Headset Tech Specs*
General
Processor
4 nm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Architecture: ARM64
RAM
16GB Unified LPDDR5X RAM
Storage
256GB / 1TB UFS storage options
microSD card slot for expanded storage
Power
Rechargeable 21.6 Wh Li-ion battery
One USB-C 2.0 port in the rear, for charging and data
Charge with USB-C, 45W
Modular Headstrap
Headstrap includes integrated dual audio drivers and and rechargeable battery on rear. Headstrap weight: 245g
Core module can be separated from headstrap, for other headstrap solutions.
Display and Optics
Display
2160 x 2160 LCD (per eye)
72-144Hz refresh rate (144Hz experimental)
Optics
Custom pancake lenses Glass and non-glass optical elements Large FOV (up to 110 degrees)
IPD target range
60mm - 70mm
Eye glasses max width
140mm
Cameras and Tracking
Tracking
Inside-out camera based tracking
Cameras
4x outward facing monochrome cameras for controller and headset tracking
2x interior cameras for eye tracking and foveated streaming
Passthrough
Monochrome passthrough via outward facing cameras
Low-light support
IR illuminators for tracking and passthrough in dark environments
Expansion
User accessible front expansion port
Dual high speed camera interface (8 lanes @ 2.5Gbps MIPI) / PCIe Gen 4 interface (1-lane)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7, 2x2
Dual radios enable concurrent 5Ghz Wi-Fi and 6Ghz VR streaming
Wireless Adapter
Wireless adapter included in the box
Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz)
Provides direct, low-latency link between headset and PC
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Audio
Speakers
Dual speaker drivers per ear, integrated into headstrap
Microphone
Dual microphone array
Size and Weight
Size
175mm x 95mm x 110mm (core module + facial interface)
Weight
440 g - core module + headstrap
185 g - core module
Software
Operating System
SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
Desktop
KDE Plasma
It looks like they dropped the optical finger tracking on the triggers from the index. I wonder if they were causing problems?
The whole design is very reminiscent of the quest but I kinda like it, seems more lightweight instead of the heavy brick that the index is.
The tech looks good to me. Anyone know what the price point is?
I don't think that's been announced yet, but I really would not expect this to cost any less than the top end Steam Deck, i.e. at minimum $800. The spec sheet is already talking about different storage options, so there will probably be a few price tiers as well just like there is with the Steam Deck already.
Not seeing anything about the price point. I'm guessing Valve will try to keep it low, but that could be anything between $500 to $1000 considering the competition
One interview (Tested) they said they are aiming to keep the price below that of the index. I think a $800 to $900 price point is a fair assumption.
Early rumors were around $1200...
That said I hope it is lower. It is specc'd like a modern Quest so I hope it is priced like one too especially if we can only a 256gb and buy the wifi dongle seperately.
One website I was reading said this was slated to be cheaper than the Index full kit which was $999, IIRC.
They confirmed that is their plan in the Tested video review