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HP Reverb G2
G2 is inside-out WMR/SteamVR PCVR at 2160×2160 per eye.
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In short
G2 is inside-out WMR/SteamVR PCVR at 2160×2160 per eye. Keep both FOV sentences (HP About 114° vs Microsoft 107°) and both masses (550 g / 0.55 kg vs 0.498 kg w/o cable). Do not invent an IPD millimeter window. Not Omnicept.
Who it is for
- Owners documenting G2 from HP’s spec table / datasheet and Microsoft’s WMR chart.
- People who need the FOV 114° vs 107° and 550 g vs 498 g splits flagged, not averaged.
Who should skip it
- Anyone on Windows 11 24H2+. Microsoft says WMR devices are not supported there.
- Shoppers wanting Omnicept eye/face sensors — that is a different Spring 2021 SKU on the same Microsoft table.
- Buyers who need a published IPD millimeter range. HP only says IPD adjustment is included.
Key differentiators
- 2160×2160 LCD per eye; 4320×2160 combined; Pulse Backlight; RGB sub-pixels (HP).
- Valve-designed lenses and speakers are HP marketing on the AU shop; official optics name is Fresnel-Aspherical.
- 6.0 m DP 1.3 + USB-C cable; inside-out 6DoF; built-in Bluetooth for controllers (Microsoft).
Caveats
- FOV conflict: HP support “About 114°” vs Microsoft WMR table 107°. Quote both.
- Mass conflict: HP support + datasheet 550 g / 1.21 lb / 0.55 kg vs AU shop 0.498 kg without cable.
- No IPD millimeter window on HP or Microsoft pages this pass.
- No hands-on testing. No invented launch USD.
VR-category specs
Same rows on every headset hub (Vision Pro, Quest, Galaxy XR, PICO, PS VR2). FOV, weight, and battery cells quote the manufacturer footnote — they are not lab measurements.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | Dual LCD 7.34 cm (2.89 in) diagonal with Pulse Backlight; RGB sub-pixels (HP support) | HP support c06938191 (Wayback 2026-09-19) |
| Display resolution | 2160 × 2160 per eye; 4320 × 2160 combined | HP support c06938191; Microsoft WMR table |
| Refresh rate (OEM) | 90 Hz with recommended system specs (HP). Microsoft table: up to 90 Hz | HP support; Microsoft WMR before-you-buy |
| Field of view (OEM claim) | Conflict: HP support “About 114°” vs Microsoft WMR table 107° (same 2×2160×2160 G2 row) | HP support c06938191; Microsoft Learn WMR tableDo not average. Do not copy original Reverb G1’s 114° onto G2 without keeping Microsoft’s 107°. |
| Optics / lenses | Fresnel-Aspherical (HP support). AU shop: lenses designed by Valve (HP marketing) | HP support; hp.com/au-en shop comparison |
| Chip / processor | No headset SoC. PC-tethered WMR / SteamVR. Recommended GPUs on HP support. | HP support c06938191 |
| RAM / unified memory | PC RAM only. Microsoft high-res WMR floor: 8 GB or more. Not headset RAM | Microsoft WMR PC compatibility guidelines |
| On-device storage | None (PC VR) | Product class |
| Operating system | Windows Mixed Reality (Windows 10 May 2019 update called out on the datasheet) and SteamVR. Microsoft: WMR not supported on Windows 11 24H2 and newer; limited to Windows 10 20H2 through Windows 11 23H2 | HP datasheet 4AA7-7491ENW; Microsoft WMR FAQs |
| Tracking | Inside-out 6DoF. AU shop: four tracking cameras; tracking area infinite. Microsoft: inside-out cameras are for positional tracking only — not AR passthrough | hp.com/au-en shop; Microsoft WMR FAQs |
| Controllers | Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers, pre-paired via headset Bluetooth (Microsoft). HP support lists controller mass 167 g (0.34 lb) | Microsoft WMR FAQs; HP support |
| Other input | Xbox / gamepad and voice are platform options on Microsoft’s WMR FAQ. No eye tracking on this SKU (Omnicept is separate) | Microsoft WMR FAQs |
| PC / console tether | Required. DisplayPort 1.3 + USB 3.0 Type-C (power delivery or included adapter). 6.0 m 2-in-1 cable (HP). Mini-DP adapter in the box (HP support) | HP support c06938191 |
| IPD | Mechanical IPD adjustment (Microsoft table). Datasheet: IPD adjustment included; eye relief is not a feature. Millimeter window not published on these OEM pages | Microsoft WMR table; HP datasheet footnote 2 |
| Weight | Conflict: HP support + datasheet 550 g / 1.21 lb / 0.55 kg vs HP Australia shop “Starting at 0.498 kg (w/o cable).” Controllers 167 g (HP support) | HP support; datasheet 4AA7-7491ENW; hp.com/au-en shopDo not pick one mass. |
| Passthrough / see-through | None as color MR. Microsoft: WMR headsets are occluded; inside-out cameras are tracking only | Microsoft WMR FAQs |
| Eye tracking | No on G2. Omnicept Edition is a different Microsoft-table row (Spring 2021) | Microsoft WMR table |
| Battery — headset (OEM) | None. Wall / PC tethered. USB-C power delivery or included adapter (HP) | HP support |
| Battery style | None (tethered HMD) | Product class |
| Charging (OEM) | Not a rechargeable headset battery. USB-C PD or included power adapter | HP support |
| Audio | Integrated audio (Microsoft; HP AU). Speakers designed by Valve is AU-shop marketing. No 3.5 mm jack on the Microsoft G2 row (original Reverb G1 lists integrated + 3.5 mm) | Microsoft WMR table; HP AU shop |
| Wireless | Built-in Bluetooth for motion controllers (Microsoft). Headset video is wired DisplayPort | Microsoft WMR FAQs |
| Glasses / prescription | Microsoft comfort FAQ: you can wear a WMR headset with or without glasses. No eye-relief adjustment (HP datasheet; Microsoft) | Microsoft WMR FAQs; HP datasheet |
| Platform / account lock | Windows Mixed Reality portal + SteamVR. Microsoft: not Rift/Vive/Index hardware; WMR controllers only | Microsoft WMR FAQs |
| Age / intended use (OEM) | Datasheet comfort footnote only (ensure PC meets the VR app). No numeric minimum age on these pages (accessed 2026-09-19) | HP datasheet 4AA7-7491ENW |
| US list price (dated) | Not printed on the datasheet or Microsoft table this pass (accessed 2026-09-19) | HP / Microsoft pages this pass |
| Price band | Legacy high-res WMR PCVR | Product class |
| Announced / introduced | Fall 2020 (Microsoft WMR table). Datasheet published 4AA7-7491ENW, 11/21 | Microsoft WMR table; HP datasheet |
| Availability | No longer manufactured or sold (Microsoft WMR FAQ). Platform support ends at Windows 11 23H2. Not Omnicept | Microsoft WMR FAQs |
HP Reverb G2 extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other headsets keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| FOV conflict | HP support About 114° vs Microsoft 107°. Same G2 resolution row | HP support c06938191; Microsoft Learn |
| Mass conflict | 550 g / 0.55 kg / 1.21 lb (HP support + datasheet) vs 0.498 kg without cable (HP AU shop) | HP support; datasheet; AU shop |
| Model lock | G2 only. Omnicept is a separate Microsoft-table row. Original Reverb (G1) is 4320×2160 combined, 114°, software IPD — not this H1 | Microsoft WMR table |
| WMR OS sunset | Not supported on Windows 11 24H2 and newer (Microsoft) | Microsoft WMR FAQs |
Overview
Reverb G2 stays a hub because leftover high-res WMR kits still exist. Not Omnicept. Original Reverb (G1): /vr/hp-reverb/. WMR peers on the same Microsoft table include /vr/samsung-hmd-odyssey-plus/.
FOV conflict
| Source | Number |
|---|---|
| HP support c06938191 | About 114° |
| Microsoft WMR table | 107° |
Quote both. Do not write a third number.
Weight conflict
| Source | Mass |
|---|---|
| HP support + datasheet | 550 g / 1.21 lb / 0.55 kg |
| HP Australia shop | Starting at 0.498 kg (w/o cable) |
The AU line is explicitly without cable. The datasheet does not print that footnote. Keep both.
Sources
- HP — Reverb G2 datasheet 4AA7-7491ENW — accessed 2026-09-19
- HP — Reverb G2 specifications c06938191 (Wayback; live support hosts 000 this pass) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Microsoft Learn — WMR before you buy (manufacturer-referenced table) — accessed 2026-09-19
- HP Australia — Reverb G2 shop / comparison table — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is the FOV 114° or 107°?
HP’s support table says About 114°. Microsoft’s WMR table says 107°. We keep both. We do not average.
Does it work on current Windows 11?
Microsoft says Windows Mixed Reality devices are not supported on Windows 11 version 24H2 and newer.
Is this Omnicept?
No. This slug is G2. Omnicept is a different Microsoft-table row.
Official product page: HP Reverb G2. Specs: HP Reverb G2 specs.