Fat Shark HDO Review | FATSHARK'S NEW TOP OF THE LINE GOGGLE

[@muteFPV]

Here are my 2 cents: 1. It was never a secret that they had been working on these, Fatshark THEMSELVES had "leaked" on RCGroups that the HDOs are coming up, back in early February 2018. 2. When there is no INNOVATION there should definitely be a lot of EVOLUTION. I cannot stand seeing this afterthought-of-a-faceplate-and-fan-combo, especially on flagship models. Having to power the fan separately is unacceptable after so many Fatshark goggle versions with this setup. Others do it right. Fan mods, power button mods, partial disassembly for LaForge cable routing etc should not be required in a USD 500 product after so much feedback from the community. There was a very nice poll in the Fatshark FB community page, as well as a (mostly productive) discussion on RCGroups, with many nice suggestions for improvements - most of which very easy to implement. Users know and speak up - Fatshark listens - but where is the evolution to justify the price? I have been begging for competition and I hope that Flysight with the FG01 Falcon and Aomway with the Commander V2 will get a bigger piece of the pie this year - rightfully so. I cannot think of anything else that can push Fatshark, aside from a significant change in their market share. In the last section of the video, are you just hiding your frustration or are you preparing for the Oscars? Speak up. It does not just boil down to price vs FOV. It is an old design that needs to be changed. OLED and a few minor fixes is simply not enough.

[@csskongen]

the power bottom the cable routing and the fan flyweight do the fans really nice. the oled I really really nice but Its to small if its was 42 for perfekt

[@TheXoration]

I couldn't agree more. Exactly what I just said to my friends. I don't even care about the slightly smaller FOV at this point but having to connect the battery balance plug to the faceplate is just a joke. It was a good fix at the time when it came out because you could retrofit the goggles with the faceplate but for the current flagship model, are you serious? And don't get me started on the dvr... It feels like fatshark is only trying to milk and ride the success they had so far without any real evolution and innovation.

[@jmanfpv3079]

I totally agree. In my opinion the current fatshark flagship googles are not even worth $300, they lack on features and Innovation, the pcb looks cheaper than some $100 googles, their only interest is profit. It seems that fatshark does not give a damn on users feedback. A lot of users do the IPD mod, this should have been fix by now. Since the first FPV googles not much has changed, that's unacceptable. Unfortunately no other company has yet been able to compete with fatshark, but I really hope that will change soon. The only company that could release right now something that would make fatsharks obsolete is DJI, but it's DJI so... no luck there either. I would love to see someone launch a kickstart for some really decent googles, I would be willing to support it up to $1000, just for the sake of Innovation. Anyway, for now we just need to accept the frustration o being a fatshark costumer.

[@FPVPortugalTV]

Well said... Fatshark is sleeping in the meantime... LOL

[@TuanQAV]

Well said.

[@trickertinman]

Shout out to Josh Bardwell for not selling his soul to sponsors/vendors and providing us with an honest review. You the real MVP JOSH!

[@seafurymike]

wish an “open goggle” project would happen like OpenTx did to give us a truely great product for all of us instead of a $500 goggle system

[@tsmspace]

goggles aren't a necessity, some of us ran around learning FPV on a screen costing 20 bucks. ... If you need FPV at a great price, you don't NEED it to hang off your face.

[@licensetodrive9930]

Kabab FPV really wants to build or be involved with the design of a really good set of goggles that use freeform prism lenses instead of the traditional magnification almost all goggles use. Freeform prism lenses are fricken awesome compared to what we have today, I have some Sony & Olympus video glasses that are like 20 years old and their optics are far superior to what Fat Shark are using.

[@tsmspace]

goggles will win the "better performance overall" competition, and to really win races you will need the best, and therefore to really maximize your freestyle you also will need the best, because it will offer the most opportunity with the least effort,,,,, (you need more time to react when you don't have confidence in what you see",, but the cost of that kind of gear is probably not coming down, because the essentials are already available at really low prices, and by the time a person wants goggles, they are already going to be very picky, so premium prices won't deter them.

[@kwaaaa]

@licensetodrive I think you mention this on RCG. What kind of FOV is on the Olympus glasses?

[@licensetodrive9930]

kwa yes I've posted about the freeform lenses of the old Sony & Olympus on RCG as Haku there. Diagonal FOVs; Olympus FMD-200 = 37 degrees (specs say 30H 22.7V), Sony Glasstron PLM-A35 = similar to Olympus, Sony Glasstron PLM-S700 = 30 degrees. Unfortunately just putting one of the prism lenses from those old glasses in front of a current day goggle screen won't give you that level of FOV because the panels in the old glasses are much bigger (I think they're like 2x the width & height). Whilst the screens look really clear in those old glasses, only the PLM-S700 could be viable for FPV due to their 800x600 displays, the other two only have 266 x 225 res screens, you can see the individual pixels!

[@TheAfroengineer]

I'll stick with my HD3 I rather have the larger screen and like you said the source isn't exactly hd quality. Thanks for the honest review I like how you don't ride the hype train keep up the nice work and again thanks.

[@ryan3859]

I feel your frustration, if fat shark actually wanted people to upgrade they need to produce something worth upgrading to. At this rate I will probably die with my hd2's on.

[@halflife82]

Lol, they’ve been pulling this same crap for over 10 years now and people keep buying them. Same turd, different color.

[@randybull01]

​@halflife82 Which is why I got rid of Fatshark a few years ago and I'm very happy that I did.

[@JamesShort70]

Keep up the good work I appreciate the honesty in your reviews! I believe that we continue to watch your reviews and subscribe to your channel because of your honesty.

[@OutaTimeFPV]

*Waits for Bardwell review on HDO’s* ... *Realizes that they’re not worth it and goes back to sleep.*

[@LinuzoFPV]

OutaTime FPV lol.. night night!

[@danfrese4409]

Thanks for your honest opinion. I have been waiting 4 months to buy new goggles and wanted to see the main players offerings. Just bought the HD3s from one of your affiliate links. Thanks for ALL you do to improve the hobby!

[@rdrpro69]

Outstanding review! I loved the rant lol Thank you. Definitely sticking with my hd3s 👓

[@readysetdrone]

Great video! I still use the Fat Shark Dominator 2 goggles and have been looking for a Fat Shark upgrade. Bummer about no DVR improvement, but it seems like the HDOs are worth checking out. I'm hoping one of my friends gets a pair first so I can try them out! Thanks.

[@gc9n]

14:32 , the entire review in 3 seconds... thats why i love JB , the best of the bests reviewers always the truth

[@TheRushRoom]

Loved the edit!

[@Skylionfpv]

that ending was hilarious, I'll stick with my domv3s

[@Skylionfpv]

nope definitely love my 16:9 Dominator v3s

[@rryyyaannn1]

Dom V3s here too. Love them!

[@krissfpv4079]

Same here ,16.9 for the win . i don't understand why people like 4.3

[@joancarles2836]

Me to.. I was waiting to change.. but 37?? Are u kiding me??

[@brandonwoodford579]

Dom v3 for me with a monster 2 w/gopro lens

[@BiecherBender]

god, when I saw this video, I was screaming! I waited two months to buy the HD3s and I received them last week! But after seeing your review, I prever the larger field of view.

[@snoepox1257]

Great video Josh! Make sure you'll get your hand on those new Aomway Commanders the V2! Greetings from Holland

[@michaelcrawford4940]

Absolutely loved the outro! Thanks for making me feel better about sticking with my HD3s

[@whollymindless]

I can't wait for their new HD Prime goggles with true 1080p OLED and 20 degree field of view, and 61-64'mm IPD!

[@mxds450]

Wholly Mindless lmfao!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@isjackpot3772]

Separate battery for fan, screen, receiver, and a built in credit card reader to purchase their next goggles as easy as possible.

[@dkieng]

Thanks for the review, I have both HD2 and HD3. My go to goggles is the HD3 but after I saw your review I’m keeping my HD3 for now.

