Customers praise the Gear VR for its immersive and fun VR experience, comfortable fit, and surprisingly good condition for a refurbished product. Many appreciate the affordable price point, although some users note that their phone's battery drains quickly and the device can get warm during use. A few customers mention concerns about video quality. The overall experience is positive for many, but potential buyers should be aware of these minor drawbacks.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Samsung Gear VR is a lot of fun to play with! I couldn't tell it was refurbished, it looked like new. Check and make sure you have a compatible phone before you buy it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Vr experience
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is so cool!
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so I never got super excited about VR but this has totally changed my mind. totally worth it for 50 dollars. the refurbished headset looks brand new anyways.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Immersive experience
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great start to getting into VR
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It's very immersive with endless video content, cool games and more. I bought a refurb and it works like new.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The best in this budget price
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Very user-friendly, one of the best VR headset for Samsung phones. Pros: the touchpad, the reactivity, the field of view, the apps... Cons: it get very sweaty with the cushion, bad ventilation
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Immersive experience
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing experience!
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Wish I had purchased this earlier, it's an amazing experience everyone should try out. I actually do ask everyone I know to try mine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Immersive experience
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great to have
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Awesome experience when you put it on. You feel like you are there. I enjoy using it and the apps are endless
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Heat
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Cool gear but focus is not
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Waited a while to get one finally didand so far so good. However the gear never truly focuses. Also noten5 gets very hot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Needs improvements
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I bought this on a 1/2 price sale. Thought $99 a little steep for me, but $49.95 was much better to check out VR. This unit was nice, fairly comfortable, but does get some time wearing, especially for someone like me who doesn't wear any type of glasses in the first place. Was cool to see videos and various games in 3D. Just after 1 hour use my phone (Galaxy S6 Edge +) got hot and required me to shut it down. This was after watching a Netflix episode. I don't think I could wear these for 2 - 2 1/2 hours for a 3D movie. I would recommend waiting for this technology to improve. It will and I will await for the next wave.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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It has endless possibilities. It fits comfortable. Works great and totally recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Cool product
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Fun to play around with. Don't use it as much as I thought I would, but it's worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Vr experience
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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It was alot better than i thought it was. Me and my kids are having a blast with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Vr experience
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
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Of on you the fence, get it. It's so fun! Got my refurbished and it was like new!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for starter
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All was fine but my son wanted a different one @ 599.00
Samsung meets the needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cheap VR
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I got this to use with my Samsung galaxy Note 5. Perfect device.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
amazing
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Works great with my note 5. Love all the VR content thats being released. Highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
awsome VR at a great price!
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For the price compared to other VR units its worth getting!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Vr experience
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Amazing amazing... this is the best thing in the world
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Vr experience
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing vr device!
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I love this device -- it produces a great vr experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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Love this product works great, and the best tight is that my nephew was extremely excited. Thanks
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Better than previous version
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Had serious issue with previous model with moisture on lens, this version has no issue with.