The QERY VRGO Is No Longer Available as of December 2017
REASONS TO BUY
Easy to set up
Inexpensive
REASONS TO AVOID
Mediocre comfort
Not very interactive
QERY VRGO Review
This low-cost VR headset isn't terribly impressive
By David Wise ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ September 21, 2017
Contributions From: Austin Palmer
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Our Verdict
Earning a relatively poor score, on the whole, the QERY VRGO is far from our favorite. It usually retails in the $20-$40 range and is the most comfortable of the headsets in this price range, but is outperformed by the Google Cardboard, which retails for even less. All in all, this might be a good pick for someone who values comfort over performance and is shopping on a shoestring budget.
Our Analysis and Test Results
The QERY is very easy to setup and is quite user-friendly, but that is about it in terms of strengths. It falls severely short when it comes to being interactive and is rather mediocre when it comes to providing a visually immersive experience.
The QERY VRGO. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
A button on top to interact with the screen. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Interactiveness
Unfortunately, the QERY did not do particularly well in this metric. It has a single button that can be used to interact with your VR environment, but that is it. It has no trackpad or hand control, somewhat limiting the level of interaction. This model also lacks any sort of hand control. The QERY will track your gaze as you look around, but does not track your motion as you walk around.
We didn't feel very immersed wearing the QERY. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Visual Immersiveness
The QERY improved on its performance slightly in this metric. It has a somewhat reduced field of view, with the corners missing from our test image — other headsets displayed the image fully. The overall image quality is also relatively mediocre, slightly better than the Canbor and on the same level as the Bnext, but inferior to every other headset that we looked at. The resolution and sharpness of the image are dependent on the type of phone used and were quite good with the Samsung S8 that we used. However, this model also let in a fair bit of ambient light around the edge of the headset and the perimeter of the phone.
Lots of room for glasses, but can put pressure on the bridge of your nose. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Comfort
The QERY again delivered an average performance for its efforts here. It is alright to wear for longer periods, but it can exert some pressure on the bridge of your nose, especially for those with larger noses, making it somewhat unpleasant to wear after a while. It also has the least ventilation of the bunch, constructed of a material that is not breathable at all. However, there is plenty of space for glasses.
These two sliders adjust the width of the lenses to help get you a clear picture. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
User Friendliness
The QERY provides easy access to the headphone port of your smartphone, so there are no difficulties there. However, it is a bit of a pain to get a phone installed in the headset, requiring you perfectly place your phone without any misalignment. There is a ledge to help with this, but it is too far down to be useful with the S8 that we tested with. This ledge can also inadvertently press buttons on your phone, depending on the model. There also isn't a ton of additional room, so you most likely will need to remove your case if it adds a noticeable amount of thickness.
The QERY does have a ledge for your phone, but if your phone is slim you will need to scoot it up. Possibly resulting in some very unpleasant, out of focus screen if you don't get it straight. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Ease of Setup
Ease of setup is the only metric that the QERY excelled in. The hardware setup is extraordinarily easy, only requiring you to adjust the lenses and attach the head strap. The software setup is equally easy, only requiring you to download and install the Google Cardboard app. The QERY is also compatible with any cardboard-compatible smartphone — the largest set out of the mobile handsets.
Value
The QERY is an ok value. It offers mediocre performance, but comes at a low price.
Conclusion
The QERY usually sells for less than its $45 list price, making it reasonable option if you are searching on a tight budget. We found the Cardboard to be slightly more immersive and user-friendly, but the QERY is more comfortable, making the QERY a reasonable option if you want to spend less than $30 and place a higher priority on comfort.
—David Wise and Austin Palmer
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