Steam Frame
Open full imageReleased on 14 September 2026. Limited owner evidence so far: no review, and Valve is allocating early units through reservation rather than open sale, so availability is not the same as being able to buy one today.
Typically$1,059
Score
Out of 100, on the same scale as every headset we rate. Price is left out. How we score
Specifications
Sourced leads only. Owner evidence for this headset is too thin for a full review yet.
Resolution, drawn to scale
This headset
2160×2160
Pimax Crystal Super
3840×3840
HTC Vive Pro 2
2448×2448
Field of view vs human vision
This headsetHuman visionWidest in catalog
14th widest of 45 published horizontal fields · vertical 27th of 28.
Human vision here is the clinical normal field: 200° across and 135° tall, per Spector, Clinical Methods, ch. 116 ↗
76 g lightest1040 g heaviest
440 grams against a catalog that runs 76 to 1040 grams.13th lightest of 38. Published figures cover different straps and batteries. Comfort depends on fit and balance too.
60–70 mm eye spacing (IPD)
Battery life is not confirmed.
Pancake
Folded optics. Thin, sharp to the edges, and light-hungry, so they need a brighter panel behind them.
Grayscale
You can see the room, in black and white. Enough to find your drink, not to work in.
Inside-out
Cameras on the headset map the room. Nothing to mount, but blind spots behind you and above your head.
Also on board
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
As the maker publishes it
Limited owner evidence
Released on 14 September 2026. Limited owner evidence so far: no review, and Valve is allocating early units through reservation rather than open sale, so availability is not the same as being able to buy one today.
In the news
What changed since we wrote this page.
SteamOS 3.9.2 changes the Steam Machine's VR frame limiter, Frame OS 0.4.1 fixes headset controls, and Linux PC hosts still need a SteamVR launch workaround.
iFixit found replaceable face padding and accessible optics in Steam Frame, but its glued battery and buried fan make two likely repairs harder.
Three companies list Steam Frame prescription inserts from $59 to $69.99. Valve's tested pair costs $67.95, but its order page was taking email sign-ups on September 22.
Sources and confidence
Each published value, how well it is backed, and the page it came from.
Terms: FoV · PPD · Pancake · IPD
| Per eye | 2160×2160Single source Database · checked 2026-09-10No accessible exact per-eye resolution was retained from Valve.
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| Panel | LCDCorroborated |
| Refresh rate | 90 / 120 / 144 HzCorroborated VRcompare: 144; VR Eddie: 90/120/144 Hz. |
| Lens type | PancakeSingle source Database · checked 2026-09-10No accessible official lens specification was retained.
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| Horizontal · manufacturer | Up to 110°Single source Valve's figure, as PC Gamer reports it. Review · checked 2026-09-28
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| Horizontal · measured | 110°Single source Measured by PC Gamer with TestHMD. Original measurement · checked 2026-09-28
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| Vertical · measured | 88°Single source Measured by PC Gamer with TestHMD. Original measurement · checked 2026-09-28
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| Weight | 440 gSingle source Database · checked 2026-09-10No accessible official product weight was retained.
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| IPD range | 60–70 mmSources disagree VRcompare lists 60–70 mm. VR Eddie does not give a range. |
| Battery life | Not specifiedSingle source Database · checked 2026-09-10No explicit manufacturer statement supporting this field was located in the checked original sources.
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| Tracking | Inside-out tracked standalone headsetSingle source Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-13
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| Passthrough | MonochromeCorroborated Built-in outward-facing cameras. The separate Arcturus Vision Camera adds color passthrough. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-29
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| Eye tracking | YesCorroborated |
| Hand tracking | NoCorroborated |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Sources disagree VRcompare: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; VR Eddie: Snapdragon 8 Series. |
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| DisplayPort | NoSingle source PC streaming can use the included 6GHz adapter or a 5GHz router wired directly to the PC. Manufacturer · checked 2026-10-06
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| Typical/list price | $1,059Corroborated US price for the 256GB Kit. The 1TB Kit is $1,299. Both kits include the Steam Frame Controllers, a Wi-Fi 6E wireless adapter and Half-Life: Alyx. The power supply is not included. Manufacturer · checked 2026-09-22Valve's store shows regional pricing, so the USD figure could not be read from the manufacturer page directly. It is corroborated across independent reports of Valve's announcement.
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