The chart below provides a side by side comparison of leading VR headsets - HP Reverb G2 vs Valve Index. Compare resolution, field of view, refresh rate and more.
What sets these two headsets apart is mainly the resolution - the HP Reverb G2 has a far greater resolution over the Valve Index. The G2 is also half the price and almost half the weight, but that's about it. The Index wins on all other fronts. It has better controllers, a greater field of view and can run at various refresh rates. The light-house sensors also offer far better tracking than the G2.
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Compare HP Reverb G2 with Valve Index - Side-by-Side specs