Samsung is expanding its fitness wearable products with the global unveiling of the Gear Fit2 and the Gear IconX.
The Gear Fit2 features an embedded GPS and a heart rate monitor (HRM) that offer accurate fitness tracking and measurement, while providing instant feedback on the user?s workout.
GPS is typically limited to higher-end devices, such as the Fitbit Surge and the Microsoft Band 2, both of which go for $250. On the other hand, the Fit2 won't sync with iPhones, as Fitbits do. An Android phone is required for syncing music and workout data.
The Gear IconX are cord-free earbuds that can track fitness information and provide users with feedback on their running performance.
Gear Fit2 Features for Fitness
- Features an ergonomic and slim design for comfortable everyday use
- Provides a Super AMOLED curved display with a high-resolution color touchscreen for fitness monitor, or checking and responding to text message notifications
- Embedded GPS and HRM sensor for accurate data tracking of activities that fit any lifestyle
- With Auto Activity Tracking feature, users won?t have to manually activate the sports band
- Enables easy transfer of fitness data between S Health and other select fitness applications, and provides 'Step Challenges,' for 1:1 competition with your friends
- The standalone music player enables users to actively workout with motivation without the need of a mobile device
Samsung Gear Fit2 Specifications:
| Display |
1.5?, Curved Super AMOLED 216 x 432 |
| Chipset |
Dual Core (1 GHz) |
| Memory |
512 MB (RAM) / 4 GB Storage |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth v 4.2 |
| Sensor |
Accelerometer, Gyro, HRM, Built-in GPS, Barometer |
| Dimension |
24.5 (W) x 51.2 (D) mm |
| Weight |
Small: 28g
Large: 30g |
| Battery |
200mAh |
| Compatibility |
Android 4.4/ RAM 1.5 GB |
| OS |
TIZEN |
| Additional Features |
Notifications (SNS, call, email, applications, schedule) |
| Black, blue and pink |
| Small (Size of the wrist: 125 ~ 170mm)
Large (Size of the wrist: 155 ~ 210mm) |
| IP68 certified (up to 30 minutes in up to 1.5m of water) |
| Standalone music player |
| Audio |
Audio formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, M4A, AMR, AWB, OGG, OGA, 3GA |
Gear IconX
- Provides a lightweight fit with three different sizes of eartips and wingtips, and can be activated by simply placing the earbuds in the user?s ears
- Enables tracking of fitness data such as distance, speed, duration, heart rate and calories burned, and syncs with S Health
- Includes a Voice Guide feature that provides instant voice feedback on the user?s workout progress and provides a standalone music listening experience
- With Bluetooth capability and an internal storage that can play up to 1,000 MP3s, users can simply tap or swipe the earbuds to control the music
Samsung Gear IconX Specifications:
| Memory |
4 GB / up to 1,000 songs |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth v 4.1 |
| Sensor |
Accelerometer, HR, Capacitive Touch |
| Dimension |
Earbud: 18.9 (W) x 26.0 (D) mm / Case: 92.0 (W) x 35.3 (D) mm |
| Weight |
Earbud: 6.3g per earbud / Case: 52g |
| Battery |
Earbud: 47mAh / Charging Case: 315mAh |
| Compatibility |
Android 4.4/ RAM 1.5 GB |
| Speaker |
Dynamic Driver |
| Microphone |
2ea per earbud |
| Additional Features |
Black, blue and white |
| Splash resistant (P2i Nano Coating) |
| Standalone music player |
| Voice guide (available in 15 languages) |
| Audio |
Audio formats: MP3, WMA v9, WAV, AAC, M4A |
The Gear Fit2 will be available beginning June 10, 2016 for $180, and the Gear IconX will be available beginning in Q3 2016 for $200.
