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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:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome toy!

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

    It provides a unique experience that everyone should try. I recommend using your charger cord attached to the Gear during use. My phone actually overheated running everything on battery only, and I got a message to shut it down.

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

    Great vr

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

    This product is definitely better than the Google cardboard experience

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

    Great gift...

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

    Pretty amazing gift my friend loved it... The quality is crazy good...

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

    I love it!

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

    I love the Gear VR but it needs to grow with selections of apps, etc.

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

    Luv it

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

    This device is great , it came free with my new Galaxy S 7. It took me a little while to get used to it, but it's great. The pictures are clear and it's like 3 D, right in your face. I feel like a kid using this. I think it's a little heavy , but ok.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome graphics!

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

    Got my Samsung VR Gear for Christmas and I love it! The only complaint I have is that it doesn't play for very long before it shuts down. The phone gets hot and the fun is over. If that didn't happen I would give it a 5 rating.

    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.

    The Samsung – Gear VR is pretty darn cool. Comes with a few free games, lots of videos, and if you have a Netflix account you can watch movies. My only complaint is that it’s a little heavy in the front which creates some neck strain.

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

    Amazing

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

    It's so crazy how this with a phone is able to do this. It freaks out all my friends and family when they try it out.

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

    Good Product.

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

    This product was exactly what I was expecting for a new technology.

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

    VR works great.

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

    This was purchased for a gift. The price was right and i was told it works great. Drains the battery but looks great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unbelievably Real!!!

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

    This was a gift from my son and wife for my birthday and at first I thought it was a waste of money... I was wrong. I use it on flights to watch movies, at home for netflix and internet and I'm just learning what it can do. The only drawback is that my S6 edge gets hot easily and has to cool every so often.

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

    Awesome product for the price

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

    The device is a nice build and the fit is good. Is not HD quality but the amazing view and videos are breathtaking.

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

    Great Entertainment Gadget

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

    This has been a great buy. Everyone in the family enjoys watching videos on this & it has excellent picture quality.

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

    Great gear for a Samsung

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

    I love my gear vr some things you have to pay for but there's a lot of free stuff you have to see one to understand

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    This is a great product. Love the feel that you are right there. I only wish that there was a way to hook up headphones rather then having to have Bluetooth ones. It does suggest to have headphones on for a full experience.

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

    Wow... So realistic

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

    Next best thing to being there. Be careful not to fall!

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

    prettt cool concept

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

    The vr is a pretty handy item to have to view movies and shows on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this VR headset

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

    I use it mostly for the surreal escapes it provides. 420 in the afternoon and I want to sometimes go on a little adventure. I put them on, select one of the ethereal apps i've previously downloaded and away I go. Hoping more apps come out soon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr
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    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great fun

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

    This is great fun and intro to real VR. Kills your phone battery too quickly and is very restrictive in germs of what you can do in VR

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    Amazed at how life like this VR is and it's simulation.

    I would recommend this to a friend