[@SKIDOOSH]

UGH!!! Why why why!!! ??? I too will NOT be giving up my HD2's..for a stupid OLED 37 screen :(

[@csskongen]

oled is rally nice is the fog of 37 deg that is the prop

[@falcon328]

I have Hd2's also lol, But I love Oled so I don't know yet :/

[@johnsims2846]

HD2 was the best purchase I've ever made... even with blurry edges and my IPD being narrow as well like Bardwell.

[@metoo3918]

SimsFPV HD2 was the worst purchase I ever made. I only held on to them as long as I did because my wife spent her hard-earned money on them. It just got to the point where I felt I had to sell them in order to get any decent money from them. My older V2 are much better in color, clarity, crispness, and comfort. I only has a 32deg FOV, so the HDO would be great for me, just not worth the price of admission since Im generally happy with my DomV2.

[@oldfellafpv7770]

I love my hd2 i moded my ipd to close just that bit further they are awsome

[@blackers2005]

Thanks for a great review, your honesty is what I love, I’ll stick with my HD3’s!

[@relicfpv5678]

Love the ending, brilliant! I guess I'll stick with my trusty HD2s… with the IPD that is just barrrreeely big enough and the DVR that seems like it's from 1983, and the smeary edges - because I love the FOV. Will someone please come in with some modern product development and technology, using quality components, please blow FatShark out of the water with an actually sharp picture, wide angle of view, full IPD adjustment, good DVR, cushy strap and faceplate standard, etc. You will make so much money!

[@MrJarrod]

the best description I have seen on the tube of these goggles well done JB.

[@muh1h1]

I own the dominator v2, and i am pretty happy with them...

[@austntexan]

Agreed. V2s were such a step up and FOV is very nice. I've got a pair of early Aviators that has a ridiculous FOV, still use them from time to time. The image​ isn't a good as the doms, but my god, that FOV lol. Does it really matter all that much when we're running analog and just farting around on 5.8?

[@retal052]

Same, I modified mine years ago. Still happy with them.

[@Migueldeservantes]

THANK YOU!! Your honesty is beyond gold to me! Thank you again...

[@NetherViking]

Still loving my HD2, and I even accepted the blurry edges.

[@pttrailway6096]

Was having a look at the review at work in my break. Confused my colleague when the reviewers voice change so much at the end. Lol. Keep up the good work.

[@RobertBeaubien]

I just posted my complaint on the FatShark website too. I want a replacement for my HD2s. I feel your frustrations.

[@mattarmstrong79]

I love your honesty buddy keep up the great work awesome review I'm still using my HD2 s

[@MCsCreations]

GREAT and honest review, Joshua! We REALLY need a FatShark killer. And fast. :/

[@isjackpot3772]

Aomway Commander v2s.

[@MCsCreations]

Ya Boi's Dad Still, too expensive.

[@isjackpot3772]

What? They are $420 for goggles + Reciever. And you get the extra FOV over the HD3s.

[@MCsCreations]

Ya Boi's Dad That's too much for me. I'm currently using my smartphone, a VR Box and an Eachine ROTG01 receiver and it's awesome! And cheap! What I'm thinking about buying is an Eachine V800d, but not sure yet. I mean, the Taranis, which is a much complex, well thought and amazing piece of technology... Is cheaper than those goggles! It just don't make sense.

[@isjackpot3772]

I own the Eachine EV800D, as there are my only goggles. They are great, and if you don't plan on moving from box goggles to smaller ones, then go for it :). But for my purposes, the box goggles are just too bulky, and I need a smaller form factor. So the Commander v2s are for me. Do you get alot of lag on the Eachine ROTG01? It seems like it would be really laggy.

Dude, I got a heart attack this morning. I saw a picture of these on Instagram 4 hours before the postman was supposed to bring me my brand new hd3’s. God thank you JB for that review! You made me calm again plus I don’t have to spend any more money.

[@michaelsaalwaechter9889]

It's interesting, I know multiple pilots who love the slightly smaller screens, myself included. Dominator V3 is my go to, and many people like the commanders which are somewhat similar in fov and screen. As a racer I want the small screen for the at a glance view. This goggle seems like it has a specific audience, and will be great for a few people. Great review though, as always JB.

