{"id":2899,"date":"2023-09-20T12:29:23","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T12:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vrlowdown.com\/?p=2899"},"modified":"2023-09-21T08:27:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T08:27:06","slug":"best-vr-headset-for-microsoft-flight-simulator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vrlowdown.com\/best-vr-headset-for-microsoft-flight-simulator\/","title":{"rendered":"Best VR Headset For Microsoft Flight Simulator: All Tested"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of my all-time favorite VR flight simulators, providing an immersive experience for flight sim enthusiasts. This article covers my thoughts on the best VR headsets for Microsoft Flight Simulator. I own most of these headsets and have extensively tested the rest of the headsets on this list. I’m going to share each headset’s strengths and weaknesses to help you choose the best one for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom Line – What Is The Best VR Headset For Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your choice of VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator will depend on whether you are going to be playing seated PCVR experiences exclusively, or whether you want a more versatile headset. It will also depend on your budget, and whether you are looking for a headset with inside-out tracking or one that uses external tracking. There is no such thing as a perfect VR headset, as they all have pros and cons. Here are my top choices for each category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Best Visual Clarity<\/strong> – Pimax Crystal<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Most Versatile<\/strong> – Pico 4<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Best Value<\/strong> – HP Reverb G2<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Pimax Crystal<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    I honestly think the Pimax Crystal is the best VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator available right now. The visual clarity of the 2880 x 2880 pixel QLED display panels combined with the glass aspheric lenses, producing 35 pixels per degree (PPD) peak fidelity has really impressed me. It provides a step up in visual clarity from every other VR headset, even the Varjo Aero, which comes a close second in terms of visuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The FOV is officially 125 degrees horizontally, and it does feel a little bigger than most other headsets on this list, but not by a huge margin. I love the fact that it has inside-out tracking and I don’t have to bother with external tracking stations. There are many indications where external tracking is great, but sitting at my computer playing MSFS isn’t one of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The sound, delivered by the off-ear DMAS speakers is excellent, and the setup is pleasantly straightforward for a Pimax headset. I’ve been using it with almost no issues for the last month, and I’m still really impressed by the incredible visuals offered by this headset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Although there are a lot of positives, there’s also a lot I don’t like about the Pimax Crystal, including the weight and bulk of the headset, the imperfect head strap, the standalone mode, which is superfluous for VR flight simmers, and the less polished software and hardware compared to some competitors. However, despite the drawbacks, it’s still my favorite VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The price, at $1600 puts it at the top end of the market, but they do now offer an $800 trade-in value if you would like to upgrade to their upcoming flagship VR headset, the Pimax 12K QLED<\/a><\/strong>. Despite the things I would love to change about the Pimax Crystal to make it better for PCVR simmers, it’s still the best VR headset for flight sim enthusiasts who demand exceptional clarity in my opinion. You can read my complete review of Pimax Crystal<\/a><\/strong> for more information or watch my video review below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n