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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 3 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    The experience of the headset is entertaining. The headset could us more padding especially where it sits on the bridge of your nose.

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

    VR

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    This VR was ok. The graphics were some what fuzzy and distorted. But otherwise fine. Definitely fun to use for adults and kids.

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

    JUST OK

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

    The color doesn't really pop. Just ok. And the sound needs to go way up, as speakers are in the rear. So color and sound, just ok.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good But Too Much

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    I like the product and I think its really cool the only thing is that I feel like you could buy cheaper ones and get the same affect.

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

    Mono focus

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

    Good VR headset but the only drawback is one focus knob for both eyes so if your vision isn't the same in both eyes your out of luck.

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

    Seems Cool

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    Thus far I have found very little use for it. Only a couple games and a couple apps. But the tech is sound, and the potential is there.

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

    Fun

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

    This virtual reality gear is pretty cool. The kids especially enjoy it. Bonus that it came with points to get a couple free videos.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    High quality, does NOT work with Galaxy 7 Active

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

    These are really nice units - go it for free for activating an S7 Active. How exciting - until you try to mount it and the adapter doesn't fit. In researching the issue, some folks shaved off a tab on the attachment, so the Active would fit. Only to find out the device would say "not compatible". It was free, but Samsung should produce an adapter for it's own products. Would not recommend IF you have an Active.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do not know

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

    Have not used product due to warning about can cause cancer. Was bought as a graduation gift and was too late to return.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not for me

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

    I own a ps4 vr gear head set and the it hardly gets used and I though this might get used a lot but it sat and collected dust.

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

    Samsung Gear VR

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    It's ok I got bored of the product very quickly because I'd rather watch in the TV I guess. It also makes me a bit dizzy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not for me

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    Received this gear VR with the purchase of my phone. I can see where young folks would like but being older I didn't like it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Fine if you are into this

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    These are fine if you are into virtual reality but I'm not. The picture was clear and sound good but the app eats a lot of data.

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

    Mixed

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    Enjoy the games, but would like a bigger selection. Still need to play around and see if I caneed find what I'm looking for.

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

    Good for the price

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    I was initially impressed but there aren't enough games/experiences to choose from. I am saving up for the Playstation VR.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it

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    Didnt like the fact that it kept on overheating on me n never gave me a chance to enjoy it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It was free

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

    I was very excited that I was getting this free with my phone. I am glad it was free, so far I am not really impressed with it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Worked ok but...

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    I loved the concept and the media looked great but I wear glasses and maybe thats why I couldn't get the view sharp enough.

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

    Cutting edge technology

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    Awesome Hi-Def 3D cinema quality viewing. A little bit bulky & uncomfortable after wearing them for an extended period of time

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

    Fun Toy

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    Great Toy for beginning, just wonder if buying the cheapest one is worth it, or would I have preferred the next step up?

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend