Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Bigscreen vs Scan
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Bigscreen | Scan ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1,249 | £48.98 |
| Wireless peripherals | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 years | 3 yearsHigher |
| 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 | 70 hours |
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Key differences
- Scan scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.5.
- Wireless peripherals: only Scan.
- Warranty is higher at Scan: 3 years vs 1 to 2 years.
- Support channels: only Bigscreen offers Community.
- Support channels: only Scan offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Scan: 1986 vs 2014.
- Bigscreen is available in 45 more countries.
- Products: only Bigscreen offers Vr headset.
- Products: only Scan offers Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop.
- Platforms: only Scan 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.
Scan
Scan suits buyers who want one UK store for a machine built to order plus the monitors, headsets and controllers that go with it, with 3 years of cover on its own systems. The trust side scores 9.8, and the 14 day returns window is the number worth holding on to.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bigscreen | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry price of €1,249 sits well above the VR median of €143.52; cost scores 8.1 out of ten. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.6A single PC headset on pc with a 1 to 2 year warranty; offer scores 8.6 out of ten. | 9.2HigherEntry pricing of £48.98 across laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, with build to order and an extended warranty on top. |
| Trust | 9.2Bigscreen, Inc. is a US maker founded in 2014 with support on email, help centre and community; trust scores 9.2 out of ten. | 9.8Higher3 years of cover, a 14 day returns window and support on email, chat and phone. |
Choosing between them
Pick Bigscreen if markets matter most.
Pick Scan if offer, trust, wireless peripherals, and warranty matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | Bigscreen | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Bigscreen: 45.
If neither fits
KONTROLFREEK has warranty at Lifetime, against 1 to 2 years for Bigscreen and 3 years for Scan.
KONTROLFREEK reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Bigscreen | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| VR headsets | 13 of 16 | 7 of 16 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bigscreen | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Vr headset | Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc, Mini pc |
| Platforms | Pc | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, MobileCovers more |
| Legal entity | Bigscreen, Inc. | Scan Computers International Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2014 | 1986Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Cameras and drones
| Fact | Bigscreen | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Top video resolution | Not confirmed | 8k |
| Flight time (min) | Not confirmed | 23 |
| Weight (g) | Not confirmed | 126 |
| Stabilisation | Not confirmed | Yes |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Bigscreen | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | Not confirmed | 720 |
| Panel types | Not confirmed | Ips, Va, Oled |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Bigscreen | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Not confirmed | Computers, Audio, Gaming, Cameras |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Extended warranty | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Click and collect | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bigscreen | Scan | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsabove the median | 3 yearshighest quarter | 1 |
| Battery life | Not confirmed | 70 hoursabove 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.
Scan
Pros
- Scan builds to order, so a machine can be specified part by part rather than picked from a fixed shelf range.
- Cover on its own systems runs 3 years, and Scan ranks 1 of 34 brands compared on warranty length.
- The store spans laptops, gaming laptops, desktops, gaming PCs and mini PCs, so a household can do its computing in one basket.
Cons
- Trading is limited to GB, so delivery, returns and warranty claims stop at the UK border.
- Operating systems listed are Windows and Linux, so a buyer after a Mac or a ChromeOS machine finds nothing on the shelf here.
- Graphics choices are limited to nvidia, amd and intel, so anyone after Apple silicon hardware has to look elsewhere.
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.
Scan
Who it suits
- UK buyers who want a PC specified to their own parts list instead of a fixed configuration.
- Shoppers who want a laptop, a desktop, a mini PC, a monitor and a headset from one seller under a single returns window.
- Gamers who want nvidia, amd and intel graphics options and controllers for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile in the same order.
Who should look elsewhere
- GEEKOM, whose mini pc and laptop range is the compact computer route when that is all you need.
- CyberPowerPC, whose laptop, gaming laptop and desktop list is a tighter gaming machine route for a buyer who only wants rigs.
Country by country
| Country | Bigscreen | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Scan
What does a Scan computer cost, and does the price change later?+
Prices are set per product rather than as a subscription, and the entry figure across the store is £48.98. Nothing recurs, so the amount committed at entry is the amount that stands later, with no renewal charge added afterwards. Budget for the machine itself rather than for a cycle of payments.
Can Scan build a computer to my own parts list?+
Scan builds to order, so a machine can be specified part by part instead of being chosen from a fixed shelf range. That suits buyers who already know the graphics card and memory they want. Ready configurations drawn from laptop, gaming laptop and desktop sit alongside it for anyone who would rather take a finished build.