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Samsung Gear IconX

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User ratings:
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
35 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
7 %
4 stars
69 %
3 stars
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Pros

  • product's design and fitness tracking features
  • It works just fine
  • fit and sound quality

Cons

  • minimal Master & Dynamic logo also doesn t look half bad
  • plenty of key features are missing on iOS devices
  • the battery life is inexcusable

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • , 89.5 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wireless

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Samsung Gear IconX - Pros & Cons

Samsung Gear IconX

Pros

  • product's design and fitness tracking features
  • It works just fine
  • fit and sound quality
  • The design is very human
  • very easy to use
  • attractive design and good sound
  • some solid fitness features and 4+ hours of battery life per charge
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • Stable and breathable for sports

Cons

  • minimal Master & Dynamic logo also doesn t look half bad
  • plenty of key features are missing on iOS devices
  • the battery life is inexcusable
  • the controls are fundamentally flawed
  • isn t just limited to the treble
  • the app only shows battery life in a small graphic
  • There s no shortcut to this on the earbuds themselves
  • a lot of Bitcoin had been stolen
  • They only play music or other audio when used with an iPhone
  • abysmal battery life on these things is clearly laughable by
  • lack in the volume department

Samsung Gear IconX - Technical Overview

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IconImpedance
16 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
7.5 g
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Samsung Gear IconX - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width0.74 in
Depth1.04 in
Height1.02 in
Weight0.26 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
Microphone inyes
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
ButtonsMulti-key
Built-in heart rate monitoryes
Calorie counteryes
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Control typeTouch
Attachment typeEar canal
CategorySport
Water resistantyes
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 89.5
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamic
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
Bluetooth version4.1 LE
Bluetooth profile
  • AVCTP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
USByes
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity47.0 mAh
Battery recharge time2.0 h
Battery life1.6 h
Standby time3.8 h
Talk time4.0 h
Charging via USByes
Charging caseyes
Charging case capacity340.0 mAh

Samsung Gear IconX - Q&A (13)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I know when my IconX gear is fully charged?
    nickole
    over 1 year ago
    Charging case indicator lights If the power is lost, the indicator lights will flash red for about 30 seconds and turn off. When you disconnect the power source from the charging case after the earbuds are fully charged, the green indicator lights will turn off after 30 minutes.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long does the Samsung Gear IconX battery last?
    hisako
    over 1 year ago
    Now, the Gear IconX can last for 5 hours with Bluetooth streaming or 7 hours with local music playback, Samsung claims. That's up from 90 minutes of streaming and 3 to 4 hours of local music playback in the older, more expensive model.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I connect my Gear IconX to my phone?
    lee
    over 1 year ago
    Pair Gear IconX (2017) Remove the earbuds from the case and insert both earbuds into your ears. The earbuds will automatically turn on and enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Next, navigate to Bluetooth settings on your device, and select Gear IconX from the list of available devices.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Samsung Gear IconX have a microphone?
    rosanna_blanda
    over 1 year ago
    Both the left and the right Gear IconX earbuds feature a microphone.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I reset my Samsung Galaxy IconX?
    cherri_dach
    over 1 year ago
    Reset and restart the earbuds Remove the wingtip from an earbud. Then, use a paper clip to press and hold the Reset button above the heart rate sensor for more than six seconds. The earbuds will be deactivated.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I connect my gear IconX to my android?
    edison
    over 1 year ago
    Remove the earbuds from the case and insert both earbuds into your ears. The earbuds will automatically turn on and enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Next, navigate to Bluetooth settings on your device, and select Gear IconX from the list of available devices.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Samsung gear IconX have a microphone?
    herbert.hilll
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Gear IconX are sub-par for gaming, with a mediocre-at-best microphone and too much latency for gaming.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Which is better Galaxy buds or gear IconX?
    joan
    over 1 year ago
    They perform almost the same way and have practically the same audio reproduction. The Gear IconX have 4GB internal storage, which is very useful to load music on them and work out without your phone. On the other hand, the newer Galaxy Buds now support wireless Qi charging and have a noticeably better microphone.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the gear IconX worth it?
    craig.abshire
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Gear IconX may have been an advanced piece of tech back when it first got released, but it certainly hasn't aged very well. It may feature an attractive design and good sound, but the terrible battery life makes it an instant no-go for most users.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Which is better Galaxy buds or Gear IconX?
    luciano.lehner
    over 1 year ago
    They perform almost the same way and have practically the same audio reproduction. The Gear IconX have 4GB internal storage, which is very useful to load music on them and work out without your phone. On the other hand, the newer Galaxy Buds now support wireless Qi charging and have a noticeably better microphone.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long does the Samsung gear IconX battery last?
    joaquin_white
    over 1 year ago
    Battery life: 82 mAh for each earbud for up to 7 hours of stand alone music playback or up to 5 hours of Bluetooth streaming from your watch or phone. Battery case has a 340 mAh battery.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I reset my IconX earbuds?
    laverne
    over 1 year ago
    Reset and restart the earbuds Remove the wingtip from an earbud. Then, use a paper clip to press and hold the Reset button above the heart rate sensor for more than six seconds.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Gear IconX worth it?
    teofila
    over 1 year ago
    Bottom Line. The Samsung Gear IconX may have been an advanced piece of tech back when it first got released, but it certainly hasn't aged very well. It may feature an attractive design and good sound, but the terrible battery life makes it an instant no-go for most users.
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Samsung Gear IconX Samsung - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.7
Based on 16 reviews
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Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX 2018 review: Longer-lasting wireless earbuds
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Mashable
Published: 30.10.2017
Samsung Gear IconX 2018 review: Longer-lasting wireless earbuds

