Pico Pico 4 vs HP Reverb G2

The HP Reverb G2 is the stronger all-round VR headset here, ahead of the Pico Pico 4. The HP Reverb G2 has the wider field of view at 114°, so it takes in more of a cockpit or sim world at a glance — you turn your head less and keep more situational awareness. The HP Reverb G2 comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. On today's street prices the Pico Pico 4 is the cheaper of the two: the HP Reverb G2 costs around 40% more. For bang for your buck, the Pico Pico 4 is the stronger value pick. It's a trade-off: the HP Reverb G2 is the better headset overall, but the Pico Pico 4 gives you more for the money.

Pico 4PicoReverb G2HPour pick
Performance scores
VR Gaming83.987.2 ★
Sim / Cockpit87.989.6 ★
Productivity90.592.3 ★
Value scores
VR Gaming82 ★61.1
Sim / Cockpit85.9 ★62.7
Productivity88.5 ★64.6
Specifications
Pixel Density20.6 PPD21 PPD ★
Resolution / Eye4.67 MP4.67 MP
Refresh Rate90 Hz90 Hz
Field of View105 °114 ° ★
Weight586 g550 g ★
RRP£339 ★£473

★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.