The Valve Steam Frame Is Pure Gaming Fun—When It Actually Works

It’s aesthetically pleasing, with a sleek black shell and glossy front that have given it a futuristic look. More importantly, it’s comfortable to wear, weighing 440 grams—75 grams lighter than the Quest 3. Valve smartly moved the 21.6-watt-hour Lithium-ion battery to the rear of the head strap for better balance, and thanks to cozy padding, it doesn’t feel hot against your head, even when running demanding games. The cable linking the battery to the headset makes adjusting the elastic straps a little fiddly, though.

The only real comfort drawback is if you wear glasses. While the Steam Frame comes with a spacer to add more depth (which easily clips on magnetically between the inner headset and the padded face gasket), the internal dimensions were still too narrow for me to wear with any of my spectacles. Custom Zenni prescription lenses are available if contact lenses aren’t an option, but it’s...

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