HP
HP Reverb G2
2020
78
/ 100
From $599
VS
Meta Quest 3S wins by 10
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
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
| 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.