Testseek.com have collected 84 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R324 Gear VR 2017 Edition and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R324 Gear VR 2017 Edition.
April 2017
(77%)
84 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Excellent companion for the Samsung Galaxy S8Smart, easyto use controller that instantly improves the Gear VR experience
Samsung VR software is out of step with Oculus
Samsung Gear VR with ControllerThe GoodExcellent companion for the Samsung Galaxy S8+ • Smart, easy-to use controller that instantly improves the Gear VR experienceThe BadSamsung VR software is out of step with OculusThe Bottom LineIf you own a modern Sam...
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Published: 2017-04-18, Author: Adi , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: The Gear VR, a mobile headset created by Oculus and Samsung, has played a huge role in advancing virtual reality. It was the first commercial headset to combine a wireless, phone-based design with real power and interactivity, and at over 5 million shippe...
Inexpensive for existing Gear VR owners, Ergonomic and accurate, Makes mobile VR more immersive than DayDream
Gear VR is still limited to Samsung phones, Software library is just getting started
The Gear VR Controller gives Samsung a leg-up over Google's DayDream View headset -- for now. And as an inexpensive upgrade, it's something every Gear VR owner will want.HardwareThe Gear VR controller is about the same size as the Daydream View's, but it'...
Published: 2017-03-30, Author: Christopher , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: A new Gear VR headset with its own motion controller, a pocket-sized 360-degree camera, and a potential new dedicated VR headset were all on the docket for Samsung at a New York press event on Wednesday. Let's dive into the specifics of Samsung's newest V...
Abstract: Samsung and Oculus think they have successfully transformed the Galaxy S7 into a portable entertainment platform for your face.The jump from niche techy gadget to consumer-ready product isn't an easy one to make, but that's exactly what Samsung is trying...
Affordable. A large app library. New remote is comfortable and easy to use. Samsung's new Gear VR updates work with older phones and Gear VR headsets, too. New software runs cooler on Samsung phones
Locked into Oculus' mobile Gear VR software library. Requires a Samsung phone. Lacks any ability to track movement in a room, like higher-end VR headsets can do
The revamped Gear VR feels similar to Google's Daydream View VR headset, but its impressive library and software design still make it great for entry-level VR viewing on the go...
Abstract: Samsung has really been pushing its Gear VR mobile virtual-reality headset over the past couple of years. Upon the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the South Korean smartphone manufacturer gave everyone who pre-ordered a free Gear VR. Not onl...
Cheap for a VR headset, Works with all Galaxy S6 and S7 phones
Noticeable ghosting, Occasional stutters in frame rate, A lack of truly compelling content, Only works with Galaxy S6 and S7 phones
Samsung's virtual reality headset is a fun entry point for VR novices, but its technological flaws and lack of compelling content limit its long-term appeal...
Strong selection of apps and videos, Controller adds new dimension, Easy to use
Still only works with Galaxy phones, More expensive, No real motion tracking,
Retaining its crown as the champ of mobile VR, the 2017 edition of Samsung's Gear VR manages to outlast its closest rival, the Google Daydream View. Like its predecessors, this is a neat, fun, at times mind-blowing Samsung Galaxy accessory with genuinely...
