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{{Device Infobox
|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]
|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype=[[Discrete HMD]]
|Platform=SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality
|Developer=HP, Valve, Windows
|Operating System=Windows 10 or 2004
|Predecessor=HP Reverb G1
|Successor=HP Reverb G2 Omnicept
|Display=Dual LCD 2.89’’ diagonal with Pulse Backlight technology
|Resolution=2160  x 2160 pixels per eye
|Refresh Rate=90Hz
|Field of View=~114 degrees, Fresnel-Aspherical
|Optics=[[Fresnel lens]]
|IPD Adjustment=60-68mm
|Tracking=6DOF, inside/out, gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer
|Audio=built-in speakers, built-in microphones
|Camera=2 front-facing and 2 side-facing
|Sensors=HP Reverb G2 tracking, IMU, active LEDs
|Input=HP Reverb G2 Controllers
|Connectivity=USB 3.0 type C, BlueTooth
|Power=rechargeable headset, battery-operated controllers
|Weight=1.2lb (550g)
|Size=2.95x7.32x3.31in (75x186x84 mm)
|Cable=One 6m 2-in-1 (DisplayPort™ 1.3 + USB 3.0 Type C®)
|Release Date=November 2020
|Price=$599
|Website=https://www8.hp.com/us/en/vr/reverb-g2-vr-headset.html
}}
 
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==Introduction==
 
The HP Reverb G2 was created in partnership with Windows and Valve and released in late 2020. It improves upon previous HP models like the original Reverb G1 and the Windows Mixed Reality headsets, but maintains the same high resolution as the first Reverb.<ref name=”six”></ref>
 
The G2 has one of the most impressive resolutions on the market, creating sharp and clear images with no screen door effect.<ref name=”six”></ref>
==Release and Pricing==
 
The HP Reverb G2 started shipping in November 2020 at $599. There were some shipment issues for pre-orders due to “shipment prioritization:” some headsets were available in store for purchase before the pre-orders were fulfilled.<ref name=”seven”>https://press.hp.com/us/en/blogs/2020/hp-reverb-g2-vr-shipping-update.html</ref>
 
==Hardware==
 
In the box<ref name=”three”>https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c06630565.pdf</ref>:
* HP Reverb G2 HMD
* 6m cable to connect to computers
* Power adapter
* 2 hand controllers
* 1 DisplayPort to mini-DisplayPort™ adapter
* USB-C® to A adapter
 
Valve designed the lenses and speakers of the headset.<ref name=”one”>https://www8.hp.com/us/en/vr/reverb-g2-vr-headset.html</ref> The speakers mirror those on the Valve index, slightly pulled away from your ears.
 
This is the first Windows Mixed Reality headset to contain 4 instead of 2 cameras on the HMD, which improves tracking.<ref name=”six”>https://www.roadtovr.com/hp-reverb-g2-review/</ref>
===Minimum PC Requirements===
Operating System
* Windows 10: version 1903/1909  (KB4577062 or later)
* Windows 2004 (KB4577063 or later
Graphics
* NVIDIA® GTX 1080
* NVIDIA® Quadro® P5200
* AMD Radeon™ Pro WX 8200
Processor
* Intel® Core™ i7or equivalent
* Intel® Xeon® E3-1240 v5 or equivalent
Memory
* 16 GB
Video Out
* DisplayPort™ 1.3
USB ports
* 1x USB 3.0
 
<ref name=”two”>https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA7-5420ENW</ref>
==Setup Tutorial==
Visit HP’s set up guide for more info.<ref name=”two”></ref>
 
==Input Devices==
 
Two HP Reverb G2 Controllers come with the headset and mirror the design of the Oculus Touch controllers.
 
You can also use the Valve Index Controllers with your Reverb G2 headset. You’ll need the external bay stations, valve controllers, and a receiver to sync them with your HMD.<ref name=”five”>https://uploadvr.com/how-to-use-hp-reverb-g2-with-valve-index-controllers/</ref>
 
==Accessories==
 
===VR Backpack===
You have the ability to freely roam VR experiences with [[HP Z VR Backpack PC]]. The backpack comes with two, swappable battery packs. You can also dock the computer for a desktop experience. HP noted training, location-based entertainment, and design as three industries that could benefit from this.<ref name=”four”>https://www8.hp.com/us/en/vr/vr-backpack.html</ref>
==Apps==
 
===Stores===
* SteamVR
* Windows Mixed Reality
 
==Developer==
To prototype, review WMR’s developer documentation and review their porting guide.<ref name=”eight”>https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mixed-reality/develop/development?tabs=unity</ref>
 
==Images==
 
 
==History==
See Release and Pricing.
 
