Daydream View 2 Google
| Basic specs | Price: $ 9985 €76 £11,189 ¥ |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Category | Smartphone VR |
| Requirement | Android |
| Resolution | — |
| Field of view (FOV) | 100° |
| Release date | 2017 |
| Country | United States |
| Full specs |
Google Daydream View 2 review
The Google Daydream View 2 (2017) is a smartphone VR headset made by Google.
In comparison with this headset’s previous version (Daydream View 2016), it is more comfortable and has a wider FoV.
Daydream View 2 compatible phones
There are many Daydream-ready phones, including: Galaxy S8/S8+/S9/S9+, Google Pixel 2, Asus ZenFone AR, LG V30 and more. Therefore, display type and resolution depend on the user’s chosen device.
The Google Daydream platform is not compatible with iPhones, however.
Google Daydream View 2 main features
- TV streaming: users can stream their VR experience on a TV for their friends and family to watch.
- Daydream controller: to intuitively interact with the virtual world.
- Easy setup: it is easy to insert a smartphone into the headset thanks to a simple latch.
- Controller storage: the Daydream View’s headstrap features a special slot to store the Daydream controller.
- Daydream platform: users have access to hundreds of games and can watch movies with their Google headset.
Google Daydream View 2 price
This Google smartphone VR headset is available at the manufacturer price of $99, which includes the Daydream controller.
The Daydream View 2 comes in three different colors: Charcoal, Fog or Coral.
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General |
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| Model | Daydream View 2 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Metascore We index ratings and reviews from trusted sources to calculate a reliable aggregate rating we call "metascore". | |
| Price | $ 9985 €76 £11,189 ¥ |
| Release date | 2017 |
| Country | United States |
| Status | Available |
| Category | Smartphone VR |
| Requirement | Android |
| Content platform | Google Play Store, Google Daydream |
Display |
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| Display type | — |
| Resolution | — |
| Refresh rate | — |
| Field of view (FOV) | 100° |
| Field of view (vertical) | — |
VR/AR Experience |
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| Room scale The device is able to precisely position itself in 3D within a given room volume. Also called 6DoF. | No |
| 360° tracking The minimum capability required to produce an immersive experience. Also called 3DoF. | Yes |
| Positional tracking Positional tracking allows the device to precisely position itself. | No |
| Built-in front camera A front facing cameras allows to see the real world without taking the device off. | No |
| Eye tracking Tracking the user’s gaze to improve image sharpness and detail specifically where the user is looking. | No |
| Hand tracking Hand tracking allows direct interactions with hand gestures, without requiring controllers. | No |
| Proximity sensor The proximity sensor detects when the headset is on the user’s face and can pause the headset when the users removes it. | No |
| 3D scanning | No |
Features |
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| Usable with glasses | Yes |
| Cooling system | No |
| Built-in headphones | No |
| Built-in microphone | No |
Controllers |
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| Optional controller | Daydream controller |
| Compatible with third-party controllers | No |
Compatibility |
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| Min CPU (Processor) | — |
| Min GPU (Graphic Processor) | — |
| Min RAM (Memory) | — |
| OS | — |
| Screen size (mobile) | — |
| OS (mobile) | Android |
Hardware |
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| Weight | 261 g9.21 oz |
| Dimensions | 117 × 100 × 168 mm4.61 × 3.94 × 6.61 in |
| Battery life | — |
| Fit | Adjustable strap, removable top strap |
| Build materials | Soft, lightweight fabric |
| IPD adjustment | No |
| Lens-to-eye adjustment | No |
Connectivity |
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| USB | No |
| Micro USB | No |
| DisplayPort | No |
| mini DisplayPort | No |
| HDMI | No |
| Micro SD Card | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Wifi | No |
