Testseek.com have collected 143 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-R140 Gear IconX 2018 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-R140 Gear IconX 2018.
January 2018
(77%)
143 Reviews
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In Samsung's efforts to lean into everything that worked about the original IconX, they've pivoted away from everything the product could be. They're successful in that they improve upon the original, but every step of the way it's clear that Samsung took...
Samsung's Gear Icon X 2018 is a small, comfortable-to-wear, totally wireless earphone that has improved battery life and a smaller charging case than the previous model's. They fit discreetly, sound decent for this type of headphone, and have touch contro
Some of the features don't work with iOS devices; touch controls are a bit hit or miss
Samsung has improved the second-generation Gear Icon X to become one of the better totally wireless headphones, especially for Galaxy phone owners...
Abstract: Read more: We go hands on with the brand new Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch, Gear Fit2 Pro fitness band and IconX 2018 earbuds at IFA 2017.Download the AndroidAuthority App: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: —————————————————- Stay connected to Android A...
Much like Jabra's second-gen Elite Sport earbuds, the Samsung Gear IconX 2018 feel distinctly more like an easy-iteration than a valuable evolution. The biggest gains here come with the improved ergonomics and buffed battery life. However, beyond those ga...
Abstract: (Above: Samsung Gear IconX)So, the new buds could be a rebrand for the AKG earbuds that are included in the price of its flagship smartphones, but more likely represent an attempt to challenge the market dominance of Apple’s AirPods, or perhaps to produc...
Dynamic sound, Ambient sound adjustment to hear the outside world, Secure fit during exercise, Lots of features
Touch controls are fiddly at times, Connection not perfect, No built-in heart-rate sensor limits fitness potential
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 t...
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 integrat...
Published: 2017-12-29, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Onboard storage, Better battery life
Average audio quality, Poor iOS compatibility, Overly snug fit
The Samsung Gear IconX 2018 is an improvement on battery life compared to what Samsung had launched previously, but still leaves a couple of things that need to be checked out properly. There's the overly-sensitive touch controls, the overly snug fit, and...
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Published: 2017-12-14, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
Samsung's Gear Icon X 2018 is a small, comfortable-to-wear, totally wireless earphone that has improved battery life and a smaller charging case than the previous model's. They fit discreetly, sound decent for this type of headphone, and have touch contro
Some of the features don't work with iOS devices; touch controls are a bit hit or miss
Samsung has improved the second-generation Gear Icon X to become one of the better totally wireless headphones, especially for Galaxy phone owners...
Finely balanced sound, Rhythmically and dynamically adept, Long battery life,
Coarse upper mids and highs,
So if Samsung has piqued your interest with all the tech crammed into its Gear Icon X earbuds, we'd heartily recommend you seek a pair out for an audition.SCORESSound 4Comfort 5Build 5...
