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Valve Index — 2019
Valve

Valve Index

2019

86
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sony PSVR 2 wins by 2
Sony PSVR 2 — PS5/PC · 4K HDR OLED · Eye-tracking
Sony

Sony PSVR 2

PS5/PC · 4K HDR OLED · Eye-tracking

88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

Sony PSVR 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Valve Index lands at 86 and Sony PSVR 2 at 88. That puts Sony PSVR 2 ahead by 2 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 Sony PSVR 2 if…

  • HDR OLED display per eye
  • Eye tracking for foveated rendering
  • PC adapter unlocked the catalog
Valve Index 86
vs
88 Sony PSVR 2

Score breakdown

Valve Index
86
visuals 86
comfort 82
tracking 84
library 82
display 0
performance 0
software 0
value 0
Sony PSVR 2
88
visuals 0
comfort 84
tracking 0
library 0
display 95
performance 92
software 86
value 88

Specs side-by-side

Valve Index versus Sony PSVR 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Valve Index Sony PSVR 2
Release year
2019
Display
2000×2040 per eye HDR OLED, 90/120 Hz
Lenses
Fresnel
Connection
Single USB-C cable to PS5/PC
Eye / face tracking
Yes
Weight
560 g

Valve Index

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

Sony PSVR 2

Pros
  • +HDR OLED display per eye
  • +Eye tracking for foveated rendering
  • +PC adapter unlocked the catalog
Cons
  • Single tethered cable
  • PS5 library smaller than Quest
  • Heavy at 560g

FAQ: Valve Index vs Sony PSVR 2

Which is better, Valve Index or Sony PSVR 2? +

Sony PSVR 2 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Sony PSVR 2 worth the price? +

At $549, Sony PSVR 2 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in display.

Does Valve Index or Sony PSVR 2 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.