Valve Steam Frame vs other items
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Valve Steam Frame |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2026 | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual LCD Panels (RGB Stripe) | |
| Resolution | 2160 × 2160 per eye | |
| Refresh rate | 72Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz (144Hz Experimental mode) | |
| Field of view | Up to 110° (Horizontal) | |
| Brightness | High-persistence LCD (specific nits TBD, optimized for clarity) | |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Custom Pancake Lenses (Edge-to-edge sharpness) | |
| IPD adjustment | Physical manual dial | |
| Eye relief | Adjustable (fits glasses up to 140mm wide) | |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6-DOF Inside-out (SLAM) | |
| Controller tracking | Tracked via 4 outward-facing monochrome cameras | |
| Hand tracking | Supported (via expansion or software update; focus is on controllers) | |
| Eye tracking | Yes (2 interior cameras); enables Foveated Streaming | |
| Facial tracking | Optional (Supported via front expansion port) | |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm ARM64) | |
| RAM | 16GB Unified LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256GB or 1TB UFS (plus MicroSD slot for expansion) | |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Monochrome (Grayscale) via 4 tracking cameras (1280× 1024) | |
| Depth sensing | Software-based (Expansion port allows for hardware depth modules) | |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Dual stereo drivers per ear (Extra-fidelity, vibration-canceling) | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Mic | Dual microphone array | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | USB-C 2.0 (Rear-mounted for charging/data) | |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (Dual-radio 5GHz/6GHz for simultaneous internet /streaming) | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 (Dedicated 2.4GHz link for controllers) | |
| PCVR support | Yes (Includes a 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E USB Adapter for low-latency direct link) | |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | Steam, SteamVR, Standalone SteamOS | |
| Supported OS | SteamOS 3 (Arch-based Linux); runs Windows games via Proton/FEX-Emu | |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 185g (Core module) / 440g (Total with battery strap) | |
| Strap type | Padded retractable strap with rear-mounted battery (counterbalanced) | |
| Face interface | Fabric/Plastic hybrid (replaceable) | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | ~2–3 hours (Standalone) / ~4–5 hours (PC Streaming) | |
| Charging method | USB-C (45W Fast Charging supported) | |
| External battery support | Supported via USB-C | |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, 2x Steam Frame Controllers, 6GHz Wireless Adapter, 45W Charger, USB-C Cable | |
| Price | Estimated $599 – $899 USD | |