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Review Summary
2024-02-05T19:00:00
This is my fifth HP headset. Have had multiple for different reasons, but two out of five have had bad speakers. The audio would either cut out or not work at all. HP sent me replacement speakers but that didn't fix it meaning it was a problem with the headstrap, or something else internally. They offered for me to send it to them for repair, but that's not optimal for a $600 VR, especially if you're using it for business. That problem should give this headset a 1. On the ones that didn't have that problem, I rate it a 5. For the price it has great quality screens, and tracking. I wish HP would make a G3 and really improve on what they've learned being in the VR space for the past 7 years. I also wish they would drop Windows Mixed Reality for that next headset. I heard HP is going to be discontinuing this headset and getting out of the market, which is unfortunate because they have a really good headset here that just needs a few tweaks. The speakers themselves are really good and some of the best for VR (for the ones that work). Aside from the speaker problems, this is a great headset that I would recommend people to get.
AllTheBestVideos

2023-11-24T19:00:00
After doing several hours of research, I settled on this VR headset for a handful of reasons. The biggest reason was that I didn't want to spend over $1,000 on a headset when I'm not going to be using it all the time. I get motion sick quite easily from VR movement, so I think I'm a bit more limited than some people in how many games I can comfortably play on this device, and I don't have a lot of other uses for it at the moment. After using the Reverb G2 for a few hours, I have discovered that it is indeed a very good product for people getting into VR on a budget. Of course Meta has headsets that are stand-alone for a similar price tag as the Reverb G2, however I do not really have any need for a stand-alone headset (see motion sickness comment above), I prefer the higher quality of PCVR, and I really really do NOT like Meta as a company. So, I opted not to support Meta and went with this headset instead. So far this product has worked pretty well! It's comfortable to wear and functions exactly as expected. The only major drawback I've noticed is the lenses. I can only see a super sharp image when I'm looking straight ahead. While the FOV is decent and the resolution is great, the image gets blurry and I see a lot of aberration whenever I look away from the center of the screen. This is not ideal for an immersive experience, but I understand the technology is limited in some ways, so it is what it is. Also, the controllers may lose tracking when they aren't generally in front of you, which isn't all that common and therefore is hardly noticeable for me. Lastly, the cable that it comes with to connect to a PC is kinda stiff and heavy, but not to the point of being so annoying that I don't want to use it. At the end of the day, the drawbacks were totally worth the exceptionally low cost of the Reverb G2. If I wanted to get a higher quality VR headset, it would have cost me over 3X the price of this G2, which is simply not worth it for me right now. Maybe sometime down the road a bit it will make sense to spend that much on VR, but for the time being I'll happily stick with the Reverb G2 for my occasional PCVR needs.
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2023-11-16T19:00:00
Was easy to set up and use! If you sim race you need this!
Hippy68

2023-11-14T19:00:00
Headset is great. Very clear lens and screen and audio is perfect. Controllers however really kneecap this otherwise great headset. Ergonomics and buttom design are way behind the competition.
Boredd

2023-10-26T20:00:00
Very easy to use and high-quality product. My 4th VR headset after the PS VR version 1, and the first 2 Quest models. I love the image quality and ease of use with Steam VR. Everything hardware-wise feels very solid. If I had any complaints it would just be a mild one about the cable. It is definitely noticeable during use, but it's not a big deal. I can easily adjust it behind myself and move on; plus I like the heft of it - it feels dependable. I love that sound is built in so I don't have to wear headphones over the top and the sound is great.
K C.

2023-10-15T20:00:00
These are one of the best VR headsets you can get for your moneys worth. The resolution of the displays are so good it's like having a 4k monitor infront of your eyes at all times where you can almost barely see any pixels. I also like how there's no need for base stations which means you can get away with a vr setup in a tiny space. The build quality is decent, I haven't noticed anything other than a scratch on my left lense but it isn't noticeable while I'm using it although it was a bit disappointing to see this when I just bought it. One of the biggest gripe I have with this even though it's not technically hps fault is how bad Windows Mixed Reality is. It's too bad you need it to run this headset. Everything about the software feels like a work in progress. It's buggy and sometimes crashes and it just feels like Microsoft doesn't care for it at all.
Max C.

