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Valve Index — 2019
Valve

Valve Index

2019

86
/ 100
From $999
VS
Valve Index wins by 1
PlayStation VR2 — OLED 2K per eye · Eye tracking · PS5-tethered
Sony

PlayStation VR2

OLED 2K per eye · Eye tracking · PS5-tethered

85
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

Valve Index takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Valve Index lands at 86 and PlayStation VR2 at 85. That puts Valve Index ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Valve Index if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library

Pick PlayStation VR2 if…

  • ✓Great OLED visuals
  • ✓Best haptic controllers
  • ✓PC support added in 2024
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Visuals

PlayStation VR2

Compared on the visuals sub-score

PlayStation VR2 leads on visuals (92 vs 86).

Tracking

PlayStation VR2

Compared on the tracking sub-score

PlayStation VR2 leads on tracking (90 vs 84).

Comfort

PlayStation VR2

Compared on the comfort sub-score

PlayStation VR2 leads on comfort (84 vs 82).

Value for money

PlayStation VR2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

PlayStation VR2 more score per dollar ($549 vs $999).

Valve Index 86
vs
85 PlayStation VR2

Score breakdown

Valve Index
86
visuals 86
comfort 82
tracking 84
library 82
PlayStation VR2
85
visuals 92
comfort 84
tracking 90
library 76

Specs side-by-side

Valve Index versus PlayStation VR2 — full spec comparison
Spec Valve Index PlayStation VR2
Release year
2019
—
Per-eye
—
2000×2040 OLED
Field of view
—
~110°
Refresh
—
90/120Hz
Tracking
—
Inside-out + eye tracking

Valve Index

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

PlayStation VR2

Pros
  • +Great OLED visuals
  • +Best haptic controllers
  • +PC support added in 2024
Cons
  • −Thin PS5 exclusive library
  • −Tethered setup
  • −Expensive

FAQ: Valve Index vs PlayStation VR2

Which is better, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2? +

Valve Index scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Valve Index worth the price? +

At $999, Valve Index delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in visuals.

Is PlayStation VR2 worth the price? +

At $549, PlayStation VR2 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in visuals.

Does Valve Index or PlayStation VR2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for visuals, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2? +

PlayStation VR2 — leads on visuals (92 vs 86). Compared on the visuals sub-score.

Which is better for tracking, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2? +

PlayStation VR2 — leads on tracking (90 vs 84). Compared on the tracking sub-score.