Testseek.co.uk 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
Onboard storage
Better battery life
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
Significantly better battery life
Comfortable fit
Great sound quality
Finely balanced sound
Rhythmically and dynamically adept
Long battery life
Dynamic sound
Ambient sound adjustment to hear the outside world
Secure fit during exercise
Lots of features
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
The editors didn't like
Average audio quality
Poor iOS compatibility
Overly snug fit
Some of the features don't work with iOS devices
Touch controls are a bit hit or miss
Finickity tap controls
Clumsy assistant feature
Bluetooth problems persist
Coarse upper mids and highs
Touch controls are fiddly at times
Connection not perfect
No built-in heart-rate sensor limits fitness potential
Published: 2018-01-23, Author: Ray , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
Good all around Bluetooth ear buds with some cool features
Even better if you can 'bag a bargain'
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Published: 2018-01-03, Author: Chris , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: Samsung has grown their ‘Gear' brand into being. well. exactly that, gear to complement your mobile experience. Gear started life as Samsung's wearable brand, with various wearables including fitness trackers and more recently their Gear S line of pre...
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...
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...
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...
