Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Pimax - Crystal Super |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Field of view | 114 ° | 135 ° |
| Eye tracking | false | true |
| Color passthrough | false | true |
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 / field of view. Overall, the Reverb G2 (v2) scores 67.8 and the Crystal Super scores 78 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Crystal Super is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.2 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) does not 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. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
Both ship with comparable standalone, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: HP - Reverb G2 (v2) or Pimax - Crystal Super?
Pimax - Crystal Super leads the current Mars Score by 10.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate, field of view against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HP - Reverb G2 (v2) if…
HP - Reverb G2 (v2) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Pimax - Crystal Super if…
Pimax - Crystal Super has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, fov deg, has eye tracking.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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 |