When comparing the peripheral vision of the Bigscreen Beyond 2 and the Meta Quest 3, several key differences emerge:
1. Field of View (FOV):**
- Bigscreen Beyond 2 offers a horizontal FOV of 108° and a vertical FOV of 96°. This provides a wide and immersive viewing experience, especially considering its compact size[1].
- Meta Quest 3 also has a horizontal FOV of 108° but a slightly larger vertical FOV of 99°. This means Quest 3 offers a bit more vertical peripheral vision compared to Beyond 2[1][3].
2. Lens Quality and Clarity:**
- Bigscreen Beyond 2 is praised for its exceptional lens clarity and reduced chromatic aberration across the entire field of view. This results in a sharper and more comfortable viewing experience, even at the edges[7].
- Meta Quest 3 features improved pancake lenses with a larger sweet spot and reduced glare compared to its predecessor, the Quest 2. However, it may not match the clarity of the Beyond 2 lenses[5][6].
3. IPD Adjustment:**
- Bigscreen Beyond 2 allows for independent adjustment of each lens, which can be beneficial for users with asymmetric interpupillary distances (IPD). This feature enhances the peripheral vision by ensuring optimal alignment with the user's eyes[4].
- Meta Quest 3 uses a stepless scroll wheel for IPD adjustment, supporting a range from 58mm to 70mm. While this is convenient, it doesn't offer independent lens adjustment like the Beyond 2[3].
4. Eye Tracking:**
- Bigscreen Beyond 2e (a variant of Beyond 2) includes eye tracking, which can enhance the VR experience by optimizing rendering and interaction. However, this feature is not mentioned for the standard Beyond 2 model[1].
- Meta Quest 3 also features eye tracking, enabling foveated rendering and gaze-based interactions, which can improve immersion and performance[2].
In summary, while both headsets offer similar horizontal FOV, the Meta Quest 3 provides slightly more vertical peripheral vision. The Bigscreen Beyond 2 excels in lens clarity and offers unique IPD adjustment capabilities, potentially enhancing the overall viewing experience for users with specific needs.
Citations:
[1] https://www.uploadvr.com/bigscreen-beyond-2-and-beyond-2e-announced/
[2] https://moonvrhome.com/blog/33/does-quest-3-have-eye-tracking
[3] https://www.uploadvr.com/quest-3-review/
[4] https://www.uploadvr.com/bigscreen-beyond-2-hands-on-impressions/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3kr8FM2-HY
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/18wblid/i_dont_notice_much_of_a_difference_between_the/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/1jfro9m/optimum_review_of_the_bigscreen_beyond_2_lenses/
[8] https://airlapp.com/en/blog/meta-quest-3-headset-mr-vr-mixed-reality-virtual-reality/
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBQzViR4xU4