Compare HP Reverb G2 vs Meta Quest Pro
In this technical comparison between the HP Reverb G2 and the Meta Quest Pro, 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 1800 × 1920 per eye for the Quest Pro.
Choosing between these two VR Headsets models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Originally $599 and Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD.
| Specifications |
HP Reverb G2 |
Meta Quest Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May 2020 | October 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dual 2.89-inch LCD Panels (Full RGB Stripe) | Dual LCD Panels with Quantum Dot layer and Local Dimming |
| Resolution | 2160 × 2160 per eye (4320 × 2160 combined) | 1800 × 1920 per eye |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 72Hz / 90Hz |
| Field of view | 114° (Diagonal) | 106° Horizontal / 96° Vertical |
| Brightness | High-luminance (optimized for simulation environments) | ~100 nits (typical), designed for high contrast via local dimming |
| HDR | No | Partial (High contrast via Mini-LED local dimming) |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Valve-designed Fresnel Lenses (High-clarity "sweet spot") | Pancake Lenses (2-element) |
| IPD adjustment | Manual slider (60mm – 68mm) | Continuous manual slider (55mm – 75mm) |
| Eye relief | Adjustable via removable magnetic face gasket spacer (on V2 model) | Continuous adjustment (lens-to-eye distance) to accommodate glasses |
| Tracking & Input | ||
| Tracking type | 6-DOF Inside-out via 4 cameras | 6-DOF Inside-out via 10 sensors (headset) |
| Controller tracking | 6-DOF Reverb G2 Controllers (included) | Self-tracking (Quest Touch Pro controllers have 3 cameras and a Snapdragon 662 each) |
| Hand tracking | No | High-precision (Skeletal) |
| Eye tracking | No | Built-in (Enables foveated rendering and social eye contact) |
| Facial tracking | No | Built-in (Tracks 52 facial movements for avatar expressions) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor / Chipset | (PC-Tethered only) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | No | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | No | 256GB |
| Mixed Reality Features | ||
| Passthrough | Low-resolution Monochrome (Flashlight mode) | Stereoscopic High-Resolution Full-Color Passthrough |
| Depth sensing | No | Software-based |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in audio | Valve Index-style Off-ear Speakers (High-fidelity spatial audio) | Integrated speakers in the strap with spatial audio and bass extension |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Dual (one on each side for left/right dedicated earphones) |
| Mic | Dual microphones | 3-microphone array |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | 6-meter proprietary cable (Connects to DisplayPort 1.3 and USB-C 3.0) | USB-C (data/charging) |
| Wireless | No | Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz supported) |
| Bluetooth | Built-in (for controller pairing) | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| PCVR support | Native (Windows Mixed Reality and SteamVR) | Yes (via Quest Link, Air Link, or Steam Link) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Platforms | SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) | Meta Quest Store, SteamVR (via PC) |
| Supported OS | Windows 10/11 (Note: Microsoft is deprecating WMR in 2026; legacy drivers required) | Quest OS (Android-based) |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 498g (Headset only) / 544g (with strap) | 722g (Balanced via rear-mounted battery) |
| Strap type | Flexible overhead strap with Velcro side adjustments | Rigid "Halo" style strap with rear adjustment dial |
| Face interface | Replaceable magnetic fabric cushion | Open-periphery design |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | No | 1.5 - 2 hours (Standard) |
| Charging method | No | Dock-based magnetic charging or USB-C |
| External battery support | No | Yes (Compatible with USB-C power banks) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Headset, 2x Controllers, 6m Cable, Power Adapter, DP to Mini-DP Adapter, USB-C to A Adapter | Headset, 2x Touch Pro Controllers, Charging Dock, 45W Power Adapter, Stylus Tips, Partial Light Blockers, Cable clips |
| Price | Originally $599 | Originally $1,499 - currently retails for ~$999 USD |
| Full Details | Reverb G2 - Full Specifications | Quest Pro - Full Specifications |