Samsung Gear IconX SM-R150

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Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 223 reviews of Samsung Gear IconX SM-R150. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the design and reliability are overall positive. The sound and size also get good feedback. Views are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Samsung Gear IconX SM-R150 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Jon Phillips (pcworld.com)

Samsung Gear IconX review: Wireless earbuds with great sound—and lots of problems

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

Rich sound, strong bass, high volume. ; 4GB of onboard storage for music tracks. ; Wire-free design is incredibly liberating.

Control interface is imprecise and annoying. ; Battery life is alarmingly short and falls short of claims. ; Heart rate data only appears on Samsung phones.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon, Timothy Torres (pcmag.com)

Samsung Gear IconX

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

Seamless, simple swipe-and-tap-based operation. Built-in heart rate monitor, works with app for fitness tracking. 4GB of internal storage for music. Carrying case doubles as charging dock and portable charger.

Not for those seeking huge bass. Delay with ambient mics.

Conclusions There are currently few comparable cable-free wireless models to compare the Gear IconX with, but that will change in the coming weeks and months. The aforementioned Bragi Dash performs so similarly across the board, that at times it felt...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

Samsung Gear IconX review: Great sounding cord-free fitness earbuds

Our Samsung Gear IconX review takes a look at a pair of cord-free fitness earbuds that can store your music and track your fitness activity without needing a smartphone nearby.

Fantastic sound ; Ability to store music ; Independent volume controls ; Accurate fitness tracking ; Drowns out the outside world nicely ; Ambient mode works great

Poor battery life ; Heart rate monitor only works with Galaxy devices ; Requires phone nearby for GPS tracking ; Music stops when removing one earbud when streaming ; Limited fitness tracking options when used by themselves ; A bit on the pricey side...

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Nick T. (phonearena.com)

Samsung Gear IconX wireless earphones Review

Oh, what a great time to be alive! The world's brightest minds have turned science fiction into fact by giving us semi-autonomous cars, vacuum cleaner robots, and pocket-sized communicators with access to the world's collective knowledge, among other...

Completely wireless Bluetooth earbuds ; More comfortable to wear than they look ; Good Bluetooth range ; Can store 1000 songs to play without a phone

Poor battery life, take a while to recharge ; Touch controls are inconvenient ; No iOS compatibility

The Samsung Galaxy IconX is a first-generation product. That's why I was not expecting it to be perfect, and it wasn't. Throughout my testing, I got to experience both its strengths and weaknesses – from the complete freedom and absolute awesomeness of...

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Chester Tan (musicphotolife.com)

Samsung Gear IconX (2018) Review

The new Samsung Gear IconX 2018 offers improved battery life up to 7 hours, built in 4GB music storage, ambient sound, and a price to beat. Retails S$268.

Samsung has a truly differentiated product that could attract a sizable segment of users who like the idea of true-wireless zero-device music enjoyment. I see parallel to Sony’s MP3 earphones series, which prove to be quite popular and unique on its...

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by : Brian Heater (techcrunch.com)

Samsung’s Gear IconX earbuds find life outside the gym

Far and away the question I get asked the most when I'm wearing a pair of AirPods is: do they stay in? It's a fair question, and for the answer is, yes, but probably not for everyone. I like the wireless earbuds quite a bit, but they suffer the same...

Samsung kept what worked with the initial IconX and mostly fixed what didn’t. The company didn’t try to give the world its own take on the AirPod, and that’s worked out for the best. The second-gen bluetooth earbuds are fitness focused much like their...

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Review: Samsung Gear IconX Bluetooth Headphones

Samsung's Gear IconX are truly cord-free earbuds that promise the ultimate wireless experience. These Bluetooth headphones include advanced features, such as ambient sound mode and a heart rate monitor to track workouts. They make a fine companion to...

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : By Jon Phillips (greenbot.com)

Samsung Gear IconX review: Wireless earbuds with great sound—and lots of problems

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

Rich sound, strong bass, high volume. ; 4GB of onboard storage for music tracks. ; Wire-free design is incredibly liberating.

Control interface is imprecise and annoying. ; Battery life is alarmingly short and falls short of claims. ; Heart rate data only appears on Samsung phones.

Oh, it is indeed a flawed product. But there's no denying the allure of great sound, onboard storage, and a fully wire-free design.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Chance Kinney (chipchick.com)

Samsung Gear IconX Wireless Earbuds Review

This is the year of the truly wireless earbuds — we've had Bluetooth in-ear headphones for a while, but never anything that cut even the cord between the two earpieces. We've seen these from Jabra, Earin, Apple, and a few others so far, but one of the...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Mike Prospero (tomsguide.com)

Samsung Gear IconX Review: Pricey But Feature-Packed Fitness Buds

Overall, I was really impressed with the Gear IconX earbuds. They fit comfortably, tracked my distance and heart rate well, and let me listen to music without having to carry around any extra gear. However, there are a few things that keep me from...

Great sound ; Accurate heart rate monitor, distance tracking ; Easy to use ; Built-in storage for music

Requires Android smartphone for all features ; Need to plug into phone or PC to transfer music ; Expensive ; Short battery life

With a built-in heart rate monitor, accelerometer and storage for music, the Samsung Gear IconX earbuds are packed. Just don't expect long battery life.

Sep, 2016