Bigscreen Beyond
The Bigscreen Beyond is a PC virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Bigscreen, released in 2023. The Beyond achieved a breakthrough in VR headset design at just 127 grams (visor only), making it the lightest high-end VR headset ever created. Featuring dual 2560x2560 micro OLED displays with true blacks, pancake lenses, and SteamVR tracking compatibility, the Beyond requires custom manufacturing with factory-configured IPD based on a 3D face scan. At $999, the Beyond targets VR enthusiasts and sim racers seeking the most comfortable, compact, and visually stunning PC VR experience.
| Bigscreen Beyond | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | PC VR |
| Platform | SteamVR |
| Developer | Bigscreen |
| Manufacturer | Bigscreen |
| Release Date | 2023 |
| Price | $999 USD |
| Website | https://store.bigscreenvr.com/products/bigscreen-beyond |
| Successor | Bigscreen Beyond 2 |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Micro OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x2560 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 75/90 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | ~90° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | SteamVR (outside-in) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Optional audio strap |
| Connectivity | |
| Device | |
| Weight | 127g (visor only) |
History and Development
Bigscreen, known for its social VR application, announced the Beyond in 2023 as a response to the industry's increasingly heavy VR headsets. By removing onboard processing, batteries, and cameras, and using a custom-fitted design, Bigscreen achieved a dramatic weight reduction. The Beyond was succeeded by the Bigscreen Beyond 2 in 2025, which further reduced weight to 107g while adding mechanical IPD adjustment and eye tracking.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Premium micro OLED technology:
- 2560x2560 per eye resolution
- 1-inch micro OLED panels
- True blacks (OLED)
- 75 Hz or 90 Hz refresh rate
- HDR support
- Exceptional contrast
- No screen door effect
- Cinema-quality visuals
Lenses
- Pancake lenses
- Compact optical design
- Wide sweet spot
- Edge-to-edge clarity
- Reduced size vs Fresnel
IPD
Custom manufacturing:
- Factory-configured IPD
- 3D face scan required
- Custom facial interface
- Perfect fit for user
- Not adjustable post-manufacture
- Enables weight reduction
Tracking
- SteamVR tracking (outside-in)
- Base stations required
- Lighthouse 1.0/2.0 compatible
- Sub-millimeter accuracy
- Full room-scale support
Build
Ultra-lightweight design:
- 127g visor weight
- 170-185g total (with strap)
- 5x lighter than Meta Quest 3 (515g)
- 8x lighter than Valve Index (888g)
- Custom facial interface
- Premium materials
- Compact form factor
Audio
- Optional audio strap
- Speakers sold separately
- Standard 3.5mm jack
- Third-party compatible
- Basic strap included
Connection
- PC tethered (required)
- DisplayPort connection
- USB for tracking data
- No standalone capability
- High-end PC recommended
Requirements
Ordering Process
1. Download Bigscreen app 2. Complete 3D face scan 3. Submit scan for custom manufacturing 4. Receive custom-fitted headset
PC Requirements
- SteamVR compatible PC
- DisplayPort output
- Base stations (sold separately)
- High-end GPU recommended
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 2560x2560 micro OLED (x2) |
| Refresh Rate | 75/90 Hz |
| Lenses | Pancake |
| FOV | ~90° |
| Tracking | SteamVR (outside-in) |
| IPD | Factory configured |
| Weight | 127g (visor) |
| Connection | PC tethered |
| Base Stations | Required (sold separately) |
| Price | $999 |
Successor: Beyond 2
The Bigscreen Beyond 2 (2025) features:
- 107g weight (20g lighter)
- 116° field of view
- Mechanical IPD adjustment
- Eye tracking (Beyond 2e variant)
- $1,019 base / $1,219 with eye tracking
Reception
Praise:
- 127g revolutionary lightweight
- 2560x2560 micro OLED stunning
- True blacks exceptional contrast
- Pancake lenses compact
- Custom fit perfect comfort
- SteamVR tracking accurate
- No screen door effect
- Premium build quality
- Extended wear comfortable
- Sim racing excellent
Criticism:
- $999 premium pricing
- Custom IPD not adjustable
- Cannot share between users
- Base stations extra cost
- No standalone capability
- PC tethered required
- Audio strap optional extra
- 3D scan ordering process
- ~90° FOV narrower than some
- No inside-out tracking option[2]