Bigscreen
Bigscreen Beyond
2023
88
/ 100
From $999
VS
Meta Quest 3 wins by 4
Meta
Meta Quest 3
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 · MR passthrough
92
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Meta Quest 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bigscreen Beyond lands at 88 and Meta Quest 3 at 92. That puts Meta Quest 3 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bigscreen Beyond if…
- ✓Positional tracking
- ✓Spatial audio
- ✓Active game library
Pick Meta Quest 3 if…
- ✓Color passthrough mixed reality
- ✓Standalone + PCVR
- ✓Excellent content library
Score breakdown
Bigscreen Beyond
88 visuals 88
comfort 82
tracking 86
library 84
Meta Quest 3
92 visuals 90
comfort 80
tracking 94
library 96
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Bigscreen Beyond
Meta Quest 3
Release year
2023
—
Chip
—
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
Per-eye
—
2064×2208 LCD
Battery
—
~2 h
Refresh
—
120Hz
Bigscreen Beyond
Pros
- +Positional tracking
- +Spatial audio
- +Active game library
Cons
- −Cables on PCVR
- −Comfort varies with headstrap
- −Battery limited on standalone
Meta Quest 3
Pros
- +Color passthrough mixed reality
- +Standalone + PCVR
- +Excellent content library
Cons
- −Battery ~2 hours
- −Default strap uncomfortable
- −Meta account required
FAQ: Bigscreen Beyond vs Meta Quest 3
Which is better, Bigscreen Beyond or Meta Quest 3? +
Meta Quest 3 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bigscreen Beyond worth the price? +
At $999, Bigscreen Beyond delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in visuals.
Is Meta Quest 3 worth the price? +
At $499, Meta Quest 3 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in library.
Does Bigscreen Beyond or Meta Quest 3 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.