Bigscreen Beyond 2
| Bigscreen Beyond 2 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | PC VR |
| Platform | PC, SteamVR |
| Creator | Bigscreen |
| Price | $1,019 |
| Website | https://store.bigscreenvr.com |
| System | |
| CPU | Host PC dependent |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3070+ (rec) |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Dual Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2560 (2560 x 2560 per eye) |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (SteamVR base stations) |
| Eye Tracking | Optional (Beyond 2e variant) |
| Audio | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort 1.4, USB |
| Ports | DisplayPort, USB |
| Device | |
| Weight | 107g |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor |
| Input | SteamVR controllers |
The Bigscreen Beyond 2 is an ultra-lightweight PC VR head-mounted display developed by Bigscreen. Released in 2025 starting at $1,019, the Beyond 2 improves upon the original with a 116-degree field of view (up from 90°), mechanically adjustable IPD (versus factory-fixed), and even lighter weight at just 107 grams—20 grams lighter than the original and nearly 5x lighter than Meta Quest 3. The headset maintains dual 2560 x 2560 Micro-OLED displays with pancake lenses and custom 3D-printed face interfaces. An optional Beyond 2e variant ($1,269) features the world's smallest eye tracking camera system with an image sensor "the size of a grain of sand."[1]
History and Development
March 2025 Announcement
Bigscreen announced the Beyond 2 with significant improvements over the original.
Key Improvements
- Wider field of view (116° vs 90°)
- Adjustable IPD (vs factory-fixed)
- Lighter weight (107g vs 127g)
Beyond 2e VRChat Edition
Special variant with eye tracking, targeted at social VR users.
Design and Hardware
Ultra-Compact Form Factor
- Weight: 107 grams (20g lighter than original)
- Comparison: ~5x lighter than Meta Quest 3 (515g)
- Comparison: ~8x lighter than Valve Index (888g)
Display System
- Panel Type: Dual Micro-OLED
- Resolution: 2560 x 2560 per eye (5120 x 2560 total)
- Refresh Rate: 75 Hz native, 90 Hz upscaled
- Note: 75 Hz for movies/video, 90 Hz for gaming
Field of View
- Diagonal: 116 degrees
- Improvement: Significant increase from 90° on original
Optics
- Lens Type: Pancake lenses
- Sweet Spot: Large, edge-to-edge clarity
- Glare: Reduced compared to Fresnel
IPD Adjustment
- Range: 58-72mm
- Type: Mechanically adjustable by user
- Improvement: No longer factory-fixed
Custom Fit System
3D Face Scanning
Customers submit face scans for custom manufacturing.
3D-Printed Face Interface
- Custom-fit to individual faces
- Complete light blocking
- Washable material
Prescription Support
Magnetic snap-on prescription lens inserts available.
Eye Tracking (Beyond 2e)
World's Smallest
- Image sensor size: "grain of sand"
- Weight addition: Only 1 gram
- Integration: Seamlessly built-in
Features
- Foveated rendering support
- User analysis capabilities
- Gaze interaction
VRChat Edition
- Starts at $1,269
- Exclusive Atomic Purple shell
- Bundled with eye tracking
Tracking
SteamVR Outside-In
- Requires SteamVR Base Stations (sold separately)
- Minimum: 1 base station
- Recommended: 2 base stations for room-scale
- No inside-out tracking option
Variants
| Model | Eye Tracking | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond 2 | No | $1,019 |
| Beyond 2e | Yes | $1,269 |
| VRChat Edition | Yes + Purple shell | $1,269 |
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | Dual Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 2560 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz / 90 Hz |
| FOV | 116° diagonal |
| Lenses | Pancake |
| IPD | 58-72mm (adjustable) |
| Eye Tracking | Optional (2e) |
| Tracking | SteamVR (external) |
| Custom Fit | 3D-printed face interface |
| Weight | 107g |
| Price | $1,019-$1,269 |