Valve
Valve Index
ReleasedPC VR headset with adjustable optics, high refresh rates and off-ear sound.
€539 EUR≈ $603 USDECB 2026-10-12EU · Store price · Listed; checkout not tested
Valve Index worn during the original TechRadar review. Image credit: Future. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: TechRadar / Future.
- Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.
Key details
PRICES & AVAILABILITY
Prices & availability
€1,079 EUR≈ $1,206 USDECB 2026-10-12 EU · Store price
Out of stockValve / Steam
Valve Index complete VR kit: headset, controllers and two base stations
Steam EU-priced page explicitly marks full kit Out of Stock. This price does not establish availability.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12€539 EUR≈ $603 USDECB 2026-10-12 EU · Store price
Listed; checkout not testedValve / Steam
Valve Index headset only, separate tracking base stations and PC required
Steam lists headset-only with Add to Cart and an estimated delivery; checkout and exact destination were not tested.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12Each offer is tied to its exact configuration, region and availability. Historical/recurring offers are labelled individually.
Manufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested.
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Specifications
- Designed for
- PC virtual-reality gaming and simulation ↗
- Form factor
- Tethered head-mounted VR headset ↗
- Display
- Dual1440 ×1600 RGB LCD ↗
- Refresh
- 80/90/120 Hz;144 Hz experimental ↗
- Persistence
- 0.330-0.530 ms depending on frame rate ↗
- Ipd
- Physical58-70 mm adjustment ↗
- Fit
- Adjustable eye relief, head size and speaker positions ↗
- Connection & compatibility
- 5 m tether +1 m breakaway; DisplayPort1.2,USB3.0,12 V power ↗
- Face Interface
- Magnetically replaceable face gasket ↗
- Audio
- Off-ear integrated speakers ↗
- Pc Requirement
- Compatible PC and SteamVR tracking base stations ↗
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Price details
≈ €804 EURECB 2026-10-12
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Checked 2026-10-12. Official store lists Full Payment $899. Country stock requires separate check; shipping and taxes extra.
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Price history
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