Testseek.co.uk 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
Smaller design
VR is just awesome
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
Completely wireless
Great head tracking
Solid content library
Delivers a strong VR experience
Comfortable to wear
Free apps and videos
Optical adjustment
Some fun experiences on offer
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
Amazingly immersive virtual-reality effects
Despite running off a phone
Lots of free content
Well-designed headset
Works with Android Bluetooth game controllers
Big selection of apps and vids
Fog issue solved
Easy
Fun
Affordable
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
Cheap
Decent variety of content
Solid VR experience all round
Gorgeous
Immersive games
Mostly comfortable fit
Cheap. if you have the phone
Good selection of software already available
Accurate performance
No wires to worry about
Works with most Bluetooth pads
Light and comfortable
Simple setup
Only $100
Best mobile VR hardware
Works with all four major Samsung phones
Fantastic games and apps
The editors didn't like
Still bulky
Expensive
Tied to phone hardware
Lower refresh and perceptible resolution than Oculus/competition
May cause nausea
Still limited range of content/games
Resolution is a little disappointing
Full game content expensive
Only compatible with some Galaxy phones
Very limited supply of content right now
Expensive when you factor in a Note 4 and gamepad
Limited software
Note 4 compatible only
Image edge blur
Limited equivalent resolution
Joypad not included
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
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
Only works with Galaxy phones
No high end features like motion tracking
Will Daydream kill Gear VR
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
Published: 2015-11-19, Author: Peter , review by: wired.com
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
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
Amazingly immersive virtual-reality effects, despite running off a phone; lots of free content; well-designed headset; works with Android Bluetooth game controllers
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
While it might soon be eclipsed by more robust competitors, the Samsung Gear VR still amazes as the most impressive virtual reality you can buy right now...
Published: 2015-06-07, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: It's been almost a month since we first got our hands on the new Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy S6 . Our review covered most of the bases, but after four weeks with the mobile virtual reality headset, we have a few more thoughts.Since running our new Gear VR...
Abstract: Samsung sells more Android devices than any other manufacturer, and thanks to some aggressive marketing, the Galaxy brand is almost synonymous with Android. Because of this, there's a lot of hype behind the newly released Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. As if that...
Abstract: For decades, virtual reality has been both a tech buzzword and the stuff of science fiction. But nowadays, it's something you can actually buy and experience for yourself thanks to products like Samsung 's005930.SE +4.86% Gear VR headset. Virtual reality ...
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Published: 2015-02-19, Author: Raymond , review by: mashable.com
Impressive virtual reality, Comfy to wear for long periods, Wireless, Responsive touchpad
Few VR apps in Oculus app store, Only works with Galaxy Note 4, Basically a developer kit
The Gear VR is an impressive showcase of what is possible with mobile VR, but you shouldn't buy it unless you're a developer looking to get a head start on building VR apps...
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
Not enough content yet, Buggy at times, Works only with Galaxy Note 4
The Gear VR Innovator Edition sucks you into a thrilling and immersive 360-degree world of games, video and more, even if it’s only for early adopters right now. “Whoa, that’s totally insane. It’s like I’m in the movie theater.” — Tom’s Guide’s...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
Immersive virtual reality experience, Comfortable, lightweight design, Flawless head tracking and responsive software
Innovator Edition features limited content, no thirdparty app support, Only works with Galaxy Note 4, Can cause headaches or eye strain over prolonged periods of use
It's rare that a piece of tech comes along and completely stuns me, but the Gear VR did it.Samsung's partnership with Oculus has produced a stunning virtual reality experience with the Gear VR and Galaxy Note 4. The platform still has a long way to go bef...
Published: 2014-12-17, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
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.
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
The Gear VR Innovator Edition is a cool -- and very promising -- entry ticket for early adopters looking for an affordable taste of virtual reality....
