The HP Reverb G2 virtual reality headset is $150 off today

VR headsets have really boomed in the last few years, and much of that is due to the more budget-friendly headsets that fall in the $300 or $500 range. A good example is the Reverb G2 V2, which brings a few big improvements while also costing just $449 on HP’s website instead of the usual $599.

Why you should buy the HP Reverb G2 V2

What really does What makes the HP Reverb G2 V2 stand out is the visual clarity for the price. While it doesn’t beat the likes of Valve Index in resolution, the Reverb manages a very impressive 2160 x 2160 resolution panel per eye, meaning it even beats the likes of Quest 2’s 1832×1920 per eye. The V2 also brings a lot more cameras for tracking, which is very evident given the wider tracking field that reaches just below your waist and around eye level. Again, it won’t beat something like the Index with its base stations, but it’s impressive for something that will cost you less than $500. That said, you’ll miss out on things like full-body tracking, which can be important for VR chat.

Another important thing for VR chat and other social apps is to have capacitive touch on the controllers, which Revervb G2 V2 unfortunately does not. It also means you’ll have to retool a lot of games, since most of them expect your VR headset to have it. That said, you don’t lose much, and thankfully the tracking accuracy is excellent. One thing to note is that this isn’t a standalone headset like the Quest 2, so you will need a significantly beefy desktop computer, probably something with an RTX 3080 or better. However, you can still get by with less powerful stuff if you don’t mind running Reverb at its full potential.

Choosing a good VR headset can be difficult, especially since the technology is still relatively new and involves compromises with hefty price tags. Still, the Reverb G2 V2 offers the best clarity for the $449 price you can get on HP’s website. While you’re at it, it’s worth taking a look at some great gaming PC deals for your Reverb G2 V2, and if you decide to go for the Quest 2, maybe take a look at our dive into Meta Quest 3 vs. Meta Quest 2 and whether it’s worth waiting for the former.

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