totally understand your RMA, I think the Aero is a better headset, unless you do a lot of dogfighting or need those dark blacks. The Crystal has been painful so far, but will work as a wireless roomscale hmd for me so I'll keep it!

[@VirtualAirTour]

@@GYGOtv seems I'm not alone - Steve over at VR Flight Sim Guy just rated the Varjo Aero the best overall headset even though he likes the Crystal's visuals better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYO1qmacbNRonZY

[@resset100]

You don't any blur issues when moving your head in the Aero?

[@D4an]

Hi Mark, how’s the testing going? I’m on the fence between the Aero and Crystal and I have found your videos very useful. I was going to wait for your final review video on the Crystal before I decide on which one to get but Varjo have a very good deal at the moment 25% discount , offer ends at the end of August.

[@GYGOtv]

Testing going well... pro's and con's to both. Couple of questions... Do you already have lighthouses and controllers? What do you normally plan to do in VR? I assume you have an Nvidia Video Card? Motion Platform? Are you doing roomscale or just sims and seated experiences? Please let me know and I'll try to give you some guidance.

[@D4an]

@@GYGOtv thanks for the reply Mark, I don’t have lighthouses and controllers, I have a lot of VR experience started off with the rift and now using the G2. I find myself doing a lot more sim racing and bit of flying from time to time, as my PC has a 4090 I feel it’s time to upgrade to the next gen VR sets. Varjo seems to be a decent company with good software, I like the idea of plug and play but do I put up with the pain of Pimax both in set up and comfort for the best visuals?😂😂

[@GYGOtv]

@@D4anOk, let me see if I can help. First off, coming from the G2... Either the Aero or the Crystal are basically going to give you the same visuals (yes the Crystal is better than the Aero, but not by that much visually). The conclusion I think I've come to is first off, if you don't want to buy lighthouses and controllers, then the Crystal is really the only game in town. IF HOWEVER you are willing to buy those things for the Aero to work then it gets a little more complicated. I've almost decided that for Sim Racing and General Aviation, the Aero is a better choice. It is lighter, better built, better software and has nice features like that cooling fan inside. Now if you want to do Wireless Roomscale or if you do a lot of aerial combat, the Crystal is a better choice. Obviously, the Aero isn't wireless so there is that, BUT also you get about twice the Vertical FOV from the Crystal which really helps in dogfighting situations. Finally, if you are planning on doing productivity work, the Aero still has some issues with clarity on it's desktop visuals. Not sure what the deal is, but text and stuff blurs when you move your head when looking at the desktop in the Aero (you don't ever notice this in games, just when on the desktop inside the hmd). As for me, I'll likely use the Crystal from here on out for both roomscale and sims because I do like dogfighting, but if someone new comes over to try the motion platform, I'll likely put them in the Aero for that because I think it's a better experience and they likely won't notice the limited Vertical FOV. I hope that helps you make a decision... If you do decide to pick either one up, I'd REALLY appreciate you using one of my affiliate links if possible, it really helps the channel. Also, for the Crystal I JUST got my new discount code for $20 off, so feel free to use it as well, the code is gygo20. If you have any other questions, please let me know, and as always, thanks for watching! Here are the affiliate links: Ordering the Pimax Crystal? Please support the channel by using our affiliate link pimax.com/?ref=GYGO Varjo AERO (Affiliate Link) varjo.idevaffiliate.com/111.html

[@James-fv1cm]

great review! certainly hearing very mixed reviews for this headset but every single review RAVES about how good the visuals are and that is 99 percent why i am excited for this. im going to hang on and be patient for another few months while various updates release for this which gives me time to build my first ever gaming PC. any additional info on what type of GPU i need for this HMD would be greatly appreciated

[@GYGOtv]

Hey James, yes that is why I say I'm not sending it back... The visuals are too good in a headset that will eventually be wireless. I WILL find a way to make it work! As for the video card, get as big of one as you can afford. I'm thrilled with my 4090, but it was expensive. Here's the link to my review if you haven't seen it yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5akZJ9rZ9x2qbM With Dynamic Foveated Rendering becoming a thing, you might be able to get away with a lesser card, but I'd say a 4080 minimum in my opinion. If you want to see the components that I used in my rig, they are at the bottom of the description. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.

[@James-fv1cm]

@@GYGOtv thank you so much for your intel brother this means a lot. I will most certainly watch those videos as I still need a lot of education on this before I make a decision. But I’m a sucker for wanting the best of the best and I know that right now the visual experience of the pimax crystal is the cream of the crop. As they say, when there is a will there is a way so I have no doubt you will find a solution to your comfort issues soon. I hope You are still enjoying your experience using the crystal. Look forward to your next upload 👍👍

[@dtz1000]

It is very mixed. Half the reviewers mention the distortion sweetspot, which is the first thing I noticed when I looked through the lens, and the other half don't mention it at all. Very weird.

