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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 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome VR headset

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

    Bought this as a gift for my wife, she loves it with her galaxy s7..looks so real

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

    Great Headset!

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    Awesome VR headset. Requires no batteries which i love. Highly recommend. I love them

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

    fun toy

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    I am 59 y/o and not into video stuff but this is fun. the grand kids like it too. LOL

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

    Love this

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    This is a greatest new toy. Just the few things I have tried.so far are mind blowing.

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

    Samsung VR gear

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    Great product ! I would absolutely recommend this item to my family and friends.

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

    Takes movie viewing to another level

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    Fantastic product! The virtual reality viewer takes movie viewing to another level.

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

    Fun once you get your phone put in

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    Fun for a bit but getting the Samsung phone in the Gear VR is a ridiculous irritation since you have to remove your phone's protective case every time you want to use it. Fun but a hassle if you have a protective case on your phone .

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

    Very fun for the whole family.

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    Lots of good games available. The kids have so much fun. I would recommend this item.

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

    Immerses you in to the videos

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    This was my first time trying VR and it is crazy. You really feel like you are there.

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

    Great vr

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    The vr headset is incredible. It is really cool. It will truly mess with your mind.

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

    My summary

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    Cannot get enough of his product. Super excited to see what they do in the future.

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

    Fun, Fun, Fun

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    So real it's scary. It's my new favorite gadget! It's hard for me to put it down

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

    Love it

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    So fun! And beat it greatest addressed my missing product and replaced promptly!

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

    Amazing addition

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    Love the apps on here. Makes it seem like you are really experiencing the event.

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

    BUY!

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

    Received free when purchased the Samsung S7 Edge, fantastic piece of equipment!

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

    Fun to use.

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    This is a fun thing to use. The view is incredible. Learning is fun to use this.

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

    Very cool!

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    Wasn't sold on VR initially, but after trying his out the whole family loves it.

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

    Great for the kids

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    My kids love it. The review of 3D is great. My kids have fun with this device.

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

    Lovely item

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    The 3D view is nice. Looks like you're inside what you are viewing. Great purchase

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

    Fun Entry Level

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    This is a great device for you to get started down the path of VR experiences.

    I would recommend this to a friend