HP Reverb G2

Ranked #9 in VR Headsets

199 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

A headset whose software platform no longer exists and whose cabling reliability was always its weak point. There is no scenario where buying it in 2026 beats any pick on this board.

Consolidated from 50 cited sources across 31 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

29 positive sources
11 mixed sources
9 unconvinced sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

5 of 11 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Its software platform, Windows Mixed Reality, has been deprecated by Microsoft, and its cabling and controller reliability were persistent owner complaints even when current; nothing recommends it in 2026.
Flagged 16 October 2026

Its software platform, Windows Mixed Reality, has been deprecated by Microsoft, and its cabling and controller reliability were persistent owner complaints even when current; nothing recommends it in 2026.
Flagged 16 October 2026
Dead-platform trap; discontinued hardware with a wound-down Windows Mixed Reality ecosystem, making it the worst purchase on this board.
Flagged 16 October 2026
Its entire software platform (Windows Mixed Reality) has been killed by Microsoft, HP has exited the VR business, and there is no firmware pipeline, no meaningful warranty path and no driver future - it persists on cross-shopping lists purely on its 2020-era review reputation.
Flagged 1 September 2026
A former default value PCVR recommendation whose Windows Mixed Reality tracking platform is effectively dead, removing its tracking foundation; specialist sim-racing coverage says listing it among current recommendations is outdated framing.
Flagged 1 September 2026
Outdated and less desirable compared to newer options.
Flagged 7 August 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Was the default value PCVR recommendation for years
✓ 4K+ resolution
✓ Excellent audio
✓ Ergonomic design
✓ Long-term comfort

✗ Depends on Windows Mixed Reality, which Microsoft has deprecated
✗ Cabling and controller reliability were persistent owner complaints
✗ Clearance units and old listings still pull buyers in
✗ Discontinued hardware
✗ Wound-down platform support

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 7 articles, 42 video reviews and 1 community source

29 positive sources

Jawa Article

The HP Reverb G2 V2 is a VERY well specced PCVR headset. It has inside out tracking for both the headset and controllers, not requiring base stations. All accessories other than the 6m cable has been replaced. Has all accessories that would’ve come in the original box, just not HP brand.

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Adam Savage’s Tested Adam Savage’s Tested · 7.3M subscribers · Aug 2020

From improved optics and tracking to Valve's audio design and new controllers, there's a lot to be excited about for desktop virtual reality gamers!

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MRTV - MIXED REALITY TV MRTV - MIXED REALITY TV · channel

In this tutorial I will show you how to setup your HP Reverb G2! I will teach you everything you need to know from the very basics. Where to buy games, what do you have to install and what to look out for to get into VR with the Reverb G2 as quickly as possible!

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MRTV - MIXED REALITY TV MRTV - MIXED REALITY TV · 218K subscribers · Feb 2021

So, hopefully this can fix it, and more heads could fit into this facial interface.

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Dcs Article

As the return window got closer I ended up returning it, the Oasis driver was released and the G2 is running nicely with Windows 11 24H2, so all good.

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GizmoSlipTech GizmoSlipTech · 201K subscribers · Mar 2021

The HP Reverb G2 is an incredible high resolution VR headset for anyone that wants to improve visual clarity for increased immersion, have great audio quality, and not spend too much to have an improved VR experience. But the headset is far from perfect--in this review I go over all the pros and cons that I experienced while using the VR headset.

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I literally bought a used reverb g2 last monday. Its still a good headset despite being a little older.

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Cas and Chary XR Cas and Chary XR · 185K subscribers · Dec 2020

It distinguishes itself with an interesting collaboration. The headset was made together with Valve and Microsoft, and it has the highest resolution screen you’ll find among major VR headset brands. It’s a fascinating headset for sure as it adds a more affordable choice in the PC VR market.

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Tyriel Wood - VR Tech Tyriel Wood - VR Tech · channel

This is the Most Advanced Virtual Reality Headset!

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Cas and Chary XR Cas and Chary XR · 185K subscribers · Mar 2022

This new version has improvements to controller tracking, eye-relief for better field of view, improved compatibility with SteamVR, performance upgrades, and better support for AMD. Those were the biggest complaints most other people and I had with the headset. Is it good enough? I'm sharing this today in my updated HP Reverb G2 v2 review!

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The VR GRID The VR GRID · channel

HP Reverb G2 Review: Frustratingly Awesome

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Tyriel Wood - VR Tech Tyriel Wood - VR Tech · 139K subscribers · Aug 2020

Here we are with the most awaited Virtual Reality Headset of the Year, the HP Reverb G2, the next generation of the already great VR headset from HP. let's discover it together in this preview before release!