[@gregewing2971]

That ending tho....on point! Well played sir, well played!

[@zachfpv4493]

HD2 lyfe

[@kwaaaa]

I'll be sad the day my HD2's die.

[@licensetodrive9930]

Given that this HD Oh... is their new flagship, I think I'll be looking out for a 2nd hand set of HD2s as backup to my present HD2s.

[@raymondwilliams6878]

HD2 all day! LOL! I see no reason to "upgrade"...

[@T_Mike]

This is the best review. Sticking with my HD3. We expected better from you Fatshark!!

[@OutaTimeFPV]

Damn it Joshua! You should’ve stopped me from getting goggles! Edit: Nevermind, I still like my SE’s lol.

[@profex85]

I really admire your honesty in all of your video’s ,great channel :)

[@JulianGoesPro]

Why no 720p60 DVR :(

[@rycop]

Best review ever. I think you nailed it. They could have been a brand that owns all things VR but nope, still need to fix the same old 2008 problems: 1. Fix the IPD range to be wider 2. Fix the DVR (and include a simpler on/off switch) 3. Fix the fan situation. Simple switch. 4. Improve the battery (make it smaller while improving battery life) 5. Everything else (single goggle with optimal 16:9 and 4:3 swap, better button design and layout, quick change straps, better foam, better industrial design, better materials, optimized analog and separate all-digital-only goggle, etc.) Oops wait I just described the Flysights. But I love my HD3s.

[@mattystuntz]

Ive looked through them, the new screen is worth every penny. Love you Joshua

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I take it all back.

[@TheKrisBunch]

100 percent agree. I have the HDOs and they were worth it.

[@juz70]

I rock the HD2's also Joshua. Love them and no, I won't sell.

[@kwadsavethequeen8305]

So they went with OLED which degrades over time, a smaller FoV & I will still have to buy dioptres so I can see the lower FoV & degradation. They really don't expect people to be wearing these in 10 years time. Meanwhile I just taped my Pro58 Achilles to my EV100's

[@licensetodrive9930]

That's a damn good point I haven't seen anyone else mention, OLED displays wear out, but LCDs don't.

[@kwadsavethequeen8305]

Yeah I am sure there are people that will upgrade every few years where OLED's degradation will not be a problem but for many spending USD$500 (+ extras) is an investment that should see them through a very long time, even if they end up as spares or backups. For that kind of money, I would want a visual cortex interface! I'm even dismayed why the Pro58 had to be OLED. Can't wait for this fad to evaporate.

[@TheKrisBunch]

Seriously, you don't leave your goggles on like a TV. I don't think you will have to worry about the useful life of the OLEDs. Don't expose them to UV and don't leave them on for hours at a time and the OLEDs will last until you replace them with something better.

[@KrystianMajewski]

Oh man. That review took a hilarious turn at the end. Encapsulates my thoughts perfectly too!

[@HYEonDEATHROW]

I would upgrade my HD3’s if the DVR was upgraded.

[@AgentBlackCrow]

Wow, a lesson in how to do an honest review - one of my all time favourite!

[@fabioz71]

I don't understand why FatShark don't go over the IPD: 59 - 69mm. there are many peolpe, like me, with wider eyes.. i'm 73! Please Joshua ask the FS guy to make something for us! :)

[@JoshuaBardwell]

They know.

[@moren0d1]

Yes wider IPD!!!!!!

[@Maxpakts]

Don’t you mean narrow eyes? Europeans have way smaller average IPD compared to asians. Everyone I know here in Europe needs to put the Fatshark lenses to the very center or close to it. The IPD does not change with the age.

[@gedgar2000]

EVERYONE I KNOW HAS IPD AS NARROW AS THEY GO ND ITS NOT NARROW ENOUGH. SO I THINK YOU ARE CORRECT. 100%. It drives me crazy. But at least we get our revenge! Chinese condoms are too small, and they refuse to make them bigger. THAT IS A VERY SORE SUBJECT, AND THEIR CHINESE TO WESTERN PENIS ENVY RIPPLES INTO OTHER BUSINESS DECISIONS. It’s obviously the reason why Chinese don’t care for African Americans!

