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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

  • Quality

    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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
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    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    agtindale

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

    This device is great for the price point. Fun to use and very cool. A great time for all age groups. It does drain the battery of my Note 5 fairly quickly. My kids love it. Can't wait to see what the future holds for VR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    This vr is amazing and it's abut $500 cheaper than the oculus

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I hundred percent excellent

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

    My sister loves this Samsung-Gear VR. She was so so Excited.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap VR experience if you have a samsung phone

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

    This was my first taste of the wonderful world of VR. Definitely see the potential in VR as a gaming medium as well as movies, etc. Have had some issues with overheating, but that's only happened on extended VR sessions.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It came free with Samsung phone.

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

    VR-Gear came free and is a great match with the Samsung S6.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best addition for the phone

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

    Probably the best big addition to the phones this year was the VR. and this is the best VR to go with Samsung S7 edge. The best experience you can get out of your phone. By the way .... it was free from Samsung.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gear VR for Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge

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

    I love it. It is great for watching movies in your own private cinema. It allows you to be at the center of your favorite games. I highly recommend you getting it for your Samsung Galaxy S7 or Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

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

    Very cool

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

    This device is very cool and is used by my 15 year old. The technology is still in the infancy stages so the apps are not abundant but growing. It is very interesting but the novelty quickly wears off and I attribute that directly to the number of apps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Fun!

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

    My daughters bought this for their Dad for Father's Day after we had an in store experience. I was a little hesitant at first, but once I tried them on I was sold! The graphics are awesome! It's also very affordable!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Its really awsome although its for my fiancé i also use it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My daughter loves the Gear VR

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

    My daughter purchased the Gear VR and absolutely loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cool stuff

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

    This is really a cool device. It is easy to use and not heavy. I am getting used to using it, at times I feel a bit dizzy when done or used too long.

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

    Nifty and cool

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

    This is my first time experience with VR and I found the experience to be cool and nifty. I used my S7 Edge with the Gear VR and everything went smoothly, from installation and setup to selecting and enjoying the apps. There was a lot of hype about the Gear VR and VR in general yet I wasn't underwhelmed or disappointed. Cool and nifty.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    She loves it!

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

    Bought the Samsung Gear VR for my niece's birthday. She can't put it down! She loves it! Feels like you are immersed in another World! Great fun!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    I have always been a fan of Vr. The life like experience is unbelievable. Samsung Gear VR is a great product. The price is well worth the experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Phone temperature

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pretty cool

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

    I returned this headset because it caused my phone to get really hot. The virtual reality feature is really cool, but the fact that I can only use it if my phone is attached was a negative for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    They are awsome...............the best in virtual reality

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall

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

    I got my vr free with ny phone. I love the experience that you get being in a different world. The graphics are amazing and theres alot of content. Its kinda heavy at first but when you get used to it, its better.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great VR viewer

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

    amazing. puts you into the app. love the 365 degree views

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

    Excellent

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

    Great product,, and the experience was out of this world

    I would recommend this to a friend