First Impressions: Getting it out of the box for the first time I have to admit the overall looks and weight are a lot better than I thought they would be. Compared to the Bobo VR Z4 this is a far superior headset. With its cloth-covered body and thick head strap padding, I was already looking forward to testing it.
Bobo VR Z5 Box Contents
- Headset
- Microfiber Cloth
- Instruction Manual
Features Review: While the adjustable pupil distance and focus distance is welcome, it would have been better to have had them independently adjustable and given the location of the dials and knobs that do the job it would have been easy, but for some reason, they didn’t. No screen touch button sadly, but the built-in earphones and volume control on the side of the earphone is more than welcome. There also seems to be a button on the back of the headset, but as of yet, I am unable to work out what it does.
Bobo VR Z5 Specs…
Headset: Bobo VR Z5
Manufacturer: BOBOVR
Launch Price: $30 (£22)
Release Date: July 2017
Headset Type: VR Headset (Smartphone Powered)
Size Compatibility: 4.7″ to 6.2″
Field of View(FOV): 80°
Interpupillary Distance Adjustment: Yes
Screen Focus Adjustment: Yes
Weight: 348 g (12.27 oz)
Review: While considerably better in terms of build quality and design, the Bobo Z5 is only slightly better than the Bobo VR Z4. Now that is not saying that this is a bad headset because it most certainly isn’t. But it’s only just better than the Z4 and it could have easily been much, much better. But at least it is better and I can only hope the Bobo range of headsets gets better and better, even if it is slight improvements at a time. Now that this is out, I couldn’t even suggest getting a Bobo Z4 over this. But also be aware that there are MUCH better headsets out there.
