HP Reverb G2 vs Oculus Rift S - has the Rift S now been dethroned?

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Published on March 5, 2021 6:21:55 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVV4l_tGvYo

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This is a video to compare the HP Reverb G2 VR headset with the Oculus Rift S.

HP Reverb G2:
HP Reverb G2 Virtual Reality headset - is it the best available?https://youtu.be/lHu2BGjqHa0
HP Reverb G2 vs HTC Vive Cosmos (and Elite) - what's better? https://youtu.be/PWwcNVNsjMM

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.

See deals on the HP Reverb G2*:
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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/


Oculus Rift S:
Oculus Quest 2 vs Rift S - Which is best? https://youtu.be/AjJA7uKugKQ
Oculus Rift S review | The Oculus flagship VR headset. https://youtu.be/v-ASX0VSkjw
Oculus Rift S problems? | Before you buy https://youtu.be/eEacVnkLZIE

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https://www.oculus.com/blog/get-ready-for-rift-s/?locale=en_GB

Features of the Rift S include:
Ergonomic headband design with flip up visor
Single panel design
Rear-firing speakers
Software IPD adjustment

Specs include:
2560 x 1440 resolution, 80 Hz refresh rate
Integrated speakers and 3.5mm auxiliary jack
Six degrees of freedom movement tracking via inside-out tracking sensors
Compatible with Oculus Rift games and Steam VR

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Shure SM7B and GoXLR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrIvGvSVKBc

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