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Bigscreen vs Meta Quest

Bigscreen logo

Bigscreen

AR VR

Watch movies and hang out in VR

From
$1019/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Meta Quest logo

Meta Quest

AR VR

All-in-one VR headset platform for immersive experiences

From
$299/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bigscreen and Meta Quest actually diverge.

Attributes where Bigscreen and Meta Quest differ
AttributeBigscreenMeta Quest
Starting price$1019/one-time$299/one-time
PlatformsVr, Pc, Quest, PsvrVr, Mixed-reality
Founded20142012

Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR VR).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bigscreen

  • Virtual theaters
  • Social viewing
  • Desktop streaming
  • 3D movies
  • Pluto TV
  • Paramount+
  • Desktop apps
  • Pc support

Only in Meta Quest

  • 6DoF tracking
  • Hand tracking
  • Mixed reality passthrough
  • Standalone VR
  • Meta Horizon
  • SteamVR Link
  • Air Link
  • Mixed-reality support

Both cover

  • Vr support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bigscreen

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

Meta Quest

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

Both are used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization, immersive experiences, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bigscreen

  • Accessory pricing not published separately
  • Custom-fit cushion via face scan cost not specified
  • Shipping costs vary by international destination

Meta Quest

Nothing recorded yet. See the Meta Quest review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bigscreen

$1019/one-time
  • Beyond 2$1019/one-time
    • 5m Fiber Optic Cable
    • Soft Strap
    • Link Box
  • Beyond 2e$1219/one-time
    • Beyond 2 features plus
    • Eye tracking capability
    • 1-year warranty (2 years in EU)

Meta Quest

$299/one-time
  • Quest 3$499/one-time
    • Mixed reality passthrough
    • Hand tracking
    • App store access

Which should you pick?

Choose Bigscreen if

  • You need virtual theaters.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr.
  • You also want social viewing.
Bigscreen review

Choose Meta Quest if

  • You need 6dof tracking.
  • You work on Vr, Mixed-reality.
  • You also want hand tracking.
Meta Quest review

Questions people ask

Is Bigscreen or Meta Quest better?
Neither clearly leads. Bigscreen starts at $1019/one-time and Meta Quest at $299/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bigscreen or Meta Quest?
Bigscreen starts at $1019/one-time and Meta Quest at $299/one-time.
Does Bigscreen or Meta Quest run on more platforms?
Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr. Meta Quest runs on Vr, Mixed-reality.
What is Bigscreen best used for?
Bigscreen is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization.
What can Bigscreen do that Meta Quest cannot?
Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking, Hand tracking, Mixed reality passthrough, Standalone VR. Both handle Vr support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bigscreen: How much does Bigscreen Beyond 2 cost?

Bigscreen Beyond 2 starts at $1019 one-time purchase. Beyond 2e with eyetracking capability starts at $1219. Both ship in 1-3 days and include a 5m fiber optic cable, soft strap, and link box with a 1-year warranty (2 years in EU).

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Bigscreen: What's Bigscreen's return policy?

Bigscreen offers a 14-day return policy for both Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e models. International customers cover return shipping costs for items sent back outside the home country.

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Bigscreen: What warranty does Bigscreen provide?

Both Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e include a 1-year limited warranty. European customers receive a 2-year warranty to comply with EU consumer protection requirements.

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