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
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(54%)
82 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Automatically tracks running
Built-in coaching feature
8GB of onboard storage
Relatively long battery life
Battery life and charging process improved
Pairing and connections work well
Media transfers and updates now handled by phone
Snug
Comfy fit that doesn't fall out
Convenient touchpad controls
Longer battery life than original
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
Excellent battery life
Each earbud can be used individually
Comfortable to wear
Good-looking design
Compact case with USB Type-C port
Long-lasting battery life
Clear mids and highs
Small and light enough that you forget you're wearing them. Fully wireless with decent sound quality. Battery life hovers around 4 hours while streaming. Charging clamshell case provides an extra two charges. Includes a voice coach with fitness tracking a
Great battery life on single charge
Secure fit
Versatile controls
Better battery life than the original IconX
Comfortable fit
Local music storage
Surprisingly good sound
Great fit
IPX2 sweatproof
Battery life now equals AirPods
Solid sound quality
Ear-clinging fit
Onboard fitness coach can be useful
Great sound
Bountiful battery life
Useful run tracking features
Comfortable and secure fit
Solid 57 hours of battery life
Touch interface for control
Good sound quality and volume level
Handy charging case
Nice attractive design
Easy to setup on both Samsung and other Android devices
Once you fit them properly
Nice fit when you find the right ear tip
Good battery life
Competitively priced
The editors didn't like
No heart rate monitoring
Some fitness features not available on iOS
Still expensive for "secondary" headphones
Not everyone will value the fitness features
Battery life less than typical neckbud-style headphones
Sound quality isn't great
Large battery case
Battery case only holds about one charge
Some of the features don't work with iOS devices
Touch controls are a bit hit or miss
Controls aren very precise
No quantitative indicator of remaining battery life
Bass output not the best
No IP rating
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Touch control is too touchy. Charging case is bulky and you'll need to carry it around. $200 is a lot to spend on earbuds
Wireless or not
Charging case holds just 1 extra charge
Uncomfortable for prolonged use
Inaccurate workout tracking
No streaming music integration
Battery life
Clunky case
Touchsensitive playback controls suck
Battery case is chunkier than AirPods' case
Heart rate sensor has been sacrificed
Local music storage of limited use
You lose some features on other phones
Tricky touch interface
Occasional audio dropouts
Takes some practice to get touch interface to work consistently
Heart rate monitor left out in this version
Software is great on Samsung devices
May be annoying for other users
Price is high at $199.99 but on sale for $159.99 is much better
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...
Significantly better battery life, Comfortable fit, Great sound quality,
Finickity tap controls, Clumsy assistant feature, Bluetooth problems persist,
The Gear IconX (2018) are a vast improvement on last year's model with an excellent battery life that won't disappoint. Less capable in fitness, sure, but the trade-off is a smoother, better overall experience. There are still a few connection hiccups, es...
Light and durable design, Onboard music storage great for runners, Feature packed (especially for Android users), Five-hour battery triples previous model, Clear, relatively detailed midrange
Charging case offers only one charge, Some functionality still buggy, Stereo channels wobbly over Bluetooth, Fit not particularly comfortable
For Android users who absolutely have to have true wireless earbuds, and also have the need to work out without their phone, Samsung's IconX could be a viable option. For most other users, there are better true wireless options at the same price or less...
Abstract: Samsung beat Apple to the punch when it unveiled its first "truly wireless" headphones back in June 2016. And unlike the AirPods ( £159.00 at Apple ), the original Icon X headphones included heart rate monitoring, too. But the first-gen models were a non...
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 you'r...
Samsung Gear IconX 2018 is a lot better than the company's older generation wireless earbuds. From impressive sound quality to ease of use, Gear IconX 2018 stands out from the competition. Currently, the device is available online for much cheaper at Rs...
Should you buy the Gear IconX (2018)? Well, Rs 13,990 may look like a lot of money for a Bluetooth headphone, but it's not something that the mass audience will buy. The premium headphones are for the ones who want truly wireless freedom and have the kind...
Low-profile, compact build, Very good battery life, Great sound for its size, Wide soundstage, Ambient Mode and Voice Mode, Auto workout tracking,
Samsung Gear app does not work on Android P, Seperate Gear IconX Plugin needed for Android 8.1+, Gets slippery due to sweat, No heart rate monitor, Finicky touch controls, More expensive than competition, including AirPods
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 your...
Abstract: Samsung has already unveiled the Galaxy Note8 just a week prior to the IFA in Berlin. It did even spill the beans, accidentally or not, on the Gear Fit2 band. So, what was left for the actual expo then? The Gear Sport, of course, the next-gen cord-free fi...
