# Apple Vision Pro (M5) vs Bigscreen Beyond: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Apple Vision Pro (M5) (Apple) and Bigscreen Beyond (Bigscreen) among vr headsets. Bigscreen Beyond is the cheaper of the two at $999.

## Side by side

| Spec | Apple Vision Pro (M5) | Bigscreen Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $3499 | $999 |
| Brand | Apple | Bigscreen |
| Released | 2025-10 | 2023-01 |
| Display per eye | 3660x3200 | 2560x2560 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 120 | 90 |
| FOV (°) | 100 | — |
| Tracking | inside-out (6 world cameras + 4 eye-tracking cameras + 4 IMUs) | SteamVR Lighthouse outside-in (base stations required) |
| Standalone | Yes | No |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | — |
| Weight (g) | 775 | 127 |
| Passthrough | Yes | No |

## Key differences

- Display per eye: Apple Vision Pro (M5) 3660x3200 vs Bigscreen Beyond 2560x2560
- Refresh (Hz): Apple Vision Pro (M5) 120 vs Bigscreen Beyond 90
- Tracking: Apple Vision Pro (M5) inside-out (6 world cameras + 4 eye-tracking cameras + 4 IMUs) vs Bigscreen Beyond SteamVR Lighthouse outside-in (base stations required)
- Standalone: Apple Vision Pro (M5) Yes vs Bigscreen Beyond No
- Weight (g): Apple Vision Pro (M5) 775 vs Bigscreen Beyond 127
- Passthrough: Apple Vision Pro (M5) Yes vs Bigscreen Beyond No

## What reviewers say

**Bigscreen Beyond** — Two whitelisted VR outlets (Road to VR, UploadVR) published hands-on reviews of the original Bigscreen Beyond in September 2023, both explicitly as review-in-progress pending the forthcoming audio strap. Both agree it is exceptionally light and comfortable for long sessions, and both flag an unusually tight eyebox where the slightest misalignment ruins clarity and field-of-view, plus lens glare and edge distortion. Road to VR additionally praises the sharp OLED image (true blacks, no screen-door) and hammers the lack of built-in audio at launch; UploadVR is more reserved on visual quality. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Apple Vision Pro (M5): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Vision_Pro (en.wikipedia.org, verified 2026-06-15)
- Bigscreen Beyond: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigscreen_Beyond (en.wikipedia.org, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/vr-headsets/apple-vision-pro-m5-vs-bigscreen-beyond/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Apple Vision Pro (M5) ($3499) vs Bigscreen Beyond ($999) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/vr-headsets/apple-vision-pro-m5-vs-bigscreen-beyond/
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