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HP Reverb G2 — 2020
HP

HP Reverb G2

2020

78
/ 100
From $599
VS
Sony PlayStation VR2 wins by 7
Sony PlayStation VR2 — 2023
Sony

Sony PlayStation VR2

2023

85
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

Sony PlayStation VR2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Reverb G2 lands at 78 and Sony PlayStation VR2 at 85. That puts Sony 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 Sony PlayStation VR2 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

Comfort

Tie

Compared on the comfort sub-score

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

Visuals

Sony PlayStation VR2

Compared on the visuals sub-score

Sony PlayStation VR2 leads on visuals (85 vs 78).

Tracking

Sony PlayStation VR2

Compared on the tracking sub-score

Sony PlayStation VR2 leads on tracking (83 vs 76).

Value for money

Sony PlayStation VR2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony PlayStation VR2 more score per dollar ($549 vs $599).

HP Reverb G2 78
vs
85 Sony PlayStation VR2

Score breakdown

HP Reverb G2
78
visuals 78
comfort 82
tracking 76
library 74
Sony PlayStation VR2
85
visuals 85
comfort 82
tracking 83
library 81

Specs side-by-side

HP Reverb G2 versus Sony PlayStation VR2 — full spec comparison
Spec HP Reverb G2 Sony PlayStation VR2
Release year
2020
2023

HP Reverb G2

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

Sony PlayStation VR2

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 Sony PlayStation VR2

Which is better, HP Reverb G2 or Sony PlayStation VR2? +

Sony 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 Sony PlayStation VR2 worth the price? +

At $549, Sony PlayStation VR2 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in visuals.

Does HP Reverb G2 or Sony 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.

Which is better for visuals, HP Reverb G2 or Sony PlayStation VR2? +

Sony PlayStation VR2 — leads on visuals (85 vs 78). Compared on the visuals sub-score.

Which is better for tracking, HP Reverb G2 or Sony PlayStation VR2? +

Sony PlayStation VR2 — leads on tracking (83 vs 76). Compared on the tracking sub-score.