Valve Index vs HTC Vive Pro 2

The HTC Vive Pro 2 is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Valve Index. The Valve Index has the wider field of view at 130°, so it takes in more of a cockpit or sim world at a glance — you turn your head less and keep more situational awareness. The HTC Vive Pro 2 is the sharper of the two at 22 pixels per degree, which pays off reading instruments, cockpit gauges and desktop text. For productivity the HTC Vive Pro 2 is the clear call: it's both the better headset and the better value there. The HTC Vive Pro 2 comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the HTC Vive Pro 2 is the cheaper of the two: the Valve Index costs around 25% more. The HTC Vive Pro 2 is the pick: the better headset and the better value.