Testseek.co.uk 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
Man
VR is just so cool. I mean
Ugh
I can't even verbalise how cool it is to have a VR headset hanging around my flat
Gear VR is stupid simple so it's fantastic for introducing other people to VR. My co-workers had a blast passing it around. My somewha
The Gear VR is a comfortable and enjoyable way to access virtual reality
With a small but growing number of experiences to try out. While not perfect
The resolution and latency are at a point that it feels ‘good enough' for market – and the fact you can
Intuitive menu system
Lightweight
Quality construction
Tons of content
Delivers a strong VR experience
Comfortable to wear
Free apps and videos
Cheap for a VR headset
Works with all Galaxy S6 and S7 phones
Decent quality VR
Portable
A handful of impressive games
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
Good selection of software already available
Accurate performance
No wires to worry about
Works with most Bluetooth pads
Immersive VR experiences
Sturdy
Comfortable design
Remote adds a lot to it
Completely wireless
Great head tracking
Solid content library
The editors didn't like
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
The fact that the Gear VR relies entirely on the Galaxy Note 4 is a harsh limitation. While it's not the most costly thing in the world for Note 4 owners
It becomes largely more expensive for anyone without Samsung's phablet. And until it gets some bigge
Limited lens adjustment
Phone overheats regularly
Straps are too tight
Very limited supply of content right now
Expensive when you factor in a Note 4 and gamepad
Noticeable ghosting
Occasional stutters in frame rate
A lack of truly compelling content
Only works with Galaxy S6 and S7 phones
Needs the Note 4 to work
Tech still has some way to go
Library of content is small right now
Tied to phone hardware
Lower refresh and perceptible resolution than Oculus/competition
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...
Intuitive menu system, Lightweight, Quality construction, Tons of content
Limited lens adjustment, Phone overheats regularly, Straps are too tight
Samsung's Gear VR is the first mainstream VR headset, but it's not without its flaws. It is a great first effort and has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, the frequency with which the phone overheats while you're using the headset will disappoint many us...
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 who's already a Samsung flagship owner, the Gear VR is a no-brainer. It's easy to use and the content selection has grown. It still has some growing to do, but there's plenty of appeal here. But perhaps...
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Published: 2015-10-26, Author: Alan , review by: alphr.com
But I'm nitpicking here and this is, to an extent, just the growing pains of a completely new technology. While there aren't any truly phenomenal gaming experiences available here yet, the Gear VR Innovator Edition for S6 is a great taste of things to com...
Abstract: At the Mobile World Congress (MWC), an event primarily aimed at smartphone releases, HTC and Samsung have both announced virtual reality headsets that boast some pretty impressive features. Though this might seem like an odd move for HTC, President Peter ...
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
Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition review 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 ...
Published: 2014-12-12, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Man, VR is just so cool. I mean, ugh, I can't even verbalise how cool it is to have a VR headset hanging around my flat, Gear VR is stupid simple so it's fantastic for introducing other people to VR. My co-workers had a blast passing it around. My somewha
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
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 blee...
