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
(77%)
197 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
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
Published: 2015-01-27, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Wire-free VR experience unlike its rivals, optical adjustment, easy to setup and use, some fun experiences on offer
Limited software, Note 4 compatible only, image edge blur, limited equivalent resolution, joypad not included, may cause nausea
The first time we slipped the Gear VR on and literally looked around a whole virtual galaxy, head turning to take in what was to the side and behind, a part of us was impressed with the sheer spectacle. It's quite amazing. But minus our actual spec...
Published: 2015-01-27, Author: Sophie , review by: wareable.com
Big selection of apps and vids, Fog issue solved, Easy, fun, affordable
Only works with Galaxy phones, No high end features like motion tracking, Will Daydream kill Gear VR
Sure, this is essentially a Galaxy Note 4 accessory so won't be much use to anyone without the Samsung phablet. Compare it to Razer's OSVR headset, which is designed to be as open as Android, and it's clear Samsung still wants to lock users in. But the Ge...
Published: 2015-01-22, Author: Sam , review by: stuff.tv
Delivers a strong VR experience, Comfortable to wear, Free apps and videos
Very limited supply of content right now, Expensive when you factor in a Note 4 and gamepad
Open Gallery If Samsung wants to be regarded as an innovator, it needs to produce more devices such as the Gear VR. While the lack of content makes it feel a little like a prototype, it's an actual, buyable product that gives the user an impress...
Published: 2015-01-16, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
In light of the limitations outlined above, it's understandable that Samsung has tagged the epithet "Innovator's Edition" onto the end of the Gear VR's name. This is obviously an early adopter device, and isn't ready yet for mass-market consumption. The m...
Samsung's definitely proving to be an innovator with its announcements at IFA 2014, with the Gear VR and the new Galaxy Note Edge smartphone. We think the Gear VR has the potential to be a big hit in the education and gaming markets, and the low price mea...
Published: 2014-12-17, Author: Scott , review by: CNET.co.uk
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....
Published: 2014-09-03, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: The Samsung Gear VR is not like other virtual reality headsets. Unlike Oculus Rift or Sony Morpheus, the Gear VR doesn't come with any display built-in - instead you'll need to buy a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to pop into the front of the headset for the immer...
Completely wireless, Great head tracking, Solid content library
Resolution is a little disappointing, Full game content expensive, Only compatible with some Galaxy phones
For anyone interested in purchasing a VR headset and who's already a Samsung flagship owner, the Gear VR is a no-brainer. It's easy to use and the content selection keeps growing. There's plenty of appeal here. But perhaps those not already packing a G...
