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Bigscreen Beyond 2

PC VR

Keep in mind PC, tracking equipment and compatible controllers required. Beyond 2e is a distinct eye-tracking variant.

Valve Index

PC virtual-reality gaming and simulation

Connection & compatibility
5 m tether +1 m breakaway; DisplayPort1.2,USB3.0,12 V power ↗

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Bigscreen Beyond 2 versus Valve Index
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Bigscreen Beyond 2 - Manufacturer product photograph of Bigscreen Beyond 2.
XR headsets · BigscreenBigscreen Beyond 2Released
Valve Index - Valve Index worn during the original TechRadar review. Image credit: Future. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: TechRadar / Future.
XR headsets · ValveValve IndexReleased
Prices · all markets
$899 USD≈ €804 EURECB 2026-10-13US / USD official store · Store price · In stock in official structured offer
1 offer records & sources
$899 USD≈ €804 EURECB 2026-10-13 US / USD official store · Store price
In stock in official structured offer

Bigscreen

Beyond 2 standard headset

PC/tracking hardware/controllers and some fit accessories separate.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
€539 EUR≈ $603 USDECB 2026-10-13EU · Store price · Listed; checkout not tested
2 offer records & sources
€1,079 EUR≈ $1,207 USDECB 2026-10-13 EU · Store price
Out of stock

Valve / Steam

Valve Index complete VR kit: headset, controllers and two base stations

Steam EU-priced page explicitly marks full kit Out of Stock. This price does not establish availability.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
€539 EUR≈ $603 USDECB 2026-10-13 EU · Store price
Listed; checkout not tested

Valve / Steam

Valve Index headset only, separate tracking base stations and PC required

Steam lists headset-only with Add to Cart and an estimated delivery; checkout and exact destination were not tested.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
Designed forPC VR ↗PC virtual-reality gaming and simulation ↗
Form factorTethered headset ↗Tethered head-mounted VR headset ↗
Weight107 g headset only ↗Not verified
Connection & compatibilityNot verified5 m tether +1 m breakaway; DisplayPort1.2,USB3.0,12 V power ↗
SoftwareSteamVR and myBeyond ↗Not verified
Dimensions143.1 × 52.4 × 24-49.2 mm ↗Not applicable to this category
DisplayMicro-OLED ↗Dual1440 ×1600 RGB LCD ↗
OpticsPancake optics ↗Not applicable to this category
Physical IPD53-70 mm ↗Not applicable to this category
Accommodated IPD48-75 mm ↗Not applicable to this category
Eye TrackingBeyond 2 has none; separate Beyond 2e adds it ↗Not applicable to this category
RefreshNot applicable to this category80/90/120 Hz;144 Hz experimental ↗
PersistenceNot applicable to this category0.330-0.530 ms depending on frame rate ↗
IpdNot applicable to this categoryPhysical58-70 mm adjustment ↗
FitNot applicable to this categoryAdjustable eye relief, head size and speaker positions ↗
Face InterfaceNot applicable to this categoryMagnetically replaceable face gasket ↗
AudioNot applicable to this categoryOff-ear integrated speakers ↗
Pc RequirementNot applicable to this categoryCompatible PC and SteamVR tracking base stations ↗
AvailabilityPC, tracking equipment and compatible controllers required. Beyond 2e is a distinct eye-tracking variant.Manufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested.
Important context
  • PC, tracking equipment and compatible controllers required. Beyond 2e is a distinct eye-tracking variant.
  • Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.
Editorial pick & release#4 · Our Top 10 VR & mixed-reality headsetsRelease date not verifiedCommercial model documented by manufacturerNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.