Between the Reverb G2 (v2) and Index, the Reverb G2 (v2) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Index wins on refresh rate and field of view. Overall, the Reverb G2 (v2) scores 64 and the Index scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Index is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 31.0 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 Index 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.
Both ship with comparable standalone, eye tracking, color passthrough, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Index 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 Valve - Index wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 60.00% more. 144 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Field of view — 14.04% more. 130 ° vs 114 °.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution per eye | 2160x2160 | 1440x1600 |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Field of view | 114 ° | 130 °lead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
Tracking & Audio
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Inside-out tracking | truelead | false |
| Eye tracking | false | false |
| Face tracking | false | false |
| Color passthrough | false | false |
Compute
| Spec | HP - Reverb G2 (v2) | Valve - Index |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
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