Apple / mixed
Apple Vision Pro
86
TopVR score
$3,699
retail class
Head-to-head
Apple Vision Pro vs Valve Index
Apple Vision Pro scores 86/100 while Valve Index scores 76/100. Compare specs, price, pros, cons, and platform tradeoffs.
Spec Table
Full Comparison
Apple
Apple Vision Pro
86
TopVR score
$3,699
retail class
Valve
Valve Index
76
TopVR score
$999
retail class
| Spec | Apple Vision Pro | Valve Index |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86 /100 | 76 /100 |
| Resolution | 3660x3200 per eye (micro-OLED) | 1440x1600 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 / 96 / 100 Hz | 80 / 90 / 120 / 144 Hz |
| Field of View | ~100 deg diagonal | 130 deg class |
| Tracking | Eye + hand + head tracking | SteamVR Lighthouse outside-in |
| Battery | ~2.5 hours external battery | Wired headset; rechargeable controllers |
| Weight | 600-650 g | 809 g |
| Platform | visionOS | SteamVR PC |
Apple Vision Pro Verdict
The Apple Vision Pro is a technological marvel with the best display in any headset. Its current $3,699 Apple Store starting price limits it to professionals and early adopters, but it defines what spatial computing could become.
Highest display quality in a consumer headset
Natural eye and hand input
Excellent passthrough and spatial interface
Extremely high price
External battery pack required
Valve Index Verdict
Valve Index is still important for SteamVR enthusiasts, but it is no longer the obvious PC VR buy. Its tracking and controllers remain excellent, while newer headsets deliver much sharper panels and easier setup.
Excellent SteamVR tracking
High refresh rates up to 144 Hz
Best-in-class Index controllers for many PC VR games
Old display resolution by 2026 standards
Requires base stations and a gaming PC