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Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 5856 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Gear VR's virtual reality features, ease of use, and immersive experiences. Many also appreciate its reasonable price and compatibility with select Samsung phones, finding it fun and entertaining. However, some users point out that the device drains phone battery life and can cause the phone to become quite warm. Concerns were also raised regarding the resolution and the amount of available content.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR Headset

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got one when I got my new phone the wife enjoyed it so much we bought her one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best VR ever

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is the best VR they made so far. I would recommend this product to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love playing with this

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything looks awesome when using the VR. Love playing games and watching YouTube.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have to say this VR is great a lot of the things you see will blow your mind.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Immersion

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device to so addicting! You can was a movie and it feels like your there!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE IT!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After downloading all the required app, the headset works exactly as described.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome idea. Good graphic features

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Some of the apps are better than others. The apps are the key to this item success

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Immersion

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's a great product.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would recommend this product. The pitcure is awsome. Its just like being there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cool for the first week

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Samsung - Gear VR was cool for the first week but was never used after.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awsome product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Totally awesome product. easy to use worked with my Samsung s6 edge and s7 edge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sauce

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These VR goggles are awesome, these are the real deal. Would recommend to everyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun, Novelty item

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    VR is really a neat concept. This is a fun product, but we don't use it as much as we thought we would. It is so impersonal, I guess. Only one can use it at a time (of course) and other people have to just sit there and listen to the user eww and ahhh...... That said, it is awesome technology!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Immersion

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great way to escape "real life". Goggles make you feel like you are actually there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    wonderful device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My entire family has enjoyed this device. It is well worth the money, so cool!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased an open box for a great deal and have had so much fun with this!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Fits perfectly

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gear vr is cool but the screen gets foggy that makes the screen blurry

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR googles

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the VR googles. The games are fun and It is a fun escape from video games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Family favorite

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Our whole family enjoys it lots of Fun hours of enjoyment it's very easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR here I come

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was an excellent gift to a family member and they are really enjoying it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Received this free with our new phone. WOW is about all that needs to be said.

    I would recommend this to a friend