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Bigscreen Beyond — 2023
Bigscreen

Bigscreen Beyond

2023

88
/ 100
From $999
VS
Bigscreen Beyond wins by 10
HP Reverb G2 — 2020
HP

HP Reverb G2

2020

78
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Bigscreen Beyond takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bigscreen Beyond lands at 88 and HP Reverb G2 at 78. That puts Bigscreen Beyond ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bigscreen Beyond if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library

Pick HP Reverb G2 if…

  • ✓Positional tracking
  • ✓Spatial audio
  • ✓Active game library
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Visuals

Bigscreen Beyond

Compared on the visuals sub-score

Bigscreen Beyond leads on visuals (88 vs 78).

Comfort

Tie

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Tracking

Bigscreen Beyond

Compared on the tracking sub-score

Bigscreen Beyond leads on tracking (86 vs 76).

Value for money

HP Reverb G2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP Reverb G2 more score per dollar ($599 vs $999).

Bigscreen Beyond 88
vs
78 HP Reverb G2

Score breakdown

Bigscreen Beyond
88
visuals 88
comfort 82
tracking 86
library 84
HP Reverb G2
78
visuals 78
comfort 82
tracking 76
library 74

Specs side-by-side

Bigscreen Beyond versus HP Reverb G2 — full spec comparison
Spec Bigscreen Beyond HP Reverb G2
Release year
2023
2020

Bigscreen Beyond

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

HP Reverb G2

Pros
  • +Positional tracking
  • +Spatial audio
  • +Active game library
Cons
  • −Cables on PCVR
  • −Comfort varies with headstrap
  • −Battery limited on standalone

FAQ: Bigscreen Beyond vs HP Reverb G2

Which is better, Bigscreen Beyond or HP Reverb G2? +

Bigscreen Beyond scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bigscreen Beyond worth the price? +

At $999, Bigscreen Beyond delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in visuals.

Is HP Reverb G2 worth the price? +

At $599, HP Reverb G2 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in comfort.

Does Bigscreen Beyond or HP Reverb G2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for visuals, Bigscreen Beyond or HP Reverb G2? +

Bigscreen Beyond — leads on visuals (88 vs 78). Compared on the visuals sub-score.

Which is better for tracking, Bigscreen Beyond or HP Reverb G2? +

Bigscreen Beyond — leads on tracking (86 vs 76). Compared on the tracking sub-score.