[@James-fv1cm]

@@dtz1000 what’s the distortion sweet spot??

[@dtz1000]

@@James-fv1cm Look at Bradley Lynch's review of the Crystal as he explains the distortion sweet spot really well. I like his review best as it is the closest one to my experience of the headset.

[@reeemooo]

Thanks for the great review I have htc vive pro and man i am in love with it , do you recommend upgrading to crystal? I am asking because i know you have htc vive pro and would like to know is it massive upgrade in every category?

[@justaguydoinstuff]

Yes, this would be a massive upgrade as far as visuals for sure.

[@GYGOtv]

For sure, the clarity can't even be compared and will blow your mind how much better the visuals are!!! As you can see from this video, the comfort might be a problem though. One other option if you already have the lighthouses... it might be worth waiting to see how the Sonium VR-1 turns out if you don't mind waiting a bit longer. It is supposed to use the same QLED screens as the Crystal and might be a little more comfortable. It is supposed to come out sometime at the end of the year, with the wireless option to follow next Summer. At least that is something to look at. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHqUgqqZbKuHna8 Thanks for watching.

[@chrisjung5952]

I’ve had the Crystal for about a month now and have the same issues you do with comfort. I ordered the prescription lenses from VRrock and also have the problem with the top of the lenses trying to burrow into my forehead. I’ve ordered the 15mm face cushion and hope that is enough to solve the problem. Such a great device offset by poor ergonomic design.

[@GYGOtv]

Hi Chris, I'm amazed how many others are having this comfort issue... I thought it was mostly just me. From other viewer's comments, it sounds like the 15mm face gasket helps a ton. I would also STRONGLY recommend getting the Apache Strap from Studio Form Creative... they have a Crystal version now. That is at least what I'm going to try. Thanks for the comment and the view.

[@Simmymind360]

I appreciate you..just another Question..Do you get the Binocular effect with Crystal? Please and thank you

[@GYGOtv]

Hi Simmymind, Yes, in fact the Crystal probably has the best Binocular effect of any of the headsets I've used. Much better than the Aero for sure. I need more time in the Crystal to be sure of all this, but that was my first impressions for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@Sean_Coyne]

Regarding comfort, and glasses. I have very narrow IPD of 59mm and also need to wear reading glasses to get a clear image. I found that with the Pimax Crystal Apache head-strap (which sits closer to the front that the one you are using) it took all the weight off my forehead and nose, so it wasn't an issue any more. Also with Pimax headsets, other users have commented that you don't need to tighten the backstrap adjuster knob too much so it's not mashing into your face; back it off a bit. Also as a temporary measure while waiting for the thicker facial interface you can double up the one you have by taping the spare smaller supplied interface over the other to give more room. Personally, even though I wear glasses with the supplied interface, they don't touch the Crystals lenses and work fine with the backstrap loosened off a bit.

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks for all the tips Sean!!! Just be careful wearing your glasses in there... I thought the exact same thing with my Aero and ended up scratching the lenses eventually even though I was being very careful (I just don't want you to have the same problem). I'll try some of your tips, and I've already got the StudioForm Creative Headstrap for the Crystal so I think I'll have my best chance of getting comfortable. Appreciate the view and all the detailed advice.

[@Sean_Coyne]

@@GYGOtv The glasses are only a temporary measure until I get some inserts, even so, I'll take care. I'm also getting the wider FOV lenses when they come out. Enjoy your Crystal and look I forward to your full review. 🙂

[@GYGOtv]

@@Sean_CoynePerfect, just didn't want you to have the same issue I did. I'm getting the wider FOV lenses too... can't wait until all this comes together to see what kind of experience it is.

[@kevinbrook7033]

I had the same comfort issues initially with the Quest Pro, but Creative's velcro strap fixed it completely. Hopefully they will make something specifically for the Crystal.

[@GYGOtv]

For Sure... the comfort can be fixed by users... bad visuals in the headset are permanent LOL. We will see what we can come up with. First step is that 15mm face gasket... Hurry Up PIMAX :)

[@nickcutting4556]

@@GYGOtv I ordered mine from Amazon, took 2 days for delivery, and I think you will really like the difference it makes, dogfights it really helps as it is more secure with the 15mm and keeps in focus much better, before things were a blur when I was tracking bandits at the extreames of head movement the sweet spot shifted badly, now it holds it in place and I can see clearly when turning my head to follow Hope you get the same improvements :)

[@GYGOtv]

@@nickcutting4556Thanks nickcutting4556... hoping so too. We will see hopefully soon. Thanks for watching!

