Prices in euros from official EU stores, checked on 29 October 2026 · 92 products compared · no paid scores

Head-to-head

Pimax Dream Air vs Bigscreen Beyond 2e: head-to-head

Of 6 decided criteria, the Pimax Dream Air wins 4 and the Bigscreen Beyond 2e wins 2. Official data, prices checked on 29 October 2026.

Pimax Dream Air
VR headset · Pimax

Pimax Dream Air

9.1Excellent · out of 10
  • Sony micro-OLED, 3840 x 3552 per eye, 110° horizontal FOV, pancake lenses
  • Under 170 g headset-only weight, dual active cooling fans, built-in eye tracking for dynamic foveated rendering
  • Two versions: SLAM (4 cameras, 2 controllers, hand tracking, passthrough) or Lighthouse (SteamVR base stations required, no controllers)

4 criteria won · €2,460, checked on 29 October 2026

Bigscreen Beyond 2e
VR headset · Bigscreen

Bigscreen Beyond 2e

9.0Excellent · out of 10
  • Same 2560x2560-per-eye micro-OLED displays, 90 Hz and 108° x 96° FOV as Beyond 2, plus built-in eye tracking.
  • Eye tracking enables dynamic foveated rendering, eye contact and blinking in social VR (eye-tracking software in beta).
  • 107 g headset for PC VR with SteamVR base-station tracking; eye tracking is built in and cannot be added later to a Beyond 2.

2 criteria won · €1,489, checked on 29 October 2026

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Criterion by criterion

The best stated value is marked "Edge". If either manufacturer does not state a value, the criterion is left undecided.

CriterionPimax Dream AirBigscreen Beyond 2e
Calculated scoreEdge: the highest9.1/109.0/10
Checked priceEdge: the lowest€2,460€1,489
TypePC VRPC VR
ClarityEdge: pixels per degree, otherwise resolution per eye53 PPD32 PPD
Horizontal field of viewEdge: the widest110°108°
DisplayOLEDOLED
Max refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
PC connectionNative DisplayPortNative DisplayPort
TrackingEdge: scale from our methodologyInside-outSteamVR Lighthouse
Eye trackingYesYes
WeightEdge: the lightest, as stated by the manufacturer170 g107 g
ConsolesPC onlyPC only
Warranty1 year1 year

Verdict by profile

No absolute winner: the right choice depends on your priority. Each verdict follows from the data above.

Tight budget

Bigscreen Beyond 2e

Bigscreen Beyond 2e costs €971 less than Pimax Dream Air, based on prices checked on 29 October 2026.

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Best score

Pimax Dream Air

Pimax Dream Air scores 9.1/10 against 9.0/10.

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Sharpest image

Pimax Dream Air

Pimax Dream Air: 53 pixels per degree (3840 × 3552 per eye); Bigscreen Beyond 2e: 32 pixels per degree (2560 × 2560 per eye).

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Widest view

Pimax Dream Air

Pimax Dream Air states a 110° horizontal field of view, Bigscreen Beyond 2e 108°.

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Long stints

Bigscreen Beyond 2e

Bigscreen Beyond 2e is stated at 107 g, headset only (no strap or cable), Pimax Dream Air at Under 170 g, headset only (upper value stated by Pimax): check what each figure includes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Pimax Dream Air and the Bigscreen Beyond 2e?

Calculated score: 9.1/10 vs 9.0/10; Checked price: €2,460 vs €1,489; Clarity: 53 PPD vs 32 PPD; Horizontal field of view: 110° vs 108°.

Which one is cheaper?

The Bigscreen Beyond 2e, at €1,489 against €2,460, based on prices checked on 29 October 2026.

Which one has the better score?

The Pimax Dream Air scores 9.1/10 against 9.0/10.

Which one is sharper, the Pimax Dream Air or the Bigscreen Beyond 2e?

Pimax Dream Air: 53 pixels per degree (3840 × 3552 per eye). Bigscreen Beyond 2e: 32 pixels per degree (2560 × 2560 per eye). On our clarity scale, the Pimax Dream Air comes out ahead.

How do they connect to a PC?

Pimax Dream Air: DisplayPort 1.4a + USB 3.0 (detachable DisplayPort cable). Bigscreen Beyond 2e: DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC + 2× USB 3.0, through the Link Box and a 5 m fiber-optic cable.

Is this head-to-head based on a hands-on test?

No. The comparison relies on manufacturer specs and checked market prices, with no hands-on test.