Steam Frame
Steam Frame is an upcoming virtual reality headset developed by Valve Corporation. Announced in November 2025 as part of a new lineup of Valve-produced hardware, and replacing the Valve Index, it is expected to be released in 2026.
Unlike Valve Index, Steam Frame has a computer embedded inside the headset. It runs SteamOS (Arch-based) operating system. The Steam Frame is powered by ARM-based Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 system-on-chip with 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and be sold in models with 256 GB and 1 TB of internal storage. Additional storage space is available through a microSD card slot; memory cards can be shared between other SteamOS devices such as Steam Deck and the second-generation Steam Machine.
Hardware Specifications
Warning: The hardware specifications and other information below may be changed over time. Therefore, it is recommended that you visit the official Steam Frame page for the latest information about its hardware specifications. | Steam Frame - Tech Specs | |
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| Compute | |
| Processor | 4 nm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 (ARM64) |
| RAM | 16GB Unified LPDDR5X RAM |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB UFS storage options microSD card slot for expanded storage |
| Controls and Input | |
| Motion controls | Full 6-DOF tracking and IMU support |
| Gamepad controls |     buttons (right controller)
D-pad (left controller) Full-size magnetic thumbsticks (TMR) with capacitive touch L & R analog triggers L & R bumpers View / Menu / Steam buttons Dual stage grip buttons |
| Haptics | Haptic motor in each controller |
| Finger tracking | Capacitive sensing for all input surfaces Capacitive finger tracking |
| Display and Optics | |
| Resolution | 2160 x 2160 LCD (per eye) |
| Refresh rate | 72-144Hz refresh rate (144Hz experimental) |
| Maximum brightness | TBA |
| Optics | Custom pancake lenses
Glass and non-glass optical elements Large FOV (up to 110 degrees) |
| IPD target range | 60mm - 70mm |
| Eye glasses max width | 140mm |
| Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3k (support for controllers, accessories and audio) |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 radio, 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be |
| Audio | |
| Channels | Dual stereo speaker drivers per ear |
| Microphones | Dual-microphone array |
| Power | |
| Input | 45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply |
| Battery | Rechargeable 21.6 Wh Li-ion battery Charge with USB-C, 45W |
| Expansion | |
| microSD | Supports SD, SDXC and SDHC. Speed unknown |
| External connectivity | Front expansion port (custom connector, PCIe Gen 4 interface) Rear USB-C 2.0 port for charging and data |
| Size and Weight | |
| Size | 175 mm × 95 mm × 110 mm (6.9 in × 3.7 in × 4.3 in) (core module + facial interface) |
| Weight | 440 g (core module + headstrap) 185 g (core module) |
| Software | |
| Operating System | SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) |
| Desktop | KDE Plasma |