
Both sides provide a snapshot of the scene for each eye, only they are slightly different from each other so that the brain is fooled into perceiving depth. On a technical note, these screens are divided in half. Technically, there are only 11 smartphones that currently support this headset, and here are their resolutions: Winner: Draw Display quality, field of viewįor Google’s Daydream View headset, the display quality depends on the compatible smartphone. Samsung recently did the same when it introduced the Gear VR controller although the inputs still remain intact on the latest Gear VR model. You won’t find this on the Daydream View and Oculus Go versions, as these inputs were moved to motion-sensing controllers.

A USB-C port appears to be mounted on the left side for charging the device when it’s not in use.īy comparison, Samsung’s Gear VR headset includes a touchpad, an Oculus Home button, and a Back button on the right side of the device. Instead, you’ll find the power and volume buttons on the top along with an LED to indicate that the headset is powered on. Inside are two updated versions of the lenses used in the PC-based Oculus Rift headset.īecause this is a self-contained unit, you won’t find an empty compartment on the front of this headset, or the associated door. There isn’t any fabric covering the outer shell, but it does provide soft, adjustable head and top straps for a comfortable fit, and what appears to be an extremely soft facepad so the headset doesn’t dig trenches deep into your face. To some degree, the Oculus Go is similar in design. But even if you own a Daydream-compatible phone, the Oculus Go may be a better solution for reasons we will explain later. Unfortunately, we don’t have the official specifications for the Oculus Go just yet given it’s not launching until early 2018.

Meanwhile, the upcoming $200 Oculus Go is a self-contained device that has everything it needs, purring along without the added high-priced smartphone. Like a puppy, Google’s Daydream View is a $100 mobile VR headset that highly depends on a central source for everything it needs, specifically an expensive smartphone. They’re both domesticated animals that live within the house, but they don’t use the same approach to get their attention requirements met. It’s first important to mention that comparing the Google Daydream View with Facebook’s Oculus Go is like comparing a dog to a cat.
