Testseek.com have collected 123 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R321 Gear VR and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R321 Gear VR.
March 2016
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The editors liked
Functional
Elegant design. Physically comfortable to wear. Excellent picture
Thanks to the Galaxy Note 4's display. Runs untethered.
Immersive and novel VR experience
Plenty of great content to try
Light and comfortable headset
Intuitive menu system
Lightweight
Quality construction
Tons of content
Fantastically immersive games
Growing selection of quality videos
Lighter headset than before
Charging port included
Makes an excellent (portable!) demo kit for virtual reality
No wires
Comfortable design
Accurate
Responsive controller
Innovative voice command
Clean
Easy-to-use interface
Sleeker
More comfortable design
Very affordable
Backwards compatibility with older Galaxy smartphones
Wider field of view adds to immersion
Improved app-store interface
Fear VR () Overheats and drain's phone's battery life
Some motion sickness present depending on experience
Can get heavy and cause eye strain after a while
The editors didn't like
Requires a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. No way to charge the phone while it's in the headset
Limited to recent Samsung smartphones
VR tech still needs to mature
Games can be pricey
Limited lens adjustment
Phone overheats regularly
Straps are too tight
Some VR experiences can cause nausea
App discovery needs improvement
Physical gamepads don't feel VR-like
No guarantee Samsung will support old editions in the future
Store not very extensive compared to the desktop VR community
A bit pricy
Lacks place to store the controller
Lacks integrated audio
Gear VR () A lot of varied content
Social VR adds a sense of presence
Resolution is surprisingly good
Only $100!
Fear VR () Overheats and drain's phone's battery life
Some motion sickness present depending on experience
Published: 2017-03-01, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Immersive VR experiences, Sturdy, comfortable design, Remote adds a lot to it
Only for flagship phones, Meatier content, please, Some light bleeds in
It might not have been possible to actually try out the new controller, but just getting to grips with one gives a pretty good idea what to expect when it officially goes on sale. Better interaction was exactly what Gear VR needed, in light of Google's e...
Good selection of software already available, Accurate performance, No wires to worry about, Works with most Bluetooth pads
Requires a Samsung phone to work, Limited power when compared to other VR headsets
As with all VR in 2016, there's no doubt that Samsung and Oculus are finding their feet with this device. No one truly knows what direction VR is going to take over the next few years, yet Gear VR does an excellent job of selling the dream. Sure, the so...
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Published: 2016-08-03, Author: Ian , review by: digitalspy.com
Abstract: Virtual reality has been on the horizon for a very long time now. The problem is, until quite recently the technology that would make it possible just didn't exist. Now, and largely thanks to Oculus VR - the company behind Oculus Rift - we have a system t...
Decent quality VR, Portable, A handful of impressive games
Needs the Note 4 to work, Tech still has some way to go, Library of content is small right now
Despite its limitations, the Gear VR is a great showcase for virtual reality right now. It may not have the longevity of the Oculus Rift, but it'll play a valuable role in pushing virtual reality into the mainstream...
Cheap for a VR headset, Works with all Galaxy S6 and S7 phones
Noticeable ghosting, Occasional stutters in frame rate, A lack of truly compelling content, Only works with Galaxy S6 and S7 phones
Samsung's virtual reality headset is a fun entry point for VR novices, but its technological flaws and lack of compelling content limit its long-term appeal...
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Published: 2016-03-17, Author: by , review by: geeksquad.co.uk
Abstract: Launching alongside the long-awaited Galaxy S7 handset, the Gear VR is Samsung's foray into the increasingly popular world of virtual reality – for a fraction of the price of the competition. But does it have what it takes to stand up to the HTC Vive and...
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Published: 2016-03-16, Author: Sam , review by: digitalspy.com
Abstract: Oculus announced earlier this year that the block-building, world-creating Minecraft would be making its VR debut on Oculus Rift at some point in the future. However, it turns out the Mojang title is also coming to the smartphone-powered Samsung Gear VR.A...
That's all in the future, though. If you're interested in VR today and are looking for a new smartphone, then Gear VR is sufficient reason to turn your head Samsung's way. The technology works much better than Cardboard, and while it's still only suitable...
Published: 2016-02-17, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Wire-free VR experience unlike its rivals, more affordable than earlier Gear VR models, new design benefits glasses wearers, easy to setup and use, fun experiences on offer
Tied to phone hardware, lower refresh and perceptible resolution than Oculus/competition, may cause nausea, still limited range of content/games
The first time we slipped the Gear VR on and looked around a whole virtual world, head turning to take in what was to the side and behind, part of us was impressed with the sheer spectacle. It's quite amazing. But the Gear VR, like virtual reality...
