Valve Steam Frame specs and price

Valve Steam Frame

Valve Steam Frame

2026
Dual LCD Panels (RGB Stripe), 2160 × 2160 per eye
SteamOS 3 (Arch-based Linux); runs Windows games via Proton/FEX-Emu
16GB Unified LPDDR5X
185g (Core module) / 440g (Total with battery strap)
~2–3 hours (Standalone) / ~4–5 hours (PC Streaming)
Estimated $599 – $899 USD

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 Check Price on Amazon *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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