HP Reverb

HP Reverb (first generation) delivered high per-eye LCD resolution for its time with inside-out camera tracking on Windows Mixed Reality, and is now a legacy model in the market.

BrandHP
Price$599.00
ReleaseMay 6, 2019
PlatformsPC VR
BrandHP
Form FactorPC VR headset Source
PlatformsPC VR Source
MSRP$599.00 Source
Release DateMay 6, 2019 Source
Resolution per Eye2160 x 2160 Source
Resolution (MP/eye)4.67 Source
Display TypeLCD Source
Lens TypeFresnel lenses Source
H-FOV (deg)95.76 Source
V-FOV (deg)90.43 Source
Tracking TypeInside-Out Camera Source
Color PassthroughNo Source
Tracked ControllersIncluded Source
Integrated AudioIncluded Source
Eye TrackingNo Source
Refresh Rate (Hz)90 Source
IPD Range (mm)64 Source
Weight (g)498 Source
ConnectivityDisplayPort 1.3, USB 3.0 Source
In ProductionNo Source
Available NewNo Source

Reception

What Users Usually Like

  • Reverb models were widely praised for high perceived clarity in their generation. Source
  • Reverb G2 coverage often highlighted image sharpness for sim workloads. Source
  • Sim communities still value cockpit text readability in the Reverb line. Source

Common Criticism

  • Tracking and controller ecosystem limitations are recurring criticism points. Source
  • These models are now mostly treated as legacy in the current market. Source
  • Cable handling and ecosystem constraints are often cited as day-to-day friction points. Source

Manufacturer Reputation

  • HP's VR reputation is tied to strong display-clarity ambitions in the Reverb line. Source
  • Community trust fell as ecosystem momentum shifted away from WMR-focused growth. Source

Primary Sources