Product Comparison: Oculus Rift vs Samsung Gear VR (2017)

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Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset

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Samsung Gear VR (2017) Virtual Reality Headset with Controller

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General Specifications

Brand

Oculus

Samsung

Model

Rift

Gear VR (2017)

Origin

USA

China

About the Product

Step into Rift. Whether you're stepping into your favorite game, watching an immersive VR movie, jumping to a destination on the other side of the world, or just spending time with friends in VR, you'll feel like you're really there.

Samsung Gear VR transforms virtual reality with a new handheld controller that seamlessly responds to organic, human movements in virtual experiences. Every move, from turning and grabbing to pointing and lifting, is naturally connected from physical to virtual, making it more intuitive and spellbinding than ever before. Flying through the Alps, watching a film with a far-off friend, experiencing a festival across the globe, and employing the superpowers of your game’s character – your world just got infinitely bigger.

Key Specs

Movement Tracking

Yes

Control Type

Motion Controllers

Remote controller

Sensors

Proximity Sensor

Accelerometer Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Wireless

Yes

Movement Tracking
Wireless

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset

Its a great product.
Warning to anyone afraid of heights! It seems real! Also have to avoid the games with fast movement because I get motion sick, but I love most of the games!
I think that you need to add more movement to the VR to get a better sense of immersion, similar to the HTC Vive with room detection.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

6.5 in.

3.9 in.

Width

15.4 in.

8.2 in.

Depth

12.1 in.

4.8 in.

Weight

18.32 oz.

12.1 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset

VERY well built for such a delicate device.

Display

Display Type

OLED

Field Of View

110 °

101 °

Focus Adjustment Wheel

Yes

Interpupillary Distance Adjustment

Features

Buttons

D-Pad, L/R Sticks, YXBA buttons, L/R Triggers, L/R Bumpers, Connect button, Start button, Back button, X-Box guide button, Select button, Touch Surface, Home button

Touch panel, Home button, Back button, Volume buttons

Adjustable Headband

Yes

Integrated Speaker(s)

Yes

Integrated Microphone

Power Source

Need no power supply

Extras

Intuitive Exploring with Oculus Remote, Integrated VR Audio, A Sensor Designed for VR, Great Games Deserve a Great Controller, Featured VR Games

Compatible with samsung galaxy devices, Bluetooth v4.2 BLE, Android Lollipop 5.0 or later, 360° viewing

Integrated Speaker(s)
Integrated Microphone

What customers say about "Features"

Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset

Sound quality is very good.
It fits almost perfectly, you can customize it so well.
Setup was easy, using the Oculus store is intuitive and the free apps can fill your first day experimenting.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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