We compare the Valve Index and HTC Vive Pro to help you pick a VR system

Premium VR for less

Valve Index



$999 at Valve

Pros


Higher 144Hz refresh rate for display
Higher 130-degree FOV
Adjustable lenses and IPD
Comfortable fit with built-in audio
Precision external tracking


Cons


LCD display with less impressive contrast


The Valve Index is a premium VR system complete with headset, base station sensors, and motion controllers. It has arguably the best display in any consumer VR headset, and it's comfortable to wear with manual adjustments for lens distance and IPD.

Expensive but impressive

HTC Vive Pro



$1,399 at Amazon

Pros


AMOLED display with better contrast
Adjustable lenses and IPD
Comfortable fit with built-in audio
Precision external tracking
Wireless adapter available


Cons


Lower 110-degree FOV
Lower 90Hz refresh rate
Considerably more expensive


The Vive Pro's hardware specs don't quite match up to what the Index has to offer, but its AMOLED displays will deliver better contrast. Lenses can be adjusted, and it features a comf...