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Valve Index specs and price
Valve Index
June 2019
Dual 1440 x 1600 RGB LCDs, 2880 × 1600 total (1440 × 1600 per eye)
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux (SteamOS)
PC Dependent (Minimum 8GB+ recommended)
809g
N/A (Headset is wired); Controllers last ~7–8 hours
$999 (Full Kit) / $499 (Headset Only) at launch
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
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