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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:
    Phone temperature

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product

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

    You fall into a new world putting the glasses on. Only concern is the phone gets super hot after 5 minutes of wearing the glasses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    what an innovative product

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

    My family and i have enjoyed the VR more than i ever imagined. we have used it at family gatherings and just every day entertainment. we are definitely going to purchase more of these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SO much fun!

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

    We've spent hours upon hours playing with this! Its great for all ages. We brought it to our holiday parties for family and friends to check out and they all thought it was super cool!

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

    The Gear VR is a good product.

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

    The Samsung Gear VR is a great product. We enjoy the virtual feel of things and how it is connected to Netflix and other videos

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

    True Escape From Reality

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

    This is my second GearVR. First one (V1?) felt limited so I never used it more than a few times after purchasing. This version is very comfortable to wear, easier to feel controls, and doesn't fog up like before. This may be more on the phone than the GearVR, but battery life doesn't seem to drain as quickly and charging while using doesn't cause the phone to get too hot. There seems to be many more apps and I find myself escaping reality at least once a week for a couple hours at a time to relax. Each generation of technology advances on it's predecessor. The GearVR does just that and make me excited to see what's available in future generations.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Samsung Gear VR

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

    I bought the Samsung Gear VR as a birthday gift for my husband. Perfect for his Samsung S6. Im happy I made the right choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Immersion

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Welcome to the future

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

    I love these virtual glasses. For more you want describe the experience does not compare when you wear them. you feel you are in the virtual world. highly recommended for you to experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Immersion

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent gift for someone.

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

    Great enjoyment out of this product.Visuals are super, you feel like you are there.

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

    So much fun

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

    Very fun to use in a group. My friends and family had a kick over it when we passed it from one person to the next. Looks pretty silly when someone sees you wearing it, but it is super fun.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Totally cool!!!

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

    Very cool product but sucks the life out of phone battery!!!! Fun way to watch Netflix!

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

    Superior value for the money

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

    I first saw the gear VR at Best Buy and when I tried it on, I had to have it. Then I saw the 99 dollar price tag and it was off to the races (I bought it right then). Best 100 bucks I have spent in a long time. You really do feel immersed in whatever you are watching. If it weren't for the fact that it is not a full 180 degree field of vision, I think you could forget you were only looking at a program.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works fine

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

    Not much chance to use it yet, but fun when I did. I have yet to purchase any titles 'online', so I can't comment on that.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great VR Headset for Samsung Phones

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

    This is really an impressive device. I was very surprised at how smooth the motions are, especially since it comes from my PHONE! It's a must-buy if you own a compatible Samsung phone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Quality

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

    I like the VR. The picture is clear and crisp. The only thing I don't like is how hot my phone battery gets when I use it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cool

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

    I got this free on a promo deal with the purchase of my phone. It's fun, but it's hot to wear and the inside surface fogs up.

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

    Great VR headset

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

    Good quality and graphics. Given as a gift but of course needed to try it out, seems to work great and controls are easy.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cool BUT!!

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

    This thing is really great at what it does its totally immersive and looks great and is not to cumbersome when worn, It has a fatal flaw for some users it is not motion sickness friendly even when using it sitting down it will mess with your equilibrium so be warned, also it orients based on the compass and phone gyro so you can not use it in a car since it will rotate the screen as care changes direction

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First ever VR

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

    Wow this thing is amazing, makes you wonder where the world will be at with technology in the next 5 years! Make sure you are sitting down while using it and nothing breakable around you!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Vr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Welcome to VR

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

    This is the easiest and cheapest way to get introduced to VR... it's being billed as the future and this is the cheapest gateway. Another recommendation would the the PSVR and the Oculus.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gear VR

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

    The kids really enjoyed playing on this for Christmas. Very comfortable and easy to maneuver once you get the hang of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend