Experts recommend Valve Index more than Meta Quest Pro
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Valve Index over Meta Quest Pro, but both VR Headsets have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Valve Index received 5 recommendations: from CNET (17 Dec 2024), PCMag (26 Nov 2024) Tom's Hardware (5 Jan 2023) and 2 others. By contrast, Meta Quest Pro received only 4 recommendations from PCMag (26 Nov 2024), Forbes (18 Jan 2023) Tom's Guide (2 Nov 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | VR Headset | BestReviews  | WIRED  | CNET  | PCMag  | Pocket-lint  | Tom's Hardware  | PC Gamer  | Forbes  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | +1 | Check price |  Valve Index The Valve Index is a highly praised virtual reality headset that offers impressive graphics, accurate tracking, comfortable design, and a diverse content library, making it suitable for a wide range of users. | - | - | 5 | 6 | - | 2 | - | 6 | - | 2 |
| 8 |
-4 | $880 |  Meta Quest Pro The Meta Quest Pro VR headset receives positive reviews for its graphics, tracking system, comfort, and potential for business applications, making it a versatile and immersive VR headset. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Curious to see this month's entire VR Headsets ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 26 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Meta Quest Pro as #3 and Valve Index as #6
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Meta Quest Pro Best for Pros and Enthusiasts... ... ... #6 out of 7 Valve Index Best Controllers / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 18 Jan 2023 Forbes ranked Meta Quest Pro as #5 and Valve Index as #6
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 6 Meta Quest Pro Best Enthusiast VR Headset#6 out of 6 Valve Index Best VR Headset For Hand ControlsSource: www.forbes.com - On 19 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Valve Index as #2 and Meta Quest Pro as #7
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 Valve Index The best headset for PC gaming... ... ... #7 out of 8 Meta Quest Pro The best headset for comfort... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 2 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Meta Quest Pro as #5
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 6 Meta Quest Pro The best VR headset for working... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 17 Dec 2024 CNET ranked Valve Index as #5
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Valve Index Still one of the best Steam VR hardware platformsSource: www.cnet.com - On 5 Jan 2023 Tom's Hardware ranked Valve Index as #2
Rank VR Headset Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Valve Index Best VR Headset for PC... ... ... Source: www.tomshardware.com
After counting and adding up the 55 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Valve Index outranks Meta Quest Pro. This is not to say that Meta Quest Pro is a bad option. Like Valve Index, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Valve Index outranks Meta Quest Pro by 2 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Jan 2025, Valve Index is more critically acclaimed than Meta Quest Pro.
| Rank | Change | Price | VR Headset | BestReviews | WIRED | CNET | PCMag | Pocket-lint | Tom's Hardware | PC Gamer | Forbes | Tom's Guide | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $529 |  Meta Quest 3 The Meta Quest 3 VR headset receives positive reviews for its graphics capabilities, accurate tracking system, comfort, and diverse content library, making it a top choice for gaming enthusiasts. | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Apple Vision Pro | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | +3 | $499 |  PlayStation VR 2 The PlayStation VR 2 is a highly praised VR headset with impressive graphics, comfortable design, accurate tracking, and a growing library of immersive games. | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 |
| 4 | -1 | Check price |  Meta Quest 3S | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Engadget | 83 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 69 |
| Lowest score by Review Geek | 40 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [24]
Total expert reviews: 24
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 16
| Highest score by Tom's Hardware | 90 |
| Average score based on 24 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by Wareable | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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