[@dtz1000]

Yes, there were so many negative reviews of the Quest Pro that put many people off buying it, yet the problem can be fixed with a 1 dollar velcro strap.

[@GYGOtv]

@@dtz1000I'm hoping my Crystal issues can be fixed with about $40 worth of straps and face gaskets :) Sounds like the 15mm face gasket helped a lot of others so finger's crossed.

[@doggiehowzer]

WOW I was not expecting the Crystal to be this uncomfortable. Just got mine yesterday and gave it a go last night. I have the 8KX as well so was expecting this to go over just as easily. But I ended up having this same pressure on my forehead that u mentioned. This morning, I found my VR Cover extra pleather foam pad for my Reverb G2 and was planning on frankensteining it with Velcro to the Crystal sponge layer but it was not easy to get it to stick. Short of using double sided Velcro. On a hunch, I just peeled the large standard foam off (it was stuck with Velcro) and then I put on the foam padded VR Cover directly. It was surprisingly comfortable. Maybe I could do with a slightly thicker version from VR Cover. It turns out the pressure was from that large piece of hard backed foam pressing on the forehead. It needed a bit of finessing to cover the gasket correctly so there was no light leakage. Hope this helps

[@GYGOtv]

Wow, I thought I was one of the few with this issue because I hadn't heard much about it from others. Looks like there are lots of us out here it turns out? I'm hoping the 15mm will help a lot (I hear it does). Also I can't imagine VR Cover isn't actively working on a solution as well. With this many people having the issue, it would be a gold mine for VR Cover if they can fix it. I will certainly give my thoughts once I get the 15mm on and use it a little. Thanks for the comment.

[@mikem.2078]

Question. If you don't like the Pimax Crystal, do they offer a return for full refund? I've googled it, and even went to their website and used the "live chat bot" but did not find anything clear about that. Only thing I found was a list of "reasons we can refuse a return" (which sound very valid) but I wonder if they offer a full money back if it's uncomfortable, etc.

[@GYGOtv]

@@mikem.2078 I'm not sure about the specifics of Pimax's return policy... But I know several people have requested RMA's. I'd imagine you'd loose the shipping cost, but probably get a full refund on the hmd. Just a guess... Anyone else know more?

[@mikem.2078]

@@GYGOtv Just chiming back here to say, about two hours after I asked the chat bot window, I got a simple "Yes" but with no other specifics. (They also asked for my email, but I told them no thanks as I haven't even ordered yet). But the "Yes" only also leaves you to wonder as said above, they may not cover shipping, or may have requirements, they didn't mention any possible fees/charges or whether they are truly "hassle free" or not. Anyhow, I guess Yes is better than nothing.

[@GYGOtv]

@@mikem.2078I bet you get a full refund minus shipping, but probably also have to cover shipping back to them. At least that would be the worst case... who knows, maybe they cover it all. I'm not really sure. I think they probably authorize any RMA with a decent reason, I haven't gotten a sense that they are gaming returns. Hope that helps. If you do get one, please use my affiliate code if you would like to help the channel. It is in the description. Thanks for the update.

[@redtailpilot]

Appreciate the review. Throbbing pain, heavy as hell, software issues, eyelashes touching the lenses (my experience in the 8KX as well) and a host of other issues reported by others......Think I'll happily stick with my Aero, especially since I sold the 8KX to help pay for it 😂😂😂

[@GYGOtv]

Hey redtailpilot, yes there are certainly some cons for sure. Once I can use it for a bit longer sessions, I'll put out a full review and comparison. Just gonna have to wait for the comfort stuff to show up! Thanks for watching as always.

[@nickcutting4556]

I had same issue sometimes with Crystal and my eyelashes touching the lens,( result of trying to over tighten the knob at back in attempt to get secure fit, apparently its not meant to be that tight ) getting the right position of the head set is critical, once I got right fit, then eyelashes did not touch screen, also with new 15 mm facepad not a problem at all now

[@GYGOtv]

@@nickcutting4556 Hoping my 15mm comes in soon!!! It's funny, you shouldn't tighten the dial, but the damn thing feels too lose to me when I don't. We will see how it goes with the new stuff. Thanks for the comment.

[@nickcutting4556]

@@GYGOtv with the 15mm I found it possible to tighten the dial more for a more secure fit with less headset wobble when moving head and still keep it comfatable , ive also ordered the Apache comfort strap, my friend got one , really made a difference to him :)

[@GYGOtv]

@@nickcutting4556Hopefully I have the same results... thanks for the info.

[@Dual1969]

I really enjoy your honest take on things.. Well done indeed ! If you could only keep one , Crystal or Aero which would it be ?

