Google Cardboard 2.0 vs. Samsung Gear VR (2015)
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

Google Cardboard 2.0

Samsung Gear VR (2015)

Smartphone Display
Smartphone Display

Smartphone Resolution
Smartphone Resolution

Smartphone Refresh Rate
Smartphone Refresh Rate

Android, iOS
Oculus Home, Android

45°
96°

Biconvex
Aspherical

50mm
54-70mm

37mm
31.5mm

Magnet
Touchpad

Smartphone Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Proximity

None
None

None
MicroUSB

None
None

None
None

181g
310g

Cardboard
Plastic, Foam

Brown, Black
Frosty White
Minimum Requirements

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

iOS & Android
Android

Smartphone With Gyroscope
Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6, S6 edge

4.0”
5.1”

6.0”
5.7”