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Meta Quest 2 — 2020
Meta

Meta Quest 2

2020

84
/ 100
From $299
VS
Bigscreen Beyond wins by 4
Bigscreen Beyond — 2023
Bigscreen

Bigscreen Beyond

2023

88
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Bigscreen Beyond takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Meta Quest 2 lands at 84 and Bigscreen Beyond at 88. That puts Bigscreen Beyond ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Meta Quest 2 if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library

Pick Bigscreen Beyond 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 84).

Tracking

Bigscreen Beyond

Compared on the tracking sub-score

Bigscreen Beyond leads on tracking (86 vs 82).

Comfort

Tie

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Meta Quest 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Meta Quest 2 more score per dollar ($299 vs $999).

Meta Quest 2 84
vs
88 Bigscreen Beyond

Score breakdown

Meta Quest 2
84
visuals 84
comfort 82
tracking 82
library 80
Bigscreen Beyond
88
visuals 88
comfort 82
tracking 86
library 84

Specs side-by-side

Meta Quest 2 versus Bigscreen Beyond — full spec comparison
Spec Meta Quest 2 Bigscreen Beyond
Release year
2020
2023

Meta Quest 2

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

Bigscreen Beyond

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

FAQ: Meta Quest 2 vs Bigscreen Beyond

Which is better, Meta Quest 2 or Bigscreen Beyond? +

Bigscreen Beyond scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Meta Quest 2 worth the price? +

At $299, Meta Quest 2 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in visuals.

Is Bigscreen Beyond worth the price? +

At $999, Bigscreen Beyond delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in visuals.

Does Meta Quest 2 or Bigscreen Beyond 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, Meta Quest 2 or Bigscreen Beyond? +

Bigscreen Beyond — leads on visuals (88 vs 84). Compared on the visuals sub-score.

Which is better for tracking, Meta Quest 2 or Bigscreen Beyond? +

Bigscreen Beyond — leads on tracking (86 vs 82). Compared on the tracking sub-score.