[@GYGOtv]

Wow there is a lot that goes into that question... Simple answer is the Crystal because I love black, blacks and local dimming. Plus I dogfight a lot so that vertical FOV is very important. That being said, if I was a General Aviation pilot (not looking up through a canopy), or a Sim Racer who didn't fly/race in dark environments, I would take the Aero. I think the biggest determining factor is if you already have lighthouses, controllers (and an Nvidia GPU), the Aero. If not, the Crystal is really currently your only choice for these kind of visuals... Hope that answers the question, thanks for watching!

[@Dual1969]

Thanks for your honest opinion. I currently own the Varjo Aero and solely Sim Race . I really wanted to hear your opinion on whether to spend the money to go to the Crystal.@@GYGOtv

[@Dual1969]

Have you tried the new OpticalAdjustment Fix for the Varjo Aero ? It really Sharpens the Image. 👍

[@GYGOtv]

@@Dual1969No I haven't, thanks for the tip. When did that get released?

[@Dual1969]

Link in the video description !

[@andychicago8295]

Great HMD

[@GYGOtv]

Yep in a lot of ways... stay tuned for my upcoming review/comparison to the Varjo Aero. Thanks for the comment.

[@mikem.2078]

22:30 ~ 23:45 You only briefly touched on it, and I'm more curious than ever. I am definitely a "true blacks or no thank you" so are you saying that this QLED is going to measure up to an OLED? I recall in past videos you mentioned this preference.

[@GYGOtv]

Hi mikem.2078 I didn't go into too much depth on it because I haven't had a chance to use it a lot and I want to give it a fair chance. But what I can tell you is yes it is better than LCD screens without local dimming. If you set the local dimming to extreme is is almost as black as OLED, but you will see some blooming around the things that are lit up. The less extreme you set the local dimming the less blooming but also the blacks get more grey. Not as good as OLED but, also much better resolution than anything else on the market right now. I'd say its probably the best in blacks that we will see for awhile with a good FOV. I'll be able to go into more depth once I can spend more time in the headset. Hope that helps.

[@mikem.2078]

@@GYGOtv Will absolutely watching closely in your next videos specifically on the "true blacks" portion especially. I'd think trying some flight simming at night, as well Elite D, would be very decent testing grounds. Also, I'm starting to think the "4:3" style that you described this Crystal display as, might indeed come in advantageous, at times. Maybe not so much flight sims, but am starting to wonder if it proves better than the "letterbox" we've all grown used to and love.

[@GYGOtv]

@@mikem.2078 Yep, that is certainly an area I'll look in depth at! I don't see the larger vertical field of view being that advantageous to most people vs. Say the comfort of the Aero. If the Aero had local dimming and I wasn't dogfighting, I think I'd pick it over the Crystal right now. But more testing needs to be done.

[@claybomb1064]

I got mine a few days ago. I’m also having problems with the comfort. I’m hoping I can mod it somehow. Loving the visuals though

[@GYGOtv]

Apache Strap and 15mm Facegasket is what I keep hearing helps. Mine is on order so finger's crossed. Thanks for watching as always claybomb!

[@claybomb1064]

@@GYGOtv yes I have already ordered both! And I ordered the lighthouse faceplate 🤓👍

[@GYGOtv]

@@claybomb1064 WHAT I can order the Lighthouse Faceplate... I'll be right back :) Thanks for the heads up

[@Simmymind360]

Sorry to bother you,i just received my Crystal and spent a ton of time setting up, this us what I experienced, the lenses seemed to have a yellow and blue washed out effect particularly down on the bottom of screen, also it seemed to warp like fish eyes..i have long sighted vision so i don't need glasses as that is fine for VR . Another thing is im wondering if i got the plastic lenses instead of Glass and if i should RMA to have lenses replaced. Is there a way of seeing if i have Glass lenses.? I also read some blogs on Reddit about this.ty

[@GYGOtv]

Hi Simmy, sorry to hear you are having problems. As for the distortion like fish eyes, that is probably from not quite having your eyes in the sweet spot of the lenses. If you aren't perfectly in the middle you will see that kind of distortion along with Chromatic Aberration. As for the washed out effect, make sure you don't have some weird setting going on in your Pimax Play Software under Device settings (you can change the relative strength of the RGB channels there). If not, sounds like you might have some issues with the panels and I'd contact Pimax about a replacement. Not sure on the glass lens deal but my understanding is all the new headsets have the glass ones (but even if not you still shouldn't see those issues even with the poly lenses). Hope that helps and thanks for the comment.

