Between the Reverb G2 (v2) and Quest 3, the Reverb G2 (v2) comes out ahead in field of view, while the Quest 3 wins on refresh rate and color passthrough. Overall, the Reverb G2 (v2) scores 64 and the Quest 3 scores 72.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Quest 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.9 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.
Pick the Reverb G2 (v2) if you care most about field of view. The biggest gaps in its favor are field of view.
Pick the Quest 3 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, color passthrough, standalone.
Both ship with comparable eye tracking, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Quest 3 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
- ▲Field of view — 3.64% more. 114 ° vs 110 °.
Why Meta - Quest 3 wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Has Color passthrough.
- ▲Standalone: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Meta - Quest 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 2160x2160 | 2064x2208 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Field of view | 114 °lead | 110 ° |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Meta - Quest 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | true | true |
| Eye tracking | false | false |
| Face tracking | false | false |
| Color passthrough | false | truelead |
Compute
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Meta - Quest 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 2.2 hlead |
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