Valve
Valve Index
2019
86
/ 100
From $999
VS
Bigscreen Beyond wins by 2
Bigscreen
Bigscreen Beyond
2023
88
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Bigscreen Beyond takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Valve Index lands at 86 and Bigscreen Beyond at 88. That puts Bigscreen Beyond ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Valve Index if…
- ✓Positional tracking
- ✓Spatial audio
- ✓Active game library
Pick Bigscreen Beyond if…
- ✓Positional tracking
- ✓Spatial audio
- ✓Active game library
Valve Index 86
vs 88 Bigscreen Beyond
Score breakdown
Valve Index
86 visuals 86
comfort 82
tracking 84
library 82
Bigscreen Beyond
88 visuals 88
comfort 82
tracking 86
library 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Valve Index | Bigscreen Beyond |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 | 2023 |
Valve Index
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: Valve Index vs Bigscreen Beyond
Which is better, Valve Index or Bigscreen Beyond? +
Bigscreen Beyond scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Valve Index worth the price? +
At $999, Valve Index delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in visuals.
Is Bigscreen Beyond worth the price? +
At $999, Bigscreen Beyond delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in visuals.
Does Valve Index 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.