HEADSET DOSSIEROPEN RECORD
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Headset dossier · The Headsets Desk · Premium range · Released 2019
Valve Index
by Valve
8/100
Archived VR Eddie rating
Recorded 2026-03-28 · stale · insufficient confidence
Archived fit note
Enthusiast PC VR gamers and sim racers
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- Claim type
- Aggregated, Editorial
- Observed
- Mar 28, 2026
- Reviewed
- Mar 28, 2026
- Method
- headset-sentiment-v1
- Confidence
- insufficient
- Coverage
- 3 named sources
Sources
- Reddit sentiment rowReddit · Mar 28, 2026Reference unavailable
- Steam Community sentiment rowSteam Community · Mar 28, 2026Reference unavailable
- YouTube sentiment rowYouTube · Mar 28, 2026Reference unavailable
Known limitations
- Source rows do not currently include public URLs for independent inspection.
- Source platforms may use different rating scales and sample descriptions.
- A human-review decision and reproducible normalized score inputs are not recorded for this legacy rating.
- The rating is stale and must not be described as current.
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Read the methodology Last-known price record
$459.00
Dossier · Recorded specs
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| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1440x1600 per eye (LCD) |
| Refresh Rate | 80/90/120/144Hz |
| Field of View | 130° |
| Weight | 809g |
| Battery Life | N/A (wired PCVR) |
| Processor | Requires gaming PC |
| Storage | N/A (PC) |
| Tracking | SteamVR base station (lighthouse) |
★ Microphone recorded
Price ledger · 4 stored observations
Price history.
Dated price observations stored for Valve Index. Compare the displayed observation with the ledger, then use its receipt to see whether the price is current, aging, stale, or unknown.
Price history table (4 checks)
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | $499 |
| 2026-03-12 | $489 |
| 2026-03-26 | $479 |
| 2026-04-04 | $459 |
Recorded source rows
Source rows recorded for this headset
These legacy platform labels have no retained source URLs. Sample-size and score fields are withheld because they cannot be inspected or independently verified.
| Recorded source label | Recorded sample label | Archived score | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-03-28 | |
| Steam Community | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-03-28 |
| YouTube | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-03-28 |
Archived editorial notes
Recorded strengths and caveats
Recorded strengths
- 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth gameplay
- Widest field of view (130°)
- Best finger-tracking controllers
- Best-in-class audio (off-ear speakers)
- Most precise tracking available
Recorded caveats
- Expensive full kit at $999
- Requires base stations (setup involved)
- Needs a powerful gaming PC
- Aging hardware (2019 release)
Catalog platform matches
Games listed for this platform.
This matrix is undated and directional. Verify the game in the headset's official store or support documentation before buying.
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