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
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
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...
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...
Affordable, Light and comfortable, Great head tracking, Simple setup
Drains phone battery, Not all phones compatible, Resolution depends on phone, Trackpad not great
What we think Marketed as an affordable way to jump into Virtual Reality (VR), the Samsung Gear VR is a solid performer, being considerably more comfortable than Google Cardboard. While it’s not as impressive as its PC and console-based competitors...
