The Steam Frame is made for irresponsible hardware nerds like me

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Photo: Kelsey McClellan / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/268694_Steam_Frame_KMcClellan_0004.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph">For nearly three weeks, I've been testing the limits of Valve's Steam Frame, the company's new wearable PC. At first glance, it's easy to write it off as a pricey headset that missed the VR craze. At $1,059 with 256GB of storage or $1,299 for 1TB, it costs two to three times as much as similar-looking headsets from Meta.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">You should not<em> </em>write it off that way. The Steam Frame isn't just a VR headset. It's not even <em>primarily</em> a VR headset. And it's the most comfortable headset I've ever worn. It weighs just over 1 pound (469g) with its optional top head strap attached, and doesn't leave a mark on my face even after hours of use.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Steam Fram …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/994267/steam-frame-review">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>