2023-09-26T20:00:00
I have had this headset, since launch and in my opinion it is still the best PCVR headset on the market. All the standalone headsets are way to heavy with their battery packs. I largely play sims, and what I want is light weight, comfort, and high visual quality for long gaming sessions, and this headset delivers. Would buy again, and if they make a G3 I will buy it, assuming they don't give in to the current fad of making heavy cumbersome wireless headsets. Also as of this posting I looked into upgrading, with a budget of $2000, and there is nothing I currently want, so I decided to write a review with how pleased I am with this product.
Shane_VR

2023-09-18T20:00:00
My rating is based on comparison between the Reverb G2 V2 and the "other popular headset" when using them both for Flight Simulator 2020. The Reverb G2 is only slightly better visually than the "other popular headset" using a link Cable. If you own "the other popular headset", it's not worth the upgrade.
Moom

2023-08-30T20:00:00
What I like? I'm 74 years old with most if not all of my faculties. Guess what? I Followed the instructions, rather than my ego and ya know what? Flying MSFS is a Freekin lot easier doing VR. Yep I'm a newb but at that as well. I'm just sayin
Pepe g.

2023-08-16T20:00:00
Love this headset. I had the Oculus Rift, Quest and Quest 2. This is way better! I wish I had discovered it years ago. The price drop convinced my to try it. Now I'll never go back!
Spadoink756

2023-07-16T20:00:00
good service
jabcan

2023-07-16T20:00:00
Great hardware let down by the software but at $400 its still compelling for PCVR. The biggest upgrade they could offer would be to have it support SteamVR without HP software running in the background. I constantly get unnecessary popups from the HP software while in game, and it can't be helping performance.
ShiftyGrim

2023-07-12T20:00:00
Pretty sweet for simracing. Very clear because of the resolution and mostly easy to use and set up. Just wish the flashlight feature was a full passthrough instead of a small circle.
balloonanimal

2023-07-11T20:00:00
I've been using my HPR G2 for a year. I am very satisfied with it. The build quality is very good, the comfort is excellent and the sound excellent too. Setup is easy on Windows 10 with either Mixed Reality Portal or SteamVR. I always use it seated so I can't comment on its qualities in standing action games. For having discussed with several other users with helmets of various brands and models, the HPR G2 still remains the best value for money.
RAMSAM

2023-07-08T20:00:00
Windows Mixed Reality sucks but the hardware is great. You will need OpenXR Tools to configure it properly.
Mike91836740912836740

2023-07-08T20:00:00
Setup was a pain. It's unfortunate that the headset requires Windows Mixed Reality, since features don't seem to work consistently. It would be better if the Reverb could run on Steam VR alone. If your lighting or furniture changes, the headset will forget your room boundaries, fade to gray, and possibly crash Steam VR. When that happens, you may as well restart your whole computer, because you won't be able to launch any apps from WMR after that. The headset settings are not optimized out of the box. Good luck trying to research the correct driver/wmr/steam vr configurations to work around stuttering lag. I have only found opinions, not answers. With all that said, when it works, it's pretty awesome. Not requiring a Facebook account is an A+ feature, and along with the sale price, that was what sold me on the Reverb over competitors. No Man's Sky is gorgeous and immersive... until you turn your shoulders and the screen turns gray. Beat Saber works, but framerate degrades over time, even with my RX 6800 GPU. I have had to return half of the VR titles I purchased because the controllers aren't compatible. I got it on sale for $399.00. I wouldn't recommend paying more than that unless they fix the compatibility issues.
Beat J.

2023-07-05T20:00:00
The fact that you make a vr headset and you also make the most powerful console in the world and didn't even make it compatible blows my mind. Huge fail microsoft.
Smhms

2023-07-02T20:00:00
I enjoy how there are built in speakers with the visor. Have not tested on all my games but the games I have used it on works wonderfully.
zwavi

2023-06-29T20:00:00
Great headset but controllers are not good due to tracking quality and lack of capacitive sensors
JC V.

2023-06-29T20:00:00
My brand new g2 arrived defective
JohnPete

2023-06-27T20:00:00
Absolutely terrible. Go figure getting errors when trying to submit this.
Alex123123123

2023-06-27T20:00:00
Had it for a week. Set up went smoothly with a little googling. DCS world is amazing with this! I currently have an Nvidia gtx 1070, so running at half resolution. Game play is smooth, but the labels in the cockpit are hard to read. I have a 4070 ti on order, so looking forward to that! Will update if anything changes.
Kber

2023-06-20T20:00:00
Can not get head tracking to work for anything.
AnthonyNap

2023-06-12T20:00:00
Horrible Quality Power Cable! I had mine for about a year and suddenly it stopped working. Of course it is out of warranty and now I'm out $120 for another cable that will have equally as horrible quality. Thanks for nothing, HP. You should recall this cable.
VladTheDrumpaler

2023-06-10T20:00:00
Display port!!! Can't connect to anything. No one uses this anymore
Unhappy r.

