Between the Crystal Super and PlayStation VR2, the Crystal Super comes out ahead in field of view and color passthrough, while the PlayStation VR2 wins on several specs. Overall, the Crystal Super scores 86.4 and the PlayStation VR2 scores 72.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Crystal Super is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Crystal Super if you care most about field of view and color passthrough. The biggest gaps in its favor are field of view, color passthrough.
The PlayStation VR2 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, standalone, eye tracking, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Crystal Super is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Pimax - Crystal Super wins
- ▲Field of view — 22.73% more. 135 ° vs 110 °.
- ▲Has Color passthrough.
Why Sony - PlayStation VR2 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Pimax - Crystal Super | Sony - PlayStation VR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 3840x3840 | 2000x2040 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Field of view | 135 °lead | 110 ° |
| Panelⓘ | QLEDlead | OLED |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | Pimax - Crystal Super | Sony - PlayStation VR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | true | true |
| Eye tracking | true | true |
| Face tracking | false | false |
| Color passthrough | truelead | false |
Compute
| Spec | Pimax - Crystal Super | Sony - PlayStation VR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
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