Between the Reverb G2 (v2) and XR-4, the Reverb G2 (v2) comes out ahead in several specs, while the XR-4 wins on field of view and eye tracking. Overall, the Reverb G2 (v2) scores 64 and the XR-4 scores 68.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The XR-4 edges ahead on the Mars Score (64 vs 68.3), but the 4.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Reverb G2 (v2) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the XR-4 if you care most about field of view and eye tracking. Its strongest claims are field of view, eye tracking, color passthrough.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, standalone, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why HP - Reverb G2 (v2) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Varjo - XR-4 wins
- ▲Field of view — 5.26% more. 120 ° vs 114 °.
- ▲Has Eye tracking.
- ▲Has Color passthrough.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Varjo - XR-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 2160x2160 | 3840x3744 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Field of view | 114 ° | 120 °lead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | Micro-OLEDlead |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Varjo - XR-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | true | true |
| Eye tracking | false | truelead |
| Face tracking | false | false |
| Color passthrough | false | truelead |
Compute
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Varjo - XR-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
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