[@fabioz71]

NO, It is the pupillar distance, it mens the fisical distance from eye to eye, small head usually have small distance, it depends on how one body is done, it change when you are young and little you are small, when become man you are bigger, and head of corse become bigger... i know i have a big head, i use a big (but in stock) motorbike helmet. it seems all fpv riders have small head, or the eyes are really close one to the other...

[@moliver1977]

Appreciate the honest review. I tend to feel like that with all FatShark products too. That's why I saved some money and just went with Aomway!

[@licensetodrive9930]

HD Oh.... well nevermind, that's somewhat disappointing, 37 degrees when my HD2's have 50, and no upgrade to the DVR which has a sucky image quality if you want to get footage to drop on KZbin. Fat Shark said on rcgroups that they've been working on a better DVR, but apparently not enough because they've reverted back to their tried and trusted module, which does its job at helping you locate your crashed craft (really glad about that last Friday) but I want a better DVR.

[@ozzysquads8447]

wow just bought a HD3 two weeks ago, luv in it , glad for the review im sticking with the HD3'

[@licensetodrive9930]

So that's a hundred bucks more than the HD3's and you still have to plug the balance lead from your battery into the fan to power it!! HD Oh...

[@metoo3918]

licensetodrive I bet you still cant turn the fan off either.

[@chrismichael3486]

I liked your review, the ending was creative and enjoyable. Thanks for your honesty. I never understood all the hype and expense for that type of goggle in the first place. I have a Hunter FPV box style viewing device, as I am old and have glasses. No problems with IPD, FOV, additional lenses, cooling fans, power switches, yikes 500 bucks. One word for you KISS!

[@RADERFPV]

I own the HD2's as well, and won't switch until something compelling gets released. These goggles aren't it.

[@gnormanhayes]

yes

[@scottluther6699]

Nice honest review and I loved the way you ended the video. Very cool

[@zaqwsx28]

Just buy commanders. The fov isn't a big deal. It has 4:3 and 16:9 support.

[@skelldogTalo]

zaqwsx28 Yeah, commanders or falcon fg01

[@pkvillager]

I'm raising my patreon contribution based on this review alone, well and that hilarious outro! You hit the nail on the head. I'm sitting here with a fistful of money waiting for awesome goggles to make me finally upgrade from my SZ GS500 box goggles and this is what FS comes up with... I buy based on value and I just don't see it in these goggles over $300 for just the reason you gave... this is a SD image. Besides the cam has more to do with image quality these days. Get a Micro Eagle, it is as good as it gets for now and I'm very happy with it. This hobby is so weird. Everything else in the hobby is upgraded ridiculously fast, like a 6-8 month cycle. Except for goggles and TX's. The best goggles are $500, the features get worse, you have to put a $60-300 module and buy antennas just to fit in with the cool kids, not have a box hanging off your face and fit them inside your bag. Our TX's are giant and have a million features we don't use but at least they are cheap (Qx7). Its bonkers

[@IanF-FPV]

Can you switch between 16:9 and 4:3?

[@lukegodeassi7352]

prophet11236 Also wondering the same. Really hoping you can view 16:9 images with letterboxing instead of a stretched and distorted image

[@planesandbikes7353]

NO. Sadly they did not implement this feature (yet). Good question, as there are many good 16x9 cameras out there now and some people like flying widescreen.

[@metoo3918]

In my sarcastic voice...why would that add value ro a new premium prices product?

[@philthayer4087]

Yes, if you also buy Aomways

[@IanF-FPV]

So basically own 1K worth of goggles...lol

[@witblitsfpv1265]

Great video! Since you have some contacts at Fatshark, please ask them to listen to their customers. So the only real new thing is the OLED screen, big deal... It's really disappointing, what have they been doing the past 18 months? I share your frustration. If they included just the following it would have been awesome: 1. A power switch. 2. Better DVR, the current one is rubbish. 3. Better battery. 4. The auto rx off switching like this one has. Also, please ask them why you had to sign an NDA since there is nothing new really? 😂

[@Bludz]

Ouch. Why did I expect anything better.

