Samsung Releases The Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX
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.