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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Immersion

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great VR

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

    Pretty cool device actually makes you feel like your somewhere else.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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

    Tried this out at the store, only took about 30 seconds to decide to buy. Way better than I expected

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gear VR

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

    My son is in another world. A great way to get away.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device.

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

    Glad i chose these for my first vr device. Its a great experience everytime i strap this on my head.

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

    Not perfect but a step up from the old one

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

    I like the changes and improvement that samsung and oculus did to this new gear VR. Better FOCUS and wider view.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Neat gadget

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

    The device was easy to hook up to my galaxy note 5

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very entertaining for the grandkids

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

    First time I've tried VR and I loved it. The grandkids got a huge thrill from it as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Explore VR

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

    VR on the Samsung VR is great for the price. Very affordable. Build quality is also good.

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

    New experience for me

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

    This is an excellent product. It is a new experience for me to see in virtual reality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great VR for my Samsung S6 edge

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

    The VR is great with the programs I downloaded. Enjoyed playing the fishing game Bait!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR Immersion

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

    This is the best VR experience that I have ever had. Feels lok you are really there.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The coolest thing ever!

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

    The VR headset is probably the coolest and most fun accessorie ever made for a phone!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    owesome

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

    i was have oppotunity try use is very owesome for chat videos 3d , all feel real

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome virtual reality experience

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

    This device is so much fun! It actually feels like you are in another place!

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

    Excellent

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

    The VR is a very good addition to my phone. The product is fun to use and a great entertainment. I am sure kids will love using it. Though the product is great, the nature of the product or the entertainment is such that i personally believe we should not use this continuously for a long period of time. I use it for 30 mins max at a stretch. However, the product is great.

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

    Awesome

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

    This is a awesome device the graphics make you fell like your in the game

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

    Can't get the app to launch on the phone- 6 Edge +

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

    The instructions say to connect the phone and it will launch the experience. We've taken the phone in and out at least 10 times with nothing. I can move the cursor around using the joypad. We have a Samsung S6 Edge + which is on the compatible list. Anyone else having this issue?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Resolution

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not that great at implementing VR

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

    If you want a little introduction for VR then sure this is what you should get. After dabbling with it for awhile you will start to notice the many flaws and not so great experience the Gear VR can provide. The resolution is still very low and you can see the actual pixels on screen. The spherical lens of the Gear VR makes it so only when you direct your vision at the center it's focused. Your peripherals or side of the screen are going to be blurred and that's what annoyed me the most.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Phone

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

    VR is the coolest thing out there. It's like you're in another world

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great VR headset!

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

    This opens the door to so many experiences. Definitely recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend