The top selling product on Amazon, the Canbor VR headset had to have its own review since it has been the best seller for quite some time. Although I’m not a huge fan of the cheap VR headsets but since there was a lot of hype about this VR headset, I had to have a look and see if the hype about Canbor VR headset is real or not.
Without wasting any more time, let’s get into the review.
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Specifications
Weight: 305 grams (only VR glasses)
Price: $25.99
Phone Compatibility: Phone with screen sizes ranging between 4.0-6.0 inches
Inside the Box:
1-VR Headset
1- Cleaning Cloth
1- User Manual
2- Screen Cleaning Wipes
2 -Sponge pad
Overall Rating: 5/10
Best Buy: www.amazon.com
What I liked about the VR headset
1. The quality of the VR headset seemed pretty good compared to the other cheap VR headsets that I have seen. The built is sturdy which is very important since I have seen a couple of VR headsets that are clumsy and they end up providing very low quality of VR experience.
2. The foam padding on the VR headset is pretty comfortable and it has a nice cushioning effect that minimizes the light entering inside while you are wearing the VR headset. This makes sure that the VR experience is immersive.
3. The VR headset is slightly huge but the three-way strap distributed the weight pretty well and you can use it for 45 minutes without any issues. The straps and the foam padding are pretty comfortable.
4. The VR headset has focal adjusters which can help you focus the lenses on the image and have a better VR experience. Since the IPD is different for different people, it is important that the VR headset comes with that feature, unlike many other VR headsets.
5. The box includes rubber strips which can be fixed in the corner of your phone so that the power button or the volume button does not come in contact with the spring loaded arm holding the phone and create any issues like switching off your phone or sudden reduction in volume.
6. The front of the VR headset has a magnetic lid and it opens up when pushed back giving you space to insert the phone. The VR headset can hold phones with screen sizes ranging between 4-6 inches.
What I did not like about the VR headset
1. There could possibly be overheating issues in the VR headset and you may want to keep a cooling pad against your phone inside the VR headset which could possibly give you a few more minutes of gameplay.
2. The VR headset is sturdy, however, the only thing I do not like about these headsets is that they have no uniformity when it comes to their quality of VR headsets. It really depends on what quality of VR headset you have received since some people tend to get defective pieces or some VR headsets tend to be clumsy.
3. The VR headset is pretty good for the price. I have received a few VR headsets that were really not that good but had great reviews on Amazon, so I think that either most of the reviews on amazon are paid or there is no uniformity in the manufacturing of these VR headsets.
4.The VR headset does have focal and IPD adjusters but I really do not like the gap that the lenses leave between the headset making the gap exposed directly to the phone screen which is really annoying. It takes out the immersive experience which is very important to have a great VR experience.
Games on the VR headset
The VR headset comes with a QR code to download the Google Cardboard app and try the free demos and 360-degree videos. You can play all the games and apps that are free and compatible with the Google Cardboard VR headset.
You might need a Bluetooth controller for using the Google Cardboard app and it is better that you invest in a good controller rather than the cheap $7 controllers that are available on Amazon. Try investing in a Moga controller which cost around $17 because they work pretty well and last really long, unlike the cheap controllers where the functionality of the controller depends on your luck.
There are a few sellers that provide the Canbor VR headset with a Bluetooth controller and all I could say on that is the Bluetooth controllers that come along with these VR headsets are very unreliable. They sometimes work and sometimes they are just spoilt from the beginning so try to get from good brands like Moga or GamSir G3s.
Conclusion
The Canbor VR headset is good but not as great as you might expect it to be. If you want to get a taste of VR then you can try out this headset but if you really want to play games and have a premium VR experience then you must go for one of the premium VR headsets that we recommend.
The Canbor VR headset is good for the price and you may like it if you just want to watch a few YouTube Videos and have some 360-degree video experiences. It is great that way but for some serious gaming and a way immersive VR experience I would definitely recommend the Merge VR or the Samsung Gear VR.
Both the recommended VR headsets are priced at $59.99 and $45 which is double the price of the Canbor VR headset but they are definitely worth it. Do let me know what you think about these VR headsets and in the case, you have any other questions, write them in the comment section below and I would be happy to help.
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I have been looking into getting a better VR headset than the one I have. I won mine from a drawing at the 2016 CES. I wasn’t sure about the Canbor or going with the Samsung one. Your review helped me make up my mind. I’m for sure going to get a Samsung. I was leaning that way before because my phone is samsung but I was tempted by the lower price of the Canbor.
Thanks,
Craig M
Agreed that the Canbor VR headset is cheaper but one should not ignore that the price of the Gear VR these days has come down to $45 which is really a great deal in comparison to all the features that the Samsung Gear VR offers.
In no way should you choose Canbor over Samsung Gear VR. Canbor is a cheap Chinese VR headset and the quality is more like a hit or miss, it can turn out to be good or it could just be the worst VR headset you have ever experienced.
With VR coming up as a legitimate gaming medium (which I dreamed about as a kid) it’s hard to tell which headsets are real and which are the cheap knockoffs that are just trying to capitalize on their popularity. I’m glad to see that you took the time to check into one of the “budget” headsets for those of us thinking about breaking into the new scene without breaking the bank doing so!
I did have one question, though; How did you find the straps after your 45 minute gaming session? Was if comfortable to wear them that entire time or did you take them off and immediately feel relief? I imagine this is very similar to how a paintball mask feels where it puts a great deal of pressure on your forehead and cheeks, essentially riding on your sinuses.
There are way too many VR headsets which are cheap but the quality is really no that good. I have just ended up packing them back in the box in which they were sent and returning them.
It does feel a little tiring after 45 minutes and usually I keep removing it after 30 minutes to avoid any pain or any other issues.But it is really not like the paintball mask, lol. it is lighter and much more comfortable to wear and carry on your face, however you can even lie down wearing it to reduce the stress on the head straps of the VR headset.
The Canbor VR I has been giving me a little trouble so far and I just purchased a month ago. Interestingly, I’m not surprised as the price was a little lower compared to other VR headset I was looking at. It does overheat after using it for over 40 minutes or so. I wouldn’t mind trying the one you recommended. I will definitely check that one out in the future. Thanks for the review!
Hey Liz,
I did expect that to happen, initially you feel like maybe you just got a defective product but when I hear such experiences I realize that it is a univeral quality of the product. You used it for 40 minutes? I had to do it for the review but what is your excuse, LOL.
Anyway, I hope you try the Merge VR, it is way better and if you need any help let me know!
Only $25.99? I’ve heard of the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive, and I know that those venture into the hundreds! I know that this one probably doesn’t have the same features as those two, but still, it’s a really great price! Google Cardboard is like, what, $15? This one is barely more expensive and looks like much higher quality! Will definitely look into it getting it, thank you!
Yeah, well you might want to got though the review carefully before investing in such VR headsets. However, do let me knoe your experience once you have tried this VR headset!
Thanks for your review on this as i’m doing some research right now to get a right piece of VR. It seems that you gave a pretty good comment on Canbor because of their quality.
Wondering is the three-way strap stable enough to hold a iphone7plus? Just worry if the phone is too big for this BR set. Thanks for your advice.
Yes it should be definitely okay to use it with iPhone 7 Plus. The three way strap wont be a problem with the phone and do read the review carrefully before investing, LOL.