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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Heats up in 15 min

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    Really disappointed item Heats up in 15 to 20 min or less

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

    Maybe it's me?

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    After wearing for a short time I get a tension headache I suppose from the close viewing.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointment

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    Tried this product with an S6 and S7. Overheated..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Future is Here

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

    I almost didn't understand why this was $100 when you could buy a cardboard one on amazon for $10, but there is a huge reason why. A lot has gone into this VR headset to make it one of the best out there (next to the Rift which is $600) at a fair price. The software and controls integrated within the headset itself make it worth the price. I was BLOWN AWAY by what this thing could do. You really have no idea until you experience it for yourself. It will take you to worlds you could have never imagined. Sometimes I forget whether I'm in the headset or the real world. Sometimes... the real world feels like the headset.... I can't tell them apart at times...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not a Great Viewer

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    I am rating this item low because I could not get it to focus in to a clear, crisp view.

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

    Not so great

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    Not easy to use if you don't know how to use a vr. Only found expensive apps for it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Its ok

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    Was not good enough for me to keep. Not as real or as VR as i thought it would be.

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

    free

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    I haven't used this yet cause I have no idea what it is. Got it free with my phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I can't get it to work

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    I can't get it to work maybe if I could it would be great it looks amazing online.

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

    Otter box

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    I havent used this device due to it not being compatible with my otter box.

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

    So so

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    It’s ok at first but after use it a lot screen start to blurry

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

    Waste

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    Silly free item with purchase of galaxy. Now giving away charger, rather had it

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

    didnt like

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    i personally did not like this product. at first I thought it was cool when I tried it but after you purchase this product there are very few items for free. you have to spend alot more on in app purchases which I think is a waste of money. if i am already spending alot I want alot more offeres to me for my money.

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

    not great for the money

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    They have a lot of work to improve this VR. It lacks a lot of features

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

    Ehhh

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    Amazing product, I would This item to anyone honestly

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    ugh

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    makes me dizzy and nauseous. this is not for everyone. looking to re-gift

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

    Inconsistent product

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    When the VR works it is amazing..unfortunately that isn't the case.

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

    Not that great

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    It would overheat and doesn't work with the new phones

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

    Not so good.

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    Has Great potential, but inability to Focus ruins the experience.

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

    Puzzle

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    Not to sure i like this , it srems blurry to me , i will try it again

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend