HEADSET DOSSIEROPEN RECORD
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Headset dossier · The Headsets Desk · Budget range · Released 2020
HP Reverb G2
by HP
72/100
Archived VR Eddie rating
Recorded 2026-03-28 · stale · insufficient confidence
Archived fit note
Budget PC VR for sims — sharp 2160×2160 per eye, comfortable design, great value for seated experiences
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- Claim type
- Aggregated, Editorial
- Observed
- Mar 28, 2026
- Reviewed
- Mar 28, 2026
- Method
- headset-sentiment-v1
- Confidence
- insufficient
- Coverage
- 3 named sources
Sources
- Reddit sentiment rowReddit · Mar 28, 2026Reference unavailable
- YouTube sentiment rowYouTube · Mar 28, 2026Reference unavailable
- Steam Community sentiment rowSteam Community · Mar 28, 2026Reference unavailable
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- Source rows do not currently include public URLs for independent inspection.
- Source platforms may use different rating scales and sample descriptions.
- A human-review decision and reproducible normalized score inputs are not recorded for this legacy rating.
- The rating is stale and must not be described as current.
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Read the methodology Last-known price record
$329.00
Dossier · Recorded specs
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| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2160×2160 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Field of View | 98° horizontal |
| Weight | 498g |
| Display | Dual LCD |
| Tracking | Inside-out (WMR) |
| Audio | Built-in off-ear speakers |
| Connectivity | USB-C, DisplayPort 1.3 |
★ Microphone recorded
Price ledger · 5 stored observations
Price history.
Dated price observations stored for HP Reverb G2. Compare the displayed observation with the ledger, then use its receipt to see whether the price is current, aging, stale, or unknown.
Price history table (5 checks)
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | $399 |
| 2026-03-12 | $379 |
| 2026-03-19 | $359 |
| 2026-03-26 | $339 |
| 2026-04-04 | $329 |
Recorded source rows
Source rows recorded for this headset
These legacy platform labels have no retained source URLs. Sample-size and score fields are withheld because they cannot be inspected or independently verified.
| Recorded source label | Recorded sample label | Archived score | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-03-28 | |
| YouTube | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-03-28 |
| Steam Community | Withheld — no inspectable reference | — | 2026-03-28 |
Archived editorial notes
Recorded strengths and caveats
Recorded strengths
- Sharp 2160×2160 resolution
- Comfortable design
- Great for sim racing/flight sims
- Budget-friendly at $399
- Works with SteamVR
Recorded caveats
- WMR tracking has blind spots
- Controllers are mediocre
- WMR platform being deprecated
- Not great for room-scale
- No standalone mode
Catalog platform matches
Games listed for this platform.
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