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Google Cardboard 2.0 vs. Samsung Gear VR (2015)

Google Cardboard 2.0

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Samsung Gear VR (2015)

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Product Summary

Google Cardboard 2.0

Release date: May, 2015.

Are you looking for a fun and affordable way to experience virtual reality? Then the BriztechVR’s Google Cardboard 2.0 may be the perfect solution for you. Unlike the Google Cardboard Standard, this headset has an assembly time of approximately 5-10 seconds (compared to the previous 1-3 minutes) and supports p...Read more >

Samsung Gear VR (2015)

Release date: Nov, 2015.

Redefine your phone’s hidden power and immerse yourself in beautiful virtual worlds with the Samsung Gear VR. This mobile headset transforms Samsung's latest Galaxy smartphones into the ultimate virtual reality experience and transports you into games so that you become part of the action. Built by Samsung...Read more >

Compare Google Cardboard 2.0 & Samsung Gear VR (2015) Specs

General Specifications

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Google Cardboard 2.0

Samsung

Samsung Gear VR (2015)

Display Virtual Reality Specification Display
Smartphone Display
Smartphone Display
Resolution Virtual Reality Specification Resolution
Smartphone Resolution
Smartphone Resolution
Refresh Rate Virtual Reality Specification Refresh Rate
Smartphone Refresh Rate
Smartphone Refresh Rate
Platform Virtual Reality Specification Platform
Android, iOS
Oculus Home, Android
Field of View Virtual Reality Specification Field of View
45°
96°
Lens Type Virtual Reality Specification Lens Type
Biconvex
Aspherical
Focal Length Virtual Reality Specification Focal Length
50mm
54-70mm
IPD Virtual Reality Specification IPD
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Lens Diameter Virtual Reality Specification Lens Diameter
37mm
31.5mm
Controller Virtual Reality Specification Controller
Magnet
Touchpad
Sensors Virtual Reality Specification Sensors
Smartphone Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Proximity
Tracking Area Virtual Reality Specification Tracking Area
None
None
Connections Virtual Reality Specification Connections
None
MicroUSB
Built In Mic Virtual Reality Specification Built In Mic
None
None
Built In Audio Virtual Reality Specification Built In Audio
None
None
Glasses Compatible Virtual Reality Specification Glasses Compatible
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Weight Virtual Reality Specification Weight
181g
310g
Material Virtual Reality Specification Material
Cardboard
Plastic, Foam
Colour Virtual Reality Specification Colour
Brown, Black
Frosty White

Minimum Requirements

 

 

Graphics Card Virtual Reality Specification Graphics Card
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
CPU Virtual Reality Specification CPU
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Memory Virtual Reality Specification Memory
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Video Output Virtual Reality Specification Video Output
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Connections Virtual Reality Specification Connections
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
OS Virtual Reality Specification OS
iOS & Android
Android
Phone Compatibility Virtual Reality Specification Phone Compatibility
Smartphone With Gyroscope
Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6, S6 edge
Min. Screen Size Virtual Reality Specification Min. Screen Size
4.0”
5.1”
Max. Screen Size Virtual Reality Specification Max. Screen Size
6.0”
5.7”

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