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Sony PlayStation VR2 vs Valve Index
Sony PlayStation VR2
Valve Index
Why is Sony PlayStation VR2 better than Valve Index?
- 1.77x higher resolution?
4080 x 2000 pxvs2880 x 1600 px - Has gaze and eye tracking capabilities?
- Has USB Type-C?
- 2 more cameras?
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Why is Valve Index better than Sony PlayStation VR2?
- 20° wider field of view?
130°vs110° - 20% higher refresh rate?
144Hzvs120Hz - Has gesture control?
- Has integrated audio?
- Has stereo speakers?
- Supports 3D audio?
- Has a remote control?
- Has a laser tracking system?
Price comparison
Sony PlayStation VR2
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Valve Index
User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Comfort
8.0/10
2 votes
9.8/10
4 votes
Display quality
10.0/10
2 votes
10.0/10
4 votes
Responsiveness
10.0/10
2 votes
9.3/10
4 votes
Low eye strain
8.0/10
2 votes
9.5/10
4 votes
App ecosystem
9.5/10
2 votes
9.0/10
3 votes
Design
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
Interpupillary distance (IPD) is the distance between the center of your eyes. Without adjustable IPD, the lenses of a VR headset may not line up with your pupils, which can result in eye strain and nausea.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
thickness
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The thickness (or depth) of the product.
height
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The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
volume
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Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
maximum operating temperature
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The maximum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
Display & Lenses
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
A wider field of view assures an immersive and realistic experience.
The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
The type of technology used in the display.
With adjustable lenses, the device can assure a sharp and clear image for a wide range of users, including users who usually wear glasses.
The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
lens diameter
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Lenses with a bigger diameter offer better image quality.
pixel density
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Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Performance
CPU speed
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The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
RAM
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Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
internal storage
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The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Tracking
As your head moves, the images move in real-time, assuring a realistic experience.
A gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation.
The device can track your position in space and warn you if you are about to hit something.
The headset has multiple sensors and cameras that assure low latency tracking for 360° movements.
An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
The gesture control function allows you to manipulate virtual objects.
tracking area
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The area of the surface that can be used for VR or AR simulations. A larger tracking area allows you more freedom of movement.
With an infrared sensor the device can detect motion by measuring the infrared (IR) light radiating from objects in its field of view.
The device can track the movement of your eyes and your gaze, making it easy to interact with the content.
Connectivity
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.
mini DisplayPort outputs
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Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.
More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Features
The device comes with a game controller.
See-through mode uses cameras on the front of the VR headset to allow you to see your surroundings without taking the headset off.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Devices with integrated audio are more convenient to use, as you don't have worry about connecting headphones or microphones.
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
The device comes with handheld wireless controllers that are used for gesture control and/or movement tracking.
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
controller weight
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A lighter controller puts less strain on the hands while playing.
Miscellaneous
3D audio provides a more immersive soundscape than traditional surround sound technologies, allowing you to pinpoint the exact direction that sounds are coming from.
802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
Price comparison
Sony PlayStation VR2
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Marko
11 months ago
9 / 10
Za drogie ale dobre na cene
Marko
11 months ago
9 / 10
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Kiznel
6 months ago
9 / 10
PlayStation VR2 is a great companion to your PS5
Kiznel
6 months ago
9 / 10
The PlayStation VR2 truly feels like the next-generation of VR for gaming, offering an upgrade in almost every way to the PS VR1. Some of my favourite aspects of the PS VR2 is the high resolution OLED + HDR display, which provides a truly immersive experience when navigating dark hallways in Resident Evil, or a bright and colourful environment in Horizon Call of the Mountain. The headset also uses eye tracking, which when implemented through foveated rendering, allows games to perform at their best and take an even bigger advantage of the PS5's power. Aside from the display, I am a massive fan of the Sense Controllers that come with the PS VR2. Coming from the HTC Vive Wands and Valve Indes Controllers, the Sense controllers really do feel like the best design so far, by being comfortable to hold and providing more immersive interactions with the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. I've also found that the orb shape allows you to unclench your hand without dropping the controller, which means you don't have to use a similar wrist strap to the Valve Index controllers to do the same thing. Although it doesn't have a wireless setup, PlayStation definitely makes up for that by taking full advantage of the PS5 hardware, to provide some of the most memorable and immersive experiences in VR. In the first year, the PlayStation VR2 has received free updates to some of the best AAA games on PS5, allowing players to experience the complete games of Resident Evil Village, and Gran Turismo 7, with Resident Evil 4 Remake announced for late 2023. One of the downsides to the library, compared with the Quest, is how PS VR2 doesn't provide any backwards compatibility with titles previously released for the PS VR1. This means players will need to rely on developers to upgrade their games to support PS VR2 officially, if they want a chance to play them on PS VR2. It's not all bad news for the library though, as there's already over 200 games either released or announced for the PS VR2, so there's definitely a lot of games to choose from, including highlights such as Syanapse, Foglands, Horizon Call of the Mountain, C-Smash VRS and the upcoming Aces of Thunder. Overall, if you're interested in VR for gaming, I think PS VR2 is a must have headset, with an already huge slate of amazing experiences built or rebuilt for VR, that take full advantage of all of the features that makes PS VR2 stand out to other VR headsets.
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