Pimax Crystal Super 57PPD Optical Engine

Product code: PUA00050081
Pros and Cons
  • Ultimate sharpness with 57 pixels per degree (PPD)
  • Perfectly readable text and razor-sharp details in VR
  • Eye-tracking with multi-zone foveated rendering for improved performance
  • Modular system – optical engines are interchangeable
  • Field of View (HFOV) of 120° is slightly smaller than the 50PPD optic (135°)
  • Requires high-end PC for optimal use of the resolution.
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What's in the box
  • 1 x Pimax 57PPD optical engine
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Pimax Crystal Super 57PPD Optical Engine

Pimax Crystal Super 57PPD – Maximum sharpness for demanding simulations

The Pimax Crystal Super 57PPD is equipped with a high-precision optical engine that delivers a staggering 57 pixels per degree (PPD). This ensures an unprecedented level of detail and sharpness, ideal for applications such as simulators and professional design, where visual precision is crucial.

Compared to the standard 50PPD version, the 57PPD optical engine offers a higher pixel density, making individual pixels almost invisible. This results in an exceptionally realistic rendering of dashboards, gauges, and text in VR.

However, this optical precision is accompanied by a slightly smaller field of view (HFOV): 120 degrees instead of 135 degrees. For users who prioritise absolute image sharpness over a wider field of view, this is an excellent trade-off.

Like every Crystal Super, this version also features advanced eye-tracking and multi-zone foveated rendering, which displays only the focus areas in full resolution. This enhances performance without compromising on image quality.

Thanks to the modular design, you can easily switch between different optical engines, allowing you to tailor your headset to your preferences and use scenarios.

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Warning: Do not expose your VR headset to direct sunlight or high temperatures, especially when it is not in use. Sunlight can be concentrated through the lenses, causing serious, irreparable damage to the lenses and screen. Please note: Damage caused by exposure to sunlight is not covered by the warranty.

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Feature 50PPD 50PPD Ultrawide 57PPD 8K Micro-OLED
Screen Type QLED QLED QLED Micro-OLED
Lenses Glass aspheric Glass aspheric Glass aspheric ConcaveView Pancake optics
Resolution per eye 3840 x 3840 3840 x 3840 3840 x 3840 3840 x 3552
PPD (pixels per degree) 50 50 57 53
FOV (horizontal) 127° 140° 106° 116°
Max Refresh Rate 90Hz 90Hz 90Hz 90Hz
Foveated Rendering Dynamic 2.0 Dynamic 2.0 Dynamic 2.0 Dynamic 2.0
Auto-IPD Supported Supported Supported Supported
Tracking (SLAM) Supported Supported Supported Supported
Audio 3.5mm jack, 2× microphone 3.5mm jack, 2× microphone 3.5mm jack, 2× microphone 3.5mm jack, 2× microphone
PC Requirements (Recommended)
PC Requirements (Optimal)

GPU:
RX 9070XT, RX 7900XTX, RTX 4080, RTX 4080 S, 5070 ti

GPU:
RTX 5070 ti, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, RTX 5090

CPU:
Core Ultra 5 245K, i7-14700, i7-14700K/F, i9-12900K/F, Ryzen 7 9700X, Ryzen 9 9900X

CPU:
Core Ultra 9 285K, i9-13900K/KF, i9-13900KS, i9-14900K/KF, i9-14900KS, Threadripper 7980X, Threadripper 7970X, Threadripper 7960X, Threadripper 3990X, Threadripper 3970X, Threadripper, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Ryzen 9 7950X3D, Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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