VR glasses for smartphones

VR Brillen Charts

There are now more VR glasses on the market than ever before. Who still knows their way around? We help you!

There is the option of using your smartphone in VR glasses designed for this purpose. VR movies in particular can be enjoyed very cheaply. You don’t need expensive VR glasses or an expensive gaming PC, just your smartphone and VR glasses, which cost around € 30.

Advantages:

  • Very inexpensive (VR glasses only cost around € 30 – view here *)
  • Every current smartphone is now suitable (but you can find the best smartphones here → The best VR smartphones
  • Countless free apps and movies (new all the time)
  • You can also use Steam VR through special apps

Disadvantage:

  • Bluetooth controller (cardboard) only. There is a controller for Google Daydream that you can use to play lightsaber games. Unfortunately, Google Daydream will no longer continue.
  • 3DOF only, simple head tracking (you can look around anywhere and tilt your head, but don’t move your head forward, backward, up or down.)

We have put together a top list of available smartphone VR glasses here. This chart list should help to make the choice easier. The price / performance ratio of most VR glasses is extremely good. Most VR glasses for smartphones are now almost identical. Only small details make the differences here. You should make sure that the VR glasses have an integrated switch (magnetic switch)

NOTE: There are high-priced VR glasses such as B. the Google Daydream View. It enables the use of Google Daydream, the “successor” of Cardboard. Daydream can only be used with selected smartphones and is unfortunately no longer being developed. You can therefore also use VR glasses in the price segment of around € 30.

Google Daydream View
The Daydream View feels high quality, but Daydream is not being developed any further.

1. YEMENREN HD Virtual Reality 3D VR Headset

YEMENREN HD Virtual Reality 3D VR Headset

Field of View

120°

Integrated Trigger Button

Nein

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Weight

450 g

Released

2020

Platform

Google Cardboard

YEMENREN HD Virtual Reality 3D VR Headset - 120 ° field of view and best seller of smartphone VR glasses on Amazon. One of the best VR glasses for smartphones, the viewing angle is enormous and ensures incredible experiences, especially with VR films.

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2. DESTEK V5 VR headset

Destek V5 VR Brille

Field of View

110°

Integrated Trigger Button

Ja

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Weight

464 g

Released

2020

Platform

Google Cardboard

The Destek V5 is convincing in every respect, as its predecessor Destek V4 already did. Almost all defects have now been removed in this variant, which takes the VR experience with the smartphone with this VR headset to the next level. This VR headset are a must for anyone looking for as much VR as possible for little money.

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3. DESTEK V4 VR glasses

DESTEK V4 VR glasses

Field of View

110°

Integrated Trigger Button

Ja

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Weight

422 g

Released

2019

Platform

Google Cardboard

The DESTEK V4 VR glasses surprised us very positively. It is available in a standard version as well as a Daydream version. Anyone who has a Daydream-enabled smartphone should definitely take a look at the Daydream variant. We give these VR glasses for smartphones a very good.

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4. Samsung Gear VR

Samsung Gear VR Brille

Field of View

101°

Integrated Trigger Button

Ja

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF

Weight

350 g

Released

2016

Platform

Google Cardboard

  • One control option (touchpad) on the right-hand side.
  • Integrated USB socket directly in the glasses
  • A very comfortable design
  • Comfortable, flexible belt
  • The distance between the two lenses can be adjusted
  • Exclusive Oculus apps in the Oculus store can be used

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5. VR Shinecon 3D

VR Shinecon 3D VR Brille

Field of View

100°

Integrated Trigger Button

Nein

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Weight

460 g

Released

2016

Platform

Google Cardboard

VR Shinecon 3D remains Shinecon - and that means something positive. When we first saw this robust looking VR Shinecon 3D VR glasses We were really impressed by the simple and solid workmanship.
  • Solid workmanship, no frills
  • Comfortable, adjustable head strap
  • The distances between the lenses can be adjusted
  • The distances between the smartphone and the lenses could be adjusted very easily
  • Suitable for smartphones between 3.5 and 6 inches ( we researched the most suitable smartphones here )

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6. ELEGIANT Universal 3D VR

ELEGIANT 3D VR glasses

Field of View

96°

Integrated Trigger Button

Nein

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Weight

450 g

Released

2016

Platform

Google Cardboard

  • Very comfortable design
  • Adjustable strap for the head
  • The distance between eyes and lenses can be set separately for each eye
  • Great value for money
  • But: No integrated magnetic switch
Although the ELEGIANT Universal 3D VR is already a few years old, it still meets all the criteria for a good VR experience today. there is actually nothing you can do. The only drawback is that no magnetic switch was built in. But the price is reasonable. It will ensure many wonderful and pleasant hours in virtual reality. Do you also have a Bluetooth remote control , nothing stands in the way of a VR experience. Our experts have also provided a suitable QR code: Elegiant QR code

