Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

Currently, the best virtual reality devices on the market, including HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, and PlayStaTIon VR, etc., are expensive, and they also cost a lot of money to add PCs or game consoles that meet the requirements of virtual reality technology. There are also some cheaper options that require the help of mobile devices, such as the Samsung gearvr, which costs $99 (about RMB 670).

Previously, Samsung Gearvr could be said to be "independence" in the field of mobile VR, and all this changed until Google released daydreamview. Google's mobile VR device is priced at $79 (about 534 yuan), which is cheaper than Samsung gearvr. So who are the best mobile VR devices on the market today, let's take a look.

Since Samsung released the first consumer version of gearvr in September 2015, it has been sitting on the throne of mobile VR. On October 5 this year, Google launched a new generation of mobile VR headset daydreamview, which is considered by many media. It is the product most likely to subvert the status of Samsung gearvr. So who are these two products more powerful? Who is more worth buying? Here is the PK.

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The design of daydreamview is very simple, the surface is made of cloth material, although the official does not currently announce the weight of daydreamview, but it can be guessed that this should be a very light head display device, the inner frame is made of soft fiber material. The texture is soft and light, and the mask part also supports dismantling and cleaning. Many of the media that have been experienced indicate that the DayDream View is very light and comfortable.

According to Google, daydreamview is a virtual reality device that is inspired by clothes, so it uses a soft and breathable fabric. Digital Trends editor Julian Chokkattu appreciated the device after experiencing daydreamview at Google's conference.

“Although the plastic frame is a bit cheap, once I get in touch with the soft fabric, I immediately forget the previous impression,” Chokkattu said. “You can even bend slightly, and it's convenient when you want to stuff it into your suitcase or backpack.”

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

Contrary to Google's daydreamview, the Samsung gearvr's surface is made of smooth plastic and can be used by users wearing glasses, and has a removable cushion to ensure hygiene. The weight reaches 318g, and wearing it for a long time will obviously increase the burden on the head, which is sure that the daydreamview is superior in terms of comfort.

Before using gearvr, you need to put a compatible smartphone inside, and then slide the covered case to install the smartphone inside. Google Daydreamview uses another way to secure the smartphone with elastic straps and a semi-wrapped shell. "You need to put your phone in it and everything is ready," Google said.

The gearvr uses a micro-USB interface to connect to the smartphone, while daydreamview uses a wireless connection.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

Unlike gearvr, daydreamview does not have a middle layer design, but according to people who wear daydreamview for a long time, if used for a long time, there will be a slight decline from the face.

Gearvr and daydreamview's mobile phone clamping methods are very simple, but gearvr needs to be connected to the mobile phone through the interface to use, and daydreamview is more convenient, it is connected by wireless, built-in NFC chip can automatically identify whether the mobile phone is loaded, if installed The membership automatically switches to the Daydream interface.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

In addition, the daydreamview retractable front cover automatically adapts to different sizes of mobile phones, with bumps for locating the phone screen, which can detect the state of the phone and automatically adjust the image position without the need for manual adjustment by the user. .

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

Compared to most VR boxes including gearvr, the most special place for daydreamview is equipped with an operating handle that supports somatosensory interaction. This handle has a built-in 9-axis inertial sensor that monitors the movement of the user's wrist and supports a small range of hand positions. Tracking, so it can achieve a light somatosensory interaction, based on the user feedback experienced, its tracking accuracy and response speed is very high, and outstanding performance.

Samsung's gearvr mainly interacts through the touchpad on the right side of the headset, although the experience it gives is not bad, but it is difficult to create a more immersive VR experience without somatosensory interaction, which is the daydreamview.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

Normal people's field of view is about 120 degrees. Currently, the field of view of VR glasses on the market is between 60° and 120°. In theory, the closer the field of view is to the real field of view, the stronger the immersion will be. Like HTC Vive's field of view: 110 degrees, Oculus Rift: 100 degrees, and daydreamview's field of view is 90 degrees, the latest gearvr's field of view is 101 degrees, so this point gearrvr wins.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

Samsung gearvr needs to be used with its own specific mobile phone. Most of these phones use AMOLED screen with higher screen refresh rate, and the resolution is basically 2K, so it is not easy to cause dizziness and serious graininess.

