HP
HP Reverb G2
2020
78
/ 100
From $599
VS
Sony PlayStation VR2 wins by 7
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
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
| 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.