Bigscreen Beyond 2
The Bigscreen Beyond 2 is a PC virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Bigscreen, released in 2025. The world's smallest VR headset at just 107 grams (visor only), the Beyond 2 features next-generation optics delivering 116° diagonal field of view (rivaling Quest 3 and Vision Pro), 2560x2560 micro OLED displays per eye, mechanical per-eye IPD adjustment for universal fit, edge-to-edge clarity with reduced glare, and increased brightness. Available as Beyond 2 ($1,019) and Beyond 2e with eye tracking ($1,219), the headset is nearly 5x lighter than Quest 3 and 8x lighter than Valve Index.
| Bigscreen Beyond 2 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-Mounted Display |
| Subtype | PC VR |
| Platform | SteamVR |
| Developer | Bigscreen |
| Manufacturer | Bigscreen |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Price | $1,019 (Beyond 2) / $1,219 (Beyond 2e) |
| Website | https://store.bigscreenvr.com/products/bigscreen-beyond-2 |
| Predecessor | Bigscreen Beyond |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Micro OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x2560 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 75/90 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 116° diagonal (106° H / 92° V) |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | SteamVR (outside-in) |
| Eye Tracking | Yes (Beyond 2e only) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Optional audio strap (Koss drivers) |
| Connectivity | |
| Device | |
| Weight | 107g (visor only) |
History and Development
Bigscreen launched the Beyond 2 in 2025 as the successor to the original Beyond, addressing key user feedback. The Beyond 2 introduces mechanical IPD adjustment (eliminating the custom-fit requirement), significantly expanded field of view, and improved optical quality. The Beyond 2e variant adds AI-powered eye tracking with VRChat integration. A special VRChat Edition in Atomic Purple with translucent shell showcases the partnership between Bigscreen and VRChat.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Premium micro OLED technology:
- 2560x2560 per eye resolution
- Micro OLED panels
- 75 Hz native (full resolution)
- 90 Hz upscaled (gaming mode)
- True blacks (OLED)
- Gorgeous visual quality
- No screen door effect
- HDR support
Field of View
Dramatically expanded optics:
- 116° diagonal FOV
- 106° horizontal
- 92° vertical
- Rivals Quest 3, Vision Pro, Index
- Massive improvement over original
- 73% binocular overlap
Optics
Next-generation lenses:
- Cutting-edge pancake optics
- Edge-to-edge clarity
- Larger sweet spot
- Significantly reduced glare
- Increased brightness
- Consistent color fidelity
- Visual quality improvements
IPD
Universal fit design:
- Mechanical IPD adjustment
- Per-eye adjustment
- IPD Tool included
- Asymmetrical face support
- Shareable between users
- No custom manufacturing required
- Universal SKU
Eye Tracking (Beyond 2e)
- AI-powered computer vision
- Low-latency tracking
- Privacy-focused processing
- SteamVR integration
- OpenXR support
- VRChat integration
- Foveated rendering compatible
Tracking
- SteamVR tracking
- Base stations required
- Outside-in tracking
- Full-body tracking compatible
- HTC/Tundra Trackers support
- Index Controllers compatible
Build
World's smallest VR headset:
- 107g visor weight
- 20g lighter than original
- 5x lighter than Quest 3 (515g)
- 8x lighter than Valve Index (888g)
- Ultra-compact design
- Premium materials
Audio
- Optional audio strap
- Koss Porta Pro drivers
- Very good audio quality
- Best-in-class microphone
- Content creation quality mic
- 3.5mm jack alternative
Editions
| Edition | Features | Price | Upgrade Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond 2 | Base model | $1,019 | $849 |
| Beyond 2e | Eye tracking | $1,219 | $1,049 |
| VRChat Edition | 2e + Atomic Purple | Special | Special |
Color Options
- Carbon Black
- Crystal Clear
- Nuclear Orange
- Atomic Purple (VRChat Edition)
PC Requirements
- RTX 2070 or higher recommended
- SteamVR compatible PC
- DisplayPort output
- Base stations required
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 2560x2560 micro OLED (x2) |
| Refresh Rate | 75/90 Hz |
| FOV | 116° diagonal |
| Optics | Next-gen pancake |
| IPD | Mechanical per-eye |
| Tracking | SteamVR (outside-in) |
| Eye Tracking | Yes (2e only) |
| Audio | Optional strap (Koss) |
| Weight | 107g (visor) |
| Price | $1,019/$1,219 |
Reception
Praise:
- 107g lightest VR headset
- 116° FOV rivals competitors
- Per-eye IPD universal fit
- Shareable between users
- Micro OLED gorgeous
- Edge-to-edge clarity excellent
- Reduced glare significant
- Best built-in microphone
- Full-body tracking compatible
- VRChat Edition special
Criticism:
- $1,019+ premium pricing
- Base stations required
- Optional audio extra cost
- 75Hz native for full res
- 90Hz requires upscaling
- PC tethered only
- No standalone capability
- 73% binocular overlap reduced
- Eye tracking extra $200
- SteamVR ecosystem only[2]