Engineering:Bigscreen Beyond
| Manufacturer | Bigscreen, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Virtual reality headset |
| Release date | 2023 |
| Introductory price |
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| Discontinued | March 2025 |
| Display | Micro OLED 2560x2560 per eye @ 75hz or 90hz |
| Connectivity | 2x USB-C 3.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Mass | 127 grams (4.5 oz) |
| Successor | Bigscreen Beyond 2 |
The Bigscreen Beyond is a virtual reality headset series developed by Bigscreen VR.
Specifications
Compared to other headsets on the market, the Beyond is significantly smaller than many other headsets, even nearly fitting inside other VR headsets.[1] The Beyond uses SteamVR outside-in tracking,[1] and is tethered to a computer.[2]
For each eye, there is a 1-inch[3] 2560x2560 pixel micro OLED panel that can refresh at 75hz or 90hz. The device uses smaller pancake lenses, as opposed to Fresnel lenses.[1] Additional magnetic lenses can snap on for people with prescription glasses.[4]
Bigscreen 3D prints a custom washable[4] facial mask using a 3D scan of the customer's face, which blocks all outside light.[1] The interpupillary distance (IPD) between the displays is configured at the factory, and cannot be adjusted,[2] which Bigscreen cites as being due to decreasing the weight.[4] Because the device is tuned to a particular customer, the Beyond will not fit well on other peoples' faces.[2] An imperfect fit will lead to "a major drop in visual quality".[2]
At a MSRP of US$999, the Beyond does not come with SteamVR base stations or controllers. Two base stations and Knuckles controllers are an additional $580.[4]
In March of 2025, Bigscreen announced the Beyond 2 and 2e, which added features such as an improved field of view and manual IPD adjustment. The Beyond 2e is capable of eye tracking.[5]
Reception
Road to VR, in a review, called it "the most interesting and promising new dedicated PC VR headset to come out in years", but criticized it for having no built-in audio.[1] The Beyond is praised for its extremely light weight, at 127 grams (4.5 oz).[1][2][3]
See also
- Apple Vision Pro
- Project Moohan
- Valve Index
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Lang, Ben (September 26, 2023). "Bigscreen Beyond – Promising but Incomplete, Just Like This Review". Road to VR. https://www.roadtovr.com/bigscreen-beyond-review-pc-vr-headset/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Carter, Rebekah (November 1, 2024). "Bigscreen Beyond VR Review: Big Experience, Tiny Headset". XR Today. https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/bigscreen-beyond-vr-review-big-experience-tiny-headset/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hamilton, Ian (September 26, 2023). "Bigscreen Beyond Headset Review: Exceptional PC VR Comfort With Significant Tradeoffs". Upload VR. https://www.uploadvr.com/bigscreen-beyond-hardware-review/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Hardawar, Devindra (October 25, 2023). "Bigscreen Beyond review: Gunning for the VR throne". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/bigscreen-beyond-review-gunning-for-vr-throne-valve-index-190004793.html.
- ↑ Bigscreen (2025-03-20). Bigscreen Beyond 2: breakthrough optics & eyetracking in 107 grams. Retrieved 2025-10-06 – via YouTube.
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