Between the Reverb G2 (v2) and Crystal Super, the Reverb G2 (v2) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Crystal Super wins on refresh rate and field of view. Overall, the Reverb G2 (v2) scores 64 and the Crystal Super scores 86.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Crystal Super is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 22.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 Crystal Super if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, field of view, eye tracking, among others.
Both ship with comparable standalone, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Crystal Super is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - Reverb G2 (v2) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Pimax - Crystal Super wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Field of view — 18.42% more. 135 ° vs 114 °.
- ▲Has Eye tracking.
- ▲Has Color passthrough.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Pimax - Crystal Super |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 2160x2160 | 3840x3840 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Field of view | 114 ° | 135 °lead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | QLEDlead |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Pimax - Crystal Super |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | true | true |
| Eye tracking | false | truelead |
| Face tracking | false | false |
| Color passthrough | false | truelead |
Compute
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Pimax - Crystal Super |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
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