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OverTake.gg Christopher E · reviewer · Sept 2025

Great news for my HP G2!

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Tyriel Wood - VR Tech Tyriel Wood - VR Tech · 139K subscribers · Apr 2021

The Most Advanced Virtual Reality Headset packed with every kind of sensor Got even Better!

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Tyriel Wood - VR Tech Tyriel Wood - VR Tech · 139K subscribers · May 2020

everything you need to know about this awesome headset and its controllers! Let get into it!

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Tyriel Wood - VR Tech Tyriel Wood - VR Tech · 139K subscribers · Aug 2020

Great NEWS! These controllers are gonna be backward compatible with every WMR on the market, that means that you will be able to use them not just with the HP Reverb G2, but even with the Samsung Odyssey Plus, Lenovo Explorer, HP reverb g1 and more!

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Tyriel Wood - VR Tech Tyriel Wood - VR Tech · 139K subscribers · Aug 2020

A new version of the HP Reverb G2 just leaked today, with new advanced features first in any VR headset!

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Touch Technology Review Touch Technology Review · 70.5K subscribers · Dec 2021

Today, I'm going to be checking out the HP Reverb G2 VR headset producing realistic visuals, immersive soundscapes, and superb tracking performance at a very respectable price point coming in at around $600 US or 1,000 Australian depending on where you purchase

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VR Flight Sim Guy VR Flight Sim Guy · 48.6K subscribers · Aug 2025

But if you're happy with the G2's resolution and would prefer a much smoother performance, then actually this still makes a lot of sense, and it's why I still recommend this headset now as a best value option even for 2025

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VR Essentials VR Essentials · 14.5K subscribers · Feb 2021

Today we look at recommended accessories for the HP reverb g2 to make your immersive experience in virtual reality more immersive and more comfortable. This includes batteries to get, VR facial interface that is now available by VR Cover, changing the head strap from VR brother, getting some Bluetooth headphones if you have issues with your valve speakers and more.

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Dr. Kaii Dr. Kaii · 8.7K subscribers · Dec 2020

a fish eye effect), and the G2 has fixed that!

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UK Pro Reviewer UK Pro Reviewer · 4.6K subscribers · Apr 2024

HP Reverb G2 Review: The Best VR Headset for Immersive Gaming and Work

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Virtually Real Virtually Real · 3.3K subscribers · Aug 2025

I've been testing this new driver on my HP reverb g2 V1 and it's now a headset I would actually recommend, the performance is excellent with this new driver.

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PC HUB PC HUB · 1.6K subscribers · Oct 2025

HP Reverb G2 Review: Still the BEST VR Headset for PC Simulators?

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Hlspwns World Hlspwns World · 1.3K subscribers · Sept 2025

As the title says the HP Reverb G2 can now be used with Windows 11 24H2 without the need for the Windows Mixed Reality software.

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SpartanVRTTV SpartanVRTTV · 539 subscribers · Nov 2020

My take on the HP Reverb G2, coming from a Rift S. I give the headset praise but it has its' issues with tracking which Microsoft does appear to be working out. I think this headset has a great future ahead of it

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Latest AR,VR & AI News Latest AR,VR & AI News · 520 subscribers · Dec 2022

The HP Reverb G2 headset is a comfortable choice for every gamer. It was released in late 2020. It works with a PC as a requirement and a software platform known as SteamVR. It comes in a black color that makes its design come out bold, and this is why many users love it.

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Usman Gaming Usman Gaming · 247 subscribers · Jun 2022

If you're looking into diving into the VR world of simracing and are looking for an investment for the next 5 years, do check out my video! I'm sure it'll help you guys out! I hope your smashing it this week!

Watch E Evo's Break From Reality Evo's Break From Reality · 217 subscribers · Dec 2020

After more tweaking and catching Karl Gosling's video about the Steam settings for the HP Reverb G2 (see here https://youtu.be/DltoXmiM-so) I started tweaking again and found a nice setting that works with my equipment. Tweaked and tested with Automobilista 2. Use motion smoothing and play at 100% resolution if you can

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11 mixed sources

Adam Savage’s Tested Adam Savage’s Tested · 7.3M subscribers · Nov 2020

Here's how its high-resolution panels impacts VR experiences, where the headset comes short, and how it compares with the Valve Index and Oculus Quest 2 for tethered PC VR gaming.

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ThrillSeeker ThrillSeeker · 720K subscribers · Jan 2022

This is hands down the best clarity you can achieve for the price in the VR segment right now, with great audio, a good mic, pretty decent tracking- but of course there are still some downsides to this headset that you NEED to know about before you really consider this.

