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HP Reverb G2 — 2020
HP

HP Reverb G2

2020

78
/ 100
From $599
VS
Meta Quest 3S wins by 10
Meta Quest 3S — 2024
Meta

Meta Quest 3S

2024

88
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Meta Quest 3S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Reverb G2 lands at 78 and Meta Quest 3S at 88. That puts Meta Quest 3S ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP Reverb G2 if…

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

Pick Meta Quest 3S 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

Meta Quest 3S

Compared on the visuals sub-score

Meta Quest 3S leads on visuals (88 vs 78).

Comfort

Tie

Compared on the comfort sub-score

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

Tracking

Meta Quest 3S

Compared on the tracking sub-score

Meta Quest 3S leads on tracking (86 vs 76).

Value for money

Meta Quest 3S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Meta Quest 3S more score per dollar ($299 vs $599).

HP Reverb G2 78
vs
88 Meta Quest 3S

Score breakdown

HP Reverb G2
78
visuals 78
comfort 82
tracking 76
library 74
Meta Quest 3S
88
visuals 88
comfort 82
tracking 86
library 84

Specs side-by-side

HP Reverb G2 versus Meta Quest 3S — full spec comparison
Spec HP Reverb G2 Meta Quest 3S
Release year
2020
2024

HP Reverb G2

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

Meta Quest 3S

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

FAQ: HP Reverb G2 vs Meta Quest 3S

Which is better, HP Reverb G2 or Meta Quest 3S? +

Meta Quest 3S scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP Reverb G2 worth the price? +

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

Is Meta Quest 3S worth the price? +

At $299, Meta Quest 3S delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in visuals.

Does HP Reverb G2 or Meta Quest 3S 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, HP Reverb G2 or Meta Quest 3S? +

Meta Quest 3S — leads on visuals (88 vs 78). Compared on the visuals sub-score.

Which is better for tracking, HP Reverb G2 or Meta Quest 3S? +

Meta Quest 3S — leads on tracking (86 vs 76). Compared on the tracking sub-score.