DESTEK V4 Daydream View Review
- √ 103°vr view - stand on the Summit of mount Lyell and overlook the surrounding Mountains covered by snow; imagine the wind blowing across your face. . . Our 103 degree field of view makes you feel like an actual climber, not as a mere watcher or Viewer. It balances immersion and clarity of view while providing you the most excellent VR view to watch 360 degree video.
- √ Eye Protected Anti-blue Light HD Lenses - Eye-protected lenses with unparalleled clarity make VR movies a visual experience comparable to world-renowned IMAX. DESTEK V4 will always make sure you have the best seat in your private theatre wherever you really are. ★★NOTE: ★★the remote control of V4 combo can't support Daydream Apps.
- √ More gaming fun with daydream remote controller - If you have the daydream phone, wield a magic wand to switch between different interfaces in daydream app to enjoy gorgeous VR scenes, varies of interesting games and wonderful TV series. Get a new unique VR experience with DESTEK daydream controller. All controlled with One hand, without burden, it is worthy for you to try.
- √ Comfortable wearing & easily adjustable - the face padding made of soft leather makes your skin feel comfortable and allows you to view longer without irritation. The head strap has Upward 9 degrees of adjustment to prevent the strap from touching your ears while relieving pressure on your head and nose. The object/pupil distance can be adjusted separately to get Clearest view without your own glasses (even for consumers with myopia under 600°, hyperopia under 300° or astigmatic under 100°).
- √ Only for daydream smartphones: The daydream controller only works with daydream platform, compatible with Google Pixel/Pixel XL/Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL/Pixel 3/Pixel 3 XL, Samsung S8/S8 Plus/S9/S9 Plus Note 8, Huawei mate 9 Pro, Moto Z/ Z Force/ Z 2 force, LG V30, Asus Zenfone AR, ZTE Axon 7. (The daydream controller isn't compatible with iPhone)
The DESTEK V4 Daydream View turns Daydream-compatible phones into fully immersive virtual reality machines, with a headset, controller, and suite of apps for amazing VR experiences at an affordable price.
The Daydream VR platform was developed by Google and is native to Android devices. Daydream-compatible phones devote more processing power to VR experiences, to reduce latency and prevent nausea. Powered by Google, there is a wide range of exceptional Daydream VR apps and games. However, not every Android phone is Daydream compatible, and you will need a Daydream phone in order to experience everything that the DESTEK V4 VR headset has to offer.
Who is This Product For?
The DESTEK V4 Daydream View is a great option for people who want to experience and experiment with VR for the first time, at any age. With the DESTEK V4 headset and controller, and the high-quality Daydream apps, there is a wide range of games, entertainment, and VR activities available to make the most of the headset.
Other headsets have more advanced interactivity and are better for gaming, but are also more expensive, and many of them are more difficult to set up and use. The DESTEK V4 Daydream View is a simple, affordable way to access a wide range of VR experiences, and great for newcomers to VR technologies.
What’s Included?
The DESTEK V4 Daydream View comes with a Daydream VR controller. It also comes with a user manual, cleaning cloth, extra EVA pads, and a portable storage bag.
Overview of Features
The DESTEK V4 Daydream View has a lot of solid features for a VR headset in this price range.
Display
The big 103 degree field of view turns into a 114 degrees of visual field with binocular vision, so you get true edge-to-edge immersion in the VR world.
Lenses
The HD lenses are made of PMMA acrylic for durability, with an anti-reflective and anti-blue light coating that reduces eye strain. The lenses have an anti-distortion surface to provide HD images with no distortion. The lenses can also be adjusted independently so that they can provide clear vision even for people who normally wear glasses.
Headset
The DESTEK headset has adjustable straps and soft leather face padding for comfort. The T-shape design has upward 9 degrees of adjustment, which allows you to relieve weight and pressure on your face. The phone cradle can be adjusted to 3 different positions for your phone. The headset has more space for your nose, for improved comfort.
Controller
The Daydream controller has a built-in gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer for a wide range of interactions in virtual reality. It has a touch button that doubles as a trigger for VR games that use a trigger, and the touch button also re-centers your view and cursor.
Compatible apps
There are over 200 free and paid Daydream apps in the Play Store, including entertainment, games, news, sports, and licensed content from NBA, NFL, Skybox, BBC, The Guardian, AMC, Netflix, HBO, LEGO, Wall Street Journal, YouTube, CNN, and more.
How to Use
In order to take advantage of the DESTEK V4 Daydream View, you will need a Daydream-compatible phone. Phones that currently support Daydream are:
- Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, Galaxy S9/S9+, Galaxy Note 8
- Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
- ASUS ZenFone AR
- Huawei Mate 9 Pro and Porche Design Mate 9
- ZTE Axon 7
- LG V30 and V30 ThinQ
- Moto Z, Z Force, and Z2 Force
In order to use the DESTEK V4 Daydream View, you will need:
- A Daydream-compatible phone
- A phone that does not exceed 6 x 4.5 inches in size to fit into the headset
- A Daydream app that is compatible with your phone
Pros
- Affordable cost
- Easy to use
- Large content library
- Blue light filter reduces eye strain
- Adjustable lenses compensate for vision that requires eyeglasses
- Comfortable, intuitive controller
- Controller sensors enable a wide range of interactions in VR experiences
- Wide field of view with clear, distortion-free visuals
Cons
- Only works with some phones
- Cannot be worn with eyeglasses
- Headset can become uncomfortable over prolonged wear
Alternatives
While Google’s Daydream is a fantastic platform, the fact that it isn’t available on most manufacturer’s phones remains a problem. If you have a non-compatible Android phone, or an iPhone, but still want an entry-level VR headset, consider the Canbor VR headset.
The Canbor VR headset also has PMMA lenses with anti-glare and anti-blue light filters. It has a comfortable, breathable design, made of foam leather to decrease pressure on the face and head. It is compatible with a wide range of phone operating systems, including iPhones, and fits phones as large as 4.0 x 6.3 inches. It also comes with a VR controller, so you can enjoy VR games with your headset. It has a super wide field of view, at 120 degrees, for immersive visual experiences.
While the Canbor has a great price, and solid basic functionality, the wide range of phones, operating systems, and apps does mean that you are likely to have inconsistent VR experiences. The controller won’t work very well with many iOS VR apps, and it may be a challenge to find apps that work smoothly with your phone, the headset, and the controller all at once.
Conclusion
The DESTEK V4 Daydream View is a solid entry-level VR headset, and a great choice for Daydream-compatible phones. We love that it comes with an intuitive controller, which enables a wide range of interactive VR experiences, unlike headsets that offer immersive viewing only. Daydream is a promising platform, with highly rated entertainment and gaming options that offer hours of VR entertainment, and more content being added all the time.
The DESTEK V4 Daydream View isn’t the most advanced VR headset, but it’s a great place to start, learn, and explore these technologies without investing in a lot of complicated technology and equipment, and the Play Store has a great range of compatible VR content to help make the most of it.