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
Abstract: In a move that surprised absolutely no one, Samsung has given its Gear VR virtual reality headset a slight facelift, both to accommodate the new Galaxy Note 7 and improve the overall VR and 360-degree video viewing experience.The deep navy blue-and-black...
"While there aren't any truly phenomenal gaming experiences available yet, the Gear VR Innovator Edition for S6 is a great taste of things to come. "...
If you have a compatible phone, a Note 5, S6, S6 Edge or S6 Edge+ then you'd be crazy not to get this. The Gear VR is undoubtedly the best phone accessory ever made. The experience is new and until augmented reality arrives in a serious way, will be the m...
Abstract: When Samsung announced the Gear VR headset I didn't pay a whole lot of attention. I didn't see it as mainstream, and frankly have had some pretty poor experiences with what some companies in the past have called Virtual Reality. This week I put the headse...
Published: 2015-08-03, Author: Patrick , review by: futurefive.co.nz
It's still early days for VR, and as mentioned earlier, some pixilation was noticeable. Given the gear VR sells for a pocket pleasing $299 (plus a Galaxy S6), it's still an acceptable compromise given the amount of fun possible. Once you're caught up in t...
Published: 2015-02-16, Author: Elias , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Great for wow-ing your friends and colleagues, 360-degree videos and photos feel immersive, Easy operation
Heavy to wear, Limited to about 10min of use before becoming uncomfortable, Can drain the smartphone's battery quickly
It's a great gadget to share among friends and colleagues, though it's best used at home. Battery drainage will be an issue, and you will also appear a little odd while wearing the glasses, as you look up and around to take in all that you can see, while...
Comfortable, user friendly controls, Respectable graphics for a portable system, Responsive touchpad controller
Locked to flagship Galaxy device, Lacks enough content and apps
Samsung Galaxy VR is the only headset of its kind that currently sells in the Indian market. For a new technology, it's affordable, reliable and superb quality; hence a recommended accessory for flagship Galaxy owners. I even feel that Samsung should bund...
The catch, of course, is that you need a Gear VR to experience all these different apps. And that in turn means that you also need a top-end Samsung phone. That's a major limiting experience with the Gear VR and other high-end mobile headsets such as the...