[@nickcutting4556]

in a strange way the weight makes it feel like a helmet which in DCS adds a little more immersion :)

[@GYGOtv]

Ya I don't mind the weight so much, it's the discomfort that is getting me. I might even add some balancing weight to it to see if that helps. Stay tuned.

[@NikolaosTsarmpopoulos]

Proprietary battery as a prerequisite is a no go for me. Comfortable use is also very important.

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks for watching Nikolaos, the battery really is a non-issue in my opinion. I have never had a problem with it. Comfort on the other hand was a big problem at least for me. I can tell you the Quest 3 is a lot more comfortable and gets you a very close experience to the Crystal. Thanks for the comment.

[@Sean_Coyne]

The battery clips look like they should just push in..they don't. I almost despaired of getting them out until closer examination revealed that they rotate on a plastic hinge on the lower side of the tabs. So you sort of need to press on the upper edge with a thumbnail to rotate them and then it's so much easier. Also the plastic pivot or hinge loosens up after a while.

[@GYGOtv]

Yes that is exactly right BUT they should be designed to push in IMO. I think that whole pivot design is a bad one and the way you get it to work is just a workaround for the bad design. Just my 2 cents but was a MAJOR disappointment for me for sure. Thanks for the tip and appreciate the view!

[@Sean_Coyne]

@@GYGOtv Agree about it being a lousy design. It really did my head in the first time I tried it.

[@richardPalmisano]

Hey buddy little tip on the battery don’t try to push both tabs at the same time. Push one tab at a time and then the battery will pop out

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks Richard... I still feel that is a workaround for a bad design. The tabs need to squeeze to release so you can do even with the headset on IMO. Thanks for the tip and the view my friend.

[@richardPalmisano]

@@GYGOtv no problem buddy I hope you get the comfort right with the headset. For me I didn’t have that problem I am getting more and more use too it. And you will too Once you get the comfort right .but I do have a problem with the battery not charging the headset only getting about 2 1/2 hours. supposedly there’s going to be on the next firmware update to fix that.and if a person has to wear glasses its going to be a problem. I’m so glad I got my prescription lenses for it. Ok buddy enjoy. And if you have any questions just give me a holler anytime.

[@GYGOtv]

@@richardPalmisanoDid you get the powered USB Hub with yours?

[@richardPalmisano]

yes@@GYGOtvi also got the u shake 6 from SRS. are there any profiles for that? not sure how to get them if there is. have a small problem though my sound card box ac adapter that plugs in the back of the box is very loose almost if it was the wrong size and could easily pull out. i emailed them but got no response yet. can you get in touch with jeff for me and get someone to read my support ticket i would greatly appreciate it buddy, its been 3 days and know one has contacted me back. hopefully they can send me another adapter plug because i see no fixing this one. thanks bro.

[@reptilexcq2]

My brother, since you're a sim racer or flight, you should get the 12K QLED which they will demo in the 4th quarter this year. The 12K gives you the wide FOV which is needed in sim racing. Trust me, those toilet roll FOV will not provide you with the peripheral vision that you needed for sim racing or flight. I have an 8KX with wide FOV and have tested out the small FOV against the wide one extensively and at first I thought I can drive in this small FOV and it seems fine and after awhile when I switch back to the wide FOV, I noticed the sense of speed is much pronounce with the wide FOV and seems more immersive and comfortable for the eyes? And remember, the 8KX small FOV is about 120 degree compare to the Crystal 102...so the Crystal is even smaller. On 8KX, I am driving at normal FOV now which is probably 130 degree. Now, I can go higher but that takes too much resource from the game even though i have RTX4090. So, I recommend you to get the 12K QLED....because that's what I am waiting for. It provides you with the same clarity as the Crystal because it is a bionic lenses w/ the Crystal lenses in the middle and Fresnel lenses on the peripheral.

[@GYGOtv]

Hi Reptile, O believe me I know about the 12k QLED, I was originally going to skip the Crystal in favor of it... but a few things changed my mind. First, I don't think the 12k QLED will be ready at the end of the year, I just think Pimax has too many other things ahead of that headset so I don't think the 12k will be released until probably the end of 2024 (but I really hope I'm wrong and Pimax surprises me). Also I HATE glare, and I'm worried about those Fresnel lenses on the side, plus I need prescription inserts and based on the ones I've seen made for the 8KX etc. I'm not sure I would like them (seems like they just drop off an edge and you have this big hole on the side. NOW I MIGHT BE WRONG and if the 12k comes out and there are none of these issues, guess what I'll likely pick one up... that is the beauty of this, nobody says I can't have both and I might as well enjoy the Crystal until the 12k comes out, right? Thanks for watching as always... I always enjoy your comments.