[@KelvinZXL]

I just bought a HD3 last week, happy to hear that you would prefer the HD3.

[@brighb123]

Great video Josh

[@BrosDad738]

So glad I watched this before I panicked and returned my HD3's to upgrade! Love my HD3's!

[@szymon7423]

No on/off switch? OMGGGG :(((((((((

[@BikeGuyFPV]

Szymon Nowotniak I modified my goggles with four things on my own Dom V3 goggles that FS will never address... -Installed a on/off switch. -Swapped the stupid barrel connector out with a XT30 for better connection. -Hardwired a balance lead so you can turn on the fan without using your balance lead from the goggles anymore. -Cut the hole in the recover bay for the Laforge diversity wire. Come on FS, get your shit together already. It takes people like me to make a simple little modification that FS refuses to listen to the customer at all.

[@BikeGuyFPV]

Look on my IG account to see what I did for the switch, XT30, balance lead, and Laforge hole at bikeguy_fpv.

[@raymondwilliams6878]

Yea...FS missed many opportunities to improve and that's one of them....

[@billybbob18]

Get used to it. That's how they roll. Switches are for... hitches as far as they're concerned.

[@WarChest]

Thanks so much giving such an honest review! For now I’ll hold onto the HD3s until something better comes along.

[@Terazuk]

Wow, much innovate, many good. Fatshark really can't be arsed can they?

[@DreadPoolFPV]

Great, honest, and hilarious review, that's why you're the best in the box, thanks JB!

[@DreadPoolFPV]

*biz

[@ephektz]

FatShark strikes me as a Typical Amateur Radio Product Maker. Old guys sitting around banking off the same “innovations” of ten years ago. At this rate I will never own a pair of FS goggles.

[@licensetodrive9930]

Sometimes the obvious problems take longer to fix - like did you know that apparently it wasn't until 15 years after the invention of basketball, someone decided to cut a hole in the net so you didn't have to manually retrieve the ball each time.

[@austntexan]

They're not. Greg is very cool and there's definitely a limit to what can be offered at prices like this. This is, after all, a VERY niche market. It is what it is, realistically, one can get by with a pair of plugin base fatsharks from 5 years ago. The innovation jump from those goggles to these new Oleds isn't very big when you get right down to it.

[@hpjssmith]

lolol, if you've never owned some FS goggles, fine. But if you've never looked through some, have a look. And get your credit card number ready.

[@potatobouy]

Ahhh the outro is the best ever JB :)

[@KrotowX]

OLED screens... Nice colorful picture (assuming that distortions around screen edges are sorted out by optics), which slowly degrade towards yellowish tint in next 3-4 years because blue OLED's degrade faster. Plus burn-in white letters from OSD. But a definitely nice try. Wish that science would make better OLEDs without burn-in and blue LED degrading in next decade. What else. No separate focus adjustment for each eye yet? And max IPD is still 69? C'mon! That is 500 bucks and they doesn't have separate focus adjustment which dirt cheap EV100 googles have.

[@ViperFPV]

Love the curb your enthusiasm song and how u tied that in

[@vaphualfpv]

Sticking with my Attitude v4. I don’t think any of the top tier googles are worth their price due to one simple reason. Analog signal. In HD. Who are we kidding? 💩🤣🤣

[@austntexan]

Exactly. Novas gets it. Until there's a big leap forward in vTX and vRX real HD quality, these advancements are all to small to really bother over, at least for the casual FPVer. The difference from Base Fatsharks to Dom2 was pretty big. After that, the benefits have been very subtle. Still, as a small business, he's got to continue to move forward with whatever innovation he's got at his disposal. . . due to pressures from the larger Chinese mfgrs diluting his market share with similar​ products for less.

