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PremiumReleased 2019
Valve Index
by Valve
71/10
VR Eddie Rating
$999.00
PC VRSteam
Best For
Legacy PC VR champion — 144Hz, Knuckles finger tracking, Lighthouse precision, still great for competitive play
Overview
Once the king, now showing its age. The Index is still loved for its 144Hz, Knuckles controllers, and Lighthouse tracking precision, but the 2019-era resolution and no standalone mode make it harder to recommend over newer options.
Specifications
- Resolution
- 1440×1600 per eye
- Refresh Rate
- 80/90/120/144 Hz
- Field of View
- 130° horizontal
- Weight
- 809g (with strap)
- Display
- Dual LCD
- Tracking
- SteamVR Lighthouse 2.0
- Audio
- Off-ear BMR speakers
- Connectivity
- DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0, Power
Features & Tracking
IPD Range:58-70mm
Lens Type:Dual-element (canted)
Controllers:Knuckles (finger tracking)
Warranty:1 year
Strap:Rigid with top strap
🎙 Microphone
Pros & Cons
What We Love
- +144Hz refresh rate
- +Knuckles controllers with finger tracking
- +Lighthouse tracking precision
- +Off-ear audio (excellent)
- +Wide 130° FOV
Watch Out For
- -Resolution shows its age (1440×1600)
- -Requires base stations + setup
- -No standalone mode
- -2019 hardware
- -Being superseded by Steam Frame
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