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The index headset itself is pretty good, and the sound is probably the best part of the index. I like the offset headphones/headspeakers quite a bit. I've heard that the rift S little speakers are quite bad in comparison, but haven't tried them personally. The built-in mic in the index is also good, FWIW. The screen is better, but I wouldn't say groundbreakingly better. SDE is gone, but you just notice the aliasing instead. fov is better but you're still looking through binoculars. Comfort on the index might be better than the rift S, but I can't speak to that. Oh, if you have an IPD outside the rift S's range then index is probably worth it since it has a physical slider to control that.

The tracking is probably better overall, though more hassle because you have to hang up lighthouses. Tracking behind your back really only matters for vrchat body language, but if that matters to you, index is slightly better. as is the upgrade path to full body tracking.