Whether you use it or not though, that strap now has a little pocket in the back for the remote controller too, storing it there rather than in the front of the headset. In case you don’t like the new strap, though, Google has made it easy to remove. That’s probably a good idea, as there is a slight increase in weight of the Daydream 2 over its predecessor. To further improve comfort and weight distribution, the new Daydream View comes with an over-the-top headstrap. That means whether you’re male or female, and whatever your facial structure, the new Daydream View 2 should be more comfortable to wear for longer periods. It has also reportedly tested it on a larger number and wider variety of users. With the new Daydream View 2, Google has overhauled its foam padding, making it larger and softer.
Some found that it pressed too heavily on their cheekbones, and face shape seemed to play a particular role in how comfortable a user found it.
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Although we found the original Daydream View to be a comfortable portable VR headset, not everyone was so fortunate. ComfortĪrguably the biggest changes made to the second-generation Daydream headset are in the realm of comfort. While the effect of such a heatsink will depend on how susceptible your particular device is to overheating, that should have a tangible effect on your VR experience by helping stave off a forced exit due to hardware problems. When in use, it helps cool the smartphone, and allows for longer sessions of high-performance virtual reality before having to stop to let the smartphone cool off. Just as important though, is that this makes the Daydream field of view comparable to that of the Samsung Gear VR.Īnother addition that won’t make the specifications list, is a new heatsink built into the Daydream View 2. It represents an 11 percent increase in the field of view, and is said to be a noticeable difference when in use. Those lenses enable an additional 10 degrees field of view, which may not seem like a lot, but should make a big difference to the immersive feeling of Daydream VR. The new lenses in the Daydream View 2 are a custom fresnel design which Google claims it manufactured after running masses of simulations to figure out the ideal lens design (as per RoadtoVR). On top of that, Google has taken steps to improve the look of the virtual world no matter what handset you’re using.
Although those phones should also be compatible with the original Daydream View headset, bringing handsets like the Google Pixel 2 to the table means the potential for an improved visual experience when in Daydream VR. With the announcement of the Daydream 2, Google also expanded the number of compatible smartphones with the platform. However, the few number differences that exist between the two headset generations don’t tell the whole story. The controllers are the same, the sensor suite is the same and the color options aren’t even that different. The only real changes by the numbers are a slight increase in the dimensions and weight of the 2017 model, a mildly expanded field of view, and a price bump of $20. Looking at the specifications, you’d be forgiven for thinking that not much has changed between the two versions of the Daydream View. Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note 8, Asus Xenfone AR, LG V30, Motorola Moto Z, Moto Z Force, Moto Z2 Force, ZTE Axon 7, Huawei Mate 9 Pro, Porsche Design Mate 9