The Gear IconX 2018's have better battery life, but AirPods still last longer.

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX (2018 Edition) review
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whathifi
Published: 11.02.2019
Samsung Gear IconX (2018 Edition) review
4.0

Talented Bluetooth headphones with excellent battery life

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX 2018 review
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techradar.com
Published: 28.12.2017
Samsung Gear IconX 2018 review
3.0

Falls short of an Icon

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX 2018 review: The path of least resistance makes for an easy upgrade
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PC World
Samsung Gear IconX 2018 review: The path of least resistance makes for an easy upgrade
4.0

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 the road of least resistance in achieving that outcome.

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX (2018) review: hitting the sweet spot
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The Verge
Published: 30.10.2017
Samsung Gear IconX (2018) review: hitting the sweet spot
4.0

A well-rounded pair of truly wireless earbuds

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX review: Wireless earbuds with great sound—and lots of problems
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 31.10.2016
Samsung Gear IconX review: Wireless earbuds with great sound—and lots of problems
3.0

You'll love the strong bass and 4GB of onboard storage, but these wire-free earbuds have scads of nagging drawbacks.

Samsung Gear IconX Review: Samsung Gear IconX (2018)
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WIRED
Published: 02.11.2017
Review: Samsung Gear IconX (2018)
3.0

These wireless buds are decent, but there's still room for improvement.

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX review: Almost perfect, but with one fatal flaw
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SoundGuys
Published: 19.02.2019
Samsung Gear IconX review: Almost perfect, but with one fatal flaw

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

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX (2018) Review: These Wireless Buds Have Stamina
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Tom's Guide
Published: 11.06.2019
Samsung Gear IconX (2018) Review: These Wireless Buds Have Stamina
3.5

They don't have a heart rate sensor, but better battery life makes the second-gen Samsung Gear IconX earbuds worth considering.

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX (2018) review
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Wareable
Published: 31.10.2017
Samsung Gear IconX (2018) review
4.0

The first Samsung Gear IconX felt like a taste of what was to come, but lousy battery life, semi-decent sound quality and other problems held them back from...

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX Review
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PCMAG
Published: 12.10.2016
Samsung Gear IconX Review
3.5

The Samsung Gear IconX is a completely wire-free pair of Bluetooth headphones with solid sound quality and the ability to track your workouts.

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX (2018) review
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 04.11.2017
Samsung Gear IconX (2018) review
3.5

Wireless earbuds are a popular item among the countless brands in consumer technology. Phones are no longer selling in record-breaking fashion, and smartwatches have completely fallen flat. Now these companies are seeking to introduce new accessories for their respective ecosystems. These days you can find options from the top names in the mobile industry. Samsung started the trend...

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX 2018 review: The perfect compliment to your Galaxy device
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Techaeris
Published: 12.05.2018
Samsung Gear IconX 2018 review: The perfect compliment to your Galaxy device
4.5

Wire-free headphones have really exploded on the market and the Samsung Gear IconX 2018 is Samsung's second iteration of their wire-free option. For Samsung Galaxy device owners these really are the perfect compliment to their devices.

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX Truly Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 15.03.2018
Samsung Gear IconX Truly Wireless Review
4.1

The Samsung Gear IconX Truly Wireless are versatile headphones that are great for sports. They're super portable and stable enough for running and working out. T...

Samsung Gear IconX Samsung Gear IconX (2018 Edition) review
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whathifi
Published: 11.02.2019
Samsung Gear IconX (2018 Edition) review
4.0

Talented Bluetooth headphones with excellent battery life

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