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The growing popularity of cell phone-based VR devices has inspired a number of third party manufacturers to begin making their own headsets. The Magicoo VR headset is one of these HMD alternatives and it attempts to offer Samsung Gear VR quality at a Google Cardboard price point. Let’s see if this new product offers any real bang for the buck.
First Impressions
At first glance, the Magicoo looks similar to many other cell phone headsets. There is a front compartment for the phone, a series of head straps to secure the device, and some foam padding on the interior. The device is constructed out of a white plastic and the shape is reminiscent of a pair of scuba goggles.
Phone Compatibility
Similar to the Google Cardboard, the phone attaches to the headset by way of a suction cup panel. These suction cups are surprisingly effective at holding the phone in place while also allowing for a wide range of compatible phones. Even the largest and most awkwardly shaped phones like the Galaxy S8+ easily fit into the compartment.
Comfortable Fit
The device is very comfortable for a cell phone-based headset and the straps are easily adjustable. The separate piece of the strap along the crown of the headset gives an additional bit of accommodation that guarantees a snug fit. Despite the secure attachment, there is still enough room to accommodate even large glasses frames for those who require prescription lenses.
Hot Button
There is a button underneath the headset that simulates a touch screen. The button functions as an “enter” key or “return” button and is a nice feature that many comparable headsets lack. While the button isn’t useful in all situations, it does provide some basic utility and could potentially come in handy for future software.
Light Leak
The padding on the interior of the headset is comfortable and resilient but it’s notably absent around the nose piece. The bottom of the headset has an opening for the bridge of the nose but, because it lacks padding, this opening allows light to leak through the viewfinder. This peripheral light definitely detracts from the VR immersion and is one of the few real problems with the hardware. That being said, the light is still relatively minimal and the Magicoo still offers a significant upgrade over the Google Cardboard in this regard.
Lens Adjustment
The headset has adjustment sliders for the optics giving the user the ability to alter the distance between the two lenses. Not all eyes are the same distance apart and the option to custom tailor the lens separation based on your personal size and shape is a very useful feature. Each lens can be moved independently for maximum customization.
Great Value
All in all, the Magicoo provides about 75% of the Gear VR experience for 10% of the price. The comfortability and functionality are a huge improvement over the cardboard-based headsets that are commonly purchased and certainly justify the upgrade cost.
Not at all bad for entry point VR users if it available for just under $10
it will be much better if it has a headphone.
agreed
Your smartphone has a headphone jack already. Of course the headset itself won’t have a headphone jack… Same thing with GearVR, Daydream, Google Cardboard…
Good product for porn video.
wow,Tempting price,but without headphone,might be embarrassing to watch porn by it in home.
You lock your doors, right?
of course
lmao, you’re right bro. If doesnt have headphone jack, it can not serve its primary function for which im buying it.