Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation VR2 | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Field of view | 110 ° | 130 ° |
| Eye tracking | true | false |
Between the PlayStation VR2 and Index, the PlayStation VR2 comes out ahead in eye tracking, while the Index wins on refresh rate / field of view. Overall, the PlayStation VR2 scores 71.8 and the Index scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation VR2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (71.8 vs 65.4), but the 6.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the PlayStation VR2 if you care most about eye tracking. The biggest gaps in its favor are eye tracking. The single most decisive one: Has Eye tracking.
Pick the Index if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, field of view. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Both ship with comparable standalone, color passthrough, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the PlayStation VR2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Sony - PlayStation VR2 or Valve - Index?
Sony - PlayStation VR2 leads the current Mars Score by 6.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate, field of view against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - PlayStation VR2 if…
Sony - PlayStation VR2 has the measurable edge on has eye tracking.
Choose Valve - Index if…
Valve - Index has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, fov deg.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sony - PlayStation VR2 wins
- ▲Has Eye tracking.
Why Valve - Index wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Field of view — 18.18% more. 130 ° vs 110 °.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation VR2 | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 2000x2040 | 1440x1600 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Field of view | 110 ° | 130 °lead |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation VR2 | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | truelead | false |
| Eye tracking | truelead | false |
| Face tracking | false | false |
| Color passthrough | false | false |
Compute
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation VR2 | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |