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
Impressive virtual reality
Comfy to wear for long periods
Wireless
Responsive touchpad
Man
VR is just so cool. I mean
Ugh
I can't even verbalize how cool it is to have a VR headset hanging around my apartment
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Gear VR is stupid simple so it's fantastic for introducing other people to VR. My co-workers had a blast passing i
It's a relatively affordable VR accessory
It creates a betterthanexpected 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.
Fun and immersive VR experience for videos
Games and virtual tours
Can control via touchpad or Bluetooth gaming controller
Lightweight and fairly portable design
Mostly smooth performance with low latency
Amazingly immersive virtual-reality effects
Despite running off a phone
Lots of free content
Well-designed headset
Works with Android Bluetooth game controllers
Comfortable to wear
Oculus-powered technology is well-developed
Good number of apps available
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
Immersive virtual reality experience
Comfortable
Lightweight design
Flawless head tracking and responsive software
Simple to use
Built-in trackpad is a great idea
Surprisingly comfortable
An honesttogoodness VR headset for $100. Works with currentgeneration Samsung Galaxy phones
Galaxy Note 5
S6 Edge
S6
And S6 Edge. Tons of content
Finding something cool to watch
Play
Or do isn't a problem. Onboard sensors track movement and deliver
Incredibly accessible
Light
Attractive
Extremely impressive visuals
Affordable
Easy setup
Wide variety of content
The editors didn't like
Few VR apps in Oculus app store
Only works with Galaxy Note 4
Basically a developer kit
I wish there was more to do in it. More stuff should come later
But the lack of games and the relative shallowness of most of the offerings make the experience feel shallow. It's awesome
It just doesn't hold my attention for long. I didn't find anything
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 fullfledged PCbased Oculus software
Not enough content yet
Buggy at times
Works only with Galaxy Note 4
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
Requires one of four specific Samsung Galaxy smartphones
Still no killer app to make virtual reality a must-have
Potential thermal issues
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
Innovator Edition features limited content
No thirdparty app support
Can cause headaches or eye strain over prolonged periods of use
Necessarily bulky
Minuscule
Demo-heavy library
Expensive
Battery drain and overheating are still problems. While an improvement over developer versions
Could still use some work. Requires a Samsung phone
So iOS and Windows users are out of luck. Don't have a Galaxy phone? Add a few hundred dollars to the pric
Limited functionality
Extremely limited software library
Requires a Note 4
Making it very expensive
Only compatible with a handful of Samsung phones
Drains your phone battery
Not as robust as upcoming PC and console-based VR headsets
Abstract: On Wednesday morning, the Gear VR was completely sold out of stock, though Samsung tells us more units should be available by the middle of the day. We received our unit yesterday and in all our years of reviewing gadgets, we have never been so impressed....
Abstract: PreviousThe Gear VR is most impressive as a movie theater replacement. The Oculus Cinema app allows you to watch a lot of content, including your own. It offers a choice between a home theater, an IMAX movie theater, a theater on the moon, and just a void...
Abstract: On Tuesday, the first Samsung Gear VR units were shipped and we have been playing with our review unit for the past two hours. We will have a full review soon, but wanted to give our readers our first impressions of the Gear VR, which can only be used wit...
Abstract: On Saturday morning, Best Buy locations across the country received Samsung's new Gear VR virtual reality headset. Only locations in Los Angeles previously had them on display. For the most part, Best Buy isn't letting people actually try the headset yet,...
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Published: 2014-09-04, Author: Tim , review by: wired.com
Abstract: The new Galaxy Note 4 runs Android 4.4 KitKat and has a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a 2,560 x 1,440 (Quad HD) resolution; that adds up to an incredibly sharp and colorful 518 ppi screen. Its cameras also get significant upgrades. Optical image stabilizat...
Published: 2016-01-03, Author: Patrick , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: One of the most significant challenges in covering virtual reality is finding the correct words to describe the experience. It's the perfect confluence of our real and digital lives.VR puts you inside a digital landscape, giving a 360-degree view of the v...
Published: 2016-03-30, Author: Chris , review by: ausdroid.net
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
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
For something I never really thought I'd get a lot of use from, Samsung's Gear VR is surprisingly enjoyable.Sure, it has its downsides. The fit is a bit uncomfortable, and the lenses do fog up quite a bit. Getting the straps right can be tricky, and while...
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Published: 2016-01-24, Author: Andrew , review by: impulsegamer.com
The Samsung Gear VR (Edition 3) is great value for money but has an annoying overheating problem!...
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
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;
Despite the few small catches, we're already entranced with the Gear VR, with the gadget offering a fair amount of promise for the future for not too much cash.The entry level sub-$200 price makes it worth looking at especially if you have a Samsung phone...
Published: 2015-12-15, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Impressive viewing experience, affordable, easy to use
Only works with four Samsung phones, picture quality could be better
The Samsung Gear VR is an impressive unit that allow users to get even more out of their Samsung smartphones and provide an exciting virtual reality experience. And because Samsung utilises your smartphone as the Gear VR's screen it has also reduced the...
