The Bigscreen Beyond is making waves as one of the most compact and lightweight headsets tailored for SteamVR, providing enthusiasts with the possibility of enjoying VR without the nagging discomfort, even during extended sessions on a PC.
With a price tag of $1,000 or roughly $32 a month, the Beyond headset doesn’t come equipped with positional tracking or controllers straight out of the box. It relies on the SteamVR tracking system, which means you’ll need at least one base station—though two are generally recommended—and you’ll also have to bring your own input devices, like Valve Index controllers, to the party.
This sleek headset features a simple cloth strap and, surprisingly, lacks built-in audio. It doesn’t even have a headphone jack. Instead, it offers a USB-C port for connecting audio gadgets. For those looking to enhance both sound and comfort, Bigscreen offers an additional Audio Strap accessory priced at $130.
In our review of the Beyond, we applauded its remarkably compact design and the exceptional comfort it offers, allowing users to engage in hours-long VR sessions without the usual discomfort that other headsets often bring. However, it’s not without its quirks; we noted that the lenses, in their pursuit of compactness, can cause distracting reflections and blurring. Despite these issues, Beyond is setting a new standard for comfort-focused headsets, paving the way for future models to follow its innovative lead.
