Valve Index VR - VR Headset Review
Name |
Valve Index |
Manufacturer |
Valve Corporation |
Launch year |
2019 |
Tethered |
Yes |
Tethered optional |
No |
Display - Built in |
Yes |
Display - One per eye |
Yes |
Display - Type |
LCD |
Display - Size per eye |
3.5" |
Display - Resolution (per eye) |
1440x1600 |
Display - Pixel count (per eye) |
2304000 |
Display - Supported refresh rates |
80Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz (experimental) |
Lens - field of view |
130° |
Audio - Integrated microphone |
Yes |
Audio - Integrated speakers |
Yes |
Sensors - Six degrees of freedom (6DOF) |
Yes |
Sensor - Gyroscope |
Yes |
Sensor - Accelerometer |
Yes |
Headset weight |
809g |
The Valve Index is one of the pricier options but it it comes packed with a lot of high end tech, such its revolutionary finger-tracking controllers and a 120Hz display. It is a tethered expereince which is of course a challenge to fit in to the VR space that you are using, but if you can overcome that the Valve Index VR is a solid option.