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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC / PS4 Compatibility
    5. Xbox One Compatibility
    6. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless vs Samsung Gear IconX Truly Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Samsung Gear IconX Truly Wireless

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Updated Jan 15, 2024 03:46 PM

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Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless Picture
Samsung Gear IconX Truly Wireless Picture

Variants

  • AirPods (1st generation) (White)
  • Gear IconX (Black)
  • Gear IconX (Grey)
  • Gear IconX (Pink)

Our Verdict

Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless

Samsung Gear IconX Truly Wireless

The Samsung Gear IconX Truly Wireless are a much better truly wireless headset than the Apple AirPods (1st generation). The Samsung have an in-ear fit that isolates better in noisy conditions and produces more bass than the Apple thanks to the better seal they create in your ear. The Samsung also have a dedicated app that gives them access to a preset equalizer, sports data, and a built-in coach to keep track of your progress, whereas the Apple feel lacking in features. The Samsung also have 4GB of onboard storage. On the upside, the Apple are better integrated into the iOS platforms, which gives them a few advantages over the Samsung if you have a lot of Apple devices already. They also have a much longer 25-hour battery life than the Samsung and a more stable and reliable connection with less latency, especially on iOS devices.

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