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24 alternatives to HP Reverb G2

HP & Microsoft's new no-compromise VR headset

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. HP Reverb G2 launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Simula One – Portable Linux VR Computer▲463
Hi HN, My name is George, and I am helping build an office focused VR headset called the “Simula One”. It was discussed recently here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28695455. We have just opened our store for preorders (https://shop.simulavr.com), so that we and our backers can help people replace their old PCs/laptops with more capable VR headsets. We call our headset a “VR Computer” (or a “VRC”) to distinguish it from gaming headsets. When Simula was founded, most people thought the future of VR was in games & entertainment. The truth is that VR offers…
2022 · shop.simulavr.com · its alternatives →
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Oculus Go▲429
$199 Standalone VR headset from Oculus (no PC!)
2017 · meta.com · its alternatives →
3
Oculus Rift S▲84
A new VR headset with high resolution and built-in tracking
2019 · meta.com · its alternatives →
4
The Marvel VR Headset▲121
The Virtual Reality headset that can replace your laptop
2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
5
Hololens 2▲188
Mixed reality is ready for business
2019 · learn.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
6
SHIVR▲70
Noise cancelling headphones with 3D immersive sound
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Microsoft Hololens▲211
Augmented reality headset from Microsoft
2015 · learn.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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MeetinVR▲164
VR business meetings better than in real life
2020 · meetinvr.com · its alternatives →
9
Microsoft Windows Mixed Reality▲67
Immerse yourself in a new reality
2017 · learn.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
10
Rift▲248
The next generation Oculus Rift (shipping Q1, 2016)
2015 · meta.com · its alternatives →
11
CAVE GH51 Pro▲69
Dolby 5.1-channel realistic surround sound with 8 speakers 🎧
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
12
The New Gear VR▲101
Mobile VR is better than ever, now with a controller 🎮
2017 · meta.com · its alternatives →
13
SmoothTrack▲88
VR-style head tracking for PC sim games with just an app
2020 · smoothtrack.app · its alternatives →
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Meta Quest Pro▲90
A pro range VR headset from Meta
2022 · meta.com · its alternatives →
15
Time Machine VR▲64
A virtual reality Jurassic Park
2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
16
FOVE▲138
Eye tracking VR headset
2016 · getfove.com · its alternatives →
17
Microsoft Surface Pro▲118
Microsoft’s new tablet / laptop hybrid
2017 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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Vive VR Headset▲11
The virtual reality headset from Valve and HTC
2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →
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CNET - WTF is VR, and why should you care? ▲64
Separating the virtual hype from virtual reality
2016 · cnet.com · its alternatives →
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Sketchfab VR Trends Q2 2017▲18
An overview on the state of virtual reality in Q2 of 2017
2017 · sketchfab.com · its alternatives →
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FlowVR▲76
Virtual reality app with highly effective guided meditations
2019 · flow.is · its alternatives →
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Yaw2▲74
Motion simulator chair for gaming, working and relaxation
2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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rumii▲82
Collaboration and meeting software for Virtual Reality
2017 · rumii.net · its alternatives →
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Valve Index▲88
A new VR headset from Valve
2019 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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