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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
VS
Valve Index wins by 1
Valve Index — 2019
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
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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).

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

PlayStation VR2 versus Valve Index — full spec comparison
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.

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

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

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

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