[@edoardovideo]

Totally agree. The only thing thanks would make me upgrade from my Attitude v4 is a HD2 like FOV, for more immersion, but on the resolution side... it doesn’t really matter until TX can handle greater resolutions

[@IndigoRyno]

I am looking at the v4s for my first goggle. Leaning towards this or domv3

[@vaphualfpv]

Indigo Ryno I have never tried any other googles but I don’t need to cuz josh bardwells review were clear enough on helping me make the right decision so thank u so much Joshua. I think the reason to choose Doms would be for diversity modules like laforge which is better esp if ur racing and/or fly with a bunch of ppl. The bigger screen or wider fov I think means that you will be able to see those interlacing lines on the screen so I don’t think it’s worth the price difference imo. Correct me if I’m wrong. In my case I fly alone 100% of the time not becuz I’m a loner 🤪 cuz I haven’t met anyone yet in my village and I’ve been doing this for only like 7 months now. I use the trueD 3.5 and it works great for me. Hope this helps.

[@IndigoRyno]

Yes i was thinking v4 with true-d. I'm sold I'm ordering the v4's! Thanks!

[@corkit008]

All I really can say from this is thank you, you gave out the fine points and 37* FOV is a deal breaker, I love the hd2s and I'll just keep using them!

[@kkkkkkkkkk421]

Drib has a lot of influence on how you speak these days :P lol ..

[@rufusglyn6091]

Great review, your review style is getting better and better. Thanks.

[@RikkTheGaijin]

ROTFL $500 they have lost their mind

[@lukagroot7409]

RikkTheGaijin yh you can get commanders for 250€.... Not worth at all

[@doluseb]

RikkTheGaijin this is how much all of their new goggles have been since the HD

[@austntexan]

It's got to be tough to build, sell and make a profit on such a niche product. Good thing FPVers are so easy to please lol. Seriously, I can't imagine a more picky group of consumers than uber-nerd FPVers (I'm including myself in this group). All we do is talk about speeds and feeds. We're tough to please. I'd love it if he made a super big FOV, like the older Aviators, but with high end screens and optics. I'd pay the five hundy for something like that. Keep the DVR even, just give me a super wide pair of BASE goggles, I'll go back to plugging in to a GS if the picture is decent!

[@djSpinege]

i had to pay 700+ for my hd3's lol

[@RectifiedMetals]

I lost my lunch

[@MindRiderFPV]

Biggest turn off for me as a beginner, to find out that you’re not buying drones, but mostly goggles. As that’s the most expensive part of the game. And as Joshua said, we’re not talking about BlueRay quality here.

[@filiped7298]

I'm using the Eachine EV800D that costs $100 that I paid with my hard earned paycheck. No way I could justify $500 on some goggles. The EV800D are nice, but they are bulky and the DVR seems temperamental. If I were to buy some better goggles my pick would be the Aomways, as they seem to have good specs with a more decent price.

[@isjackpot3772]

Exactly. I am upgrading from my EV800D to Commander v2s.

[@tiberiocellini3641]

Ya Boi's Dad I'm about to join the hobby with a ludicruis motor tiny whoop, and am planning to do the same! Do you think it is a smart choice?

[@isjackpot3772]

You can't go wrong with the EV800D. If you decide to go more into FPV flying, then you can always upgrade goggles later. But the EV800D are good quality and will make you happy.

[@isjackpot3772]

If you decide to spend more money at the start, get the Aomway Commander v2s.

[@filiped7298]

Ya Boi's Dad don’t you mean the V1’s?

[@hrhodes2768]

Curb your enthusiasm killed me at the end. 😂😂😂

[@IanF-FPV]

Geezus....500 quid....yeah ok

[@MrJob91]

are you going to wait untill eachine polishes another turd with specs?

[@IanF-FPV]

Job91 not at all. Not in the market for new goggles. Perfectly fine with my Aomway Commander V1s.

[@TheLightningStalker]

Fat Shark has some new goggles! It's time to shell out a few C notes!

[@ArchmageAU]

Thank you. Honest reviews are by FAR the best. This is why I subscribe and use the affiliate links (as I do not have the spare budget to patreon - I still crash too hard, too often and wreck too much stuff).

[@cyranoidy]

In one word, disappointing

[@donaldtrump5489]

Slow clap... one of the best videos you've done.

[@skyfoxfpvulpine]

Much respect to you after this one. Wish I could hang out this weekend at kwad camp! Responsibilities always come first.

