{"id":15816,"date":"2017-10-12T12:00:34","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T16:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=15816"},"modified":"2019-06-18T22:58:40","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T02:58:40","slug":"gear-sport-gear-iconx-2018-us-availability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/gear-sport-gear-iconx-2018-us-availability\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Announces U.S. Availability for the New Gear Sport and Gear IconX 2018 \u2013 Combining the Best in Style, Smart Fitness and Health Tracking"},"content":{"rendered":"

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ \u2013\u00a0OCTOBER 12, 2017\u00a0\u2013<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Samsung Electronics America, Inc.<\/strong>\u00a0announced today the\u00a0Gear Sport\u00a0and Gear IconX<\/strong> <\/a>2018 will be available for online preorders starting tomorrow, October 13, with widespread U.S. availability starting October 27. Joining a full suite of Samsung wearables<\/a> available this holiday season, the Gear Sport is a stylish, robust and 5 ATM water resistant fitness smartwatch with iconic circular bezel and built-in GPS, while the Gear IconX 2018 wireless earbuds are designed for comfort to track fitness goals and enjoy offline music while offering improved battery life. Samsung\u2019s portfolio of wearables are uniquely designed for different consumers to meet their needs and fit into their lifestyle.<\/p>\n

\u201cSamsung\u2019s new smartwatches and cord-free earbuds make wellness management simpler and easier,\u201d said Alanna Cotton, Vice President Marketing, Samsung Electronics America.<\/strong> \u201cWhether you want to get fitness insights or enjoy your favorite music, Gear Sport and Gear IconX 2018 blend style with functionality to help you manage your health and get the most out of your day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gear Sport<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sporting military-grade1<\/sup> durability, a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display, and signature design touches like a circular bezel for easy navigation, and a form factor inspired by traditional watches, the Gear Sport is the latest in a line of wearable smart devices from Samsung which are as stylish as they are functional. With 5 ATM water resistance2<\/sup> and swim tracking, real-time heart rate monitoring, auto activity detection, and Spotify\u2019s offline mode that lets users listen to their favorite music anywhere; the new Gear Sport lives at the intersection of lifestyle and fitness.<\/p>\n

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Samsung Gear Sport <\/a><\/p><\/div>Additionally, with a variety of custom watch bands to go along with Gear Sport\u2019s traditional watch design, the smartwatch can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Available in Blue and Black, Gear Sport is $299.99 and will be available in the U.S. for online preorders at Samsung.com and BestBuy.com starting tomorrow, October 13, and widespread U.S. availability starting October 27 through Samsung.com, Amazon, Best Buy, Macy\u2019s and U.S. Cellular3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Gear IconX 2018<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The second-generation Gear IconX 2018 cord-free earbuds let you effortlessly listen to your favorite music \u2013 making your daily commute more enjoyable or helping you get more from your workout. With 4GB of internal storage, music can be enjoyed on and offline by transferring songs from a Samsung smartphone4<\/sup> or PC, or accessing your favorite streaming music service through Bluetooth connectivity. With a simple tap and hold of the earbuds when connected to a Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+<\/a> or Galaxy Note8<\/a>, users can control their music or smartphone with just their voice through Bixby<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Samsung Gear IconX 2018 <\/a><\/p><\/div>The updated design comes in Black, Gray and Pink and is ergonomic and lightweight so Gear IconX 2018 earbuds are secure, comfortable and stylish to use. For the fitness enthusiast, the Gear IconX 2018 automatically tracks your running routines and features a standalone built-in Running Coach.<\/p>\n

With an improved battery life of up to five hours of Bluetooth streaming, up to seven hours of MP3 listening standalone mode and up to four hours of talk time, users can enjoy a seamless experience whether tracking fitness activities, talking via Bluetooth or listening to music. The Gear IconX 2018 is $199.99 and will be available in the U.S. for online preorders at Samsung.com starting tomorrow, October 13, and widespread U.S. availability starting October 27 through Samsung.com, Amazon, BestBuy.com, Sprint and U.S. Cellular5<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit\u00a0Samsung.com\/us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Samsung Gear Sport Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Gear Sport<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Color<\/td>Black, Blue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/td>1.2\u201d Circular Super AMOLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
360 x 360, 302ppi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full Color Always On Display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corning \u00ae Gorilla \u00ae Glass 3 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AP<\/td>Dual Core 1.0 GHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OS<\/td>Tizen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/td>42.9(W) x 44.6 (H) x 11.6 (D) mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50g (without band)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strap<\/td>20mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>4GB Internal memory, 768MB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/td>Bluetooth\u00ae v4.2, Wi-Fi b\/g\/n, NFC, GPS\/GLONASS\/Beidou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sensor<\/td>Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer, HRM, Ambient light<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>300mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charge<\/td>Wireless charging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Durability<\/td>5 ATM water resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MIL-STD-810G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compatibility <\/td>Samsung Galaxy: Android 4.3 or later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other Android: Android 4.4 or later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 6S, 6s Plus, SE, 5 *iOS 9.0 or later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Samsung Gear IconX\u00a0<\/strong>2018\u00a0<\/strong>Specifications\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Gear IconX 2018<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Color<\/td>Black, Gray, Pink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/td>Earbud: 18.9 (W) x 21.8 (D) x 22.8(H) mm\/ Case: 73.4 (W) x 44.5 (D) x 31.4(H) mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>Earbud: 8.0g per earbud \/ Case: 54.5g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>4GB (per earbud)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/td>Bluetooth\u00ae v 4.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sensor<\/td>Accelerometer, IR, Capacitive Touch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>Earbud: 82mAh \/ Charging Case: 340mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Play time: up to 6 hours (Standalone Mode) \/ up to 5 hours (Bluetooth Mode) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Talk time: up to 4 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u203b The charging case provides1 extra charge on the go<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB<\/td>2.0 & Type-C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speaker<\/td>5.8pi Dynamic Driver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compatibility<\/td>Android 4.4 or later <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM 1.5 GB or above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio<\/td>Audio Formats: MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, WMA (WMA v9)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio Codec: Samsung Scalable Codec, SBC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voice Guide Language<\/td>English (U.S.), Chinese (China), German (Germany), French (France), Spanish (U.S.), Korean (South Korea), Italian (Italy), Russian (Russia), Japanese (Japan)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
1 Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro are MIL-STD-810G certified.
\n2 Gear Sport has ISO 22810:2010\u00a0certification for 5 ATM rating of 50 meters (165 feet) under specific conditions.\u00a0This means that the device is safe to wear while walking in the rain or showering, and may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, the Gear Sport should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth.
\n3Colors and availability dates may vary by retailer
\n4The Gear IconX is compatible with devices running Android 4.4 and above.
\n5Availability dates may vary by retailer<\/h6>\n
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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ocIZcyyN2hA<\/p>\n

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MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong>
\nScott Baldwin
\nUnited Entertainment Group for Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
\nTel: +1-512-299.6039
\nscott.baldwin@uegworldwide.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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