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Samsung Gear VR SM-R321 (Early 2015, 2nd Innovator Edition)

Samsung Gear VR SM-R321 (Early 2015, 2nd Innovator Edition)

38 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (8)
price (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 reviews of Samsung Gear VR SM-R321 (Early 2015, 2nd Innovator Edition). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the usability. The price is also appreciated.

price, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung Gear VR SM-R321 (Early 2015, 2nd Innovator Edition) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

I pretty much expected, like the rest of the world, that Samsung would eventually launch another Gear VR headset. But I was still surprised to see it unveiled alongside the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge at MWC, just hours after the HTC Vive...

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Elyse Betters (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung made a new Gear VR to work with its Galaxy S6 and S6 edge (hands-on) - Pocket-lint

Samsung turned heads today when it unveiled two new flagships and a mobile payments platform, but it also announced something else: a new version of its

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Leigh D. Stark (gadgetguy.com.au)

Review: Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy S6/S6 Edge (SM-R321)

With the upcoming releases of the consumer-ready Oculus Rift and HTC's Vive, virtual reality is about ready for use by regular people. Samsung is there now, though, and if you have an S6 or S6 Edge, you can see the future anywhere you go.

Smaller and lighter than the Note 4 Gear VR; Compatible with both the S6 and S6 Edge; Features a microUSB port to keep the phone charged, which is handy since it tends to lose battery life quickly; Diopter has more control; Still includes camera...

Eye pieces still fog up, just like they did on the Note Gear VR; S6 demo content is stream-based, and tends to look less than desirable while stopping for buffering; Earphones aren’t included or built into the unit; No Samsung Milk VR video system in...

Jun, 2015

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Consumer review (samsung.us)

This is an amazing device. It will transport you to other worlds. Beware!!!

VR is simply awesome with the Samsung/ Oculus Gear VR. I can't say enough about the completely new and different experience it provides.

Durable , Lightweight

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (samsung.us)

Love it

I'll be taking this with me on all my flights. Emerse yourself into a virtual cinema or just relax on the beach and forget about your true surroundings. The vr experience is much better than I could of imagined.

Inexpensive , Realistic color , Bright display , Built-in speakers , Durable

no expandable memory slot

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (samsung.us)

The Greatest product in the market

its outstanding product,you have the buttons to use with the home page or other apps you may even get a samsung gamepad to use as remote to control.The gear VR is the number one in the market with the lowest price for everyone wants to experience the...

Inexpensive , Realistic color , Bright display , Built-in speakers , Durable , Lightweight

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (samsung.us)

Mediocre at best

Please understand tHAT i REALLY WANTED TO LOVE THIS VR. after trying a SHORT DEMO IN MY local mall I thought I have to buy this. After using it I can only understand how far vr has to go before it is user friendly. games and any movement become very...

Bright display , new to consumers

not a finished product , needs more developing

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (samsung.us)

Amazinggggggg !!!!!

The image quality is overwhelming !!! I did not expect it to be so amazing ! These VR glasses completely met my expectations. Images seem true, they make you feel you are there, inside the movies living everything from inside !

Bright display

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (samsung.us)

Great product

Like the portability, the design but it needs to come with a hard case. More apps to be added.

Inexpensive , Lightweight

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (samsung.us)

Overall Great but...

I bought this item originally because Best buy was advertising it as a consumer edition. First thoughts were, Wow you really cant move while wearing it. Despite the warnings, I did wear them for a longer amount of time. Just wish that the product that...

Inexpensive , Durable , Lightweight

Nov, 2015

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