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Samsung Gear VR SM-R325

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70 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
4 %
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Consumer ratings:
4.1 / 5
Editorial reviews:
4
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Pros

  • The games are simple and almost without any plot
  • The glasses are quite comfortable
  • combination of content

Cons

  • bulkier and not as cleverly packed into the headset design
  • The controller slides into the headband when not in use
  • Lacks any ability to track movement in a room

Key specs

  • Smartphone
  • 101 °
  • yes

Samsung Gear VR SM-R325 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Gear VR SM-R325

Pros

  • The games are simple and almost without any plot
  • The glasses are quite comfortable
  • combination of content
  • convenience and accurate control
  • New remote is comfortable and easy to use
  • The feature was pretty responsive
  • The touchpad is responsive and accurate
  • Motion controls are perfect for this awesome shooter
  • Home button which enables you to close your VR applications at the touch of a button is quite useful
  • it fits quite comfortably around your head
  • Samsung makes it easy to control your VR experience

Cons

  • bulkier and not as cleverly packed into the headset design
  • The controller slides into the headband when not in use
  • Lacks any ability to track movement in a room
  • Gear VR does not push the envelope
  • pricey and difficult to set up
  • Competitors have only a limited screen size
  • disadvantage of the design you cannot play in prescription glasses
  • It does not require a connection to the PC
  • Samsung gadget cannot work without a connected smartphone
  • the phone becomes very hot during the game
  • 2016 Gear VR pinched my nose slightly

Samsung Gear VR SM-R325 - Full Specifications

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Display
Display sourceSmartphone
Field of view101.0 °
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Gyroscopeyes
Proximity sensoryes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Black,Grey
  • Blue
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Power
Powered via USBno
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Features
Control type
  • Buttons
  • Rotary
Room-scale trackingyes
Supplied accessories Motion controller
Coloration modeMonotone
Adjustable interpupillary distanceyes
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Dimensions
Height3.88 in
Width8.15 in
Depth4.75 in
Weight12.17 oz
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWireless
Bluetoothyes
HDMIno
USByes
Type of USB connector
  • Micro-USB
  • USB
Number of USB 2.01
Card reader integratedno
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Requirements
Min screen size5.1 in
Max screen size6.3 in

Samsung Gear VR SM-R325 - Q&A (6)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I still use Samsung Gear VR?
    jarvis
    over 1 year ago
    Android 12 for the Galaxy S10, S10+ S10e and S10 5G will begin rolling out in December, 2021, and Gear VR will no longer be supported on devices that update to Android 12. If you wish to continue using Gear VR with the listed devices, please do not update your phone OS.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why is my Gear VR not working?
    leota
    over 1 year ago
    If the Oculus app is failing to respond, manually end the process and restart the Oculus app. If that doesn't work reboot the device and try again. Lastly, uninstall and then reinstall the Oculus app.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I still use Samsung Gear VR in 2021?
    oswaldo
    over 1 year ago
    Android 12 for the Galaxy S10, S10+ S10e and S10 5G will begin rolling out in December, 2021, and Gear VR will no longer be supported on devices that update to Android 12. If you wish to continue using Gear VR with the listed devices, please do not update your phone OS.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I reset my Gear VR headset?
    florencia
    over 1 year ago
    Open the Oculus app. Tap More and then tap Controller. Below Paired Controllers, tap your controller. Tap in the top right and then tap Recalibrate.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Samsung Gear VR Still Work 2020?
    cliff
    over 1 year ago
    On June 30th, 2020, the support for the Samsung VR Video app ended on Oculus Go, Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest and the app was removed from the Oculus VR store.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I use the Samsung Gear VR now?
    dewitt.tillman
    over 1 year ago
    First, set up Gear VR on your smartphone and pair the Gear VR controller with the Oculus app on your phone. Then open the cover on the front of the Gear VR and place your phone into the slot with the display facing the Gear VR lenses. The controller is your easy-to-use remote control.
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