Compare Samsung HMD Odyssey Plus vs Valve Steam Frame
In this technical comparison between the Samsung HMD Odyssey Plus and the Valve Steam Frame, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2880 × 1600 total (1440 × 1600 per eye) for the HMD Odyssey Plus versus 2160 × 2160 per eye for the Steam Frame.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $499 (at launch) and Estimated $599 – $899 USD.
| Specifications |
Samsung HMD Odyssey Plus |
Valve Steam Frame |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October 2018 | 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual 3.5" AMOLED (with Anti-SDE technology) | Dual LCD Panels (RGB Stripe) |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1600 total (1440 × 1600 per eye) | 2160 × 2160 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz or 90Hz (depends on PC performance mode) | 72Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz (144Hz Experimental mode) |
| Field of view | 110° | Up to 110° (Horizontal) |
| Brightness | High (AMOLED standard) | High-persistence LCD (specific nits TBD, optimized for clarity) |
| HDR | Not supported | - |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Fresnel | Custom Pancake Lenses (Edge-to-edge sharpness) |
| IPD adjustment | Physical hardware dial (60mm – 72mm) | Physical manual dial |
| Eye relief | Fixed (No physical lens-to-eye distance slider) | Adjustable (fits glasses up to 140mm wide) |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | Windows Mixed Reality (6DOF Inside-out via 2 front cameras) | 6-DOF Inside-out (SLAM) |
| Controller tracking | Tracked by headset cameras (no base stations needed) | Tracked via 4 outward-facing monochrome cameras |
| Hand tracking | No | Supported (via expansion or software update; focus is on controllers) |
| Eye tracking | No | Yes (2 interior cameras); enables Foveated Streaming |
| Facial tracking | No | Optional (Supported via front expansion port) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | None (PC-powered) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm ARM64) |
| RAM | PC Dependent (8GB+ recommended) | 16GB Unified LPDDR5X |
| Storage | No | 256GB or 1TB UFS (plus MicroSD slot for expansion) |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | "Flashlight" mode (Low-res grayscale via tracking cameras) | Monochrome (Grayscale) via 4 tracking cameras (1280× 1024) |
| Depth sensing | Software-based via dual tracking cameras | Software-based (Expansion port allows for hardware depth modules) |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Integrated AKG-tuned 360° spatial headphones | Dual stereo drivers per ear (Extra-fidelity, vibration-canceling) |
| 3.5mm jack | No (Headphones are built-in and non-removable) | Yes |
| Mic | Integrated dual-array microphones (supports Cortana) | Dual microphone array |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | 4-meter Y-cable (HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0) | USB-C 2.0 (Rear-mounted for charging/data) |
| Wireless | No | Wi-Fi 7 (Dual-radio 5GHz/6GHz for simultaneous internet /streaming) |
| Bluetooth | Integrated into the headset (for controller pairing) | Bluetooth 5.3 (Dedicated 2.4GHz link for controllers) |
| PCVR support | Native (WMR Portal / SteamVR) | Yes (Includes a 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E USB Adapter for low-latency direct link) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality | Steam, SteamVR, Standalone SteamOS |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, Windows 11 | SteamOS 3 (Arch-based Linux); runs Windows games via Proton/FEX-Emu |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 590g (Approx. 1.3 lbs) | 185g (Core module) / 440g (Total with battery strap) |
| Strap type | Halo-style headband with rear adjustment dial | Padded retractable strap with rear-mounted battery (counterbalanced) |
| Face interface | Breathable, anti-fog fabric foam (wider nose guard than original Odyssey) | Fabric/Plastic hybrid (replaceable) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | N/A (Headset is wired) | ~2–3 hours (Standalone) / ~4–5 hours (PC Streaming) |
| Charging method | N/A (Controllers use 2x AA batteries each) | USB-C (45W Fast Charging supported) |
| External battery support | N/A | Supported via USB-C |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Odyssey+ Headset, 2x Bluetooth Motion Controllers, 4x AA batteries, Microfiber cloth | Headset, 2x Steam Frame Controllers, 6GHz Wireless Adapter, 45W Charger, USB-C Cable |
| Price | $499 (at launch) | Estimated $599 – $899 USD |
| Full Details | HMD Odyssey Plus - Full Specifications | Steam Frame - Full Specifications |