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
(77%)
197 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
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
Limited functionality, Extremely limited software library, Requires a Note 4, making it very expensive
Oculus VR and Samsung's Gear VR virtual reality headset is an enticing first taste of the potential future of a new medium. It's light, comfortable and -- most importantly -- accessible. Gear VR is the most usable virtual reality headset we've ever tried...
Published: 2014-12-12, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.com
Man, VR is just so cool. I mean, ugh, I can't even verbalize how cool it is to have a VR headset hanging around my apartment, Advertisement, Gear VR is stupid simple so it's fantastic for introducing other people to VR. My co-workers had a blast passing i
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 isnt even really meant for you. Yes Gear VR is super cool, and super promising for the future of virtual reality, but theres not enough to do quite yet to justify getting one. That is, unless you are a blee...
Abstract: On Wednesday morning, the Gear VR was completely sold out of stock, though Samsung tells us more units should be available by the middle of the day. We received our unit yesterday and in all our years of reviewing gadgets, we have never been so impressed....
Abstract: PreviousThe Gear VR is most impressive as a movie theater replacement. The Oculus Cinema app allows you to watch a lot of content, including your own. It offers a choice between a home theater, an IMAX movie theater, a theater on the moon, and just a void...
Abstract: On Tuesday, the first Samsung Gear VR units were shipped and we have been playing with our review unit for the past two hours. We will have a full review soon, but wanted to give our readers our first impressions of the Gear VR, which can only be used wit...
Abstract: On Saturday morning, Best Buy locations across the country received Samsung's new Gear VR virtual reality headset. Only locations in Los Angeles previously had them on display. For the most part, Best Buy isn't letting people actually try the headset yet,...
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Published: 2014-09-04, Author: Tim , review by: wired.com
Abstract: The new Galaxy Note 4 runs Android 4.4 KitKat and has a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a 2,560 x 1,440 (Quad HD) resolution; that adds up to an incredibly sharp and colorful 518 ppi screen. Its cameras also get significant upgrades. Optical image stabilizat...
Published: 2016-01-03, Author: Patrick , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: One of the most significant challenges in covering virtual reality is finding the correct words to describe the experience. It's the perfect confluence of our real and digital lives.VR puts you inside a digital landscape, giving a 360-degree view of the v...
Published: 2016-03-30, Author: Chris , review by: ausdroid.net
Samsung's Gear VR is relatively affordable (though nowhere near as cheap as Google Cardboard), but it is high quality. There's no need to hold it to your face, it doesn't require any cords or tethering to work, and the quality of the software / games is p
Sadly, though, there are some cons. It only works with Samsung's devices, and then, only the more recent ones. There are some design flaws which make the experience a bit less enjoyable too: a tight fit means the lenses fog up easily, and it can be diffic
For something I never really thought I'd get a lot of use from, Samsung's Gear VR is surprisingly enjoyable.Sure, it has its downsides. The fit is a bit uncomfortable, and the lenses do fog up quite a bit. Getting the straps right can be tricky, and while...
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Published: 2016-01-24, Author: Andrew , review by: impulsegamer.com
The Samsung Gear VR (Edition 3) is great value for money but has an annoying overheating problem!...
