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Bigscreen Beyond 2 review and specs

Name: Bigscreen Beyond 2
Brand: Bigscreen

Spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test. We have not tried the Bigscreen Beyond 2 ourselves: the score and details are based on the official Bigscreen spec sheet and dated market prices.

Base model without eye tracking, with the Universal-Fit Light Seal; base stations and controllers not included

9.0Excellent · out of 10

The Bigscreen Beyond 2 is a PC VR headset from Bigscreen; the manufacturer states 32 pixels per degree (2560 × 2560 per eye), OLED panels and a 108° horizontal field of view. Our calculated score: 9.0/10 ("Excellent"), ranked 6 of 13 in its category.

Dual micro-OLED displays at 2560x2560 per eye (32 peak PPD), up to 90 Hz, 108° x 96° field of view (116° diagonal).
Headset weighs just 107 g (headset only), with per-eye adjustable IPD and pancake optics.
PC-only headset with SteamVR tracking: requires DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, at least one SteamVR base station; base stations and controllers are not included.

€1,309

Market price checked on 29 October 2026

View offer at Bigscreen ↗€1,309Official store

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Specs

Brand	Bigscreen
Model	Bigscreen Beyond 2
Version	Base model without eye tracking, with the Universal-Fit Light Seal; base stations and controllers not included
Type	PC VR headset (wired)
Display	Micro-OLED (500,000:1 contrast stated), pancake optics
Resolution per eye	2560 × 2560
Pixels per degree	32 PPD
Field of view	108° horizontal × 96° vertical
Max refresh rate	75 or 90 Hz
PC connection	DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC + 2× USB 3.0, through the Link Box and a 5 m fiber-optic cable
Tracking	SteamVR Lighthouse: at least one base station 1.0 or 2.0 required, not included
Eye tracking	No
Controllers included	No
Weight	107 g, headset only (no strap or cable)
Warranty	1 year (2 years for EU customers, according to Bigscreen)

In the box

Headset with Soft Strap
Link Box and fiber-optic cable

Compatibility

PC VR headset (wired). PC connection: DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC + 2× USB 3.0, through the Link Box and a 5 m fiber-optic cable. No console support stated by the manufacturer.

Where to buy

Bigscreen ↗	€1,309

Official Bigscreen spec sheet ↗

How we score

Score out of 10, calculated in the VR headset category from the official spec sheet and the checked price, then placed on our editorial scale. Not a hands-on test. Missing criteria are removed and weights renormalized.

Raw score (weighted average)	7.9/10
Displayed score (editorial scale)	9.0/10

Clarity (PPD or resolution) (25%)	7.5/10
Horizontal field of view (10%)	7.2/10
Display type (15%)	10.0/10
Max refresh rate (5%)	6.0/10
PC connection (15%)	10.0/10
Tracking (5%)	7.0/10
Eye tracking (5%)	5.0/10
Weight (5%)	9.9/10
Price (15%)	5.9/10

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Price checked on 29 October 2026

Data from the official Bigscreen spec sheet

Calculated score, not a hands-on test

Compared with its rivals

The two products in the same category with the closest price.

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Bigscreen Beyond 2

9.0Excellent · out of 10

32 PPD, OLED, 108°
PC connection: native DisplayPort
Checked price: €1,309

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Pimax Dream Air SE

9.1Excellent · out of 10

2560 × 2560 per eye, OLED, 105°
PC connection: native DisplayPort
Checked price: €1,284

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HTC VIVE Focus Vision

8.5Very good · out of 10

2448 × 2448 per eye, LCD
PC connection: DisplayPort via adapter or kit
Checked price: €1,349

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32 pixels per degree

Clarity stated by Bigscreen: 2560 × 2560 pixels per eye over a 108° horizontal field of view.

What Bigscreen promises

Points taken from the official manufacturer spec sheet.

