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IDEALENS K2 Review | 89 Data compared

Avg. price:~£410Weight:295 gResolution:1200x1080Refresh rate:90 HzDisplay type:OLEDDevice type:standalone

IDEALENS K2 Review: Compare 89 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the VR headsets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the VR headset's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best VR headsets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of vr-headsets
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the VR headsets category across these key areas: Display & Optics, Tracking & Sensors, Connectivity, Controls & Audio, Hardware, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare VR headsets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

58%

6.5

Display & Optics

22%

5.4

Tracking & Sensors

10%

5.5

Controls & Audio

4%

3.9

Hardware

3%

4.6

Connectivity

3%

7.1

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 61% of vr-headsets
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the VR headset.
When it matters
When you want to know how a VR headset performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £410

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Technical Specifications of VR headset IDEALENS K2

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the VR headsets category across these key areas: Display & Optics, Tracking & Sensors, Connectivity, Controls & Audio, Hardware, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare VR headsets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

58%

6.5

Display & Optics

22%

5.4

Tracking & Sensors

10%

5.5

Controls & Audio

4%

3.9

Hardware

3%

4.6

Connectivity

3%

7.1

Design & Power

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the VR headset.
When it matters
When you want to know how a VR headset performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the VR headset.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
IDEALENS K2 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 65.3% of VR headsets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the VR headset's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a VR headset with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

6.7
Resolution
1200x1080
Resolution
1200x1080
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This vr headset has a screen resolution of 1200x1080 which is lower than that of 84.6% of VR headsets.
Screen size
3.81 inches
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
Market range: <72 Hz – >120 Hz
This vr headset supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is higher than in 18% of VR headsets and equal to that in 51.3% of VR headsets.
Visible FoV (horizontal)
120 °
Visible FoV (horizontal)
120 °
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <87 ° – >120 °
This vr headset offers a horizontal FoV of 120 ° which is wider than that of 91.3% of VR headsets and equal to that of 6.5% of VR headsets.
Visible FoV (vertical)
?
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Tracking type
outside-in
360° head tracking
yes
360° head tracking
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This vr headset supports full 360° head tracking. 2% of VR headsets support this tracking mode.
N. of tracking sensors
1
N. of cameras
0
N. of cameras
0
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0 – >6
This vr headset has 0 cameras which is fewer than in 64.6% of VR headsets and equal to that in 35.4% of VR headsets.
Tracking frequency
?
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Operating system
Android
OpenXR support
no
OpenXR support
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This vr headset does not support OpenXR. 63.3% of VR headsets support this cross-platform VR standard.
Wireless PC streaming
no
Wireless PC streaming
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This vr headset does not support wireless PC streaming. 38.8% of VR headsets support cable-free PC VR streaming.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 63% of models
This vr headset has Wi-Fi. 63.3% of VR headsets have Wi-Fi connectivity.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4
â–² Better than 63% of models
This vr headset supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4, which is more advanced than 63.3% of VR headsets and equal to 2% of VR headsets.
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Touch controllers
no
Touch controllers
no
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
This vr headset does not include touch controllers. 73.5% of VR headsets come with dedicated hand controllers.
Uses built-in touchpad instead.
Game controller included
no
Game controller included
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This vr headset does not include a game controller. 65.3% of VR headsets ship with controllers in the box.
Spatial audio
?
N. of speakers
?
N. of microphones
?
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Device type
standalone
Chipset
Exynos 7420
Chipset
Exynos 7420
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This vr headset uses the Exynos 7420 processor model which is slower than processors in 88.9% of VR headsets and equal to processors in 11.1% of VR headsets.
CPU clock speed
2.1 GHz
CPU clock speed
2.1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <2.1 GHz – >3.3 GHz
This vr headset has a CPU clock speed of 2.1 GHz which is lower than that of 88.9% of VR headsets and equal to that of 11.1% of VR headsets.
Peak performance-core clock.
GPU model
Mali-T760 MP8
GPU model
Mali-T760 MP8
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This vr headset uses the Mali-T760 MP8 GPU model, which is less advanced than that used in 88.9%.
RAM capacity
3 GB
RAM capacity
3 GB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <3 GB – >16 GB
This vr headset has 3 GB of RAM, which is less than 83.3% of VR headsets and equal to 16.7% of VR headsets.
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Battery capacity
3,800 mAh
Battery capacity
3,800 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <3k mAh – >7k mAh
This vr headset has a battery capacity of 3,800 mAh which is lower than that of 64.7% of VR headsets.
Charging time
2 h
Charging time
2 h
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <1 h – >3 h
This vr headset recharges in 2 h, which is faster than 40% of VR headsets and equal to 40% of VR headsets.
Weight
295 g
Weight
295 g
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <295 g – >800 g
This vr headset weighs 295 g which is lighter than 91.1% of VR headsets.
Headstrap type
rigid halo
Headstrap type
rigid halo
â–² Better than 45% of models
This vr headset uses a rigid halo headstrap, which is more comfortable than the design on 44.9%.
Body material
plastic
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IDEALENS K2 vs the average VR headset

246810TotalDisplay & OpticsTracking & SensorsConnectivityControls & AudioHardwareDesign & Power
  • 20 ° wider horizontal FoV
    Visible FoV (horizontal)
    120 °
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <87 ° – >120 °
    This vr headset has a higher horizontal visible FoV than the average VR headset (120 ° vs 100 °). The average VR headset offers a horizontal visible FoV of 100 °.
    120 ° vs 100 °
  • Better lens type
    Lens type
    aspheric
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This vr headset uses aspheric lenses, while the average VR headset uses fresnel lenses.
    aspheric vs fresnel
  • 49.4% lighter
    Weight
    295 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <295 g – >800 g
    This vr headset is lighter than the average VR headset (295 g vs 583 g). The average VR headset weighs 583 g.
    295 g vs 583 g
  • 25.1% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    770 ppi
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <456 ppi – >1.2k ppi
    This vr headset has a higher pixel density than the average VR headset (770 ppi vs 615.5 ppi). The average VR headset has a pixel density of 615.5 ppi.
    770 ppi vs 615.5 ppi
  • Has a memory card slot
    External memory slot
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This vr headset features a memory card slot, the average VR headset does not. 14.3% of VR headsets support expandable storage.
    microSD slot, up to 128 GB.
  • 23.7% faster GPU clock
    GPU clock speed
    772 MHz
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <587 MHz – >772 MHz
    This vr headset has a higher GPU clock speed than the average VR headset (772 MHz vs 624 MHz). The average VR headset has a GPU clock speed of 624 MHz.
    772 MHz vs 624 MHz
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This vr headset has Wi-Fi, the average VR headset does not. 38% of VR headsets have Wi-Fi connectivity.
    2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
  • Battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This vr headset has a battery level indicator, the average VR headset does not. 46% of VR headsets include a battery level indicator.
  • 20 ° wider horizontal FoV
    Visible FoV (horizontal)
    120 °
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <87 ° – >120 °
    This vr headset has a higher horizontal visible FoV than the average VR headset (120 ° vs 100 °). The average VR headset offers a horizontal visible FoV of 100 °.
    120 ° vs 100 °
  • Better lens type
    Lens type
    aspheric
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This vr headset uses aspheric lenses, while the average VR headset uses fresnel lenses.
    aspheric vs fresnel
  • 25.1% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    770 ppi
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <456 ppi – >1.2k ppi
    This vr headset has a higher pixel density than the average VR headset (770 ppi vs 615.5 ppi). The average VR headset has a pixel density of 615.5 ppi.
    770 ppi vs 615.5 ppi
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This vr headset has Wi-Fi, the average VR headset does not. 38% of VR headsets have Wi-Fi connectivity.
    2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
  • Has a memory card slot
    External memory slot
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This vr headset features a memory card slot, the average VR headset does not. 14.3% of VR headsets support expandable storage.
    microSD slot, up to 128 GB.
  • 23.7% faster GPU clock
    GPU clock speed
    772 MHz
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <587 MHz – >772 MHz
    This vr headset has a higher GPU clock speed than the average VR headset (772 MHz vs 624 MHz). The average VR headset has a GPU clock speed of 624 MHz.
    772 MHz vs 624 MHz
  • 49.4% lighter
    Weight
    295 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <295 g – >800 g
    This vr headset is lighter than the average VR headset (295 g vs 583 g). The average VR headset weighs 583 g.
    295 g vs 583 g
  • Battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This vr headset has a battery level indicator, the average VR headset does not. 46% of VR headsets include a battery level indicator.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Resolution
    1200x1080
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vr headset has a lower screen resolution than the average VR headset (1200x1080 vs 1830x1464). The average VR headset has a screen resolution of 1830x1464.
    1200x1080 vs 1830x1464
  • No adjustable IPD
    Adjustable IPD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This vr headset does not support adjustable IPD, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets offer adjustable lens spacing.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    OLED
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This vr headset uses OLED for display type, while the average VR headset uses Micro-OLED.
    OLED vs Micro-OLED
  • No touch controllers
    Touch controllers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vr headset does not include touch controllers, the average VR headset does. 72% of VR headsets come with dedicated hand controllers.
    Uses built-in touchpad instead.
  • No haptic feedback
    Haptic feedback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This vr headset does not support haptic feedback, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets offer haptics in the headset or controllers.
  • 2 fewer cameras
    N. of cameras
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This vr headset has fewer cameras than the average VR headset (0 vs 2). The average VR headset has 2 cameras.
    0 vs 2
  • No OpenXR support
    OpenXR support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This vr headset does not support OpenXR, the average VR headset does. 62% of VR headsets support this cross-platform VR standard.
