We look at HP Reverb G2's specs and how they compare to other VR systems

HP has refreshed its Reverb head-mounted display with some impressive specs.

HP's original Reverb was HP's second WMR headset, and it brought a crisp resolution, comfortable build, and robust audio. Now, HP is back with a redesigned Reverb G2 that was created in conjunction with Valve and Microsoft. Let's take a look at its tech specifications and how they compare to some other popular VR systems available now.

Huge Improvements

HP Reverb G2

Expected Fall 2020

$600 at HP

With a crisp, high resolution, comfortable fit, and redesigned audio, the HP Reverb G2 is no doubt an attractive option for anyone who wants the clearest picture possible.

HP Reverb G2 tech specs comparison

HP Reverb G2

Category	Reverb G2
Display	Dual 2.89-inch LCD
Resolution	4320x2160 (combined) 2160x2160 (per eye)
FOV	Approx. 114 degrees
Refresh rate	Up to 90Hz
IPD	Manual
Audio	Integrated
Tracking	Inside-out Four cameras 6DoF
Cable	Six meters DisplayPort, USB
Weight	From 1.1 pounds (0.50kg)
Price	$600
Release	Fall 2020

Valve Index

Category	Reverb G2	Valve Index
Display	Dual 2.89-inch LCD	Dual 3.5-inch LCD
Resolution	4320x2160 (combined) 2160x2160 (per eye)	2880x1600 (combined) 1440x1600 (per eye)
FOV	Approx. 114 degrees	Approx. 130 degrees
Refresh rate	Up to 90Hz	Up to 144Hz
IPD	Manual	Manual
Audio	Integrated Physical headphones	Integrated Physical headphones
Tracking	Inside-out Four cameras 6DoF	External SteamVR Tracking 2.0 Up to 33x33 feet 6DoF
Cable	Six meters DisplayPort, USB	Six meters DisplayPort, USB
Weight	From 1.1 pounds (0.50kg)	From 1.78 pounds (0.81kg)
Price	$600	From $499

Samsung Odyssey+

Category	Reverb G2	Samsung Odyssey+
Display	Dual 2.89-inch LCD	Dual 3.5-inch AMOLED
Resolution	4320x2160 (combined) 2160x2160 (per eye)	2880x1600 (combined) 1440x1600 (per eye)
FOV	Approx. 114 degrees	Approx. 110 degrees
Refresh rate	Up to 90Hz	Up to 90Hz
IPD	Manual	Manual
Audio	Integrated Physical headphones	Integrated Physical headphones
Tracking	Inside-out Four cameras 6DoF	Inside-out Two cameras 6DoF
Cable	Six meters DisplayPort, USB	Four meters HDMI, USB
Weight	From 1.1 pounds (0.50kg)	From 1.31 pounds (0.59kg)
Price	$600	$535

Oculus Rift S

Category	Reverb G2	Oculus Rift S
Display	Dual 2.89-inch LCD	Single LCD
Resolution	4320x2160 (combined) 2160x2160 (per eye)	2560x1440 (combined) 1280x1440 (per eye)
FOV	Approx. 114 degrees	Approx. 90 degrees
Refresh rate	Up to 90Hz	Up to 80Hz
IPD	Manual	Software
Audio	Integrated Physical headphones	Integrated Headband
Tracking	Inside-out Four cameras 6DoF	Inside-out Five cameras 6DoF
Cable	Six meters DisplayPort, USB	Five meters DisplayPort, USB
Weight	From 1.1 pounds (0.50kg)	From 1.1 pounds (0.50kg)
Price	$600	$399

Oculus Quest

Category	Reverb G2	Oculus Quest
Display	Dual 2.89-inch LCD	Dual 3.5-inch OLED
Resolution	4320x2160 (combined) 2160x2160 (per eye)	3200x1440 (combined) 1600x1440 (per eye)
FOV	Approx. 114 degrees	Approx. 90 degrees
Refresh rate	Up to 90Hz	Up to 72Hz
IPD	Manual	Manual
Audio	Integrated Physical headphones	Integrated Headband
Tracking	Inside-out Four cameras 6DoF	Inside-out Four cameras 6DoF
Cable	Six meters DisplayPort, USB	Standalone
Weight	From 1.1 pounds (0.50kg)	1.26 pounds (0.57kg)
Price	$599	$399

HTC Vive Cosmos

Category	Reverb G2	HTC Vive Cosmos
Display	Dual 2.89-inch LCD	Dual 3.5-inch LCD
Resolution	4320x2160 (combined) 2160x2160 (per eye)	2880x1700 (combined) 1440x1700 (per eye)
FOV	Approx. 114 degrees	Approx 110 degrees
Refresh rate	Up to 90Hz	Up to 90Hz
IPD	Manual	Manual
Audio	Integrated Physical headphones	Integrated Physical headphones
Tracking	Inside-out Four cameras 6DoF	Inside-out Six cameras External SteamVR Tracking 6DoF
Cable	Six meters DisplayPort, USB	4.5 meters DisplayPort, USB
Weight	From 1.1 pounds (0.50kg)	1.55 pounds (0.7kg)
Price	$599	$899

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Compared to the original Reverb, the Reverb G2 has a bunch of improvements designed in tandem with Valve and Microsoft. From Executive Editor Daniel Rubino's announcement post, here are some of the major improvements you can expect:

• Valve-designed lenses: Valve is bringing its expertise in VR lens making to the Reverb G2, delivering reduced mural, 2160 x 2160 LCD panels per eye at 90Hz. Text and textures are supposed to be more precise with a 114-degree field of view (FOV).
• Manual IPD adjust: Users can now use a wheel to adjust the interpupillary distance (IPD).
• Four-camera tracking: two new cameras on the side aide in motion detection and the two front-facing ones. This change gives 1.4x more movement capture over Reverb G1.
• New controllers: New optimized button layout that more closely resembles a gaming controller. The design is more ergonomic, and is it supposed to be more natural.
• New headphones: Reverb G2 has built-in headphones like the previous model, but these are newly designed and sit 10mm off the ear for more comfort, making them "more spatial audio ready." HP claims they use its new spatial audio format "anchored in artificial intelligence, new signal processing, and psychoacoustics." The headphones are still removable, too, in case you want to use your own. Microphones are still built-in and unchanged.

The HP Reverb G2 is expected to be released Fall 2020. Preorders are available now for about $600. This price includes the headset and two motion controllers. If you're looking for a deeper comparison dive, be sure to have a look at our Valve Index vs. HP Reverb G2 post with much more information.

Huge Improvements

HP Reverb G2

Expected Fall 2020

$600 at HP

With a crisp, high resolution, comfortable fit, and redesigned audio, the HP Reverb G2 is no doubt an attractive option for anyone who wants the clearest picture possible.