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
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83 Reviews
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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
The Samsung GearVR is better than I had expected it to be. We have used phone-based VR in the past but this feels superior and built better. This isn't a gimmick like Google Cardboard, it's a fun add on for the Note 4....
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Published: 2014-07-24, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: The Samsung Gear VR may look a little weird, but it's actually more important than you think: it's the world's first commercial VR experience using Oculus Rift technology. We went hands on to see if it's “all that”.Gear VR may have the blood of Oculus flo...
Published: 2014-07-19, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Google Cardboard's smartphone VR is a cool trick, but Samsung has just announced a rig that shows just how legit smartphone virtual reality can be. Gear VR is like an Oculus Rift with a brain you can fit in your pocket, and it's pretty incredible.Just lik...
Dave: I have to say I am impressed with the Gear VR and was a little sad to see it go back. Samsung has done a good job bringing VR to the masses (at least those with compatible Galaxy smartphones). The Gear VR spans the gap between those cheap cardboard...
Abstract: Many of the mobile carriers offered a free Samsung Gear VR deal for people who pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge bringing virtual reality to a lot of Galaxy S7 owners. Samsung started delivering the Gear VR already and we got on...
Published: 2016-02-29, Author: Nicholas , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: While gamers and PC enthusiasts wait anxiously for the release of the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR later in 2016, the biggest name in virtual reality that consumers can actually buy right now is the Samsung Gear VR. Currently retailing for $9...
Abstract: Samsung and Oculus first unveiled the Gear VR Innovator Edition roughly a year ago, and I was super excited to try it. However, the price was quite steep and it only worked with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge , and the other model only worked with the Galaxy N...
Published: 2015-12-18, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Comfortable to wear, Oculus-powered technology is well-developed, Good number of apps available,
Requires one of four specific Samsung Galaxy smartphones, Still no killer app to make virtual reality a must-have, Potential thermal issues
If you already have a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, the Gear VR headset is a well-built, relatively inexpensive way to see if virtual reality is right for you...
Affordable, Comfortable to wear, Easy setup, Wide variety of content
Only compatible with a handful of Samsung phones, Drains your phone battery, Not as robust as upcoming PC and console-based VR headsets
Samsung's Gear VR is the company's first virtual reality headset designed for everyday consumers. For just $99 and a compatible Samsung phone, you can dive into an incredible experience that'll have you watching 360-degree movies and playing super immers...
Abstract: Virtual reality is ready for Christmas-morning reality.Buzz about VR has been building for years, but you can't stay up all Christmas Eve waiting to rip open a box of hype. Now a Star Trekkish gadget from Samsung SSNHZ 0.00 % and Facebook Inc. FB -0.54 %...
