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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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: 2014-07-19, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Google Cardboard's smartphone VR is a cool trick, but Samsung has just announced a rig that shows just how legit smartphone virtual reality can be. Gear VR is like an Oculus Rift with a brain you can fit in your pocket, and it's pretty incredible.Just lik...
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Published: 2015-11-23, Author: Lewis , review by: in.ign.com
Affordable, Tons of content, Great UI, Comfortable
Limited phone support, Only works with Oculus apps, No pupil distance adjustment
It's still very early days for virtual reality and Samsung's Gear VR is an excellent first try. I like that the entire experience can run off a phone and that the Oculus app acts as a hub for all Gear VR content. It's a slick user experience and there's a...
Abstract: Another year has gone by, bringing us one unit of time closer to a world of hoverboards and holodecks and Fifth Element haircuts. In that time we saw a lot of gadgets-perhaps too many-but good or bad, only a select few really mattered. Here's a selection ...
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Published: 2014-12-12, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.in
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, 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 so
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...
Designed Exclusively For Galaxy Note 4, Lacks 3D Motion Tracking
The Samsung Gear VR is not a gaming console. Its dependency on the Galaxy Note 4 could be the biggest drawback. That means the market for such device is limited. However, we're yet to analyze the Gear VR's true potential...
Surprise: Gear VR is good! Far from poisoning the VR well, Samsung's Gear VR might actually be the thing that helps it go mainstream, considering you don't need a fancy PC to run it, you don't need to attach a cable to the side of your head, and you can r...
Abstract: Samsung was clearly busy getting a bunch of gadgets ready for primetime at this year's IFA expo. The UNPACKED event delivered the long-rumored Samsung Galaxy Note 4, but the the cameo appearances were equally compelling. The Koreans managed to surprise ev...
Gorgeous, immersive games, Mostly comfortable fit, Cheap. if you have the phone
Limited phone compatibility, No positional tracking, Rare performance/heat issues
Without positional tracking and standalone input devices, the Gear VR can't provide as rich and engrossing experiences as the Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, and HTC Vive will be able to next year. It's tough not to think about that when weighing a purchase...
Abstract: Virtual Reality (VR) is set to be next best thing in entertainment. Ever since the world first heard of Oculus Rift, device manufacturers have been in the race to create a completely immersive visual (and with headphones, audio as well) experience. There...
