Samsung Gear IconX - 2018

Overview

The new IconX are good enough to encourage such heavy use in a way that the original pair never did. They may not have the kind of magic touches of something like AirPods’ instant and effortless pairing, or the rich sound of the Bose SoundSport Free, and Samsung isn’t throwing in everything but the kitchen sink like Bragi does with the Dash. Instead, Samsung’s found a sweet spot between all three, and that idea sounds really good.

-- As reviewed by The Verge

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 32 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

16
Average:

7
Bad:

7

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Last revision on April 22, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Useful run tracking features
Five-hour battery triples previous model
Charging case charges via USB-C and has a quick-charge mode

Reviewers Didn't Like

You lose some features on other phones
Charging case offers only one charge
Touch controls are a bit hit or miss

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Expert reviews and ratings

I'm in two minds about the Samsung Gear Icon X. On the one hand, they're not as refined as the AirPods and lack the audio quality to make them a recommended set. They also don't seem to play well outside of Samsung's ecosystem.On the other hand, if...

By FirstPost on October 16, 2018

There's been plenty of talk around the Samsung Gear IconX; though they are definitely a solid pair of true wireless earbuds, they have one fatal flaw: the battery...

By Sound Guys on August 20, 2018

The Samsung Gear IconX (2018) delivers where it counts, and is well recommended for those who are not restricted by budget. It has above average sound quality, very good battery life and some interesting smart features, in a compact package that fits...

By beebom.com on August 13, 2018

The Samsung Gear IconX retail for Rs 13,990, which pits it directly against the Jabra Elite 65t Active. Now, with Jabra's offering, you'll get a pair of earphones which have a much better bass output, are IP56 certified and are slightly cheaper too....

By 91mobiles.com on August 12, 2018

The Icon X offers a tonne of features and decent dynamic sound, making them among the most versatile wire-free in-ear earphones on the market.Saying that, they're not perfect. The touchpad controls are tricky, while the connection glitched every now and...

By Pocket-lint on June 22, 2018

The Samsung Gear IconX 2018 earbuds are the perfect compliment to your Samsung Galaxy device if you want some wire-free earbuds. They work super great with other Android phones too and pair up with iPhone just fine. They sound great and have a decent...

By techaeris.com on May 12, 2018

The Samsung Gear IconX are better than their bad name. They are best paired with an Android phone with the aptX Bluetooth codec, so check first. But like the Apple AirPods, these are a Samsung product and work best with Samsung Galaxy devices.The...

By techadvisor.co.uk on April 26, 2018

With so many flagship phones leaving behind the headphone jack over the past two years, the need for a good pair of Bluetooth earbuds has only intensified. While the first crop of true wireless products had their share of comfort and connection...

By Engadget on February 14, 2018

One of the best products I bought in 2017 was the Apple Airpods and not so much for the quality of the audio or the fit, but for the convenience of connectivity and charging. The Apple Airpods were not the first truly wireless headset, but the...

By zdnet.com on February 13, 2018

There are nearly as many Bluetooth ear buds as Bluetooth speakers… The key to survival in a crowded market is how the Samsung Gear ICON X 2018 SM-R140 buds are different.The biggest differences are:First impressions are light (8g each), and reassuringly...

By Gadget Guy Australia on January 23, 2018

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