Sony
PlayStation VR2
OLED 2K per eye · Eye tracking · PS5-tethered
85
/ 100
From $549
VS
Valve Index wins by 1
Valve
Valve Index
2019
86
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Valve Index takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation VR2 lands at 85 and Valve Index at 86. That puts Valve Index ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick PlayStation VR2 if…
- ✓Great OLED visuals
- ✓Best haptic controllers
- ✓PC support added in 2024
Pick Valve Index if…
- ✓Positional tracking
- ✓Spatial audio
- ✓Active game library
PlayStation VR2 85
vs 86 Valve Index
Score breakdown
PlayStation VR2
85 visuals 92
comfort 84
tracking 90
library 76
Valve Index
86 visuals 86
comfort 82
tracking 84
library 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | PlayStation VR2 | Valve Index |
|---|---|---|
| Per-eye | 2000×2040 OLED | — |
| Field of view | ~110° | — |
| Refresh | 90/120Hz | — |
| Tracking | Inside-out + eye tracking | — |
| Release year | — | 2019 |
PlayStation VR2
Pros
- +Great OLED visuals
- +Best haptic controllers
- +PC support added in 2024
Cons
- −Thin PS5 exclusive library
- −Tethered setup
- −Expensive
Valve Index
Pros
- +Positional tracking
- +Spatial audio
- +Active game library
Cons
- −Cables on PCVR
- −Comfort varies with headstrap
- −Battery limited on standalone
FAQ: PlayStation VR2 vs Valve Index
Which is better, PlayStation VR2 or Valve Index? +
Valve Index scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is PlayStation VR2 worth the price? +
At $549, PlayStation VR2 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in visuals.
Is Valve Index worth the price? +
At $999, Valve Index delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in visuals.
Does PlayStation VR2 or Valve Index 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.