HTC VIVE XR Elite vs Pimax Crystal Super

HTC VIVE XR Elite and Pimax Crystal Super side by side: every spec we have, with the best figure of each one marked.

At a glance

HTC VIVE XR Elite vs Pimax Crystal Super: specs compared
Key specs
Only differences	Standalone headsetsHTC VIVE XR Elite HTC $899 Best in 1 of 3	PC VR headsetsPimax Crystal Super Pimax $1,799 Best in 2 of 3
Per eye	1920 × 1920	3840 × 3840Best
Max refresh	90 Hz	90 Hz
Field of view	110°	140°Best
PriceLower is better	$899Best	$1,799
Display & optics
Panel	LCD	Mini-LED LCD
Lenses	Pancake	Aspheric
Refresh rates	90 Hz	72 Hz90 Hz
Field of view	110°	140° horizontal
IPD range	54–73 mm	58–72 mm
Hardware
Chipset	Snapdragon XR2	–
RAM	12 GB	–
Storage	128 GB	–
Weight	625 g (Including the rear battery cradle)	–
Battery	2 h	–
Tracking & input
Tracking	Inside-out	Inside-out
Hand tracking	Yes	Yes
Eye tracking	No	Yes
Passthrough	Full color	–
Controllers	VIVE controllers for XR Series (rechargeable, up to 15 hours)	Two Pimax 6DoF controllers included
PC VR	Wired and wireless	Wired
Release & price
Status	Available	Available
Released	–	April 7, 2025
Launch price	$1,099	$1,799
Current price	$899	–