2023-06-09T20:00:00
Finally found this headset on sale in Canada. It is one of the best and certainly THE best in its price range! Only mild complaint would be the FOV. I'll get used to it and the trade off for absolute clarity is worth it in my opinion.
Darthwayner

2023-06-08T20:00:00
Picture is good, sound is excellent. As many say there's more clarity in the center of the display than the edges. The cable locks into the headset with a retention mechanism. Seems secure. The hand controllers are a bit small in the hand, and the fov of the headset means that sometimes they lose tracking. It is possible to accidentally cause the battery covers to slip off when gripping the controllers firmly. Also small hand controllers make it more challenging to aim weapons, and pulling triggers is harder to do with long fingers. The headset fitting and ergonomics are excellent, including the nose cover. Even my large nose fits comfortably. I've worn it for 2-3 hours without issue.
BirdTho

2023-06-07T20:00:00
Reverb G2 is great so far. No issues. I bought some ceiling hooks so I could put the cord out of my way. I've heard it can't track well for Beat Saber - well this is wrong, as the tracking is phenomenal and I've been playing Beat Saber a lot with it.
Blackthorn

2023-06-06T20:00:00
The only thing this headset has going for it is price and comfort. The visuals of the 2160x2160 panels only hold up if you are looking straight ahead. The sound keeps cutting out due to the connection between the speakers and strap. The real issue though is the cable with incorporated link box. After less than 2 years I'm on my third cable. The first was replaced under warranty, but the second only lasted 6 months and now I need to purchase a replacement. . . at Cdn$240+tx. I play sims so I'm seated nearly all the time. The cable is not twisted and has not been strained in any way. The link box runs extremely warm, which I believe contributes to the failure. There is clearly something fundamentally wrong with how the cable was designed and manufactured.
StiC

2023-06-02T20:00:00
I'm really enjoying the immersion my G2 headset creates in flight simulators like DCS.
Hans

