BigscreenReleased June 2025

Bigscreen Beyond 2

PCVR players who want a tiny, light micro-OLED headset for long sessions and already have a strong PC plus SteamVR lighthouse gear.

Price class: Premium
Works with: PC VRSteam
Owner reports: 3 quotes

Typically$959

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Score

How it scores

Out of 100, on the same scale as every headset we rate. Price is left out. How we score

71Good

Clarity

Pixels per eye15.2/16
Lenses7/7
Panel4/4
120 Hz or more0/3

Field of view

Horizontal field of view13.1/15

Comfort

100

Weight14/14
Lens spacing6/6

Battery

—

Does not apply: it runs on a cable, with no battery.

Tracking

Head tracking5/5
Passthrough0/4
Hand tracking0/3
Eye tracking0/3

Ease of setup

Plays on its own0/5
No base stations0/3
Wireless0/2

Specifications

The hardware, on the catalog's scale

Every number below is drawn to the same scale as the rest of the catalog.

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Resolution, drawn to scale

Per eye · 6.6 megapixels2560×2560

This headset
2560×2560

Pimax Crystal Super
3840×3840

Pico 4 Ultra
2160×2160

Dual micro-OLED75 Hz90 Hz

Field of view vs human vision

Horizontal × vertical108°×96°

Horizontal · seen from above

Vertical · seen from the side

This headsetHuman visionWidest in catalog

Horizontal: 108° manufacturer108° measured
Vertical: 96° measured

22nd widest of 45 published horizontal fields · vertical 15th of 28.

Human vision here is the clinical normal field: 200° across and 135° tall, per Spector, Clinical Methods, ch. 116 ↗

Weight107 g

76 g lightest1040 g heaviest

3rd lightest of 38. Published figures cover different straps and batteries. Comfort depends on fit and balance too.

Headset only. The cable, face cushion and strap add weight.

53–70 mm physical; 48–75 mm accommodated eye spacing (IPD)Each lens adjusts independently. The 48–75 mm range describes supported eye spacing, not lens travel.

Battery on a chargeNot published

Battery life is not confirmed.

Optics

Pancake

Folded optics. Thin, sharp to the edges, and light-hungry, so they need a brighter panel behind them.

Instead of

Fresnel
Aspheric
Dual-element

Passthrough

None

Sealed, with no camera feed. Lift the headset off to see the room.

Instead of

Color
Grayscale

Tracking

Base stations

Sensors mounted in the corners of the room. More to set up, and the steadiest tracking you can buy.

Instead of

Inside-out

Also on board

Eye trackingEye tracking is available on Beyond 2e, not this model.
Hand trackingUnconfirmed
DisplayPortYes

Verdict · buy it if, skip it if

Beyond 2 is our locked ultralight / long-session winner: about 115 g, custom-fitted for your face, micro-OLED contrast, and owners praising edge-to-edge clarity in a tiny shell.

It is still pure PCVR. There is no standalone library, no Quest-style wireless use, and lighthouse tracking is part of the setup. Do not buy it if you lack a strong gaming PC, hate base stations, or want a grab-and-go headset for friends. Glare reports are mixed. Choose it when comfort weight and OLED blacks matter more than a built-in store, and you are fine with face-scan fit and a tethered SteamVR setup.

Why it wins

Extremely light (~115 g) for long PCVR sessions
Micro-OLED contrast with strong edge-to-edge clarity for such small lenses
Custom face fit / facial interface is part of the product
Tiny form factor that owners find ergonomically easy to wear

Where it falls short

PCVR only, with no standalone library or wireless Meta-style use
Needs a strong PC and SteamVR lighthouse / base-station setup
Glare still shows up for some owners, especially in dark scenes
Custom fit means ordering and waiting on a face scan, not a shelf grab

Who it is forPCVR players who want a tiny, light micro-OLED headset for long sessions and already have a strong PC plus SteamVR lighthouse gear.

Typically$959

Buy at Bigscreen

Owner reviews

What owners say

Quotes from people who use the Bigscreen Beyond 2, from YouTube reviews and Reddit threads. Each one links to where it was said.

3 reports from 1 kind of source

3 Reddit threads

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r/r/BigscreenBeyondReddit community
Reddit threadChecked Sep 10, 2026Clarity
"BSB2 did not disappoint on that front. I have almost perfect edge to edge clarity. Minimal warping. The glare is still there, slightly less though, but I got used to this from using BSB1 that I don't really notice it. … The sweet spot feels much larger and I could look around the cockpit in DCS using my eyes rather than turning my head."
Read the thread ↗
r/r/virtualrealityReddit community
Reddit threadChecked Sep 10, 2026Clarity
"Field of view and edge to edge clarity are outstanding for such small lenses, I was honestly extremely pleasantly surprised here."
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r/r/virtualrealityReddit community
Reddit threadChecked Sep 10, 2026Glare and god rays
"Now my biggest fear… glare. Well, I’m happy to say it’s not been an issue in the slightest, at least in my limited testing so far. Happy days!"
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Before you buy

Questions worth asking

Why is Beyond 2 the ultralight winner?

It is one of the lightest high-end PCVR headsets in the catalog, and owners repeatedly call out comfort for long sessions when the fit is right.

Can I use it without a gaming PC?

No. There is no standalone OS or Quest-style app store. You need a capable PC and SteamVR.

Do I need a face scan?

Yes. Custom facial fit is core to how Beyond ships. Plan on the scan/order process rather than buying a one-size shelf unit.

Is glare fixed versus Beyond 1?

Improved for some owners, still noticeable for others. Expect better lenses and sweet spot than gen 1, not zero glare.

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