Valve Index
SKU: B07VPRVBFF
In stock (40.0000 available)
Overview
Valve Index VR system includes a black headset with dual LCD displays and ergonomic knuckles controllers.
- It offers a 144 Hz refresh rate and a 110-degree field of view for a high-quality PC VR experience.
- The full kit comes with two base stations to track movement within your room
Description
Model Details
- Device Name: Valve Index
- Generation: Second-generation, PC-powered tethered VR system.
- Included Hardware: The standard full kit ships with the Valve Index Headset, two Valve Index ("Knuckles") Controllers, and two SteamVR 2.0 Base Stations. [
Core Specifications
The system is highly regarded for its display and tracking specifications, which are broken down by component below:
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Component |
Key Specifications |
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Headset Displays |
Dual 1440 x 1600 LCDs (2880 x 1600 combined) with full RGB subpixel layout to mitigate the screen door effect. |
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Refresh Rates |
Selectable via software at 80Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, or an experimental 144Hz mode. |
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Optics & FOV |
Custom double-element, canted lenses offering an optimized field of view averaging 130 degrees. |
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Ergonomics & IPD |
Physical mechanical hardware adjustment for Inter-pupillary Distance (58mm - 70mm) and eye-relief knob to dial lens distance. |
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Integrated Audio |
Built-in 37.5mm off-ear Balanced Mode Radiators (BMR) that hover next to the ear for natural, spatial 3D audio without physical contact. |
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Controllers |
Strap-on design featuring an array of 87 sensors tracking individual finger positions, motion, touch, and pressure metrics. Includes USB-C rechargeable batteries with ~7 hours of active use. |
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Tracking System |
Sub-millimeter laser tracking utilizing external SteamVR 2.0 Base Stations. |
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Tether Connection |
5-meter main tether routing into a 1-meter breakaway trident connector with DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0, and a 12V power supply. |
Product Usage
The Valve Index is designed explicitly for premium, consumer-grade and prosumer desktop virtual reality. It acts as a stationary room-scale or seated spatial peripheral requiring a dedicated gaming PC.
- PC-VR Gaming: Natively connects to the SteamVR platform to run complex high-fidelity VR titles (such as Half-Life: Alyx, which was historically bundled with the kit).
- Social and Sandbox Interactions: The precise finger-tracking technology makes it the benchmark device for highly interactive VR environments like VRChat, allowing natural hand gestures and physical expressions.
- Development & Modding: Popular among VR application developers due to its open-source philosophy. The front section contains an expansion slot (known colloquially as the "frunk") featuring a USB port intended for hardware modders and tinkerer expansions.