Samsung Gear VR (2016) with motion controllers vs. Google Daydream View (2017)
Product Summary
Samsung Gear VR (2016) with motion controllers
Release date: Aug, 2016.The Samsung Gear VR with Motion Controller has been the first mobile viewer to take simplified VR to the mainstream. Alowing users of all generations that own a Samsung device (Galaxy s6 and beyond) the praise for such a headset has been widely spread. The Gear VR familily originaly started back in 2015 where p...Read more >
Google Daydream View (2017)
Release date: Oct, 2017.The Google Daydream view (2017 edition) is the sleeker, comfier, and easier to wear version of its early 2016 edition. The Daydream view (2017) is perfect for jumping straight into Virtual Reality experiences. You may not get the same level of immersion as a more expensive tethered VR headset, but providing you have...Read more >
Compare Samsung Gear VR (2016) with motion controllers & Google Daydream View (2017) Specs
General Specifications
Samsung Gear VR (2016) with motion controllers
Google Daydream View (2017)
Display
Smartphone Display
Smartphone Display
Resolution
Smartphone Resolution
Smartphone Resolution
Refresh Rate
Smartphone Refresh Rate
Smartphone Refresh Rate
Platform
Oculus Home, Android
Google Daydream
Field of View
101°
100°
Lens Type
Focal Length
IPD
Lens Diameter
Controller
Motion Controller, Touchpad
Daydream View Controller (included)
Sensors
Gyrometer, Accelerometer, Proximity
Smartphone Sensors
Tracking Area
None
None
Connections
USB Type-C, mUSB and external USB OTG
None
Built In Mic
None
None
Built In Audio
None
None
Glasses Compatible
Weight
345g
261g
Material
Plastic, Foam
*Improved Jersey Fabric
Colour
Black
Charcoal, Fog and Coral.
Minimum Requirements
Graphics Card
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
CPU
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Memory
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Video Output
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Connections
USB Type-C or mUSB
Not Applicable
OS
Android
Android
Phone Compatibility
Galaxy Note7, S7 Edge, Note5, S6 edge+, S7, S6, S6 Edge
Daydream-ready smartphones
Min. Screen Size
5.1”
5.0"
Max. Screen Size
5.7”
6.3"
