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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 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

    Could make you dizzy sometimes

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    But good experience overall. I wish that would make it smaller

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

    Good product.

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    I like it. I wish it would have come with the earphones. I am enjoying it.

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

    cool

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    cool. sometimes hard to maneuver. need better instructions for after setup

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

    Samsung googles

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    My son has watch a couple videos with the googles. He thought it was super cool

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

    VR is awesome

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    So much for my brain to comprehend. Full 360 degree views of the world.

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

    It's neat

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    It's neat. It's fun. I don't see myself using it a lot, but maybe one day.

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

    Great

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    Not too pricy, fits great, works great. Definitely a great present idea

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

    Exceeds my expectations!

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    It needs to have a vent or fan in the goggles so my glasses don't fog up.

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

    Great VR Experience

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    The item is as expected, but only getting better. As app updates and content keep improving. I use mine with my Samsung GS6.

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

    Awesome

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    I received this with my 7edge, at first I thought it would hurt my eyes, but it's actually pretty awesome!! Looks super real

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

    Pretty cool

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    Pretty cool Not the best virtual reality but it does the job I like it can’t use it all the time give me a headache

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

    It's surreal

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    I have one, so I bought this one for a friend. They love it. The graphics are excellent and it's a fun way to pass the time!

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

    Great quality for the price.

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    Works best when paired with headphones. Recommend sitting down when using.

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

    I enjoy it

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    I'm sure it'll get better with time. Not hd ! But I still enjoy using it !!

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

    GREAT BUY

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    THIS SAMSUNG GEAR IS VERY USER FRIENDLY, EASY TO DOWNLOAD REQUIRED INFORMATION. EASY TO INSERT PHONE INTO THE GEAR HEADSET.

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

    fun

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    these things are so much fun, especially at parties, watching people react to it is the best part.

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

    Gear VR is nice

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    The first time I experienced this it was amazing. My family loved it too!

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

    Kids love it!

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    Great platform to build on. Only wish the headset came with a controller instead of trying to pair something elset to the phone.

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

    amazing!

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    This is fantastic! Love the quality of graphics, and love the different apps to use on it. Its great fun and so immersive.

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

    Very cool.

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    I like the credit feel. The Rollercoaster ride in the mine felt so real.

    I would recommend this to a friend