Compare HP Reverb G2 vs HTC Vive Focus Vision
In this technical comparison between the HP Reverb G2 and the HTC Vive Focus Vision, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2160 × 2160 per eye (4320 × 2160 combined) for the Reverb G2 versus 2448 × 2448 pixels per eye (5K Combined) for the Vive Focus Vision.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Originally $599 and $999 USD (Consumer Edition) / ~$1,499 USD (Business Edition).
| Specifications |
HP Reverb G2 |
HTC Vive Focus Vision |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | May 2020 | October 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Sensor Technology | Dual 2.89-inch LCD Panels (Full RGB Stripe) | Dual Fast-switch LCD Panels |
| Image Resolution | 2160 × 2160 per eye (4320 × 2160 combined) | 2448 × 2448 pixels per eye (5K Combined) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz (Up to 120Hz via DisplayPort mode) |
| Field of view | 114° (Diagonal) | Up to 120° |
| Brightness | High-luminance (optimized for simulation environments) | Optimized for high-fidelity VR |
| HDR | No | No (Standard LCD) |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Valve-designed Fresnel Lenses (High-clarity "sweet spot") | Dual-element Fresnel Lenses |
| IPD adjustment | Manual slider (60mm – 68mm) | Motorized Auto-IPD adjustment (57mm – 72mm) |
| Eye relief | Adjustable via removable magnetic face gasket spacer (on V2 model) | 150mm wide facial interface (designed to accommodate glasses) |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 cameras | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 tracking cameras |
| Controller tracking | 6-DOF Reverb G2 Controllers (included) | 6-DOF VIVE XR Controllers (included) |
| Hand tracking | No | es (26-point precision; assisted by infrared floodlight) |
| Eye tracking | No | Built-in (120Hz gaze data output) |
| Facial tracking | No | Supported (requires separate VIVE Facial Tracker accessory) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | (PC-Tethered only) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 |
| RAM | No | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | No | 128GB (Expandable up to 2TB via MicroSD) |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Low-resolution Monochrome (Flashlight mode) | Dual 16MP Color cameras (Stereoscopic Full-Color) |
| Depth sensing | No | Dedicated Depth Sensor for scene understanding and mapping |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Valve Index-style Off-ear Speakers (High-fidelity spatial audio) | Dual-driver directional speakers (open-back design) |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Mic | Dual microphones | Dual microphones with noise and echo cancellation |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | 6-meter proprietary cable (Connects to DisplayPort 1.3 and USB-C 3.0) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort Alt Mode support |
| Wireless | No | Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Built-in (for controller pairing) | Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE |
| PCVR support | Native (Windows Mixed Reality and SteamVR) | Yes (Lossless via Wired DisplayPort or Wireless via VIVE Streaming) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) | VIVE Business, SteamVR (via PC), Viveport |
| Supported OS | Windows 10/11 (Note: Microsoft is deprecating WMR in 2026; legacy drivers required) | VIVE XR (Android-based) / Windows (for PCVR) |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 498g (Headset only) / 544g (with strap) | ~700g+ (Balanced 50-50 weight distribution) |
| Strap type | Flexible overhead strap with Velcro side adjustments | Rigid strap with rear-mounted battery and adjustment dial |
| Face interface | Replaceable magnetic fabric cushion | Replaceable PU leather cushions (Magnetic) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | No | Up to 2 hours |
| Charging method | No | USB-C (30W Fast Charging) |
| External battery support | No | Hot-swappable; includes a built-in reserve battery (20-min standby) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, 2x Controllers, 6m Cable, Power Adapter, DP to Mini-DP Adapter, USB-C to A Adapter | Headset, 2x Controllers, Battery, 30W Adapter, Charging Splitter, Lens Cloth |
| Price | Originally $599 | $999 USD (Consumer Edition) / ~$1,499 USD (Business Edition) |
| Full Details | Reverb G2 - Full Specifications | Vive Focus Vision - Full Specifications |