[@Quietsch3]

I think i will upgrade... My HD3 with this cool new foam xD I really like you, reviews you know they aren't paid :)

[@matteobridges6480]

Love how you honestly break it down in all truth and honestly

[@vinnyfpv276]

6'8", 37 inch vertical leap, prototype Google glasses with sony 1080p 3d lenses, the 2 time back to back video game champion! Love the shirt Josh. 😂

[@bnl346]

HEY!!! Is that a Dr. Disrespect T-shirt?!?!?!?😂😂😂👍👍👍The 2x, back-to-back, international blockbuster champion!!!!! THE 2X!!!! Thanks for the honest review Josh. Love the vids!

[@ericeves6452]

The frustration at the end with the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme killed me!!

[@planesandbikes7353]

Excellent review Joshua. I have been flying with the HDO for a couple weeks now, and they are suited well to me. I have the IPD on the maximum and I doubt I could see anything wider. But I am actually coming from Dominator V1 (oh I also use HeadplayHD, 72 degrees FOV, which is impossble to freestyle with!), so even the 37 degrees is a huge improvement. And yes, it is richer, brighter display. Love the Curb YE tunes at the end lol

[@RCThis]

Joshua, great review and in depth tech info. Love the "personal" emotions of this video. You are a cool Cat budd.

[@dazexone]

Ok, the ending was the best. Basically sums up my feelings about Fatshark for years. hahaha

[@loboquad2122]

Thanks for the honest review. Hearing your opinion, seeing the price and eventually trying a pair that someone has purchased are all important parts of a $500 decision. I know everyone is in a hurry to get the next awesome upgrade/product out to us, but come on please fix the things everyone has been complaining about forever (DVR for example). Appreciate your efforts, opinions and telling us what you really think. Those are the reasons we continue to watch your videos

[@nazeffex8229]

I've been eye balling the Eachine EV200D but after this review think I'm going to place my pre-order, has so much going for it, specs are really amazing for a really affordable tempting price

[@steviefpv]

I just bought some of these hdo second hand. I’m very late to the party but there to upgrade from my attitude v5. Analog till I die.

[@swdiosdiosdado]

Gotta love an honest opinion. This is how you hold companies accountable and maybe more companies will use testers opinions before going to market with so so products.

[@ianthrockmorton9167]

So glad I got a set of HD2s before they went the way of the dodo. Got some edge blurring? Try adjusting the thickness of foam on the face plate.

[@properfpv7160]

I remember when I first used HD3’s, I was expecting a lot more immersive FOV than they have. Since using them a while I’m used to it but more immersive would be nice. I recently purchased Eachine ev100’s for my son. They have a very narrow 25* (I think)FOV, I used them for a dozen or so packs to make sure they were usable and got used to them though it was slightly less immersive. The perfect Fat Shark goggles: Fix the blurry edges on the 50* FOV by making them adjustable in focal length and IPD not smaller FOV. HD DVR. At least as good as the screen resolution. Power button. Why do we need to plug in the balance lead to make the fan work ( it’s like an afterthought) and wear out the battery cords plugging them in dozens of times per session? Wider adjustment range for the IPD. Decent face pad. Affordable price point. They would sell ten times more if they were like $250 Eventually it will happen but if they can’t get it right soon, another manufacturer will get it right first and make them scramble to catch up. Cheers! Thanks for the great review Joshua!

[@The1Fist]

Best entertainment to date from your channel 😂.

[@bullproductions]

HD2 master race. Great video Josh, this is why you're awesome.

[@NamNguyen-ch5xx]

Learned a lot and was definitely entertained. Awesome review!

[@codehustler]

coming from a domv2, (32 degree) I really like the 37 degrees a lot. I always felt that the HD3 screen was too big for my taste, especially for racing. would like to see how the size compares to the DomV2. great review and I totally agree, FS is really low on "innovation", looks like we still dont get an on/off switch or a fan that is powered internally...

[@Wayno_Complaino]

This review is spot on! Wider view all the way, I’ll stick with my HD1 and upgraded DVR.