90
Kevin Carbotte
Tom's Hardware
“The Valve Index headset offers excellent visuals, best-in-class tracking and top-quality build, and its Index controllers are unquestionably the best solution for interacting with virtual worlds.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Great audio
- Excellent Display
- Reliable Tracking
- High‑Quality Controllers
- Easy Setup
- Top‑quality build
Points of Contention
- High Cost
- Requires External Sensors
- Limited To Powerful PCs
- High Price
- Base Stations Required
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics90
Hayden Dingman
PCWorld
“It’s pricey, but Valve’s new virtual reality headset is the one to beat thanks to its crisp display and high field of view.”
85
Dan Stapleton
IGN
The Valve Index delivers the best VR experience available today with its excellent display, reliable tracking, and high-quality controllers. It is a premium product that requires a significant investment in cost, space, and PC hardware, making it ideal for serious enthusiasts rather than casual users.
80
Adi Robertson
The Verge
“But for people who spend a lot of time in VR, it offers solid visuals, thoughtful hardware design, and the coolest VR controllers on the market.”
80
Nick Pino
TechRadar
“The Valve Index might be one of the best VR headsets currently on the market, but it’s brought some of VR’s most annoying aspects along for the ride.”