Dual micro-OLED displays at 2560x2560 per eye (32 peak PPD), up to 90 Hz, 108° x 96° field of view (116° diagonal).
Headset weighs just 107 g (headset only), with per-eye adjustable IPD and pancake optics.
PC-only headset with SteamVR tracking: requires DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, at least one SteamVR base station; base stations and controllers are not included.

By the numbers

Clarity: 32 PPD
Horizontal FOV: 108°
Max refresh rate: 90 Hz

Connection, tracking and contents

PC VR headset (wired). Connection: DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC + 2× USB 3.0, through the Link Box and a 5 m fiber-optic cable. Tracking: SteamVR Lighthouse: at least one base station 1.0 or 2.0 required, not included. In the box: Headset with Soft Strap, Link Box and fiber-optic cable. Per-eye IPD adjustment; glasses do not fit (magnetic prescription inserts sold separately).

By the numbers

PC connection: Native DisplayPort
Tracking: SteamVR Lighthouse
Eye tracking: No

Price and availability

Market price checked on 29 October 2026: €1,309. Price shown = headset €1,249 + Universal-Fit Light Seal €60, the cheapest face interface (one must be chosen at checkout). SteamVR base stations and controllers are not included, and Bigscreen does not sell them. Versions: With the Universal-Fit Light Seal: €1,309 (scored here); With the Custom-Fit Cushion (3D face scan on iPhone XR or newer, default option on the page): €1,369. Linked merchant: Bigscreen. The price at the merchant is the one that applies.

By the numbers

Checked price: €1,309
Merchants: 1

The score in detail

Weighted average of the criteria: raw score 7.9/10, which is 9.0/10 on our editorial scale.

Clarity (PPD or resolution)

7.5/10

Weight: 25% of the overall score

Display type

10.0/10

Weight: 15% of the overall score

PC connection

10.0/10

Weight: 15% of the overall score

Price

5.9/10

Weight: 15% of the overall score

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bigscreen Beyond 2 good for sim racing?

On paper, the Bigscreen Beyond 2 offers 32 pixels per degree (2560 × 2560 per eye), a 108° horizontal field of view, a direct DisplayPort video link from the PC, without the video encoding used by Wi-Fi or USB streaming. Bigscreen notes that racing and flight sims can be played without controllers, with a wheel and pedals or a HOTAS. Most PC racing sims support OpenXR or SteamVR headsets: check the VR support of your sim before buying. This is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test.

How sharp is the Bigscreen Beyond 2?

Bigscreen states 32 PPD with 2560 × 2560 pixels per eye. Pixels per degree (PPD) measure how many pixels cover one degree of your view: the higher the figure, the easier it is to read mirrors, gauges and braking boards.

How does the Bigscreen Beyond 2 connect to a PC?

DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC + 2× USB 3.0, through the Link Box and a 5 m fiber-optic cable. The headset receives the video signal directly from the graphics card.

Does the Bigscreen Beyond 2 need base stations?

Yes. SteamVR Lighthouse: at least one base station 1.0 or 2.0 required, not included. Budget for base stations on top of the price shown if you do not own any.

Does the Bigscreen Beyond 2 work on PS5?

No console support is stated by Bigscreen. In our selection, the Sony PlayStation VR2 is the only headset for PS5.

What score does the Bigscreen Beyond 2 get?

The Bigscreen Beyond 2 scores 9.0/10 ("Excellent") in the VR headset category, ranking 6 of 13. The score is calculated from the official specs and the checked price, with no hands-on test.

How much does the Bigscreen Beyond 2 cost?

The price checked on 29 October 2026 is €1,309. It may have changed since.

What is in the box?

According to the official spec sheet: Headset with Soft Strap, Link Box and fiber-optic cable.

Where can you buy the Bigscreen Beyond 2?

We link to Bigscreen. The links go straight to the merchant.

Did you test the Bigscreen Beyond 2 hands-on?

No. This page is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test: we have not handled the product. All information comes from the official Bigscreen spec sheet and dated market prices.

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