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Review on πŸ“· Samsung Gear 360 (2017 Edition) Real 360Β° 4K VR Camera - US Version with Warranty: Unmatched Immersive Captures by Mike Walters

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The one you should get if Samsung is your electronics overlord.

This is a 360Β° camera that you can buy if you use Samsung communication and entertainment products. With Samsung Allshare Play, all Samsung products with this function interact seamlessly with each other, and it is very convenient (easy to use). So if you have a new Samsung phone and other Samsung devices with this feature, using Gear 360 makes browsing and transferring files so easy. However, if your phone is of a different brand, be aware that Bluetooth pairing issues may arise. I've read that Apple devices paired with the Gear 360 still have some limitations. This is not surprising since Samsung and Apple are competitors. They don't want their products to be too friendly to each other, I guess it's just business. Picture quality is excellent when viewed on a phone or TV. However, the image quality deteriorates when viewed with VR glasses. Despite recording in 4k, the data is stretched 360 degrees, reducing the image quality to 3 megapixels. Combine this with the "screen door" effect inherent in current VR configurations and you can relive the past as if you forgot your glasses. However, there are many more positives than negatives.

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • Difficult to say

Comments (3)

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April 04, 2023
::UPDATE:: No longer works on Samsung phones
March 25, 2023
Keep expectations real.
March 17, 2023
Great 360 Camera for the Price, check the seller before buying.