HP Reverb G2 vs other items
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HP Reverb G2 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May 2020 | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual 2.89-inch LCD Panels (Full RGB Stripe) | |
| Resolution | 2160 × 2160 per eye (4320 × 2160 combined) | |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | |
| Field of view | 114° (Diagonal) | |
| Brightness | High-luminance (optimized for simulation environments) | |
| HDR | No | |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Valve-designed Fresnel Lenses (High-clarity "sweet spot") | |
| IPD adjustment | Manual slider (60mm – 68mm) | |
| Eye relief | Adjustable via removable magnetic face gasket spacer (on V2 model) | |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 cameras | |
| Controller tracking | 6-DOF Reverb G2 Controllers (included) | |
| Hand tracking | No | |
| Eye tracking | No | |
| Facial tracking | No | |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | (PC-Tethered only) | |
| RAM | No | |
| Storage | No | |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Low-resolution Monochrome (Flashlight mode) | |
| Depth sensing | No | |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Valve Index-style Off-ear Speakers (High-fidelity spatial audio) | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Mic | Dual microphones | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | 6-meter proprietary cable (Connects to DisplayPort 1.3 and USB-C 3.0) | |
| Wireless | No | |
| Bluetooth | Built-in (for controller pairing) | |
| PCVR support | Native (Windows Mixed Reality and SteamVR) | |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) | |
| Supported OS | Windows 10/11 (Note: Microsoft is deprecating WMR in 2026; legacy drivers required) | |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 498g (Headset only) / 544g (with strap) | |
| Strap type | Flexible overhead strap with Velcro side adjustments | |
| Face interface | Replaceable magnetic fabric cushion | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | No | |
| Charging method | No | |
| External battery support | No | |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, 2x Controllers, 6m Cable, Power Adapter, DP to Mini-DP Adapter, USB-C to A Adapter | |
| Price | Originally $599 | |