Valve Steam Frame vs Valve Index

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

At a glance

Valve Steam Frame vs Valve Index: specs compared
Key specs
Only differences	Standalone headsetsValve Steam Frame Valve $1,059 Best in 2 of 3	PC VR headsetsValve Index Valve $999 Best in 1 of 3
Per eye	2160 × 2160Best	1440 × 1600
Max refresh	144 Hz	144 Hz
WeightLower is better	440 gBest	809 g
PriceLower is better	$1,059	$999Best
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	440 g (Valve figure for the complete headset with strap, facial interface, speakers and rear battery; the front core alone is under 200 g)	809 g
Tracking & input
Tracking	Inside-out	Base stations
Hand tracking	–	No
Eye tracking	Yes	No
Face tracking	–	No
Passthrough	Monochrome	Full color
Controllers	Steam Frame Controllers (included)	Valve Index Controllers
PC VR	Wireless	Wired
Release & price
Status	Available	Discontinued
Released	September 14, 2026	June 28, 2019