[@reptilexcq2]

@@GYGOtv Okay, rich guy...of course you can have both. I doubt it will take until late 2024 for it to come out. I will say demo by Christmas, released in Spring 2024..June being the latest. Since Crystal and 12K are pretty much the same except the lenses...CEO did say "maybe" good news by Christmas. So, we'll see.

[@GYGOtv]

@@reptilexcq2LOL, not a rich guy, but I get your point. The 12k would likely involve me selling my Crystal and Aero to afford it. I sincerely hope you are right on the timing, my radar just reads different. Time will tell I guess.... and I'd love to say I'm wrong at the end of the road for sure.

[@dapage68]

My question is, how long was it stuck in Customs, because I had to wait 2 weeks until they released it.?

[@GYGOtv]

Hi dapage68, From what I can tell from the paperwork (unless I'm reading it wrong), it went into customs on July 10th and was Released on Aug. 3rd so I think you probably went through faster than I did.

[@Gulf76]

Is there much light leakage ? I’m still waiting for my preorder to ship but I’m not liking what I hear about comfort. They should automatically include the 15 mm face gasket.

[@GYGOtv]

Hi Gulf76, don't really see much light leakage... I feel like there is a very very small amount reflected in the lenses, but of course this will depend on your face/head shape as to how well it fills in the gaps. I agree about including the 15mm for sure! It's almost like they did the opposite of the HPG2, where by default the HPG2 was made for those that wear glasses and you had to customize it to get closer to the screens if you didn't. Versus with the Crystal, they made it for those who don't need glasses and didn't give us that do need glasses, an option without ordering the 15mm. I will let everyone know how it goes when I get my new gasket. I'm also sure that VR Cover will be coming out with a thicker version as well. Thanks for the question.

[@Gulf76]

@@GYGOtvThanks for the feedback! Is Pimax charging for the comfort face gasket or providing for free?

[@GYGOtv]

@@Gulf76It comes with the thinner 11mm comfort gasket, but I had to pay for the thicker 15mm, it was about $20. I bet if you contact customer support and bitch a little it would probably be free... but I didn't feel like going through that hassle for $20. Thanks for the question and the view.

[@jayphi4095]

Opinions about a VR headset are very very subjective by essence according people . Thanks for the unboxing but only a real laboratory test and measurement, as it exists or will exist.. would provide data to compare with other VR headsets. Having discussed with friend that bought it and is already selling it, it is better waiting a fully finalized version of hardware and software, including a real support for motion compensation both in steam and openXR.

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks for the comment jayphi4095, I think the hardware is pretty much finalized with this unit... and as I'm sure you are aware, software these days is NEVER finished anymore, as patches always roll out from all sorts of companies. So I understand your theory about "only a real laboratory tests" is basically valid... but may I offer a competing viewpoint? Some would argue that some data, even if not perfect, is better than no data at all for decision making. Since I don't have a lab I wouldn't be able to provide the data you deem worthy. So is the VR Community better off by me keeping silent, or by me at least offering my experience no matter how imperfect my views may be? I'd say there are over 2600 viewers (my subscribers) who would favor my putting out info vs. staying quiet. Just my 2 cents, and thank you for watching.

[@mikem.2078]

Jay, if I'm catching you right, basically we should just eliminate the "little man" reviewers and instead have a centralized governing body that will neatly present the most official data. Pardon my bit of sarcasm, but that IS the slippery path you are very clearly going down. Of course, you ARE right in a way, SOME reviewers are very biased or have their nauseating "objectives". For now, I don't get the sense this guy Mark is like that, not here.

[@GYGOtv]

@@mikem.2078Thanks Mike, you read me right... no hidden agenda here and you will always get my honest opinion. Appreciate the support and your comment.

[@essamahmod]

I wish you do how to setup it up with the cables and software

[@GYGOtv]

I don't think it warrants a video, pretty straight forward as far as connections, and the software installed pretty normally. Is there something specific you are having issues with?

[@essamahmod]

@GYGOtv thank you... still waiting for them to ship it they told me on 15th still not heard anything from them and customer care is awful

[@GYGOtv]

@@essamahmodNo problem, I bet you will find the setup easy to follow. If you have issues, let me know and I'll try to help.

[@essamahmod]

@GYGOtv hi there I just got my pimax crystal today and I'm trying to run fs2020 but headset not detected..DCS runs great with no issues but for fs2020 I'm having problems any help is appreciated thank you

[@GYGOtv]

@@essamahmodhi essamahmod, make sure you have the OpenXR installed for it. You can either set Steam to SteamXR or download the PimaxXR. Hope that helps.

