HP Reverb G2 V2 VR Headset
- 2160 x 2160 per eye, LCD panels
- 110 degree field of view
- DisplayPort connection, mini-DisplayPort adapter included
- 6m headset cable and power adapter included
- Two motion controllers in the box
- Inside-out 6 DoF tracking, 4 built-in cameras
- Windows PC required, Steam VR and Windows Mixed Reality
- 1.2 pounds headset weight
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A sharp PC VR headset with inside-out tracking, two motion controllers and Valve-designed spatial audio. It needs a Windows PC with capable graphics, and the listing does not say how strong that PC must be.
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ASIN: B09Z6L3SWMModel: HP-RV-G2Category: VR Headsets
Overview
Cameras built into the visor track the headset and controllers inside-out, so tracking runs from the headset itself. High resolution LCD panels and spatial audio from Valve make up the view and sound, and the headset plugs into a Windows PC over DisplayPort.
Image detail is the headline: dense panels for each eye make text and distant objects clearer in sims, training and meetings. The limitation is the tether and the platform, since it runs from a Windows PC over a cable and depends on Windows Mixed Reality alongside Steam VR.
Who it's for
Sim racers, flight sim players and people using VR for training or meetings on a Windows desktop get a detailed picture and tracked controllers. Owners of a Mac, a console, or a laptop without DisplayPort output should not buy it.
Pros and cons
- Very detailed image for each eye
- Spatial audio from Valve
- Two motion controllers included
- Long cable for room movement
- Tethered to a PC by cable
- Windows only platform
- PC graphics requirements not listed
- Mixed Reality needs a recent Windows update
Performance notes
Visual clarity comes from the per-eye LCD panels and the lens spacing, which must match the wearer's eyes for a sharp image. Tracking relies on the headset cameras seeing the controllers and the room, so lighting and keeping controllers in view matter. Frame smoothness is set by the PC graphics card, since the headset only displays what the computer renders.
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Model | HP-RV-G2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.3 × 3.3 × 3 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Software compatibility | Steam VR, Windows Mixed Reality |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Display resolution | 4K |
| Platform | Windows |
| Field of view | 110 degrees |
| Display type | LCD |
| Audio | Spatial audio from Valve |
| Connection | DisplayPort |
| Lens adjustment | Lenses accommodate various eye distances |
| Os requirement | Windows 10 May 2019 Update For Windows Mixed Reality |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer |
Frequently asked questions
Does the HP Reverb G2 work with Steam VR?
Yes, it is compatible with Steam VR and Windows Mixed Reality. Windows Mixed Reality requires the Windows 10 May 2019 Update on the PC.
Is the HP Reverb G2 a standalone headset?
No. It connects to a Windows PC over DisplayPort with a 6m cable, and the PC must have suitable graphics and CPU for the VR application.
What connects the HP Reverb G2 to a laptop?
The box includes a DisplayPort to mini-DisplayPort adapter and the 6m headset cable, described for desktop and mobile PCs. The laptop still needs a DisplayPort or mini-DisplayPort output.