Reviews and comparisons of musical instruments and technology
Samsung is, perhaps, a bit more famous than Jaybird in terms of global recognition.
Maybe it’s due to the fact that this particular brand deals with a bit wider assortment of goods, maybe their marketing is a bit more aggressive, but the fact remains that they’re both incredibly big names in the game.
In this review, we’re going to compare the main specs and features of Samsung’s Gear IconX and Jaybird’s Run Wireless headphones, so without any further ado, let’s dig in deep into details.
Basically, the ‘Run Wireless’ stands for a closed-back in-ear type of headphone set. They feature a dynamic transducer and an integrated mic, however, they don’t feature any type of noise-canceling features.
On paper, Samsung’s Gear IconX features the same type of design as the Run Wireless from Jaybird. They’re closed-back, they’re in-ear, pack an onboard microphone and don’t have any noise-canceling options.
These headphones pack 12 hours of battery lifespan and come outfitted with a fast on-the-go charger, making them a bit more convenient to use for both outdoor situations and travel.
The batteries outfitted to Samsung’s Gear IconX are not exactly easy to explain. Depending on how you use the headphones, the battery will drain at a different rate. The battery will drain the fastest if you talk, which you can do for up to 4 hours on a single charge, the limit for Bluetooth streaming is 5 hours per charge, and for the Mp3 listening, the limit is 7 hours.
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The Run Wireless boasts a secure comfortable fit, which is pretty amazing. Regardless of the shape of the user’s ear, the headphones will remain in place. They’re also sweatproof, meaning that you won’t get uncomfortable due to rashes and itchiness anytime soon, even after hours of jogging or working out.
While the Run Wireless features a comfort fit, Samsung’s Gear IconX sports a customized fit. What this means is that basically, you will be able to customize how these headphones feel with numerous interchangeable ear tips. You’ll get a couple of wingtips as well, which further boosts the customization potential.
Even though aesthetics are o
Now, the Run Wireless in-ear headphones look fantastic. There’s a brilliant looking Jaybird logo on the base plate, although the color variations aren’t exactly rich.
These headphones come in Black, Drift, and Jet options, which are all basically derived from the plain black color. People who don’t really want to even consider headphones in any other color might find these as perfect.
The base color option of the Gear IconX is also black. Even though there aren’t any flashy features, you’ll be able to get these headphones in white and pink as well. Each color option is pretty radiant and vibrant, and on top of that, they plainly look very cool.
The volume control is one of the most importan
That’s the reason Samsung’s IconX is a bit better than Jaybird’s Run Wireless – the former feature onboard volume controls, the latter doesn’t.
Simply put, the lack of integrated volume buttons or sliders is a big drawback when it comes to Bluetooth headphones. Though the audio is great, the fact that you can’t adjust the volume is just plain bad.
The Gear IconX boasts an ‘easy-to-use’ approach, meaning that there are in fact onboard volume controls (which, depending on how you use them, can serve other functions as well).
Even though they have nearly palpable differe
In fact, this round is a draw because even though the Gear IconX boasts superior sound stability, the Run Wireless packs a better bass response.
The frequency response of Jaybird’s Run Wireless goes pretty straight in terms of the lower end, spikes up a bit on the middles, then runs rampant on the high end.
The bass response, though, is absolutely phenomenal and with plenty of character and punch.
The soundstage of the Gear IconX is relatively balanced, and certainly a bit better in comparison to the Run Wireless. However, the bass is a little bit more passive.
It’s pretty safe to say that both Final Verdicts and Samsung’s Gear IconX are of tremendous quality.
They excel in numerous fields of performance and are probably among the best models you could get for the buck.
However, when we take all things into consideration, of course from an objective point of view, Samsung’s Gear IconX headphones are just a little bit better in terms of the overall value.
