HP
HP Reverb G2
2020
78
/ 100
From $599
VS
PlayStation VR2 wins by 7
Sony
PlayStation VR2
OLED 2K per eye · Eye tracking · PS5-tethered
85
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
PlayStation VR2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP Reverb G2 lands at 78 and PlayStation VR2 at 85. That puts PlayStation VR2 ahead by 7 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 PlayStation VR2 if…
- ✓Great OLED visuals
- ✓Best haptic controllers
- ✓PC support added in 2024
HP Reverb G2 78
vs 85 PlayStation VR2
Score breakdown
HP Reverb G2
78 visuals 78
comfort 82
tracking 76
library 74
PlayStation VR2
85 visuals 92
comfort 84
tracking 90
library 76
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Reverb G2 | PlayStation VR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Per-eye | — | 2000×2040 OLED |
| Field of view | — | ~110° |
| Refresh | — | 90/120Hz |
| Tracking | — | Inside-out + eye tracking |
HP Reverb G2
Pros
- +Positional tracking
- +Spatial audio
- +Active game library
Cons
- −Cables on PCVR
- −Comfort varies with headstrap
- −Battery limited on standalone
PlayStation VR2
Pros
- +Great OLED visuals
- +Best haptic controllers
- +PC support added in 2024
Cons
- −Thin PS5 exclusive library
- −Tethered setup
- −Expensive
FAQ: HP Reverb G2 vs PlayStation VR2
Which is better, HP Reverb G2 or PlayStation VR2? +
PlayStation VR2 scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 PlayStation VR2 worth the price? +
At $549, PlayStation VR2 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in visuals.
Does HP Reverb G2 or PlayStation VR2 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.