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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 501 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the Gear VR Virtual Reality Headset's immersive VR experience, ease of use, and high-quality visuals. Many appreciate the included controller and remote, enhancing navigation and usability. However, some users point to limitations in available content and resolution as drawbacks. Concerns regarding phone overheating and battery drain were also noted.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Hard to use

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

    This is hard to use and figure out. It is confusing and we are still trying to figure it out. We don't have younger ones to help with the technology and are slowly working on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Vr troopersVr troopers

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is probably a pretty solid vr helmet for use with your smartphone however it made me nauseous so I did not use it much

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Was not as expected

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    I was expecting to be wowed but it was difficult to find videos that truly looked 3d. Not as expected.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good introduction to VR

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is good device to get if you are new to VR and don't want to spend hundreds of dollar on a standalone or pc connected headset.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    not so great

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

    its kind of heavy when using the s8 plus and theres always a glare on screen if used in bright room

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not quite as expected

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

    My son got bored with it real quick. I do not recommend for people who have vertigo issues either.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Content

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No good games or content

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    Its alright, not too much content or games so not much use for it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not a ton of content

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    Netflix and Hulu look amazing. Very responsive set. Just a bit cumbersome to have to use phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good first experience to VR

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    Fun to use but wish it had more sport content. Also phone will heat up after 30 min of usage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Fun but not perfect

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    Definitely fun but the technology isn't there yet. Kinda blurry. Need 8k video for VR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    overrated

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the quality isn't there for the price. highly overrated

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good if it works...

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

    This is great if it works. Sometimes it does not. The screen just goes black...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Resolution

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    Resolution doesn’t have a good quality after a little bit it will make you Headache

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Used it twice

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    I gave to my nephew and he's loving it. Toys for kids, I suppose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    RETURNED PRODUCT

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    I RETURNED THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works good

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    Gave me a headache. Returned after a week or so. Could be just me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Gift

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    I bought this item as a Christmas present for a family member

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good vr headset for intermediate

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    Still lacks a few options I am looking for in a VR headset.

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

    Thought this would be good, but no.

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    This was a dismal disappointment. Bought it for my friend, and found out that it only works with certain Samsung phones. Didn't like the fact that it had to stream through the phone to work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Phone overheating

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Unsatisfactory Performance w/Galaxy S6

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    The VR goggles did not work satisfactorily using my Samsung Galaxy S6--overheated within seconds after trying to load and play a VR title. Might work better with a newer, more powerful phone--just not my S6.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend