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Meta Quest 3 vs Valve Index VR

Meta Quest 3

Meta Quest 3

$549
Valve Index VR

Valve Index VR

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 18 VR headsets on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (more performance, lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Meta Quest 3· leads in 4

ResolutionField of viewSharpness (PPD)Lightness

Valve Index VR· leads in 1

Refresh rate
  • Resolution

    4.6 MP
    2.3 MP
  • Refresh rate

    120 HzTop 32%
    144 HzTop 12%
  • Field of view

    110°Top 31%
    108°Top 44%
  • Sharpness (PPD)

    25Top 40%
    14
  • Lightness

    515 gTop 42%
    809 g
  • Affordability

    $549Top 32%
    No data

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Why is Meta Quest 3 better than Valve Index VR?

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Meta Quest 3 vs Valve Index VR

Best value

Essentials

$549
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Display

2064 x 2208
1440 x 1600
110°h 96°v
108°h 104°v
25 PPD
14 PPD
120 Hz
144 Hz
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No
No
No
No

Comfort

2.2 h
8 h
515 g
809 g

Hardware

No
No
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