Samsung Electronics enriched its portfolio of fitness devices by adding the Gear Fit2 fitness watch and the Gear IconX cord-free earbuds. The Gear Fit2, an upgrade to Gear Fit, features an embedded GPS and a heart rate monitor (HRM) that offer fitness tracking and measurement, while providing instant feedback on the end-user’s workout. The Gear IconX are cord-free earbuds that can track fitness information and provide users with feedback on their running performance. The Gear Fit2 will be available from 10 June and the Gear IconX will be available beginning in Q3.
Priced at USD 179, Gear Fit2 is less bulky than its predecessor despite being equipped with a GPS chip. Another novelty is that it has a more curved super Amoled display to better fit the end-user's wrist. It also comes with an 'Auto activity tracking' feature and enables the transfer of fitness data between Samsung's S Health fitness app and other selected fitness applications and provides ‘Step challenges’ for 1:1 competition with friends.
Gear IconX enables tracking of fitness data such as distance, speed, duration, heart rate and calories burned, and also synchronises with the S Health app. It includes a 'Voice guide' feature that provides instant voice feedback on the end-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, end-users can simply tap or swipe the earbuds to control the music.