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ThrillSeeker ThrillSeeker · 720K subscribers · Nov 2020

SO far I have been enjoying it, but that's not without running into a few issues. This is not a full review just yet, but I think you'll have a pretty clear idea of whether or not you should go for this headset at this point.

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MRTV - MIXED REALITY TV MRTV - MIXED REALITY TV · 218K subscribers · Nov 2020

Also, I am showing you the tracking's shortcomings as compared to the Oculus headsets and I am giving you 3 simple tips for best G2 tracking results!

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GizmoSlipTech GizmoSlipTech · 201K subscribers · Dec 2021

HP Reverb G2 has had incredible visual quality and detail, but in my last review I knocked the headset for its sub-par controller tracking and limited tracking range, as well as the narrow FOV. HP has improved the Reverb G2's tracking and FOV, as well as the headsets hardware compatibility with AMD chipset gaming PCs.

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The Provoked Prawn The Provoked Prawn · 185K subscribers · Feb 2021

Highlights of the HP Reverb G2 include:

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The Provoked Prawn The Provoked Prawn · 185K subscribers · Feb 2021

Highlights of the HP Reverb G2 include:

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UploadVR UploadVR · 94.3K subscribers · Dec 2020

There's a lot of caveats but if you have the money, space and patience to deal with them, the HP Reverb G2 with Index Controllers offers the best consumer VR experience on the market today. Now, if only we could get a wireless adaptor.

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UploadVR UploadVR · 94.3K subscribers · Nov 2020

The HP Reverb G2 offers the best senesory experience in VR today, but controller issues may put off many of the enthusiast users that had high hopes for the HP/Valve/Microsoft combo

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VR Flight Sim Guy VR Flight Sim Guy · 48K subscribers · Jun 2025

However, and this might be an unpopular opinion for some of you out there, but I personally feel that at this point I would rather have a Quest 3 with virtual desktop. That's right, folks. I would even pick that over the Rio D2. And that's simply because Virtual Desktop is at a point with Open XR integration, great motion smoothing.

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EvoGrid EvoGrid · 3.4K subscribers · Feb 2026

If you're a sim racer, flight sim enthusiast, or someone who primarily plays seated VR games, the HP Reverb G2 is still an absolute clarity monster. The resolution alone makes cockpit based experiences far more immersive. If you're a competitive VR gamer who wants flawless tracking and wide tracking volume, you might lean towards something like the Valve Index or newer standalone headsets with advanced tracking. And if you want wireless freedom, this isn't that headset

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9 unconvinced sources

Steamcommunity ElCriz · reviewer

Picture freezes, loses tracking then a black screen. SteamVR says the headset is no longer awake. Strangely, this doesn't happen in Deo Video player for me. But does when I try to launch Escape Room VR or just SteamVR its self.

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Tyriel Wood - VR Tech Tyriel Wood - VR Tech · 139K subscribers · Aug 2020

HP Reverb G2 Biggest problem is Laptops - Type-C & HDMI Adapters Tested

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Steamcommunity Philo · reviewer

I had the same issue multiple times. What helped me was toggling off my Reverb G2 on the connection box after I connected everything and then turning it on again.

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VoodooDE VR - english version - VoodooDE VR - english version - · 44.1K subscribers · Oct 2024

Windows Mixed Reality headsets are dead (e.g. HP Reverb G2) - These are two good alternatives!

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Microsoft Learn lolambean · reviewer

I'm getting a 13-14 “Something Went Wrong” error when my PC resumes from hibernate (S4)

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VoodooDE VR - english version - VoodooDE VR - english version - · 44.1K subscribers · Dec 2020

Is this the future of VR? For sure NOT! My in-depth review of the HP Reverb G2 VR headset!

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Steamcommunity GRUNDLESTILTSKIN · reviewer

I have tried 2 HP reverb g2 v1's, both show same odd tracking shift behavior

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Hyperdrive318 Hyperdrive318 · 3.7K subscribers · Sept 2022

here I review the hp reverb g2 to and how it is a complete pile of krap with a few upsides.

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Scott Clark Scott Clark · 88 subscribers · Nov 2020

On the HP Reverb I tested multiple lighting options and they neither reduced or fixed the tracking problem

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MRTV - MIXED REALITY TV MRTV - MIXED REALITY TV · 218K subscribers · Jul 2020

You wanted to see it in the actual games here you are!

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #9 of 14 on our VR headsets tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 50 cited sources across 31 outlets.

9 of the 49 sources with a clear view are critical of it, among them Hyperdrive318, Microsoft Learn and Scott Clark. Depends on Windows Mixed Reality, which Microsoft has deprecated. Cabling and controller reliability were persistent owner complaints. Clearance units and old listings still pull buyers in. Discontinued hardware. Wound-down platform support.