==References==
<references />
 
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]

Revision as of 23:22, 18 April 2021

HP Reverb G2
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Discrete HMD
Platform SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality
Developer HP, Valve, Windows
Release Date November 2020
Price $599
Website https://www8.hp.com/us/en/vr/reverb-g2-vr-headset.html
Predecessor HP Reverb G1
Successor HP Reverb G2 Omnicept
System
Operating System Windows 10 or 2004
Storage
Display
Display Dual LCD 2.89’’ diagonal with Pulse Backlight technology
Resolution 2160 x 2160 pixels per eye
Refresh Rate 90Hz
Image
Field of View ~114 degrees, Fresnel-Aspherical
Optics
Optics Fresnel lens
Tracking
Tracking 6DOF, inside/out, gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer
Audio
Audio built-in speakers, built-in microphones
Camera 2 front-facing and 2 side-facing
Connectivity
Connectivity USB 3.0 type C, BlueTooth
Power rechargeable headset, battery-operated controllers
Device
Weight 1.2lb (550g)
Sensors HP Reverb G2 tracking, IMU, active LEDs
Input HP Reverb G2 Controllers
Size 2.95x7.32x3.31in (75x186x84 mm)


Introduction

The HP Reverb G2 was created in partnership with Windows and Valve and released in late 2020. It improves upon previous HP models like the original Reverb G1 and the Windows Mixed Reality headsets, but maintains the same high resolution as the first Reverb.[1]

The G2 has one of the most impressive resolutions on the market, creating sharp and clear images with no screen door effect.[1]

Release and Pricing

The HP Reverb G2 started shipping in November 2020 at $599. There were some shipment issues for pre-orders due to “shipment prioritization:” some headsets were available in store for purchase before the pre-orders were fulfilled.[2]

Hardware

In the box[3]:

  • HP Reverb G2 HMD
  • 6m cable to connect to computers
  • Power adapter
  • 2 hand controllers
  • 1 DisplayPort to mini-DisplayPort™ adapter
  • USB-C® to A adapter

Valve designed the lenses and speakers of the headset.[4] The speakers mirror those on the Valve index, slightly pulled away from your ears.

This is the first Windows Mixed Reality headset to contain 4 instead of 2 cameras on the HMD, which improves tracking.[1]

Minimum PC Requirements

Operating System

  • Windows 10: version 1903/1909 (KB4577062 or later)
  • Windows 2004 (KB4577063 or later

Graphics

  • NVIDIA® GTX 1080
  • NVIDIA® Quadro® P5200
  • AMD Radeon™ Pro WX 8200

Processor

  • Intel® Core™ i7or equivalent
  • Intel® Xeon® E3-1240 v5 or equivalent

Memory

  • 16 GB

Video Out

  • DisplayPort™ 1.3

USB ports

  • 1x USB 3.0

[5]

Setup Tutorial

Visit HP’s set up guide for more info.[5]

Input Devices

Two HP Reverb G2 Controllers come with the headset and mirror the design of the Oculus Touch controllers.

You can also use the Valve Index Controllers with your Reverb G2 headset. You’ll need the external bay stations, valve controllers, and a receiver to sync them with your HMD.[6]

Accessories

VR Backpack

You have the ability to freely roam VR experiences with HP Z VR Backpack PC. The backpack comes with two, swappable battery packs. You can also dock the computer for a desktop experience. HP noted training, location-based entertainment, and design as three industries that could benefit from this.[7]

Apps

Stores

  • SteamVR
  • Windows Mixed Reality

Developer

To prototype, review WMR’s developer documentation and review their porting guide.[8]

Images

History

See Release and Pricing.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.roadtovr.com/hp-reverb-g2-review/
  2. ↑ https://press.hp.com/us/en/blogs/2020/hp-reverb-g2-vr-shipping-update.html
  3. ↑ https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c06630565.pdf
  4. ↑ https://www8.hp.com/us/en/vr/reverb-g2-vr-headset.html
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA7-5420ENW
  6. ↑ https://uploadvr.com/how-to-use-hp-reverb-g2-with-valve-index-controllers/
  7. ↑ https://www8.hp.com/us/en/vr/vr-backpack.html
  8. ↑ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mixed-reality/develop/development?tabs=unity
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