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HTC VIVE Pro 2

Tethered PC virtual reality

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Valve Index

PC virtual-reality gaming and simulation

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5 m tether +1 m breakaway; DisplayPort1.2,USB3.0,12 V power ↗

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HTC VIVE Pro 2 versus Valve Index
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HTC VIVE Pro 2 - Original physical-device photograph of HTC VIVE Pro 2. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: TechRadar / Future.
XR headsets · HTCHTC VIVE Pro 2Released
Valve Index - Valve Index worn during the original TechRadar review. Image credit: Future. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model. Photo/source credit: TechRadar / Future.
XR headsets · ValveValve IndexReleased
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€539 EUR≈ $603 USDECB 2026-10-13EU · Store price · Listed; checkout not tested
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€1,079 EUR≈ $1,207 USDECB 2026-10-13 EU · Store price
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Valve / 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 2026-10-13 EU · Store price
Listed; checkout not tested

Valve / 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 2026-10-12
Designed forTethered PC virtual reality ↗PC virtual-reality gaming and simulation ↗
Form factorHead-mounted PC VR headset ↗Tethered head-mounted VR headset ↗
Connection & compatibilityNot verified5 m tether +1 m breakaway; DisplayPort1.2,USB3.0,12 V power ↗
Display2448 ×2448 pixels per eye; dual RGB low-persistence LCD ↗Dual1440 ×1600 RGB LCD ↗
RefreshUp to120 Hz ↗80/90/120 Hz;144 Hz experimental ↗
Field Of View120° horizontal manufacturer claim ↗Not applicable to this category
IpdPhysical57-70 mm adjustment ↗Physical58-70 mm adjustment ↗
FitAdjustable balanced head strap; eyeglasses accommodation ↗Adjustable eye relief, head size and speaker positions ↗
AudioHi-Res certified integrated headphones; 3D spatial sound ↗Off-ear integrated speakers ↗
Wireless OptionSeparate VIVE Wireless Adapter; limited3264 ×1632 total and90 Hz with Pro2 ↗Not applicable to this category
Pc RequirementCompatible VR PC and tracking system ↗Compatible PC and SteamVR tracking base stations ↗
PersistenceNot applicable to this category0.330-0.530 ms depending on frame rate ↗
Face InterfaceNot applicable to this categoryMagnetically replaceable face gasket ↗
AvailabilityManufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested.Manufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested.
Important context
  • Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.
  • Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.