Testseek.com have collected 48 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R323 Gear VR 2016 Edition and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R323 Gear VR 2016 Edition.
August 2016
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The editors liked
Great option for entry into VR
Easytouse
Highly mobile
Some important design improvements
Easy to use
Probably the best VR experience for a smartphone till now
Improved lightweight design
Cordless and easy to use
Diverse array of content
Easy setup
Comfortable
Relatively inexpensive
Far superior experience to Google Cardboard
Generally comfortable to wear (some nosecushion issues notwithstanding)
Focus adjustment supports users in need of corrective lenses
Accessible
Well done UI
Affordable. Easy to attach. Great audio-visual quality for a phone-based VR accessory. A growing library of apps and games. This model is more comfortable than earlier versions
And you can charge the phone while using it
Comfortable and easy to wear
Larger field of view than before
Large library of VR content
Inexpensive
The editors didn't like
Limited controls
Overheats easily
Samsung only
Screen-door effect is reduced but still exists
Lack of content
Fit the Samsung Galaxy S6 phones only
Gamepad greatly improves the experience
Walled Garden
No killer app
Not as visually impressive or technically powerful as PC-based headsets
No charging cable included
Limited selection of apps (and pricy ones at that)
Picture has a tendency to fog up
Cushioning should be more adjustable
Stuttering
Jerky performance detracts form VR effect
Only works with a specific collection of Samsung phones. Oculus PC game and app library isn't cross-compatible with Android or Google Cardboard VR ecosystems. Lacks the positional awareness of PC-based VR rigs. Limited inputs mean it's less immersive VR t
Only works with recent Samsung phones
Could quickly be overshadowed by Android Daydream headsets
Abstract: For Samsung, it may indeed be a case of third time's a charm as far as its Gear VR headset goes. The third iteration in less than 18 months includes a remote control, but also effectively makes its two predecessors obsolete.The partnership with Oculus may...
Published: 2016-12-16, Author: Patrick , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: With Google's Daydream View headset and platform now out in the wild, some have questioned whether Samsung would even opt to release another Gear VR headset. According to Samsung electronics vice-president Sung-Hoon Hong, however, the South Korean tech gi...
Affordable. Easy to attach. Great audio-visual quality for a phone-based VR accessory. A growing library of apps and games. This model is more comfortable than earlier versions, and you can charge the phone while using it
Only works with a specific collection of Samsung phones. Oculus PC game and app library isn't cross-compatible with Android or Google Cardboard VR ecosystems. Lacks the positional awareness of PC-based VR rigs. Limited inputs mean it's less immersive VR t
The latest Gear VR adds compatibility with Samsung's latest phones and cements its position as the best mobile VR product right now...
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...
It's too early to pass judgement on the new Gear VR. If you're seriously into VR videos and/or you're buying a Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus, it's an obvious choice - though sadly here in the UK you won't get it for free with an S8 or S8 Plus like you will in the...
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: 2016-09-13, 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
Still the reigning champ of mobile VR, the 2016 edition of Gear VR is weeks away from facing its real first rival – Google Daydream. We'd recommend waiting until October to see Google's plans and partners. Otherwise, this is still a neat, fun, at times mi...
Affordable. Easy to attach. Great audio-visual quality for a phone-based VR accessory. A growing library of apps and games. This model is more comfortable than earlier versions, and you can charge the phone while using it
Only works with a specific collection of Samsung phones. Oculus PC game and app library isn't cross-compatible with Android or Google Cardboard VR ecosystems. Lacks the positional awareness of PC-based VR rigs. Limited inputs mean it's less immersive VR t
The latest Gear VR adds compatibility with Samsung's latest phones and cements its position as the best mobile VR product right now...
It doesn't matter if you've already got a modern Samsung phone, or are planning to upgrade to what might be the best big phone of 2016) - based on what we've seen, this is probably the best way to get into mobile VR. Samsung will probably keep the price...
It doesn't matter if you've already got a modern Samsung phone, or are planning to upgrade to what might be the best big phone of 2016) - based on what we've seen, this is probably the best way to get into mobile VR.Samsung will probably keep the price th...
