Xiaomi Mi VR Play
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:32 am
I happen to purchase Xiaomi Mi VR Play headset which is step up version of cardboard.
Here is my little review
Positives.
1) It has very good build quality, two zipper ensures you can attach your headphone jack no matter where its located
on your phone be it on side, in center or at upper left or upper right. Zipper enclosure also securely holds the phone.
There is no worry about phone slip out while show.
2) Optics are crystal clear, very premium quality.
3) Metallic touch button on top is handy and work as intended.This button makes headset uniquely supporting Cardboard 2.0
configuration which is more accurate and widely supported on all the phones, compared to magnetic switch for Cardboard V1.
which was not always working and fussy.
4) Head straps are nice quality and of good length. Headset can be easily worn by large headed as well as small headed people
equally, there is large room for extending and adjustments.
5) Fabric clad plastic shell feels nice. It does not leave any mark of face after use, very comfortable around nose area. Large viewing
cave ensures you can easily put this on while wearing spectacle.
Limitations.
1) FoV seem to be little Smaller, very odd to notice but i actually feel visually congested. More feeling of looking through binocular
than transported to other world. Since i have now many iteration of cardboard this cramped visuals are too much evident to me.
my 5.5 inch Redmi Note3 looks more bigger when in different cardboard.
2) Light bleeding is issue, there is no foam or pad completely encase your face, both sides of your eyes aka Specs temple area
allows light to sneak in way to immersion is block both sides with your hands, not ideal anyway.
3) There is no way to adjust IPD, Since i have Plastic Cardboard with IPD adjustment lack of it is pronounced.
Over all pleased with build quality but didn't liked lack of light shield around sides and FOV is less may be 75/80 degree at best i assume.
Here is my little review
Positives.
1) It has very good build quality, two zipper ensures you can attach your headphone jack no matter where its located
on your phone be it on side, in center or at upper left or upper right. Zipper enclosure also securely holds the phone.
There is no worry about phone slip out while show.
2) Optics are crystal clear, very premium quality.
3) Metallic touch button on top is handy and work as intended.This button makes headset uniquely supporting Cardboard 2.0
configuration which is more accurate and widely supported on all the phones, compared to magnetic switch for Cardboard V1.
which was not always working and fussy.
4) Head straps are nice quality and of good length. Headset can be easily worn by large headed as well as small headed people
equally, there is large room for extending and adjustments.
5) Fabric clad plastic shell feels nice. It does not leave any mark of face after use, very comfortable around nose area. Large viewing
cave ensures you can easily put this on while wearing spectacle.
Limitations.
1) FoV seem to be little Smaller, very odd to notice but i actually feel visually congested. More feeling of looking through binocular
than transported to other world. Since i have now many iteration of cardboard this cramped visuals are too much evident to me.
my 5.5 inch Redmi Note3 looks more bigger when in different cardboard.
2) Light bleeding is issue, there is no foam or pad completely encase your face, both sides of your eyes aka Specs temple area
allows light to sneak in way to immersion is block both sides with your hands, not ideal anyway.
3) There is no way to adjust IPD, Since i have Plastic Cardboard with IPD adjustment lack of it is pronounced.
Over all pleased with build quality but didn't liked lack of light shield around sides and FOV is less may be 75/80 degree at best i assume.