Valve Index
Valve Index is a Tethered PC VR headset by Valve. It combines 2.30 MP/eye with LCD, weighs 809 g, and launched June 28, 2019. It is a legacy model and is mostly available used o...
| Brand | Valve |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Tethered PC VR headset Source |
| Platforms | PC VR Source |
| MSRP | $999.00 Source |
| Release Date | June 28, 2019 Source |
| Resolution per Eye | 1440 x 1600 Source |
| Resolution (MP/eye) | 2.3 Source |
| Display Type | LCD Source |
| Lens Type | Dual-element Fresnel Source |
| H-FOV (deg) | 108.06 Source |
| V-FOV (deg) | 109.16 Source |
| Tracking Type | Lighthouse Source |
| Color Passthrough | No Source |
| Tracked Controllers | Included Source |
| Integrated Audio | Included Source |
| Eye Tracking | No Source |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 80-144 Source |
| IPD Range (mm) | 58-70 Source |
| Weight (g) | 809 Source |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0 Source |
| In Production | No Source |
| Available New | No Source |
Reception
What Users Usually Like
- Index is still respected for tracking quality and controller design in PC VR. Source
- Enthusiasts continue to value SteamVR ecosystem fit and lighthouse performance. Source
- Off-ear audio and controller ergonomics remain standout positives in long-term user feedback. Source
Common Criticism
- Resolution and optics are often viewed as dated versus newer premium headsets. Source
- Price and age make it harder to justify for many first-time buyers today. Source
- The older panel generation is often criticized versus newer high-resolution competitors. Source