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Bigscreen Beyond 2
Beyond 2 is a 107 g PCVR visor, not a standalone.
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In short
Beyond 2 is a 107 g PCVR visor, not a standalone. H1 is no eye tracking. Keep $899 configure vs $959 start. 2e is a different slug. Original Beyond is 127 g / $999. Glasses do not fit; magnetic inserts are $89.
Who it is for
- PC VR users who already own SteamVR base stations (and usually Index/Vive controllers) and want a 107 g micro-OLED visor.
- Sim racers / flight-sim users who can skip controllers (Bigscreen FAQ).
Who should skip it
- Anyone without a DisplayPort 1.4 PC that meets the GPU floor. HDMI-to-DP will not work (Bigscreen FAQ).
- Standalone / no-base-station shoppers.
- People who need eye tracking in the H1 — that is Beyond 2e.
- Glasses-in-headset users. Bigscreen: too small; inserts or contacts.
Key differentiators
- 2560×2560 per eye micro-OLED; 75/90 Hz; FOV 116° D / 108° H / 96° V.
- 107 g headset-only; 32 peak PPD and 500,000:1 contrast are store claims.
- Adjustable per-eye IPD; base stations and controllers sold elsewhere.
Caveats
- Store page hero also says “eyetracking” in Beyond 2 marketing copy while the model picker separates 2e. Lock 2 vs 2e on every row.
- 107 g is headset only — strap/cable/lightseal not in that number.
- Minimum GPU is a hard initialize requirement, not a quality suggestion (Bigscreen FAQ).
VR-category specs
Same rows on every headset hub (Vision Pro, Quest, Galaxy XR, PICO, PS VR2). FOV, weight, and battery cells quote the manufacturer footnote — they are not lab measurements.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | Dual micro-OLED. Store also lists 500,000:1 contrast | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Display resolution | 2560 × 2560 per eye. Marketing line also shows 5120 × 2560 combined | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Refresh rate (OEM) | 75 Hz and 90 Hz (tech specs). Marketing “up to 90 Hz” | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Field of view (OEM claim) | 116° diagonal, 108° horizontal, 96° vertical | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Optics / lenses | Pancake optics (store copy). Per-eye adjustable IPD | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Chip / processor | No headset SoC. Min GPU RTX 2070 or RX 5700 XT with. | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| RAM / unified memory | PC: 16 GB (minimum requirements). Not headset RAM | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| On-device storage | None (PC VR) | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11 + SteamVR | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Tracking | SteamVR Base Stations 1.0 or 2.0 (not included). At least one required (FAQ) | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Controllers | Not in the box; not sold on this page. Index / Vive / listed third-party SteamVR controllers work. Optional for some sims | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 FAQ |
| Other input | Built-in stereo microphones; USB-C accessory port (USB 2.0 speed) | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| PC / console tether | Required. No standalone, no console, no wireless. 1× DisplayPort 1.4, 2× USB 3.0. Fiber cable 5 m + link box in the box. HDMI-to-DP adapters will not work | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 FAQ / specs |
| IPD | Per-eye adjustable IPD (tool in the box). Millimeter range not printed on the spec block captured this pass | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2Do not invent a mm window. |
| Weight | 107 g (headset only) | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Passthrough / see-through | Not listed as color MR cameras on the Beyond 2 spec block | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Eye tracking | No on Beyond 2. Yes on Beyond 2e (separate SKU). Do not put 2e cameras on this H1 | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 FAQ |
| Battery — headset (OEM) | Tethered to the PC via link box / fiber cable. No headset-hour row | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Battery style | PC tethered | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Charging (OEM) | No headset pack. Power is the PC tether | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Audio | Built-in stereo microphones. On-headset speakers not listed on the tech-spec block | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Wireless | None. FAQ: no wireless option | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 FAQ |
| Glasses / prescription | Too small for glasses. Magnetic prescription inserts $89; contacts mentioned. Custom lenses can take up to 4 weeks | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Platform / account lock | Windows PC + SteamVR + base stations. No Quest / PS5 / visionOS | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Age / intended use (OEM) | Not stated as a minimum age on the store spec block | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| US list price (dated) | Conflict: PDP configure $899.00 vs hero and price-drop blog $959.00 start (2026-09-19). Inserts +$89. 2e blog $1,159 is the other slug | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2; price-drop blog |
| Price band | Ultralight PCVR visor — $899–$959 class before lighthouses; do not pick one | Bigscreen store + price-drop blog |
| Announced / introduced | Current Beyond 2 store SKU (2025-generation Beyond 2; page live 2026-09-19) | store.bigscreenvr.com |
| Availability | Sold configured on Bigscreen’s store; custom cushion / inserts lengthen ship time | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
Bigscreen Beyond 2 extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other headsets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond 2 vs 2e | 2e adds eye tracking (foveated rendering / social VR). This hub is Beyond 2 only | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 FAQ |
| Peak PPD (OEM) | 32 peak PPD — manufacturer claim | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| Headset dimensions | 143.1 × 52.4 × 24–49.2 mm | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
| In the box | Headset, soft strap, IPD tool, 5 m fiber cable, link box, cloth. No base stations, no controllers | store.bigscreenvr.com Beyond 2 |
Overview
Beyond 2 is ultralight PCVR only. Eye-tracking SKU: /vr/bigscreen-beyond-2e/. Original 127 g visor: /vr/bigscreen-beyond/. Typical lighthouse donor kit: /vr/valve-index/.
FOV and weight
OEM FOV is complete: 116° D / 108° H / 96° V. Weight is 107 g headset only. Strap, cable, and lightseal are outside that number.
Tether and tracking
Required DP 1.4 + 2× USB 3.0 + SteamVR base stations. FAQ: no wireless, no HDMI-to-DP, GPU floor is an initialize requirement.
Sources
- Bigscreen store — Beyond 2 / 2e PDP ($899 configure vs $959 hero) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Bigscreen blog — price drop (2 from $959 / 2e from $1,159) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this Beyond 2e?
No. This slug is Beyond 2. 2e is the eye-tracking configuration — see /vr/bigscreen-beyond-2e/. Do not treat the PDP hero $959 as 2e-only; the price-drop blog starts 2e at $1,159.
Are base stations included?
No. SteamVR base stations are required and sold elsewhere.
Can I wear glasses?
Bigscreen says the headset is too small. Magnetic inserts are $89, or use contacts.
Official product page: Bigscreen Beyond 2. Specs: Bigscreen Beyond 2 specs.