Valve Index vs Valve Steam Frame

Valve Index and Valve Steam Frame side by side: every spec we have, with the best figure of each one marked.

At a glance

Valve Index vs Valve Steam Frame: specs compared
Key specs
Only differences	PC VR headsetsValve Index Valve $999 Best in 1 of 3	Standalone headsetsValve Steam Frame Valve $1,059 Best in 2 of 3
Per eye	1440 × 1600	2160 × 2160Best
Max refresh	144 Hz	144 Hz
WeightLower is better	809 g	440 gBest
PriceLower is better	$999Best	$1,059
Display & optics
Panel	LCD	LCD
Lenses	–	Pancake
Refresh rates	80 Hz90 Hz120 Hz144 Hz	–
Field of view	–	110°
IPD range	58–70 mm	–
Hardware
Chipset	–	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	–	16 GB
Storage	–	256 GB1 TB
Weight	809 g	440 g (Valve figure for the complete headset with strap, facial interface, speakers and rear battery; the front core alone is under 200 g)
Tracking & input
Tracking	Base stations	Inside-out
Hand tracking	No	–
Eye tracking	No	Yes
Face tracking	No	–
Passthrough	Full color	Monochrome
Controllers	Valve Index Controllers	Steam Frame Controllers (included)
PC VR	Wired	Wireless
Release & price
Status	Discontinued	Available
Released	June 28, 2019	September 14, 2026