Dual LCD 2.89'' diagonal with Pulse Backlight technology
2160 x 2160 pixels per eye (4320 x 2160 pixels combined). RGB sub-pixels
90 Hz with recommended system specs
-114 degrees, Fresnel-Aspherical
2 front-facing cameras and 2 side-facing cameras
Windows Mixed Reality inside/out 6 DOF motion tracking, gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer Eye Tracking with pupillometry, heart rate, face camera
64mm +/- 4mm by hardware slider
DisplayPort 1.3, USB 3.0 type C, power adapter
One 6m 2-in-1 (DisplayPort 1.3 + USB 3.0 type C) cable, and one power adapter (for use when USB-C does not have power delivery). Mini DisplayPort to Full size DisplayPort adapter
Replaceable face cushions
Without Straps: 4.33 x 9.96 x 11.41" (11 x 25.3 x 29cm)
1.6 lbs (727g)
Windows Mixed Reality tracking, IMU, active LEDs
Bluetooth
A/B or X/Y buttons, Menu button, Windows Start button, Grip trigger, Thumbstick, Trigger
Two AA batteries for each controller (included)
2.6 x 5 x 4.7" ( 66 x 129 x 119mm)
With Cable: 0.37 lbs (167g)
Processor: Intel Core i5, i7, Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5, equivalent or better. AMD Ryzen 5 equivalent or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM or more
Video out: DisplayPort 1.3
USB ports: 1x USB 3.0 Type C
Power: USB Type-C with power delivery or included power adapter
Operating system: Windows 10 May 2019 update or later
Cards that typically run HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition at full resolution (Consumer):
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, NVIDIA GeForce 2080 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
AMD Radeon RX 5700, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, AMD Radeon 7
Cards that typically run HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition at full resolution (Workstation):
NVIDIA Quadro P5200
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000
NVIDIA RTX A4000, NVIDIA RTX A5000, NVIDIA RTX A6000
AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200, AMD Radeon Pro WX 9200, AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100
AMD Radeon Pro W5700
Cards that typically run HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition at half resolution (Consumer):
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
AMD Radeon RX 580, AMD Radeon RX 5500XT, AMD Radeon RX 590, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, AMD Radeon RX Vega56, AMD Radeon RX Vega
Cards that typically run HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition at half resolution (Workstation):
NVIDIA Quadro P3200, NVIDIA Quadro P4000, NVIDIA Quadro P4200, NVIDIA Quadro P5000
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000
AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100
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By bobomb27
Pretty good for the price, good HP support and no FB account required.
Big improvement from my Oculus Rift S
By Vayda
Needed a new headset since Oculus is making users have a facebook account in January in order to keep using it. I refuse because I will never have a stupid "Meta" account. This headset looks way better, and has been a huge improvement.
HP Omnicept & HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition
Data-driven insights. Revolutionary VR.
Introducing a revolutionary way for software developers to transform app development. Now, you can create adaptive experiences driven by a user's natural response in the moment and uncover actionable insights to take training, wellbeing, creation and collaboration to the next level. This is the future of VR.
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Build apps that measure a user's cognitive load - giving businesses a better understanding of the trainee's performance and ability to make decisions. Now, you can deliver experiences that better prepare teams to help deal with high-risk situations.
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Your applications can take advantage of real-time insights to improve wellbeing. Embrace VR technology and provide experiences that help reduce stress, improve comfort and assist breakthroughs.
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Build experiences that maximize productivity and reduce development time. With integrated sensors, your app can track user engagement and assess user responses at any moment. And, with the face camera you can deliver avatars that display authentic facial expressions.
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Hardware
HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition
Sensory data. Sensational VR.
This revolutionary HMD includes a state-of-the-art sensor system that measures muscle movement, gaze, pupil size and pulse, and seamlessly transfers data to the HP Omnicept platform. Plus, you get industry-leading features of our HP Reverb G2, like the highest resolution among major vendors,2 speakers designed by Valve and more.
Capture user data in real time
State-of-the-art sensors uncover a user's natural responses in a VR experience.
Eye Tracking & Pupillometry Sensor from Tobii
Heart Rate Sensor
Face Camera
Every detail designed with intention
Breakthrough visuals and sound
With industry-leading lenses and speakers designed by Valve, high quality resolution-2160x2160 per eye-and foveated rendering, this HMD delivers lifelike VR like never before.
Ultimate Comfort
With lenses that can be adapted for different eye distances, an adjustable headstrap and increased cushion size, each user wears a personalized fit regardless of face size and shape.
More cameras. Better tracking.
Track more movement over the previous generation with four cameras built into the headset. And with a more ergonomic design, our controllers are comfortable to hold onto.
Additional Features
Foveated rendering
With integrated eye tracking from Tobii, this HMD is able to discern the user's gaze direction, enabling a reduction in GPU load and improved image quality within the user's foveal region, enhancing VR realism.
Motion tracking
With four cameras and internal sensors for position detection, you can now track more of your arm movement. Jump right into virtual reality without additional peripherals.
Motion controllers
With a smaller and more ergonomic design, our controllers are natural and comfortable to hold onto. Plus, get superb tracking performance with integrated Bluetooth connection.
Cable
Our new and improved 6 meter cable connects directly to the headset and is thinner, lighter and longer than ever, giving you room to move freely.
Software
HP Omnicept
The insights you need to revolutionize VR.
Data from the headset is interpreted through machine learning to give you real time insights, such as how much brain power a user exerts in a VR session. Now, you can design applications that adapt to each user and take training, wellbeing, creation and collaboration to the next level. All available in a downloadable SDK.
Real-Time Insights
Cognitive Load
By monitoring heart rate, pupillometry and/or eye movement, your app can discern the level of brain power a user exerts in a VR session - an indicator of how well someone performs under stress and how effective decisions are made. Now you can uncover actionable insights to adapt each user's experience.
Expression - Coming in the future
Enables the accurate re-creation of facial expressions onto avatars for more natural collaborative experiences in VR.
Emotion - Coming in the future
Built to capture a user's emotion in real-time and reflect that in the VR experience.
HP VR Spatial Audio
Through innovative machine learning, HP VR Spatial Audio delivers dynamic Head-Related-Transfer-Functions (HRTFs), for more authentic audio immersion.
See how ISVs are Innovating with HP Omnicept
Ovation
Ovation VR is using HP Omnicept to take public speaking training to the next level. With the HP Omnicept VR platform and HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition VR headset, Ovation users are now able to gather real time data and uncover actionable insights.
Pixo
With HP Omnicept, PIXO is creating impactful VR training that can save lives. Thanks to the HP Omnicept VR platform and HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition headset, PIXO VR is able to provide real-time feedback for virtual reality trainings across high-impact industries like construction, manufacturing and public safety.
Safeguarded data. Protected privacy.
HMD firmware safeguards sensor data at every moment of capture and no data is stored on the headset. HP Omnicept powered applications help ensure the capture and transfer of data comply with GDPR and keep user data confidential.