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Vuzix iWear

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • a sleek and comfortable design and has intuitive controllers
  • Lightweight and comfortable headsetGreat
  • comfortable design of the headset and the excellent catalogue of content

Cons

  • the cable management system is messy
  • powerful
  • expensive computer beforehand

Key specs

  • Computer, Game Console, Smartphone
  • Augmented Reality
  • 1280, 720 px
  • 55 °
  • no

Vuzix iWear - Pros & Cons

Vuzix iWear

Pros

  • a sleek and comfortable design and has intuitive controllers
  • Lightweight and comfortable headsetGreat
  • comfortable design of the headset and the excellent catalogue of content
  • 3D experience is immersive and a lot of fun
  • 3D video experience is much better
  • on the iWear
  • good quality materials
  • and good build
  • The ear cups on the headphones are amazingly comfortable and the headband is well crafted
  • the comfort level is pretty great with these on your face
  • Easy to take on and off and easy to get a good adjustment

Cons

  • the cable management system is messy
  • powerful
  • expensive computer beforehand
  • the low resolution and lack of HDMI support
  • setting up the headset can be quite time consuming
  • Samsung has abandoned support for its Gear VR
  • Headphones are a bit of a specialty product
  • resolution was a bit lacking when watching movies from a full HD source
  • lack of 3D video content kind of makes it difficult to justify
  • Small
  • high-quality video displays are expensive

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Vuzix iWear - Full Specifications

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Display
Display source
  • Computer
  • Game Console
  • Smartphone
Reality typeAugmented Reality
Resolution per eye1280 x 720 px
Field of view55.0 °
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Design
Body material
  • Foam
  • Leather
  • Plastic
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Power
Powered by batteryyes
Battery life3.0 h
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Features
Position trackingno
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB versionUSB 3.1

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Vuzix iWear Vuzix - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.4
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Vuzix iWear Vuzix iWear AV920 Review | Technogog
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Vuzix iWear Vuzix iWear Video Headphones review: Immerse yourself in the view
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Published: 01.01.2017
Vuzix iWear Video Headphones review: Immerse yourself in the view
2.1

I found the Vuzix iWear Headphones experience satisfying but I found the resolution lacking.

Vuzix iWear Vuzix iWear review - VR Source
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Published: 02.09.2016
Vuzix iWear review - VR Source

The Vuzix iWear has been around for a while now, but despite some positive praise on Amazon and a few YouTube videos talking about it, there hasn’t been many full reviews that aim to showcase what exactly the iWear is all about. VR Source wanted to rectify this, and so we grabbed an iWear review …

Vuzix iWear iWear – an intriguing but unwieldy mobile theater headset (Review)
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Published: 10.05.2017
iWear – an intriguing but unwieldy mobile theater headset (Review)
4.2

In theory, on paper, and even sometimes in practice, Vizux's iWear Video Headphones are fantastic - a stereo headset that sports twin 720p displays, 3D and VR support, and a built-in battery? Sign me up. It sounds a little like a better version of Cardboard, right? It sounds like a headset you'd pack in your bag for those on-the-go gaming sessions when you don't want to be bothered by those around you - on a bus or flight, for example. In practice, though, iWear is slightly...underwhelming. It's a bit heavy and unwieldy to wear on the head, and as such isn't quite as mobile friendly as you'd expect. I ran into trouble trying to test iWear on my three different phones; Nexus 6P, OnePlus 3T, and LeEco LeS3 - incidentally, all Type-C USB phones. It worked just fine on my XBox and on my Laptop, though, and as such my testing session consisted of Destiny, Outlast, and Resident Evil 7 on my XBox rather than an Android, as I'd have preferred. Before we get into my personal gripes and wishlist items for iWear, though, let's dig into what it does well. Vuzix's iWear is a solidly performing device, both audially (made that up) and visually; the 720p resolution of the dual screens is crisp and the colors vibrant, and the audio is rich and deep - what you'd expect from any mid-to-high range headphones. While there's no Dolby Atmos or Surround support, the actual audio quality is quite good. Unfortunately, this is a circumstance where the overall product is not quite as good as its parts would suggest. iWear suffers from being too versatile - a Jack of all Trades - and, to complete the cliche, master of none. It would have been much better-suited specialization, finding a niche and marketing to them, rather than trying to reach as broad an audience as possible. In order for the iWear to be worth its $299.95 price tag, it would have to undergo some pretty serious structural hardware changes. First, for mobile devices; while Vuzix advertises the iWear as being compatible with phones and tablets, it's not exactly...mobile-friendly. The thick, all-in-one cable that's built-in to the headset is entirely too unwieldy to be used while connected to a phone. Ideally, the headset would be entirely wire-optional, making use of Wireless Direct broadcast the screen rather than HDMI; further, there should have been a USB port on the headset, rather than a built-in cable. Second, for desktop and console gaming; in order to be a true option here, the iWear needs to have a microphone built-in to communicate in online games. Voice chat is a staple in gaming these days, and I personally feel naked without it. At $300, the iWear is a bit steeply priced, but in specific situations, it can be well worth it. In setups where space and audio are at a premium - such as playing late at night or when you don't want to bother other people - it's a great option. Purchase Vuzix's iWear either from Amazon or from Vuzix itself.

Vuzix iWear Review | Vuzix iWear Video Headphones - GotGame
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Published: 15.09.2016
Review | Vuzix iWear Video Headphones - GotGame

Headsets are starting to become more predominant now. This year, we’ve had the Gear VR, Vive, Oculus Rift and the upcoming PSVR. The one thing they all had in common, though, is that they are all virtual reality headsets. Now, we have Vuzix latest product, their iWear Video Headphones. While they aren’t a VR headset, this […]

Vuzix iWear VR on the cheap: a review of the Vuzix iWear VR920 video eyewear
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VR on the cheap: a review of the Vuzix iWear VR920 video eyewear

A low-cost, high-quality video headset has been a dream for a long time, and …

Vuzix iWear Vuzix iWear AV310 review
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Published: 14.06.2009
Vuzix iWear AV310 review
3.5

Will Vuzix's personal display be the last word in how we watch our movies, or will the novelty soon wear off?

Vuzix iWear Vuzix iWear AV230XL Video Headset: SlashGear Review
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Published: 28.01.2009
Vuzix iWear AV230XL Video Headset: SlashGear Review

Head-mounted displays are one of those great ideas that, in practice, few people actually go for.  Yes, having the effect of a full-sized TV with…

Vuzix iWear Vuzix iWear AV310 Widescreen Video Eyewear
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Published: 21.08.2009
Vuzix iWear AV310 Widescreen Video Eyewear
3.6

The iPhone 3G and 3G S are the top of the heap in PMPs. Can the Vuzix AV310 Widescreen headset make them better?

Vuzix iWear Vuzix iWear AV920 Video Eyewear Review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 19.08.2008
Vuzix iWear AV920 Video Eyewear Review - The Gadgeteer

I love my 65 inch TV. Even though it's a rear projection TV and not a flat screen, which means it takes up a lot of space in my basement. I went from a 27 inch TV straight up to 65. I can't go back now... no way. What do you do if you don't have room for a giant TV, but still want that big screen experience? Vuzix thinks they have a solution with their iWear AV490 Video Eyewear. These glasses claim to give you a 62 inch screen experience. Let's just see about that...

Vuzix iWear Vuzix iWear Video Headphone Goggles - Unboxing & Review - RC Groups
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