HP Reverb G2 Virtual Reality headset - is it the best available?

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Published on February 27, 2021 12:21:51 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHu2BGjqHa0

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This is a review of the HP Reverb G2 Virtual Reality headset. A headset that was designed with the help of Microsoft and Valve, meaning you get the best of both Steam VR and Windows Mixed Reality.

Highlights of the HP Reverb G2 include:
- The highest resolution VR display currently available - meaning no screen door effect
- A mura free display with great colours and clarity
- A comfortable fit, flip up visor and soft faceplates
- Convenient controls thanks to Windows Mixed Reality integration
- A great mic (watch the end of the video to hear me using it)
- Fantastic inside out tracking

Lowlights:
- Windows Mixed Reality controllers are a bit naff
- Controllers aren't recognised by all games and some need custom bindings to work
- I had issues with one version of this headset where the display and tracking was awful
- Old school velcro strap tightening = sad.

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Specs of the HP Reverb G2 include:
Dual 2.89-inch LCD panel with Pulse Backlight technology
114-degree field-of-view with Fresnel-Aspherical lenses
90Hz refresh rate (with recommended system specs)
2160 x 2160 resolution per eye (4320 x 2160 in total)
Compatible with SteamVR & Windows Mixed Reality
2x front-facing cameras, 2x side-facing cameras for inside-out tracking
Valve-designed integrated off-ear speakers with spatial audio
6DoF tracking with infinite tracking space
64mm +/- 4mm by hardware IPD slider
Replaceable face cushions
Weighs: 500g 
DisplayPort 1.3, USB 3.0 type C, power adapter
Mini DisplayPort adapter and USB-C adapters included

Minimum PC Requirements:
Graphics: DX12 capable graphics processor
Nvidia GTX 1080 GPU or better
AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 or later
CPU equivalent or better to:
Intel Core i7
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5
Memory: 16GB RAM (or more)
Video output: DisplayPort 1.3
USB Port: 1x USB 3.0
OS: Windows 10 (Nov 2019 or later)

Find out more about the HP Reverb G2 here:
https://www8.hp.com/us/en/vr/reverb-g2-vr-headset.html
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1271440/HP_Reverb_G2/


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