  • 5 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    3 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <3 GB – >16 GB
    This vr headset has a lower RAM capacity than the average VR headset (3 GB vs 8 GB). The average VR headset has a RAM capacity of 8 GB.
    3 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lower screen resolution
    Resolution
    1200x1080
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vr headset has a lower screen resolution than the average VR headset (1200x1080 vs 1830x1464). The average VR headset has a screen resolution of 1830x1464.
    1200x1080 vs 1830x1464
  • No adjustable IPD
    Adjustable IPD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This vr headset does not support adjustable IPD, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets offer adjustable lens spacing.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    OLED
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This vr headset uses OLED for display type, while the average VR headset uses Micro-OLED.
    OLED vs Micro-OLED
  • 2 fewer cameras
    N. of cameras
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This vr headset has fewer cameras than the average VR headset (0 vs 2). The average VR headset has 2 cameras.
    0 vs 2
  • No OpenXR support
    OpenXR support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This vr headset does not support OpenXR, the average VR headset does. 62% of VR headsets support this cross-platform VR standard.
  • Lacks USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This vr headset lacks a USB Type-C port, the average VR headset includes one. 58% of VR headsets use USB-C ports.
  • Old Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This vr headset supports an older Bluetooth version than the average VR headset (4 vs 5.2). The average VR headset uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.0 vs 5.2
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This vr headset does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, the average VR headset does. 60% of VR headsets include wired audio output.
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This vr headset is not compatible with Android, the average VR headset is. 51% of VR headsets support Android pairing or companion apps.
  • Older USB version
    USB version
    USB 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This vr headset supports an older USB version than the average VR headset (USB 2 vs USB 3.2 Gen 1). The average VR headset uses USB version USB 3.2 Gen 1.
    Micro-USB port.
    USB 2.0 vs USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • No touch controllers
    Touch controllers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vr headset does not include touch controllers, the average VR headset does. 72% of VR headsets come with dedicated hand controllers.
    Uses built-in touchpad instead.
  • No haptic feedback
    Haptic feedback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This vr headset does not support haptic feedback, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets offer haptics in the headset or controllers.
  • No game controller included
    Game controller included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This vr headset does not include a game controller, the average VR headset does. 64% of VR headsets ship with controllers in the box.
  • 5 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    3 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <3 GB – >16 GB
    This vr headset has a lower RAM capacity than the average VR headset (3 GB vs 8 GB). The average VR headset has a RAM capacity of 8 GB.
    3 GB vs 8 GB
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This vr headset has a lower internal storage than the average VR headset (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average VR headset offers 128 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • 0.74 GHz lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2.1 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2.1 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This vr headset has a lower CPU clock speed than the average VR headset (2.1 GHz vs 2.84 GHz). The average VR headset has a CPU clock speed of 2.84 GHz.
    Peak performance-core clock.
    2.1 GHz vs 2.84 GHz
  • 2 fewer memory channels
    Memory channels
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This vr headset has fewer memory channels than the average VR headset (2 vs 4). The average VR headset supports 4 memory channels.
    2 vs 4
  • 7 nm larger process node
    Process node
    14 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >14 nm
    This vr headset has a higher process node than the average VR headset (14 nm vs 7 nm). The average VR headset uses a process node of 7 nm.
    14 nm vs 7 nm
  • 3,781 MHz slower memory speed
    RAM speed
    1,552 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.6k MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This vr headset has a lower RAM speed than the average VR headset (1552 MHz vs 5333 MHz). The average VR headset has a RAM speed of 5333 MHz.
    1,552 MHz vs 5,333 MHz
  • 2 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vr headset is older than the average VR headset (2016 vs 2018). The average VR headset was released in 2018.
    2016 vs 2018
  • 8.7% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,800 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <3k mAh – >7k mAh
    This vr headset has a lower battery capacity than the average VR headset (3800 mAh vs 4162 mAh). The average VR headset has a battery capacity of 4162 mAh.
    3,800 mAh vs 4,162 mAh
  • 16.85 mm higher height
    Height
    129 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <84 mm – >160 mm
    This vr headset is taller than the average VR headset (129 mm vs 112.15 mm). The average VR headset has a height of 112.15 mm.
    129 mm vs 112.15 mm

