Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Scan vs Varjo
Where Scan and Varjo differ
| Compare | Scan ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Varjo ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £48.98 | $4,618.95 |
| Wireless peripherals | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | 3 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | GB | AU, AT, BE, BG, HR, CA, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HK, HU, IS, IN, IE, IT, JP, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, RO, SG, SK, SI, KR, ES, SE, CH, TR, AE, GB, USCovers more |
| Battery life | 70 hours | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Scan scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.3.
- Wireless peripherals: only Scan.
- Warranty is higher at Scan: 3 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Scan offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Scan: 1986 vs 2016.
- Varjo is available in 41 more countries.
- Products: only Scan offers Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop.
- Products: only Varjo offers Vr headset, Controller.
- Platforms: only Scan offers Playstation, Xbox, Switch.
- Markets: only Varjo offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
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.
Varjo
Varjo is the pick for studios and enterprise teams that need professional pc virtual reality hardware and can absorb a high entry price. It scores 8.3 overall, with trust the strongest part at 8.9 and a price of $4,618.95 at the start.
Score breakdown
| Area | Scan | Varjo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.0Entry price of $4,618.95 sits low in the field, ranking 47 of 47 brands. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherEntry pricing of £48.98 across laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, with build to order and an extended warranty on top. | 8.3Covers vr headset and controller on a single platform, pc, with a business warranty of 1 year. |
| Trust | 9.8Higher3 years of cover, a 14 day returns window and support on email, chat and phone. | 8.9Sold by Varjo Technologies Oyj, based in FI and shipping to the markets in AU, AT and BE. |
Choosing between them
Pick Scan if offer, trust, wireless peripherals, and warranty matter most.
Pick Varjo if markets matter most.
A third option
KONTROLFREEK has warranty at Lifetime, against 3 years for Scan and 1 year for Varjo.
KONTROLFREEK reviewWhere these facts come from
Scan
- scan.co.uk: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Varjo
- varjo.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- knoxlabs.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Scan | Varjo |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming headsets and controllers | 35 of 71 | 63 of 71 |
| VR headsets | 7 of 16 | 15 of 16 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Scan | Varjo |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc, Mini pc | Vr headset, Controller |
| Platforms | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, MobileCovers more | Pc |
| Legal entity | Scan Computers International Ltd | Varjo Technologies Oyj |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Finland |
| Founded | 1986Lower | 2016 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Cameras and drones
| Fact | Scan | Varjo |
|---|---|---|
| Top video resolution | 8k | Not confirmed |
| Flight time (min) | 23 | Not confirmed |
| Weight (g) | 126 | Not confirmed |
| Stabilisation | Yes | Not confirmed |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Scan | Varjo |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | 720 | Not confirmed |
| Panel types | Ips, Va, Oled | Not confirmed |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Scan | Varjo |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Computers, Audio, Gaming, Cameras | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Extended warranty | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Click and collect | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Scan | Varjo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 yearshighest quarter | 1 yearat the median | 1 year |
| Battery life | 70 hoursabove the median | Not confirmed | 50 hours |
Median across 44 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Varjo
Pros
- Covers two product lines, vr headset and controller, so a headset and a controller can come from one maker.
- Ships to a wide list of markets, listed in Australia, AT and BE, including the US, GB, DE and FR.
- Backed by a named legal entity, Varjo Technologies Oyj, and a business warranty of 1 year.
Cons
- Entry price of $4,618.95 is high for a first virtual reality purchase.
- Wireless support is no, so the headset needs a wired link to the pc.
- Support runs on help centre only, with no phone or live chat route listed.
Who each suits
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.
Varjo
Who it suits
- Studios and simulation teams already set up on pc
- Enterprise buyers who need a named legal counterparty in Varjo Technologies Oyj
Who should look elsewhere
- Console players, since pc is the only platform listed
- Buyers on a tight budget, given $4,618.95
- Anyone who needs untethered play, since wireless is no
Country by country
| Country | Scan | Varjo |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
8 of 42 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Varjo
What does a Varjo headset cost at the start?+
Varjo hardware starts at $4,618.95. That is an introductory price for pc virtual reality gear aimed at studios and enterprise buyers, not a casual gaming spend. Budget for the pc itself as well, since pc is the only platform listed.
Does Varjo make wireless headsets?+
Wireless is no across vr headset and controller, so the hardware is designed around a wired link. That suits a fixed training or simulation room where a tethered device is preferable. It rules out roaming use in a larger space.