[@Nyersevo]

Dear Get Your Game on, Luke ross VR modded games (Cyberpunk , Zero Horizon Dawn ect) is working with Pimax Crystal? Can you use open xr layer or just steam VR? And can you play with 4090 with affordable fps? Furthermore can you play also praydog Resident Evil VR mod and the crystal controllers are working ? Because my G2 working very well with these modded games in open xr mode and i can achive affordable fps with my rtx 4080 and it will be very important question because i would like to upgrade my G2 if these are workign with also Pimax Crystal. Thanks this answer in advance.

[@GYGOtv]

Hi Nyersevo, OpenXR does work with the Crystal, you can use either the unofficial PimaxXR software or I have just been using the SteamXR (not SteamVR) app for XR. I haven't tried any of those games, but I don't see why it would be a problem if it is working on the G2. As for the 4090, I'm getting great frame rates on my flight sims so I'd imagine the fps would be fine in those games too. Also, if fps is an issue, once Dynamic Foveated Rendering is released (using the eye tracking) it will increase performance greatly. I hope this helps, and thanks for the question.

[@Nyersevo]

@@GYGOtv Thanks this answer i will buy it surely! :D I have just sold my G2 because i am sure this will be superior

[@WilliamDeanPlumbing]

Apache strap was very helpful with my crystal also. Hey so in dcs, settings, vr, pixel density, what is the highest you can run and still keep smooth framerate, and nice smooth no jaggie CPU frame time? My best I can run with all my "system" settings tweaked is. .08 With my Falcon Northwest 4090, AMD 7950x3d 64 gig mem rig.

[@GYGOtv]

Ya that seems bad. I'm at 1.0 and here is a link to my other settings for comparison (this was with the Aero, but I haven't changed anything) drive.google.com/file/d/1OwjdnxeMEqqS6-TYEAWCvBFP0HH5rX2P/view?usp=sharing One suggestion is check your "Resolution Per Eye" in your General SteamVR settings. If this is set too high it causes issues (basically forces oversampling which is one of the biggest killers of frame rate). Mine is set to 60% (3340x3952) which is higher res than the native screens in the Pimax. I recommend turning this way down, and then slowly bring it up until you see stutters. Hope this helps and thanks for the question.

[@WilliamDeanPlumbing]

@@GYGOtv I don't have the steam VR version of dcs, stand alone. I'll check out your link.

[@WilliamDeanPlumbing]

@@GYGOtv and these are your settings for vr? Msaa 4x? I have to set it to off..🤔

[@GYGOtv]

@@WilliamDeanPlumbingI don't use Steam DCS either... it is SteamVR which runs the Crystal so you should have access to that setting. Let me know if you need help.

[@GYGOtv]

@@WilliamDeanPlumbingYes I think I turned it on because I was having some alias issues with the IFFE in the Aero. Performance is better if you keep it off.

[@clayton4115]

wow that didn't take long to arrive 🙂

[@GYGOtv]

I heard they are trying to get all the Pre-Orders out by the end of August so hopefully everyone will get theirs soon.

[@Killswitch1411]

Think you made a mistake and you called the Crystal the Varjo Aero @ first impressions software :P, you looked right at and called it a Varjo Aero hehe.

[@GYGOtv]

Yep, covered that mess-up in the pinned comments already. Thanks for watching.

[@shoobidyboop8634]

My tether cable from the headset to the pc has 2 outputs (video and usb) whereas yours has 3, weird.

[@GYGOtv]

You got the good fiber optic cable which is better than what I got. Not sure what determines which cable they send but congrats!

[@dukethejuke]

Just ran into your YT channel, no" umms" (Okay one or two) good job ! Just got mine yesterday, so uncomfortable out of box . I am an IL2 fan and have a lot of tweaking to do. So right now not impressed. To be fair IL2 engine is horrible. SAD. 13900k 4080FE. Ear phones little different than G2 but heard sounds from Mustang the G2 did not reproduce.

[@GYGOtv]

Awesome, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes I do everything unscripted and I have a tendency of "umm" and "so", Maybe you could turn it into a drinking game :) That is the price my viewers pay for my natural opinion and stream of thought, but most viewers that I've heard from don't seem to mind it vs. reading everything off a card. So it sounds like the audio might be better than in the G2 then from your comment? Great to know. So as an IL 2 pilot, you really do need that larger Vertical FOV that I was talking about, I hope you can get it to feel better. Check into Studio Form Creative... That helped mine so much!!! Good Luck!

[@Simmymind360]

I have been testing for a week and i too found headstrap was too uncomfortable for me..i do have the studio comfort strap , and i will order the vive pro 16 mm face cushion as both the other's make the front fall down and that strap over the top is too elastic for my liking..i have sent ideas to Pimax..to redesign headstrap, its too flimsy my design would be similar to Varjo

[@GYGOtv]

Isn't it amazing how we have such comfort issues and many others don't have any? Just shows how individualized a VR experience can be. Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@Simmymind360]

@@GYGOtv i see where people have done some of there own modding to make heafstrap fit better

[@GYGOtv]

@@Simmymind360I got mine to feel good now once I added the Apache Strap and comfort kit, along with the 15mm face gasket. No need for me to mod mine but thanks for the suggestion.

