Sony / console
PlayStation VR2
85
TopVR score
$399
retail class
Head-to-head
PlayStation VR2 vs Valve Index
PlayStation VR2 scores 85/100 while Valve Index scores 76/100. Compare specs, price, pros, cons, and platform tradeoffs.
Spec Table
Full Comparison
Sony
PlayStation VR2
85
TopVR score
$399
retail class
Valve
Valve Index
76
TopVR score
$999
retail class
| Spec | PlayStation VR2 | Valve Index |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 /100 | 76 /100 |
| Resolution | 2000x2040 per eye (OLED) | 1440x1600 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 / 120 Hz | 80 / 90 / 120 / 144 Hz |
| Field of View | 110 deg horizontal | 130 deg class |
| Tracking | Inside-out 4-camera | SteamVR Lighthouse outside-in |
| Battery | Wired headset; controllers recharge | Wired headset; rechargeable controllers |
| Weight | 560 g | 809 g |
| Platform | PlayStation 5 | SteamVR PC |
PlayStation VR2 Verdict
PSVR2 delivers premium VR visuals for PS5 owners. The OLED screen, HDR, eye tracking, and haptic controllers are excellent, but PlayStation Direct still shows the headset at $399 and unavailable. Buyers should also know that Sony plans to end new PlayStation physical game discs starting January 2028, making future PS VR2 purchases more digital-first.
OLED display with HDR
Excellent Sense controller haptics
Built-in eye tracking
Requires a PS5 console
Wired headset connection
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