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412 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 412 reviews of Samsung Gear 360 (2016). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and durability. The image quality and portability also get good opinions.
usability, portability, image quality, durability, design
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung Gear 360 (2016) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
See all Samsung CamcordersExpert review by : Spencer Hart Duncan Bell (t3.com)
Little ball of fun is perfect if you've bought into the Samsung VR ecosystem
Footage looks really good ; VR filming made easy ; Resembles eyeball
Pricey ; Inevitable mild distortion ; No Galaxy phone? Be off then
Expert review by : Matt Swider (techradar.com)
This capable little camera plays nicely with the Gear VR
Easy to capture 360 photos and video ; Big on-camera controls ; Perfect for Gear VR
Not as pocketable as LG's camera ; Not waterproof ; Requires newer Samsung phone
Samsung's virtual reality ecosystem expands with this consumer-ready camera that makes it easy to capture 360 photos and video. It's best in the hands of Gear VR-owning creative types, though, it's not quite as pocketable as its closest rival, or...
Expert review by (t3.com)
Shoot your own VR videos with this dual camera eyeball on a stick
Footage looks really good ; VR filming made easy ; Resembles eyeball
400 bucks feels pricey ; Inevitable mild distortion ; No Galaxy phone? Be off then
Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)
Samsung has a device that is capable of playing VR and 360-degree videos, and a headset capable of personalising the experience. All it needed was a camera to shoot the immersive clips and the entire ecosystem would be complete. One of the big question...
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)
For simple 360-degree video and photos, the Gear 360 is great. You'll just need the right Galaxy phone and a Windows computer to complete the picture.
The well-priced Samsung Gear 360 produces some of the best spherical video you can get from a consumer-grade 360-degree camera at the moment. Easy to use on its own or with its full-featured mobile app. Can be used as a single-lens wide-angle video...
The camera's app currently works on only select Samsung phones. The lenses can be easily scratched and replacements aren't available. Included editing software is Windows-only and editing without it is difficult at best. Transferring clips longer than...
The Samsung Gear 360 is great for simple 360-degree video and photos. You'll just need the right Galaxy phone and a Windows computer to get the most from it, right out of the box.
Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (stuff.tv)
Price, specs, release date, and our full in-depth review
Tough build, but still looks slick ; Decent battery life ; Easy pairing and reconnection
Fussy compatibility ; A bit too large for a pocket ; Desktop software is Windows only
Too many problems to recommend it to everyone, but there’s a capable 360° camera in here somewhere
Expert review by : Raymond Wong (mashable.com)
But only if you own a Samsung phone.
Compact design ; Super easy to use ; Multiple 360 modes ; Good video quality (at highest setting) ; Tripod socket on bottom ; Swappable storage
Only works with select Samsung Galaxy phones ; Slipper three-legged tripod pack-in ; Battery life is not great
Samsung's Gear 360 gets all the basics right for a first-gen 360 camera.
Expert review by : Team Alphr (itpro.co.uk)
The Samsung Gear 360 is a super bit of kit, but small niggles irk considering the price
£350 is fine if it’s something you want, and need. It’s very cool technology, after all.
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)
For simple 360-degree video and photos, the Gear 360 is great. You'll just need the right Galaxy phone and a Windows computer to complete the picture.
The well-priced Samsung Gear 360 produces some of the best spherical video you can get from a consumer-grade 360-degree camera at the moment. Easy to use on its own or with its full-featured mobile app. Can be used as a single-lens wide-angle video...
The camera's app currently works on only select Samsung phones. The lenses can be easily scratched and replacements aren't available. Included editing software is Windows-only and editing without it is difficult at best. Transferring clips longer than...
The Samsung Gear 360 is great for simple 360-degree video and photos. You'll just need the right Galaxy phone and a Windows computer to get the most from it, right out of the box.
Expert review by : Sean O'Kane (theverge.com)
Here's an obvious statement: The shift from film to digital changed the way we take photos and record videos. What's less obvious about that, or at least easier to forget, is that this shift wasn't...
Great photo quality ; Sharp, small design ; Easy to use
Not durable ; Video quality doesn’t match stills ; Doesn't work with non-Samsung phones ; Long transfer times
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