# Apple Vision Pro (M5) vs Valve Index: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Apple Vision Pro (M5) (Apple) and Valve Index (Valve) among vr headsets. Valve Index is the cheaper of the two at $999.

## Side by side

| Spec | Apple Vision Pro (M5) | Valve Index |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $3499 | $999 |
| Brand | Apple | Valve |
| Released | 2025-10 | 2019-06 |
| Display per eye | 3660x3200 | 1440x1600 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 120 | 144 |
| FOV (°) | 100 | 108 |
| Tracking | inside-out (6 world cameras + 4 eye-tracking cameras + 4 IMUs) | Lighthouse 2.0 outside-in (requires base stations) |
| Standalone | Yes | No |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | — |
| Weight (g) | 775 | 809 |
| Passthrough | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Display per eye: Apple Vision Pro (M5) 3660x3200 vs Valve Index 1440x1600
- Refresh (Hz): Apple Vision Pro (M5) 120 vs Valve Index 144
- FOV (°): Apple Vision Pro (M5) 100 vs Valve Index 108
- Tracking: Apple Vision Pro (M5) inside-out (6 world cameras + 4 eye-tracking cameras + 4 IMUs) vs Valve Index Lighthouse 2.0 outside-in (requires base stations)
- Standalone: Apple Vision Pro (M5) Yes vs Valve Index No
- Weight (g): Apple Vision Pro (M5) 775 vs Valve Index 809

## What reviewers say

**Valve Index** — Three hands-on testers (RoadToVR, UploadVR, Engadget), all dated June 28, 2019, rate the Index the highest-fidelity PC VR headset of its era: standout off-ear audio, excellent comfort, wide field of view and high refresh rate. All three flag the $999/$1,000 full-kit price versus the ~$400 Rift S. None published instrument measurements. Finger-tracking value split the reviewers. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Apple Vision Pro (M5): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Vision_Pro (en.wikipedia.org, verified 2026-06-15)
- Valve Index: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_Index (en.wikipedia.org, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/vr-headsets/apple-vision-pro-m5-vs-valve-index/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Apple Vision Pro (M5) ($3499) vs Valve Index ($999) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/vr-headsets/apple-vision-pro-m5-vs-valve-index/
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