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 / 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) 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 XR-4 if you care most about field of view / eye tracking. Its strongest claims are field of view, eye tracking, color passthrough.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, standalone, so those specs do not 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 says 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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