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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 4 out of 5 stars

    New VR gear

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

    I based review on the features observed bc I gave to nephew and he seems to love it.

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

    Great 3D product

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

    I love watching movies and playing games in 3D. It is like you are really there.

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

    Very realistic and loss of enjoyment for the gram

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

    Has a wonderful picture and very realistic when it comes to the videos and movies

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

    My son loves it!

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

    The panaromic view is awesome for movie watching. You can view Netflix on this (if you have Netflix) gives the feel of being in theater!

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

    cool at first

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

    these are cool at first but with alll the paying to get more it starts to add up

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

    Awesome Experience!

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

    Getting immersed into a VR world is quite interesting. I don't think you would be disappointed with this purchase. Just needs more apps.

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

    Great product

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

    I've lost my 16 yr old son, have you seen him?? Ever since he got this VR headset I haven't seen him. He is a very happy camper !!

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

    Free

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

    I got this item for free when I pre-ordered Samsung s7. It's something I wouldn't buy. You can only enjoy it when you purchase many apps.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung - Gear VR

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

    Being able to watch netflix without anyone judging my viewing habits.. Work's great with games too, but wish it came with a controller

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

    Hours of Entertainment!

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

    High quality, definitely recommended over the off brands! Does, however, on occasion cause the phone to overheat. Otherwise, great!

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

    VR!

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

    Very cool experience. Not sure why quality VR is only starting to come out now.

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

    Great headset!

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product! Fits any head! It’s great for parties!

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

    Fun, but I expected better image quality.

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

    Certainly the total immersion 360 experience is great, but I didn't expect the grainy texture of the image. I haven't spent a lot of time on using this product yet. After more use, I may feel differently and look past that aspect and accept it more for it's other virtues such as Web browsing and social media.

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

    Just as good as it gets

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

    This VR headset works just as good as the oculus rift. For the price I would purchase again

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

    Fun

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

    My family and I get a kick out of this. A bit awkward if you wear glasses. I look forward to seeing more of what they will do with this.

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

    Very good

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

    Bonus for my phone although every time I come home my son borrow my phone so he can play my vr

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better Than Words Can Describe!

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

    Previous Gear VR devices were breathtaking. The technology blows everybody away. It's full immersion and it's incredibly fun. The graphics are better than any other mobile VR headset. The biggest caveats were that they were expensive, limited to one device, and had limited content. Now, those are all gone. This device supports the S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, and Note 5. It'll also support Netflix, Hulu, Twitch, and plenty more services. It's an absolute must buy. You won't regret it.

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

    Very cool item

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

    The only drawback is that I have to remove the case from my Samsung phone in order to clip it into the VR. It get old after a few times.

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

    Wait for something better

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

    Lens fog up, pixelation/screendoor effect way bettet than iphone but still noticeable. Only works with samsung devices which is kinda lame. Overall not satisfied with watching video on this device which is what i mainly wanted to do. I'm going to wait for a 4k phone display or the next gen of vr devices that work with pc.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this item Virtual goggles

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

    I love this item. I just was able to log into my internet and search the web. Great device

    I would recommend this to a friend