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Bigscreen Beyond — 2023
Bigscreen

Bigscreen Beyond

2023

88
/ 100
From $999
VS
Bigscreen Beyond wins by 2
Valve Index — 2019
Valve

Valve Index

2019

86
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Bigscreen Beyond takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bigscreen Beyond lands at 88 and Valve Index at 86. That puts Bigscreen Beyond ahead by 2 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 Valve Index if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Visuals

Bigscreen Beyond

Compared on the visuals sub-score

Bigscreen Beyond leads on visuals (88 vs 86).

Tracking

Bigscreen Beyond

Compared on the tracking sub-score

Bigscreen Beyond leads on tracking (86 vs 84).

Library

Bigscreen Beyond

Compared on the library sub-score

Bigscreen Beyond leads on library (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Bigscreen Beyond 88
vs
86 Valve Index

Score breakdown

Bigscreen Beyond
88
visuals 88
comfort 82
tracking 86
library 84
Valve Index
86
visuals 86
comfort 82
tracking 84
library 82

Specs side-by-side

Bigscreen Beyond versus Valve Index — full spec comparison
Spec Bigscreen Beyond Valve Index
Release year
2023
2019

Bigscreen Beyond

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

Valve Index

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

FAQ: Bigscreen Beyond vs Valve Index

Which is better, Bigscreen Beyond or Valve Index? +

Bigscreen Beyond scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Valve Index worth the price? +

At $999, Valve Index delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in visuals.

Does Bigscreen Beyond or Valve Index 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.

Which is better for visuals, Bigscreen Beyond or Valve Index? +

Bigscreen Beyond — leads on visuals (88 vs 86). Compared on the visuals sub-score.

Which is better for tracking, Bigscreen Beyond or Valve Index? +

Bigscreen Beyond — leads on tracking (86 vs 84). Compared on the tracking sub-score.