[@Simmymind360]

@@GYGOtv Awesome..I'm thinking I may get a refund on the crystal i mean visual are Great, but the headset isca problems..and possibly i may have faulty panels..if you do the math..i end up paying $3200 for 12k... with trade in...where i can bf the Varjo for say with lighthouse and index controllers for same price as Crystal..I mean my 15 days are not up yet..do you think i am going to enjoy vajio?

[@GYGOtv]

@@Simmymind360The Vertical FOV will be the biggest difference, but if you don't fall into one of those categories I list as good choices for the Crystal then I'd think the Aero will likely be fine. Might not be quite as good visuals, but probably a lot better than a Crystal with faulty panels! In the end, make sure you watch may main review on the Aero kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ7KmYGGodt9i80 and maybe any others ones on the channel and try to make an informed decision... I'd hate to say yes and then you get it and hate it. Hope that helps.

[@ricseixas1]

It is a Pimax…….

[@GYGOtv]

In some ways better, in some ways worse.

[@theack777]

I got the Crystal and after one week I am now returning it for a refund. First, it is sooo uncomfortable. The strap on the forehead hurts so much after 20 min it was like my face was so numb from this thing. It also hurt my nose because the lenses were on my nose, although that might be because of my face shape, but I couldn't keep the HMD on my head for more than a half hour because it hurt so much...and yes, I tried for half the day adjusting the straps and moving it all over my head but no bueno. Also, the batteries last for like 2 hours and that was even after I stopped using it and it was just sitting there doing nothing. For $1400 i want way more!!! Now the view is BEAUTIFUL but if i can't wear it from pain then so what!!!

[@GYGOtv]

Thanks for the comment theack777, Yep I understand completely... that was almost my exact experience (except the nose part wasn't as bad for me). I just really wanted to make it work for the visuals and that was why I went with the 15mm face gasket (which I had to buy separately, way to go Pimax :( ), and also the Apache comfort strap and between those 2 things it is wearable for me. As for the battery, for me it isn't really an issue for me because it is always plugged in and with the included USB Hub, I don't worry about it at all. I would recommend to you the Quest 3 if you are still in the market... visuals are not as good but they are close and I find it is the headset I look forward to using above all the other ones I own right now because it just works.

[@JOHB25]

That price - and all those problems - I love my G2 even more… please Valve… be good

[@GYGOtv]

Ya and please Valve, release something for us all soon. I guess problems is what you get when you are on technologies edge. G2 is just such a great headset for the price! Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@buenasondas1147]

😢 yep, need Deckard

[@777FreakyD]

I wish there was a way to "try before you buy" for this sucker.

[@GYGOtv]

For sure, they have a neighborhood experience program that are trying to build up. Check into it, maybe you will be lucky enough to be close to one of these outlets.

[@WilliamDeanPlumbing]

Turn off local dimming when using crystal in daylight scenarios. Your welcome.

[@GYGOtv]

Maybe, I so far I'm thinking "balanced" is the best for me, but still need a lot more time in the thing. Appreciate the view and the suggestion.

[@WilliamDeanPlumbing]

@@GYGOtv it gets way bright off. Great for daytime flying.

[@GYGOtv]

@@WilliamDeanPlumbing I'll give it a go for sure.

[@ricseixas1]

Varjoooooooo?.????.?

[@GYGOtv]

Pimax Crystal... I do compare it to the Varjo Aero so might have to listen close :)

[@reptilexcq2]

@@GYGOtv What he meant is you say Varjooo when you refer to the Crystal in your review at some point in your review lol.

[@GYGOtv]

@@reptilexcq2Ahhh... so you were actually the first one to catch that @ricseixas. Good job, I already addressed in the Pinned Comment above. Can't believe I missed that. I wish I would have understood what you were saying because I didn't have may views or comments at that point and I could have fixed it. Too many now so I guess we will just roll with it. Great catch and thanks for pointing out what he meant @reptileexcq1!

[@-Sunny--]

Your moist lips saying pimax crystal made me buy one

[@GYGOtv]

Wow, well they say sex sells... I wasn't even trying :) I guess I'm just naturally a sex symbol, thanks for watching.

[@-Sunny--]

@@GYGOtv Keep up man! Love your vids :)

[@GYGOtv]

@@-Sunny--Thanks, I'll try to keep it sexy too LOL