VALVE INDEX

There’s no denying that the Valve Index is a great VR headset. At present, it’s the best VR headset on the market, with best-in-class display resolution and refresh rate. But it’s also the most expensive—and at times more frustrating—than other headsets (namely the Oculus Rift S) that offer a similar experience.

Let’s start with what the Index does well. The Index display boasts a 1440x1600 per-eye resolution and refresh rate of 120 Hz, which together offer the best visual experience I’ve had in VR to date. (For