Bigscreen Beyond
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How it scores
Out of 100, on the same scale as every headset we rate. Price is left out. How we score
Clarity
87- Pixels per eye15.2/16
- Lenses7/7
- Panel4/4
- 120 Hz or more0/3
Field of view
70- Horizontal field of view10.5/15
Comfort
96- Weight14/14
- Lens spacing5.1/6
Battery
—Does not apply: it runs on a cable, with no battery.
Tracking
33- Head tracking5/5
- Passthrough0/4
- Hand tracking0/3
- Eye tracking0/3
Ease of setup
0- 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.
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 × vertical93°×88.55°
This headsetHuman visionWidest in catalogManufacturer figure
- Horizontal
- 93° manufacturer97.53° measured
- Vertical
- 88.55° measured
41st widest of 45 published horizontal fields · vertical 26th of 28.
Human vision here is the clinical normal field: 200° across and 135° tall, per Spector, Clinical Methods, ch. 116 ↗
Weight127 g
76 g lightest1040 g heaviest
127 grams against a catalog that runs 76 to 1040 grams.5th lightest of 38. Published figures cover different straps and batteries. Comfort depends on fit and balance too.
Headset only. The face cushion, strap, cable and audio accessories add weight.
Fixed lens spacing: 55–72 mm; fits IPDs of 53–74 mm eye spacing (IPD)Custom-built in one of 18 fixed sizes. Lens spacing cannot be adjusted after purchase.
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 trackingUnconfirmed
- Hand trackingUnconfirmed
- DisplayPortCheck Bigscreen's setup guide for the required ports.
Verdict · buy it if, skip it if
The original Bigscreen Beyond is the older, smaller sibling: a custom-fitted micro-OLED PCVR headset built around extreme light weight and OLED blacks.
Owners who needed neck relief love how little it weighs, and the face mold is part of why it works. It is also niche hardware: lighthouse base stations, no adjustable IPD, a small sweet spot, and glare that can undercut those blacks. Do not buy gen 1 as a 2026 default if Beyond 2 is available and you want the improved lenses and ultralight winner path. Skip it without a strong PC and base stations. Consider it only if you want the first-gen Beyond form factor or find a good deal and accept its compromises.
Why it wins
- Very light PCVR headset that helps with neck fatigue
- Custom face mold for a personal fit
- Micro-OLED true blacks when glare is not dominating the scene
- Tiny face-hugging form factor for people who hate bulky HMDs
Where it falls short
- Superseded by Beyond 2, which is now the locked ultralight winner
- Small sweet spot and noticeable glare versus newer pancakes
- Requires SteamVR lighthouses and other PCVR hardware
- No adjustable IPD; factory custom fit only
- Cable tug can move such a light headset off the sweet spot
Owner reviews
What owners say
Quotes from people who use the Bigscreen Beyond, from YouTube reviews and Reddit threads. Each one links to where it was said.
6 reports from 1 kind of source
6 Reddit threads
Most mentioned. Pick a topic to see only those reports.
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- r/r/virtualrealityReddit communityReddit threadChecked Sep 10, 2026Comfort and fit
"When I saw [Beyond] I was super excited, because it fixed the 2 things I care about most with custom face mold and its light weight. The other thing I [liked] about it was OLED true blacks."
Read the thread ↗ - r/r/virtualrealityReddit communityReddit threadChecked Sep 10, 2026Comfort and fit
"I really like mine but my basis of comparison is the Vive Pro 2, quest 2 and the valve index. … About 5 years ago I messed my neck up really badly and I wanted a much lighter VR headset and this definitely ticks that box."
Read the thread ↗ - r/r/ValveIndexReddit communityReddit threadChecked Sep 10, 2026Comfort and fit
"The headset is so light that it's easy for the cable to tug on the headset and move it out of position."
Read the thread ↗ - r/r/ValveIndexReddit communityReddit threadChecked Sep 10, 2026Clarity
"The portion of the lens that is clear is very small and it's a considerable downgrade from the Index. … Moreover, the glare is more intense than the Index and this can almost entirely negate the benefit of the display's superb black levels in certain environments."
Read the thread ↗ - r/r/virtualrealityReddit communityReddit threadChecked Sep 10, 2026Glare and god rays
"BSB is a little outdated now, low fov and bad glare. Pimax Crystal Light or Sominum VR1 are higher end options if you must have something now."
Read the thread ↗ - r/r/virtualrealityReddit communityReddit threadChecked Sep 10, 2026Who it suits
"The beyond is a niche product with tons of compromises. Its lenses aren't that good and have a small sweet spot, you must run lighthouses and a bunch of other hardware, no adjustable IPD, etc."
Read the thread ↗
We quote the useful part and link it to its source. Dates show when we last read the page; prices mentioned inside quotes were true when they were said.
Before you buy
Questions worth asking
Should I buy Beyond 1 or Beyond 2?
Prefer Beyond 2 if you are buying new for long sessions. Gen 1 still makes sense mainly on price, or if you want that first-gen unit.
Is the custom face mold required?
Yes. It is built around a custom facial interface rather than a generic foam pad.
Who should not buy Beyond?
Anyone without a gaming PC and lighthouse setup, or anyone who wants standalone games and easy inside-out tracking.
How bad is the glare?
Enough that some owners say it nearly cancels the OLED black-level advantage in certain scenes. It is a known tradeoff of the design.
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Sources and confidence
Every spec, field by field
Each published value, how well it is backed, and the page it came from.
Corroboratedtwo or more sources agreeSingle sourceone page backs itSources disagreeread with care
Terms: FoV · PPD · Pancake · IPD
Display
| Per eye | 2560×2560Single source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Panel | Dual micro-OLEDSingle source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Refresh rate | 75 / 90 HzSingle source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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Optics & field of view
| Lens type | Custom pancake opticsSingle source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Horizontal · manufacturer | 93°Single source Database · checked 2026-09-10Bigscreen's official 102° claim does not identify an axis; the catalog's 93° H is not supported by this manufacturer page.
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| Horizontal · measured | 97.53°Single source Database · checked 2026-09-10No official source for the catalog's measured horizontal value was found.
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| Vertical · measured | 88.55°Single source Database · checked 2026-09-10No official source for the catalog's measured vertical value was found.
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Fit & power
| Weight | 127 gSingle source Headset only. The face cushion, strap, cable and audio accessories add weight. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| IPD range | Fixed lens spacing: 55–72 mm; fits IPDs of 53–74 mmSingle source Custom-built in one of 18 fixed sizes. Lens spacing cannot be adjusted after purchase. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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Tracking & input
| Tracking | SteamVR base stations requiredSingle source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Passthrough | noneCorroborated |
| Eye tracking | NoCorroborated |
| Hand tracking | NoCorroborated |
Silicon & connection
| DisplayPort | Wired PC VR connectionSingle source Check Bigscreen's setup guide for the required ports. |
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Other published fields
| Manufacturer FoV - axis not specified | 102°Single source Bigscreen does not specify the direction of this measurement. Sizes with 70–72 mm lens spacing have a smaller field of view. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Typical/list price | $999Single source Price from Bigscreen's article. This model has been replaced by Beyond 2; check availability and configuration. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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