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roadtovr.com
03/11/2016
Summary of the review
Idealens K2 Mobile VR Headset is Crazy Comfortable
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realite-virtuelle.com
22/02/2018
Summary of the review
Idealens K2+: A Standalone VR Headset Perfect for Video", "Idealens K2: A New All-in-One VR Headset with a 120-Degree FOV", "Idealens K2: A Standalone...
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Third-party reviews

What we like about IDEALENS K2

  • Exceptional ergonomic comfort due to a balanced, strap-free 'clamp' design
  • Completely standalone (all-in-one) system requiring no PC or smartphone tethering
  • High-resolution 2.5K AMOLED display with a wide 120-degree field of view
  • Responsive performance and low latency (under 17ms) comparable to early flagship mobile VR
  • Large battery capacity (3800 mAh) for extended use compared to contemporaries
  • Easily accessible development environment with a straightforward SDK for porting apps

What we don't like about IDEALENS K2

  • Lacks adjustable interpupillary distance (IPD), which may cause eye strain for some users
  • Fixed lens design cannot be adjusted for focus or different facial structures
  • Proprietary Android-based OS may have a more limited app ecosystem than mainstream competitors
  • Unique 'halo' mounting system can feel unusual or less secure during intense movement
  • Relatively heavy compared to some modern lightweight mobile viewers

Verdict

The Idealens K2 is a standalone VR headset powered by the Samsung Exynos 7420 processor and 3GB of RAM, featuring a 3.81-inch AMOLED display with a 2.5K resolution (2560 x 1440) and a high 90Hz refresh rate. Key characteristics include a wide 120-degree field of view and a 3,800mAh battery that supports several hours of wireless use. Its primary advantages are its lightweight design (295g) and a unique 'halo' head strap that eliminates the need for side straps, providing exceptional ergonomic comfort and low 17ms latency for smooth head tracking. However, it lacks adjustable interpupillary distance (IPD) and integrated audio, and users may find the proprietary Android-based operating system limits software availability compared to more mainstream platforms.

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