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Valve Index |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | June 2019 | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual 1440 x 1600 RGB LCDs | |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1600 total (1440 × 1600 per eye) | |
| Refresh rate | 80Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, and an experimental 144Hz mode | |
| Field of view | ~130° | |
| Brightness | Not officially rated in nits | |
| HDR | Not supported | |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Custom Double Element Fresnel (Canted design) | |
| IPD adjustment | Physical slider (58mm – 70mm) | |
| Eye relief | Physical knob to move lenses closer/further from eyes to maximize FOV | |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | SteamVR Tracking 2.0 (Outside-in via Base Stations) | |
| Controller tracking | "Knuckles" Controllers with 87 sensors for individual finger tracking | |
| Hand tracking | Supported via external cameras/SDKs (experimental) | |
| Eye tracking | Not supported | |
| Facial tracking | Not supported natively | |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | None (PC-powered) | |
| RAM | PC Dependent (Minimum 8GB+ recommended) | |
| Storage | None | |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Dual 960x960 RGB global shutter cameras | |
| Depth sensing | Software-based (Stereoscopic) | |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Integrated Off-Ear Balanced Mode Radiators (BMR) (Non-contact) | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Mic | Dual microphone array (High fidelity) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | 5-meter tether (DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0, 12V Power) | |
| Wireless | Not supported | |
| Bluetooth | Yes (For Base Station control) | |
| PCVR support | Native (SteamVR) | |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | SteamVR | |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux (SteamOS) | |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 809g | |
| Strap type | Rigid head strap with rear adjustment dial | |
| Face interface | Antimicrobial fabric "Face Gasket" (Magnetic and replaceable) | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | N/A (Headset is wired); Controllers last ~7–8 hours | |
| Charging method | USB-C (for controllers) | |
| External battery support | N/A | |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | (Full Kit): Headset, 2x Controllers, 2x SteamVR 2.0 Base Stations, Power Adapters, Face Gasket, Cleaning Cloth | |
| Price | $999 (Full Kit) / $499 (Headset Only) at launch | |