Samsung : VR Headsets

About Samsung VR Headsets

When it comes to VR headsets, Samsung is a big name to reckon with. The company offers a wide range of VR headsets under its Gear VR series. Some of the popular models include the Gear VR (2016), Gear VR (2017), and Gear VR with Controller. All these VR headsets are compatible with Samsung smartphones.

One of the biggest USPs of Samsung VR headsets is their compatibility with a wide range of Samsung smartphones. Whether you have the latest Galaxy S10 or an older Galaxy S7, you can use any of the Gear VR headsets. This is not the case with other VR headsets like Oculus Rift, which require a high-end PC for powering the VR experience. Samsung VR headsets are also relatively more affordable than Oculus Rift.

When it comes to design, Samsung VR headsets look similar to other headsets in the market. But, the company has made some refinements in the design of the latest Gear VR with Controller. For instance, the field of view has been increased to 101 degrees. The straps have also been redesigned for providing a better fit.

The Gear VR headsets from Samsung offer a good VR experience. But, they are not the best in the market. The Oculus Rift is still the gold standard when it comes to VR headsets. But, it is also much more expensive than Samsung VR headsets. The HTC Vive is another popular VR headset. But, it requires a high-end PC for powering the VR experience.

About Samsung

Samsung is a South Korean multinational conglomerate headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul. It comprises numerous affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand, and is the largest South Korean chaebol.

Samsung was founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1938 as a trading company. Over the next three decades, the group diversified into areas including food processing, textiles, insurance, securities, and retail. Samsung entered the electronics industry in the late 1960s and the construction and shipbuilding industries in the mid-1970s; these areas would drive its subsequent growth. Following Lee's death in 1987, Samsung was separated into four business groups – Samsung Group, Shinsegae Group, CJ Group and Hansol Group. Since 1990, Samsung has increasingly globalised its activities and electronics; in particular, its mobile phones and semiconductors have become its most important source of income.

As of 2017, Samsung has the 6th highest global brand value.