Weight
345
g
380
g
Manufacturer | |
Samsung | Starbreeze Studios |
Release date | |
Aug 19 2016 | Aug 31 2016 |
Processing source | |
Smartphone | Computer |
Controller | |
Touchpad and back button | - |
Sound | |
Refresh rate | |
60 Hz | 90 Hz |
Field of view | |
101° | 210° |
Display | |
Super AMOLED | Dual 5.5" LCD Quad HD Displays |
Resolution | |
2560x1440p (1280x1440 per eye) | 5120 x 1440 (2560 x 1440 per eye) |
Accelerometer | |
Gyroscope | |
Magnetometer | |
Proximity | |
Other | |
- | - |
The Samsung Gear VR 2016 model was released alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, and features minor changes. The SM-R323 model comes with an additional field of view, increased cushioning, a flat trackpad, and changes to the cover and body of the device to reduce glare. The model also utilizes USB-C connector. USB-C connector is slightly larger than the micro-B connector. It enables reversible plug orientation. Data speeds have been increased to 10Gbps.
The StarVR headset comes from Starbreeze Studios. They have partnered with Acer to release StarVR Head-Mounted Display.