Customer Ratings & Reviews
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- SKU:
- 5449600
Customer reviews
Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 2041 reviews
(2,041 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value3.8
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars
- Quality3.3
Rating 3.3 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use3.4
Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the Utopia 360° Virtual Reality Headset's reasonable price, user-friendly design, and suitability as a gift. While some users have concerns about the controller, compatibility, remote, apps, and comfort, many find the headset to be a great value for the price.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Alright for the price.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Took me a while to figure out how it worked, but once I got it going, man, it was a trip.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Price, VrCons mentioned:Controller
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A decent VR for a good price, in case you are experimenting with VR for the first time. The controller isn't all that good but the headset is pretty good for your basic VR apps and games.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Vr
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It's pretty good....
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's comfortable, affordable, and does the trick. You can adjust it on the top and sides like binoculars. It seems to be that solid next level up from cardboard or View Master for sure, very comfy, though I also see why some models of VR are better and more expensive. Mainly, I wish there were more apps that did more, otherwise what's the point? I hoped my son would be playing with this all the time, but due to lack of bountiful apps and games and such, it's mostly left alone. The View Master requires $15-30 disks to use with it--expensive and limited--but LOOKS way, way cooler than what you can do with these, if that makes sense. Apps are free or cheap, the plus side, but just a bit limited. So, yes, it's cool, it works, and my guess is more apps and things to view and games to play will inevitably appear over time, so I recommend it to have around, totally.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Remote
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It's just okay
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We actually ended up returning this because the functionality is minimal. It comes with a remote which is nice, but the remote only works with very few games that you can download, rendering it almost useless unless the game you happen to download uses the movement of your head to achieve game play, most of which were boring or pointless. May be fun for small children, but most likely they would get bored with it after several hours or days. Our iPhone 6's fit in this with ease, without the cases of course. Please keep in mind this review is based off of iOS usage, and the experience with android may vary, though it plainly states the entire device works with both.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not equal to samsungs VR yet
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not equal to samsungs VR yet. It's an ok device for kids say 10 and under they will probably love it, just don't let them see the difference with samsungs VR device. It's an ok device I would give it a 3 out of 5 it's very comfortable, it has some ok apps that are free to download a few a little glitchy though. I even paid for one app and that wasn't so bad , just lost my attention after about 45 min. I believe that's the real issue the apps to view that are not up to that of the Samsung VR viewing apps. I figure 3-6 months this product will be worth investing in even now for $30 bucks or the one for $20 without the game remote is not a bad price for what it gives you ...a little entertainment ,a look into the future of games, tv shows, movies, ppl interaction and even more, future tech is coming it seems.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Phone compatibility
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Check your phone first
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After reading several reviews I did not find anyone speaking about the needed phone apps. Neither golf my phones were able to download it either. I was not able to use with my LG or my Galaxy so I had to return it. Lesson learned.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good for starters
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only thing I don't like about this is it comes with hardly any visuals you have to download them. Still recommend because it's worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Vr
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It’s ok to give to a little kid
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Keep in mind the product does not cost s lot of money do you get what you pay for. But it cool for a little kid to get introduced to vr.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Very inexpensive no frills VR headset
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I always wanted to try the VR headset, but never wanted to drop a huge amount of money on them - 40, 50 bucks - certainly not hundreds of dollars. Seeing this was on clearance for on $2.99 last week, why not. This is very much a no frills beginner VR headset, which is fine. And if it breaks, well for the price it won't hurt that bad. But as for quality - at least with this particular device I picked up - feels like "you get what you paid for." Basic focus wheel, another dial to widen the lens to match your eyes. It does come with a controller that pairs via bluetooth to your phone. My iPhone XS Max WILL fit the headset, barely. It's a bit of a challenge to squeeze it in without triggering the On/Off screen of the iPhone, activating Siri, or the volume buttons on the side. With a case on, no it simply won't fit, even an Apple leather case - so the case needs to come off. A concern for me personally also, when using this iPhone model and the hard, kind of cheap feeling plastic clamps to hold the phone in place...a fear of scratching your iPhone sides is real. I personally didn't want to risk that so I added some tiny pieces of foam to those VR clamps inside. Adjusting the dials for focus, again for the line of eyesight - again this may have been THIS particular model - it felt like these dials are ready to break off the device itself. I saw some reviews about that you can wear glasses with these, no you can't. So removing them and with myself having really terrible eyesight, I was still able to focus and see clearly through this headset. The head strap is adjustable, so this is a plus! Now once you get it set up, How to watch VR. I was manly messing around with VR on YouTube (Just type in VR in the search) Roller coasters, skydiving, VR tours of different countries, even space launches as if YOU were the astronaut. Since this was the first time I experienced VR,I found these videos just wild and fun. But after a few minutes feeling a little queasy, dizzy - that is to be expected I think. There are other apps you can download for free, Google Cardboard, from here you can sync up the Utopia model headset by using the phones camera to scan the QR code. More apps will be available though here. Plenty of other free VR apps via IOS and Android stores. One app may of us have on our devices is "Google Maps / Google Street View." This has a VR option built in. Once clicked, now you can feel you are literally on almost any street on the planet and look around - gives a sense that you are actually there. I even tried an online VR video converter - Too 10, 15 seconds of The Avengers as a "test" to see how this would look in the headset. That is a cool experience, it's almost like sitting in an iMax theater and your 10 ft away from