At present, the two mobile phones Pixel and Pixel XL used in daydreamview also use AMOLED screen, but the former has a screen resolution of only 1080P, while the latter has 2K. If Pixel is used, the visual experience may not be better than gearvr.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

In addition, the gearvr head display has a built-in professional gyroscope to reduce the delay rate of the head sensor, while daydreamview directly uses the internal gyroscope of the mobile phone, but considering the Daydream standard, the sensitivity of the gyroscope must also meet the anti-stun requirement.

Overall, the visual experience between the two and the immersion sensation that comes with it are not inconsistent.

Another feature of daydreamview is its VR content application optimized for the VR scene at the bottom. Currently, Google's own movies, pictures, Street View maps and Youtube have already supported daydreamview, and Google will also unite more than 50. Vendors collaborate to develop a variety of different applications, and with the influence of the Daydream platform, more rich applications will be born on the platform in the future.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

The application of gearvr is mainly downloaded through the Oculus online store. There are many excellent games in the store, but there are not many practical softwares. Due to the lack of somatosensory interaction, the control of applications and games is limited, which is necessary for the diversification of content. Limitations.

At present, Samsung has let Gear VR start supporting the Oculus Store app store, so there are many excellent software and games to experience, and it has been developed for two years, the number of apps is not too small, and recently added Bomb Squad and EVE : A popular game like GunJack.

Due to the short release time of Daydream View, only the demos of "Harry Potter Magic World" and "Digital mini-gold" are currently displayed. In terms of applications, Daydream View is more abundant, especially video apps, including Hulu, Netflix, HBO and YouTube. In terms of games, Gunjack 2: End of Shift, FantasTIc Beasts and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes will be added in the future.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

Samsung gearvr only supports some models of its own, such as: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 series, Galaxy S7 series, the latest gearvr was originally born for Note 7, but due to the explosion door incident, Note 7 has been removed, The official also announced that gearvr no longer supports Note 7 use.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

Daydreamview currently only supports Pixel and Pixel XL phones, but it supports Daydream standard mobile phones. At present, many mobile phone manufacturers have become members of Daydream Program. It is foreseeable that more Daydream phones will be launched in the future, so compatibility is in progress. On the way, daydreamview will be better.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

DayDream View is priced at US$79 (approx. RMB: 530 yuan), Samsung Gearvr is priced at US$99 (approximately RMB: 664 yuan), and the Pixel phone that supports DayDream View is priced at US$649 (approximately RMB 4,327). The price of the Samsung S7 that supports gearvr is: 4888 yuan. It can be seen that the overall cost of use DayDream View is cheaper than gearvr.

It is worth mentioning that daydreamview will start pre-sale on October 20th and will be officially shipped in November. The purchase of Pixel or Pixel XL mobile phone will also get a daydreamview for free, and gearvr has been on the market for a long time and can be purchased at any time.

Gear VR and Daydream View mobile VR comparison evaluation

So, in the end, which one would you choose for the two devices? I believe I already have the answer. DayDream View is significantly better than gearvr in terms of comfort, interactive experience, content, and compatibility, and the potential of DayDream View is even greater.

However, at present, I will not recommend you to buy DayDream View. The DayDream platform has set a unified standard for mobile VR devices. DayDream View is more like a template for DayDream VR. The vendors that have joined the DayDream program already include Samsung and HTC. , Asus, Huawei, LG, Xiaomi, ZTE, etc. It is foreseeable that in the future, these manufacturers will launch the related DayDream VR head-end and DayDream mobile phones. The selectivity will be more. If you want to try it, you can do it in advance. hand.

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