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Bigscreen Beyond and Beyond 2: specs, weight and price
Beyond vs Beyond 2 vs Beyond 2e
| Beyond (2023) | Beyond 2 | Beyond 2e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipped | September 26, 2023 | Spring 2025 (sources say April to June) | Spring 2025 |
| Announced | Not listed | March 2025 | March 2025 |
| Display | Micro-OLED, 2560 x 2560 per eye | Micro-OLED, 2560 x 2560 per eye | Micro-OLED, 2560 x 2560 per eye |
| Field of view | About 102 degrees diagonal | 116 diagonal, 108 horizontal, 96 vertical | 116 diagonal |
| Weight | 127 g | 107 g | About 108 to 110 g |
| Eye tracking | No | No | Yes, with foveated rendering |
| IPD | No physical adjustment | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Launch price (US) | $999 headset only | $1,019 | $1,219 |
Prices have moved. A September 2026 article reports a permanent cut to $959 (Beyond 2) and $1,019 (Beyond 2e), while an older store listing showed $899. Bigscreen discounted launch prices for original Beyond owners, and a VRChat Edition of the 2e is listed at $250 more than the base. Refresh rate is 90 Hz, or 75 Hz at full resolution.
Details
- Colors: Carbon Black, Crystal Clear and Nuclear Orange (Road to VR).
- Tracking: it works with SteamVR, and VR and AR Wiki says SteamVR base stations are required and sold separately.
- An optional halo-style strap was announced for the Beyond 2.
This page covers specs and prices, not hands-on testing. For other PC VR options see Pimax and HTC Vive.
Questions
How much does the Bigscreen Beyond 2 cost?
Road to VR reported launch prices of $1,019 for the Beyond 2 and $1,219 for the Beyond 2e. A later article says Bigscreen cut the base price to $959 and the 2e to $1,019, and an older store listing showed $899. Check Bigscreen's store for today's price.
What does the 'e' in Beyond 2e mean?
It means the headset includes eye tracking. Road to VR says it works with SteamVR and enables foveated rendering.
How much does the Beyond 2 weigh?
Bigscreen lists 107 g for the headset only. The Beyond 2e is about 108 to 110 g.
What is new compared with the original Beyond?
The Beyond 2 widens the field of view from about 102 to 116 degrees diagonal, adds adjustable IPD and new pancake lenses, and is lighter. The displays are the same 2560 x 2560 micro-OLEDs.
Do I need base stations?
VR and AR Wiki says the Beyond 2e is priced without the required SteamVR base stations, so plan for tracking hardware. Check Bigscreen's store for your setup.