Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Bigscreen vs Box
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Bigscreen |  Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1,249 | £89 |
| Wireless peripherals | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | US, CA, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, NL, LV, LT, LU, MT, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, CN, HK, JP, MY, SG, KR, TW, IL, QA, SA, AE, NZ, AUCovers more | GB |
| Battery life | Not confirmed | 50 hours |
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Key differences
- Box scores higher overall: 8.6 vs 8.5.
- Wireless peripherals: only Box.
- Warranty is higher at Bigscreen: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Bigscreen offers Community.
- Support channels: only Box offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Box: 1996 vs 2014.
- Bigscreen is available in 45 more countries.
- Products: only Bigscreen offers Vr headset.
- Products: only Box offers Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop.
- Platforms: only Box offers Playstation, Xbox, Switch.
Our verdict on each
Bigscreen
Bigscreen makes a single PC VR headset for people who sit at a desk and are happy with a cabled setup. The entry price of €1,249 runs well above the VR headset median, and the 1 to 2 year warranty is the reason to stretch to it.
Box
Box suits UK buyers who want a single shop for computers, gaming kit and audio, with entry prices starting at £89 and a 30 day return window. It trades breadth elsewhere: click and collect is no, and everything ships within a single market.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bigscreen | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1HigherEntry price of €1,249 sits well above the VR median of €143.52; cost scores 8.1 out of ten. | 8.0Tablets start at £89 and delivery is free past £200. |
| Offer | 8.6A single PC headset on pc with a 1 to 2 year warranty; offer scores 8.6 out of ten. | 9.0HigherRange covers laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, plus Windows, macOS and chromeos and nvidia, amd and intel options. |
| Trust | 9.2HigherBigscreen, Inc. is a US maker founded in 2014 with support on email, help centre and community; trust scores 9.2 out of ten. | 9.0Support runs through email, chat and phone, with 30 days returns and an extended warranty. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Bigscreen | Box |
|---|---|---|
| VR headsets | 13 of 16 | 12 of 16 |
Choosing between them
Pick Bigscreen if warranty and markets matter most.
Pick Box if offer and wireless peripherals matter most.
If neither fits
XRshop - Tienda de Realidad Extendida y Gaming has warranty at 3 years, against 1 to 2 years for Bigscreen and 1 year for Box.
XRshop - Tienda de Realidad Extendida y Gaming reviewWhere these facts come from
Bigscreen
- bigscreenvr.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- store.bigscreenvr.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Box
- box.co.uk: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bigscreen | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Vr headset | Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc, Mini pc, Tablet, Chromebook |
| Platforms | Pc | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile, StandaloneCovers more |
| Legal entity | Bigscreen, Inc. | Five Tech Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2014 | 1996Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Computers
| Fact | Bigscreen | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | Not confirmed | Windows, Macos, Chromeos, Android, Ipados |
| Build to order | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Most memory (GB) | Not confirmed | 64 |
| Graphics | Not confirmed | Nvidia, Amd, Intel, Apple, Qualcomm |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Bigscreen | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | Not confirmed | 480 |
| Panel types | Not confirmed | Ips, Va, Oled, Mini led, Tn |
Headphones and speakers
| Fact | Bigscreen | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bigscreen | Box | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsabove the median | 1 yearat the median | 1 |
| Battery life | Not confirmed | 50 hoursat the median | 50 hours |
Median across 44 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Bigscreen
Pros
- Warranty of 1 to 2 years beats the VR headset ranking median of 1 at the upper end of the range.
- Platforms list pc, which keeps the setup simple, and PC is the platform for 100% of brands in the ranking.
- You buy from Bigscreen, Inc. directly, so terms, warranty and support all sit with the same company.
Cons
- Wireless is listed as no, so the headset needs a cable back to the computer, while 80% of brands in the ranking are wireless.
- Entry price of €1,249 places Bigscreen at 45 of 47 brands on price from, well above the VR median of €143.52.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, where 50% of brands in the ranking also offer a phone line.
Box
Pros
- Covers laptop, gaming laptop and desktop in one place, so a laptop and a desktop can share one delivery
- Tablets start at £89, a low entry point for a first device
- Returns run 30 days, and an extended warranty is available
Cons
- Click and collect is no, so every order is delivered rather than collected
- Delivery is free above £200, so smaller orders pay for shipping
- Delivery covers GB only, a single market with no other region listed
Who each suits
Bigscreen
Who it suits
- PC owners at a desk who are content with a cabled headset and a cable route to the machine.
- Buyers who treat warranty length as part of the value and will pay €1,249 to keep the headset for a few years.
- Shoppers in the US or another market on the hardware terms list, who are happy to deal with the maker through email, help centre and community.
Who should look elsewhere
- Console and handheld players: Scan lists console, handheld and controller, so a headset can sit in one order alongside consoles, handhelds and controllers.
- Shoppers on a budget: ALTERNATE lists console, handheld and controller, so a headset can be weighed against cheaper gaming gear in the same basket.
- Buyers who prefer one VR and gaming shop: XRshop lists vr headset, controller and gaming headset, pairing VR with controllers and gaming headsets.
Box
Who it suits
- UK shoppers assembling a full computer setup, since Box lists laptop, gaming laptop and desktop
- Buyers who want a phone-free route to returns, with 30 days to change a mind
- Gaming buyers, since pc, playstation and xbox and gaming store categories are both covered
Who should look elsewhere
- People who need to collect an order the same day, since click and collect is no, unlike a shop with a store network such as JBL
- Buyers outside the UK, since delivery covers GB and the shop is headquartered in the United Kingdom
- Price-first shoppers who will not pay delivery, since free delivery starts at £200
Country by country
| Country | Bigscreen | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
8 of 46 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Bigscreen
How much does a Bigscreen VR headset cost?+
The headset lists at €1,249 as its entry price. That places Bigscreen at 45 of 47 brands on price from, and well above the VR headset median of €143.52. It is a hardware price paid at purchase, not a recurring plan.
Is the Bigscreen headset wireless?+
No. Wireless is listed as no, so the headset runs a cable back to the computer and works on pc only. In the wider VR ranking, 80% of brands are wireless, so a cabled headset is the less common setup and needs a planned cable route.
Box
What does the cheapest Box tablet cost?+
Tablets start at £89. That entry point sits well below the rest of the range, which covers laptop, gaming laptop and desktop. It is the cheapest way into the store if you are starting with a single device rather than a full computer setup.
How long do I have to return something from Box?+
You get 30 days to return a purchase. An extended warranty is also available on top of the standard cover. Anything outside GB is not covered by the delivery setup, so return arrangements matter most to UK buyers.