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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 5 out of 5 stars

    fantastic experience

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

    If you have the proper Samsung phone, these are incredible. The 360 degree experience is amazing and the ability to watch movies or Netflix is great.

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

    Immersive

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

    It is incredibly easy to get lost in the VR. The game package that came free with it is OK... watching movies is a different experience, although not one that I would call better than just watching on a flat screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VR

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

    I guess I would say that this is one of the best thing that samsung came out with. It might be a little bulky feeling for the first time user, but I think they did a great job creating all this VR. I love watching movies and this gives me my private cinema. Although I still need maybe a controller for gaming experience. Overall, its a nice device to have with.

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

    great

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

    I have used previous vroom technology : the refresh rate is great. Really enjoy playing games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun for the whole family

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

    We have all had fun with these, from kids to grandparents. Fun to sit in your living room and "get to see the world." If wear too long can give you a headache at times. Also really heats up your phone. So usually can't use them for very long (no more than 30ish minutes).

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

    A little bulky

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

    We are learning how to use but it is large and cumbersome. A lighter design would be better.

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

    Great Start

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

    The Samsung Gear VR googles represent a good introduction to a new technology at a reasonable price. It's cheaper than similar alternatives and should get better as more content becomes available and they move to self-powered googles instead of having to use your phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight

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

    Great graphics and very lightweight. Just needs more battery life

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

    AWESOME

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

    This is the best thing ever! It's a lot of fun and there's a game for everyone. I hope more scary games get released soon. Those are my favorite!

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

    This thing is amazing.

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

    The Gear VR blows my mind. It is awesome and has great games available. The first time I used it I got a little motion sickness. So be prepared.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun and worth playingwith

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

    I'm new to VR and it's pretty cool. Got a clunky feel to it and the phone has to be naked to go into the unit. I have an ultra slim case, but needs to be removed each time i use the oculus. But the overall features are easy to use and understand with the built in tutorial.

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

    Love the VR

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

    I have enjoyed using and playing around with the VR with my Galaxy S7 and love it. Has great features and playing the games and watching videos.

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

    Excellent!

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

    An AWESOME experience!!!!! But the Samsung Edge 7 gets hot too fast.

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

    Gear VR

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

    I just love this thing. It's fun, it's amazing and it's comfortable. The phone does get hot after 20-30 minutes of use but it's worth the money.

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

    What the VirtualBoy should have been

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

    At first, I had my low expectations for VR products. But after trying the GearVR, which came with my S7 edge pre-order, it offers a different experience. I use it to watch Netflix, which provides a different experience, as well as tried some of the games that can with the pre-order. And I can really see this going somewhere. This is clearly a next step in gaming.

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

    Virtual reality is here

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

    Great toy, that's it. It's fun to use but can't see using for a period of time too blurry.

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

    Amazing

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

    The Gear is simply amazing. I would recommend it for anybody who loves 3D or watch Netflix.

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

    Love it!

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

    The build quality of the Gear VR is very good. I'm pretty blown away by the video content and quality as well. I'm loving the games. It's great!

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

    Fun ahead!

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

    Will begin VR android experience with Samsung Gear VR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Resolution

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Was Blown Away by the Experience

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

    This is by no means a full fledged HTC Vive or Oculus Rift Headset, but I was surprised at some of the high quality experiences you could have with a smart phone and this headset. I am excited to see where samsung takes mobile VR. I think the resolution is pretty low for most videos, and will need to be drastically improved as the technology improves.

    I would recommend this to a friend