Head-to-head
Of 7 decided criteria, the Pimax Crystal Light wins 5 and the Bigscreen Beyond 2 wins 2. Official data, prices checked on 29 October 2026.
5 criteria won · €1,023.60, checked on 29 October 2026
2 criteria won · €1,309, checked on 29 October 2026
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The best stated value is marked "Edge". If either manufacturer does not state a value, the criterion is left undecided.
| Criterion | Pimax Crystal Light | Bigscreen Beyond 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated score | 9.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Checked priceEdge: the lowest | €1,023.60 | €1,309 |
| Type | PC VR | PC VR |
| ClarityEdge: pixels per degree, otherwise resolution per eye | 35 PPD | 32 PPD |
| Horizontal field of viewEdge: the widest | 110° | 108° |
| DisplayEdge: OLED, then mini-LED, then LCD | Mini-LED | OLED |
| Max refresh rateEdge: the highest | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| PC connection | Native DisplayPort | Native DisplayPort |
| TrackingEdge: scale from our methodology | Inside-out or Lighthouse | SteamVR Lighthouse |
| Eye tracking | No | No |
| WeightEdge: the lightest, as stated by the manufacturer | 815 g | 107 g |
| Consoles | PC only | PC only |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
No absolute winner: the right choice depends on your priority. Each verdict follows from the data above.
Pimax Crystal Light costs €285.40 less than Bigscreen Beyond 2, based on prices checked on 29 October 2026.
See the spec comparison ↗Pimax Crystal Light: 35 pixels per degree (2880 × 2880 per eye); Bigscreen Beyond 2: 32 pixels per degree (2560 × 2560 per eye).
See the spec comparison ↗Pimax Crystal Light states a 110° horizontal field of view, Bigscreen Beyond 2 108°.
See the spec comparison ↗Bigscreen Beyond 2 is stated at 107 g, headset only (no strap or cable), Pimax Crystal Light at 815 g (strap not specified by Pimax): check what each figure includes.
See the spec comparison ↗Checked price: €1,023.60 vs €1,309; Clarity: 35 PPD vs 32 PPD; Horizontal field of view: 110° vs 108°; Display: Mini-LED vs OLED.
The Pimax Crystal Light, at €1,023.60 against €1,309, based on prices checked on 29 October 2026.
Both products have the same score, or one of them is not rated.
Pimax Crystal Light: 35 pixels per degree (2880 × 2880 per eye). Bigscreen Beyond 2: 32 pixels per degree (2560 × 2560 per eye). On our clarity scale, the Pimax Crystal Light comes out ahead.
Pimax Crystal Light: DisplayPort 1.4a + USB 3.0, dedicated power adapter. Bigscreen Beyond 2: DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC + 2× USB 3.0, through the Link Box and a 5 m fiber-optic cable.
No. The comparison relies on manufacturer specs and checked market prices, with no hands-on test.