the screen! The file size does become very large though thought this processing, it becomes a "dual stereoptic screen," and the small clip pushed to almost 900mb, way, way up from 120MB The front (where the Utopia 360 logo is) has a slide to open to expose the phone camera - then to experience AR (Augmented Reality) content. This may work on certain phones - especially a single lens phone, it would not work on my XS Max, the camera lens just did not line up with the "cutout." The one big downfall I did notice with these apps, videos is it really takes a toll on your phones battery. Even heats the phone up since I guess it uses a lot more processing power. I can't even imagine watching a full 2 hour movie on this because A)battery life, a "hot" phone and B) I think one may get a major headache and disorientation after a while wearing this. My personal advice, use these in sort periods of time. The controller, even though this paired up with my iPhone with no problem, it just didnt seem to do anything with any app (there is a IOS and ANDROID switch on the side, even with IOS selected, I still could not get it working on a few games I downloaded.) Possible a settings issue and something I have to mess around with some more. So like i said its a basic "starter" headset. And for the price of 2-3 bucks...it was worth it to see what the VR was all about. Don't expect all the fancy functions like you see from the more expensive Gear, Oculus, the Hive. Utopia360 - for the very low price Best Buy has this for - it's cool for viewing, exploring some very interesting VR content without blowing away your bank account.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:VrCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nice to have one
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was able to set my iPhone 6s Plus and hold it securily to the VR. The VR kept slipping down from my eyes because of the weight and so had to hold the glasses by one hand as support. The VR experience was great but there are not enough contents available to enjoy. For this price I would keep it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:VrCons mentioned:Controller
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
A Good intro headset
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was my first step into VR and it works great for the price point. I paired it with an iPhone 7 and Bluetooth headset. My only fault lies with the controller and the button that makes contact with screen. The button doesn't work and the controller is all but useless unless watching a movie. It is better than cardboard and a good first step.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:PriceCons mentioned:Phone compatibility
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good VR Headset for beginners
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s a nice headset. I used this with iPhone 8 Plus. It didn’t fit with the case, so had to remove the case. Installed intended app and adjusted to google cardboard VR headset. One of the mirrors on the headsets didn’t hold in place. Watching the video using this set was ok. Overall it’s good for beginners and bit low priced when compared to others.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Phone compatibility
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Headset is good but the controller not so much
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I knew going into buying a headset most of them work great because I had one before. The reason I brought this one was the added bonus of the Bluetooth controller. I figured why not pay the extra money and get the combination so I get everything I need in one box. That is the only mistake I actually made because I don't like the controller. If I knew it wouldn't work correctly with my phone then I would have bought the model without the controller. If you are going to buy a headset do yourself a favor and get the model without the controller because you might not even use it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not bad for the money
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I figured this would be a good way to test out VR and see if it was worth pursuing further. Was able to play a few games with it and my 7-yr-old enjoyed it, but it's a little cumbersome to get the phone in and out of the unit, and it didn't work well with my glasses (which I do believe is mentioned somewhere on the box or in the included docs -- that results may vary with glasses). I'll probably return it since it's a little uncomfortable on my face with my glasses, and I have to work my glasses out of the unit when I'm ready to take it off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:VrCons mentioned:Phone compatibility
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
VR works as advertised
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Utopia 360 headset works as advertised. You have a decent VR experience. Certainly for the pricepoint it's not bad. The choice of applications that take advantage is limited from what I saw. That's probably the biggest drawback. Also, the iPhone 6S barely fit in it. Certainly not while in a case to protect the phone. So that would be my feedback.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Controller, Phone compatibility
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It's basic functionality is perfect.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a basic headset with a control set, yet one needs to remove the cellphone protector to allow it to fit inside the headset. I haven't been able to make the hand control to work it on my device despite having trying different apps.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Phone compatibility
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good for the money
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was excited, it uses the cardboard viewer format. But the controller that comes with it is NOT compatible with the J7
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Phone compatibility
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Entry-level VR with Controller
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this as an entry-level foray into VR. It is a step up from the cardboard box (has headband, adjustable focal length and adjustable pupilary distance). This and others work best with newer high-resolution phones. The field of vision is a bit narrow, but I didn't pay 200, either! The button in the middle is actually taps the screen, an action command used in some apps (not the latch for the phone door, like I originally thought). The instructions are minimal, but don't throw them out. You need the QR code to use the Cardboard app (and probably others). The instructions also explain the controller modes. The original controller was cheap junk and didn't work in 3 of 4 modes (the version with the Android/IOS switch). I contacted tech support and they mailed a replacement. The replacement is *MUCH* better quality. The spring loaded clips to hold the phone may interfere with the phone's volume and power buttons (i have to be careful loading the phone or it goes into Mute or tries to turn off). Still, it's fun. I don't feel like I wasted money.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Controller, Phone compatibility
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Just Ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesn't work with my phone(Note4) the holder shuts my phone off. No way to not let it hold down my power button. Works OK with other phones, but the hand controller is intermittent. Still learning it...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Vr
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
works ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it is a good cheap viewer, also using a cheap phone, you get what you pay for, but it does work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend