Testseek.com have collected 197 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R322 Gear VR 2015 Edition and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R322 Gear VR 2015 Edition.
December 2015
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197 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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83 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great fun
Clear screen
No lag
Smaller design
VR is just awesome
Samsung's Gear VR is relatively affordable (though nowhere near as cheap as Google Cardboard)
But it is high quality. There's no need to hold it to your face
It doesn't require any cords or tethering to work
And the quality of the software / games is p
Incredibly simple
Doesn't make you feel sick like other VR headsets
Relatively inexpensive
Excellent VR experience
Simple setup
It's just good clean fun
It's a relatively affordable VR accessory
It creates a better-than-expected sense of immersion using a Note 4 as its screen and engine
Apps
While limited
Are all free. And it's actually available to purchase now
Really freaking cool
Easiest way for consumers to get a glimpse of VR
Amazingly immersive virtual-reality effects
Despite running off a phone
Lots of free content
Well-designed headset
Works with Android Bluetooth game controllers
Impressive viewing experience
Affordable
Easy to use
Great for wow-ing your friends and colleagues
360-degree videos and photos feel immersive
Easy operation
Breathtaking to use
And puts a smile on pretty much every face
ProvidesCamera passthrough means you can actually see through the Gear VR if you need to
Smaller and lighter than the Note 4 Gear VR
Compatible with both the S6 and S6 Edge
Features a microUSB port to keep the phone charged
Which is handy since it tends to lose battery life quickly
Diopter has more control
Still includes camera passthrou
The Gear VR's relatively low price belies a compelling VR experience
And the games are quickly catching up to the hype. The headset is fairly light
And offers a completely cordless experience
Great entry level price to the world of VR
Much lighter than previous generations
Supports more than one phone
With a small switch changing it from the small phones to the big phones
Touchpad now offers moulded directional pad making it easier to cont
Amazing level of immersion
Improvements over previous Gear VR
Solid game and app line-up via Oculus
The editors didn't like
Bulky headset
You need a Note 4
Still bulky
Expensive
Sadly
Though
There are some cons. It only works with Samsung's devices
And then
Only the more recent ones. There are some design flaws which make the experience a bit less enjoyable too
A tight fit means the lenses fog up easily
And it can be diffic
Not great for long term use
Not much content available at launch
Not able to charge your phone at the same time
No headphones integrated
Destroys battery life
Limited appeal
It only works with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
The app assortment consists mainly of demos and quick minigames
Its video resolution in VR still grainy
Compared with TVs and tablets. It doesn't work with full-fledged PC-based Oculus software
Bulky
Only works with Galaxy Note 4
Somewhat limited content at the moment
Some panoramic videos still look pixelated compared to what you'd experience on a high-end phone or tablet
Only works with particular Samsung phones
Won't work with Google Cardboard apps
Only works with four Samsung phones
Picture quality could be better
Heavy to wear
Limited to about 10min of use before becoming uncomfortable
Can drain the smartphone's battery quickly
Can get very uncomfortable
Thanks to the amount of pressure exerted on the bridge of the nose
Earphones aren't built in
So keep a pair of headphones nearby plugged in and ready to go when you want to use
Dioptre adjustment doesn't do a whole lot
No m
Eye pieces still fog up
Just like they did on the Note Gear VR
S6 demo content is stream-based
And tends to look less than desirable while stopping for buffering
Earphones aren't included or built into the unit
No Samsung Milk VR video system in our
It only works with some recent Samsung phones. The mobile VR experience still pales in comparison to more robust upcoming PC- and console-based options
Lenses can fog up when it's warm
Can hurt the bridge of a nose
But nowhere near as much as other generations of the headset
Streamed videos aren't anywhere near as reliable for immersion as you'll want
Excellent VR experience, Simple setup, It's just good clean fun
No headphones integrated, Destroys battery life, Limited appeal
Samsung Gear VRLikeExcellent VR experience.Simple setup.It's just good clean fun!Don't LikeNo headphones integrated.Destroys battery life.Limited appeal.The $249 Gear VR is very expensive if you don't already have a Galaxy Note 4, but really not that pric...
Really freaking cool, Easiest way for consumers to get a glimpse of VR,
Bulky, Only works with Galaxy Note 4, Somewhat limited content at the moment,
At the end of the day, you're paying AUD$250 for something that's ultimately a novelty. The Gear VR isn't a gadget you'll use every day, but it's a ridiculously cool proof-of-concept. As fantastic as it is, you probably shouldn't buy the Gear VR; you sho...
Abstract: Headphones are sold separately. Source: Emily Prapuolenis/The Wall Street JournalFor decades, virtual reality has been both a tech buzzword and the stuff of science fiction. But nowadays, it's something you can actually buy and experience for yourself tha...
Breathtaking to use, and puts a smile on pretty much every face; ProvidesCamera passthrough means you can actually see through the Gear VR if you need to;
Can get very uncomfortable, thanks to the amount of pressure exerted on the bridge of the nose; Earphones aren't built in, so keep a pair of headphones nearby plugged in and ready to go when you want to use; Dioptre adjustment doesn't do a whole lot; No m
Without a doubt, Samsung's Gear VR is one of the more intriguing gadgets we've seen, not just this year, but ever, and it brings a smile to the face of everyone who tries it.It's not the first time we've seen virtual reality, mind you, and it won't be the...
Abstract: Shapeshifting TVThe future of consumer techA timelapse of Earth from spacePlease Log in to update your video settingsSamsung's Gear VR headset combines the smartphone with virtual reality experience, and Fairfax staff were keen to give this new toy a spin...
Published: 2015-02-10, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Incredibly simple, Doesn't make you feel sick like other VR headsets, Relatively inexpensive
Not great for long term use, Not much content available at launch, Not able to charge your phone at the same time
Probably not. Unless you are a developer, this isn't even really meant for you. Yes, Gear VR is super cool, and super promising for the future of virtual reality, but there's not enough to do quite yet to justify getting one. That is, unless you are a bl...
Published: 2014-12-18, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
It's a relatively affordable VR accessory; it creates a better-than-expected sense of immersion using a Note 4 as its screen and engine; apps, while limited, are all free. And it's actually available to purchase now
It only works with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4; the app assortment consists mainly of demos and quick minigames; its video resolution in VR still grainy, compared with TVs and tablets. It doesn't work with full-fledged PC-based Oculus software
The Gear VR Innovator Edition is a cool -- and very promising -- entry ticket for early adopters looking for an affordable taste of virtual reality....
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Published: 2014-09-24, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Samsung held an event last night in Sydney to show off the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Gear S and Gear VR. Here's my early thoughts in video form.I covered off the pricing and availability last night , while also taking some time to play with...