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7. HooToo 3D VR Box

HooToo 3D VR Box

Field of View

95°

Integrated Trigger Button

Ja

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Weight

430 g

Released

2017

Platform

Google Cardboard

  • Light weight
  • This creates a comfortable fit
  • The strap is adjustable
  • The view of the screen can be adjusted generously
  • A magnetic switch is integrated
  • Suitable for almost all common smartphones ( Smartphone ideal for VR )
  • Also suitable for people who wear glasses
With a relatively low price, these VR glasses are one of the top VR glasses for smartphones. The high-quality workmanship combined with low weight makes the HooToo a top model that should not be ignored. An integrated magnetic switch also eliminates the eternal problem with the missing switches ( Retrofit magnetic switch ) finally no need to worry. You can't go wrong with the HooToo at the moment.

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8. Tepoinn 3D VR

Tepoinn 3D VR glasses

Field of View

90°

Integrated Trigger Button

Nein

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Weight

450 g

Released

2016

Platform

Google Cardboard

  • Tepoinn 3D VR is coming in the second generation
  • Extremely comfortable to wear, thanks to the new shoulder strap (2nd generation VR glasses)
  • A lightweight among VR glasses
  • Lenses left and right can be adjusted independently of each other (even people who do not wear glasses have 2 different eyes)
  • The distance between the display and the lenses can be adjusted.
  • Suitable for smartphones between 4.5 and 5.7 inches
  • Unfortunately no integrated magnetic switch
Overall, the Tepoinn 3D VR is fabulous VR glasses for smartphones. With the right one Smartphone you can have good VR experiences.

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9. VR glasses VR-SHARK X4

VR Brille VR SHARK X4

Field of View

110°

Integrated Trigger Button

Nein

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Platform

Google Cardboard

VR glasses VR-SHARK X4 - One of the most powerful smartphone VR glasses on the market. It can compete with other top VR glasses such as ELEGIANT Universal 3D VR, Tepoinn 3D VR or HooToo 3D VR Box. These VR glasses have also become one of the most popular on Amazon within a very short time.
  • Integrated magnetic switch
  • Built-in headphones
  • Robust, comfortable design
  • Almost no light penetrates the glasses
  • Lenses are barely noticeable thanks to anti-reflection
  • The distance between eyes and lenses can be adjusted separately for each eye
  • The distance between the two lenses can be adjusted
  • Suitable for smartphones between 4.7 and 6.2 inches

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10. Pasonomi 3D VR

Pasonomi 3D VR Brile

Integrated Trigger Button

Nein

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Platform

Google Cardboard

Pasonomi 3D VR - VR glasses that we no longer want to do without! In addition to the ELEGIANT Universal 3D VR, HooToo and VR Shinecon 3D, the Pasonomi is one of the best smartphone VR glasses currently on the market. Shortcoming: There is no magnetic switch.

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11. ZEISS VR ONE plus

Zeiss VR One VR Brille

Integrated Trigger Button

Nein

Standalone

No

Tracking

3DOF - Smartphone

Platform

Google Cardboard

ZEISS - a company founded 170 years ago by master mechanic Carl Zeiss, has specialized in the precision mechanical and optical industry. It is very pleasing that Carl Zeiss AG is keeping up with the times and has not forgotten the trend of the future: VR glasses. The “Made in Germany” VR glasses ZEISS VR ONE Plus definitely play in the upper league of smartphone VR glasses. The good workmanship and the principle of the “multi-bowl” is unique on this market. We show which smartphones the VR glasses are suitable for.
  • Smartphone sits perfectly in the designated shell
  • Thanks to the perfect hold, the smartphone does not slip
  • The distance and focal length of the lenses do not have to be readjusted every time
  • Removable face pad

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Does your favorite not have a magnetic switch? Never mind

So often we have been asked whether it makes sense to buy glasses without a magnetic switch. We recommend everyone to take somewhat cheaper glasses and order a remote control for them. You have to “click” on some apps. There are solutions with bluetooth mice, or our walkaround (retrofit magnetic switch) .

VR headset bluetooth remote control magnetic switch

But the best solution is still the remote control: VR glasses remote control

VR apps for your VR glasses

After you happily call VR glasses your property, the question that usually arises is: Which VR apps are there now?

We have of course put together an answer and the must-have VR apps.

Here are our favorites:

>> These VR APPS should not be missing on your smartphone <<