Very immersive, highly interactiveExceptionally comfortable, incredibly immersive, tons of interactivenessExceptional image quality, super comfortable, very user-friendlyHighly interactive, incredibly immersive, comfortableGreat value, easy to use, highly
Not the most comfortable, could be easier to set upExorbitantly expensiveTether can be finickyExpensive, difficult setup processCan't handle high-end games, could be more comfortable
If you spend hours a day playing VR games and enjoying other experiences and have the money for it, then the Valve Index is a good bet. It's packed with features that true enthusiasts will appreciate but more casual users will have a hard time differentia...
Published: 2019-06-28, Author: Kevin , review by: tomshardware.com
RGB sub-pixel array eliminates screen-door effect, Wider FOV than comparable headsets, Excellent audio quality, Customizable, Very soft cushion, Sturdy construction,
Very heavy, Less comfortable than the HTC Vive Pro, Glued cushions, Expensive, Our headset crashed
The Valve Index offers excellent visuals, best-in-class tracking and top-quality build, and the Index controllers are unquestionably the best solution for interacting with virtual worlds...
130 degree FOV is the highest we've seen on a mass-market headset, Valve's base stations provide rock solid tracking, Cabling is less intrusive than previous Vive models
Expensive, Base stations are an impediment to some, Speakers sound more natural than headphones, but you lose privacy
That about covers the Index headset. Be sure to check out our Index Controller review as well for a fuller picture of Valve's VR wager. In short: There's a lot of untapped potential, and you're essentially betting on whether developers will take advantage...
Adds a lot more capability to VR controls, Lots of potential for social interactions in VR, Analog sticks are more useful than the Vive's touchpads
Expensive, Limited software selection at release, Takes a lot of practice to grow accustomed
I'm certainly curious what happens in the future, as the tech is solid—thus, the score. But if you asked me whether you should buy Index Controllers right now? In June of 2019? I'd struggle to give you a good reason, especially if it's meant to replace ex...
Excellent image quality, Realistic presence, Incredibly comfortable headset, Finger-tracking controllers add a new level of immersion, Very stable motion and space tracking
Priced only for pros, Inconvenient wired connection, External sensors are a pain to set up
At the least, Valve is reminding us that there's still a place for high-end VR. The Oculus Quest might be cheaper and more convenient, but it'll always be limited by its mobile hardware. With the Index, the VR possibilities seem endless.In this article: f...
I'm certainly curious what happens in the future, as the tech is solid—thus, the score. But if you asked me whether you should buy Index Controllers right now? In June of 2019? I'd struggle to give you a good reason, especially if it's meant to replace ex...
That about covers the Index headset. Be sure to check out our Index Controller review as well for a fuller picture of Valve's VR wager. In short: There's a lot of untapped potential, and you're essentially betting on whether developers will take advantage...
I'm certainly curious what happens in the future, as the tech is solid—thus, the score. But if you asked me whether you should buy Index Controllers right now? In June of 2019? I'd struggle to give you a good reason, especially if it's meant to replace ex...
