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The HP Reverb G2 and the HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition are both highly advanced virtual reality headsets that offer great immersive experiences. When comparing these two products, it is important to consider their specs, design, and performance.

The most obvious difference between the two is that the Omnicept edition has facial tracking capabilities, whereas the original does not. This adds a layer of complexity to user interaction with the headset, allowing for more lifelike interactions within virtual reality. Both headsets have a wide field of view (114°) and an impressive 2160 x 2160 px resolution display. The refresh rate on both models is also high at 90 Hz for smooth visuals and no lag in gameplay.

In terms of performance, both models require an Intel Core i5 or better processor along with either Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 graphics cards for optimal gaming experience. However, if you plan on using your VR headset for professional workstation purposes such as engineering or design applications then you may need to upgrade to a more powerful GPU such as Nvidia Quadro P5200 or AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 depending on what software you will be running. As far as operating systems go, they’re both compatible with Microsoft Windows 10 so there won’t be any issues there either way.

From my personal experience with these two headsets I found that they were both equally comfortable and provided good levels of immersion in VR worlds despite having slightly different specs due to the facial tracking feature included in the Omnicept Edition model. Despite this however, I personally preferred using the original model simply because it was simpler and did not require additional calibration when starting up each time compared to the extra steps required when using the Omnicept Edition version (which includes registering your face etc). In summary while they are both great products overall I would recommend going with the regular HP Reverb G2 over its upgraded counterpart unless you specifically need facial recognition features integrated into your VR headset usage experience!