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: Samsung has launched its Oculus powered Samsung Gear VR headset alongside Gear S2 smartwatch in the Indian market.The device converts multimedia content, ranging from games or videos into a virtual reality experience. It allows users to enjoy 2D/3D conten...
Really Great Comfort, Immersive Experience, Powered by Oculus, 2 Ways to Control via VR
Very Limited VR Applications, Battery Drains a lot, Dizzy for some users
That's the Samsung Gear VR. Was it a great experience? It is. Especially, if I were to compare it with all my previous experiences - this one is fun. The Viewing experience is enjoyable and thanks to the added comfort, it's not painful or irritating. The...
Published: 2017-03-02, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv/my/
Immersive VR experiences, Sturdy, comfortable design, Remote adds a lot to it
Only for flagship phones, Meatier content, please, Some light bleeds in
It might not have been possible to actually try out the new controller, but just getting to grips with one gives a pretty good idea what to expect when it officially goes on sale.Better interaction was exactly what Gear VR needed, in light of Google's exc...
Home virtual reality entertainment is still a relatively new technology; unless you want to count the Nintendo Virtual Boy. As I've mentioned earlier in this review, it looks like nobody is quite sure what niche the Gear VR is supposed to fill. There is a...
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
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 the user an impressive glimpse of things t...
Abstract: Last year's Gear VR virtual reality headgear for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was never launched here, so this year's version, for use with Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge phones, is, technically, the first virtual reality headset to go on sale here. The cave...
Abstract: Last year's Gear VR virtual reality headgear for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was never launched here, so this year's version, for use with Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge phones, is, technically, the first virtual reality headset to go on sale here.The caveat...
Son design et son niveau de finition, La facilité et le confort d'utilisation, L'immersion totale, L'aspect ludique, Tout le monde veut l'essayer
Le nombre limité d'applications
La réalité virtuelle est encore un domaine totalement inconnu du grand public. Pourtant, demain, plus personne ne pourra s'en passer et elle sera présente dans notre quotidien. Cependant, avant d'en arriver là il faudra encore un peu de temps et habituer...
