Google Daydream View VR Headset for Smartphone
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About Google Daydream View VR Headset for Smartphone
Overall Feedback:
67% positive
78% praised the adjustable design, while 22% found limited
I adjusted the Velcro fasteners and pushed the foam towards the lenses, which greatly reduced color fringing and enhanced my experience. Play with this adjustment to get it right. I'm enjoying the adjusted design.
There is no knob for adjustable focus. Personally, I did not require one, but I am not sure if I just got lucky or not.
I noticed that the headset does not come with a carry case and the lenses are not adjustable.
I was not able to adjust the device to fit my head comfortably, which was not enjoyable.
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73% appreciated the audio quality, but 27% experienced problems
The VR experience feels just as polished as desktop VR with some cool experiences and games worth playing.
The image quality is average but it works well.
The image quality is average.
I did not mention anything about the audio quality of the headset.
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86% were satisfied with the battery life, while 14% weren't
While using the VR headset, my phone gets hot. It's a common issue with all HMD VR products at the moment.
I did not mention anything about the battery life of the VR headset accessories.
Depending on the CPU-heavy of the VR-app, I might get 45 minutes of use before the visuals flicker and the audio crackles, indicating overheating.
I received the product as a gift on November 30th but couldn't use it as it only works with Google's phone.
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68% found it comfortable to wear, while 32% experienced discomfort
The headset is not comfortable to wear as it needs to be worn fairly tight for optimal viewing.
The headset may look comfortable, but it needs to be worn fairly tight for optimal viewing, which makes it less comfortable.
64% liked the seamless controller integration, but 36% faced issues
I have had difficulty getting the controller to pair and stay paired. I have had no issues with other daydream compatible controllers.
I was unable to pair the controller with my phone.
I purchased the product without knowing it was incompatible with my Samsung S6 and Oneplus 8T.
I had a hard time getting the controller to pair and stay paired with the headset, but had no issues with other daydream compatible controllers.
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68% praised the field of view, while 32% didn't
By adjusting the Velcro fasteners, I reduced color fringing and increased the field of view, enhancing my overall experience.
After having issues aligning my phone with Google Cardboard, I was pleased to see that Daydream aligns itself to the viewer.
After adjusting the Velcro fasteners, I noticed a reduction in color fringing and an increase in the field of view, which enhanced my overall experience.
I had issues aligning my phone with Google Cardboard, but I was pleased to see that Daydream seems to align itself to the viewer.
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82% liked the high-resolution, but 18% experienced pixelation
I could sense a 3D effect even though I normally don't pick up on 3D effects due to my astigmatism. This shows that the image resolution is good enough to provide me a good experience.
I find the image quality good enough for me, but I haven't compared it with others.
The image resolution is pixelated due to the lower resolution of my screen compared to the Pixel XL.
The resolution on my regular pixel device is not good and it is VERY pixelated compared to the pixel XL, which can make me feel nauseous.
67% appreciated the low latency response, though 33% experienced lag
The headset is very responsive and I like the feature of resetting the centering at any time, making it easy to be oriented anywhere and still have full access to the VR world.
The picture is clear with minimal lag, which I attribute to bugs or newness.
The headset is very responsive and can reset the centering at any time, making it easy to be oriented anywhere and still have full access to the VR world.
My phone overheats quickly in the VR headset and my eyeballs feel like they should be sweating after just 20 minutes.
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68% liked the lightweight design, but 32% desired more
The headset is not heavy, but the phone that goes into it is.
I suggest adding a sturdy overhead strap to the headset for better comfort and support on the face.
The headset is not heavy, but the phone inside it is.
