Deciding on whether to buy a product like SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or perhaps BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones vs BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones specs

SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
 BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones specs

BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Type: In-ear

Type: In-ear

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

Jack: No

Bluetooth / wireless range: 10 m

Bluetooth: Yes

DESIGN FEATURES

Bluetooth / wireless range: 9 m

DESIGN FEATURES
True wireless: Yes

Ear tip wings: Yes

True wireless: Yes

Resistance: Sweat resistant

Ear tip wings: Yes

Earpad / ear tip material: Rubber

Resistance: Sweat & water resistant (IPX 4 certified)

Acoustic system: Closed

Earpad / ear tip material: Silicone

Lighting effects: LED

Other features: Magnetized case keeps earbuds in place while they charge and provides two additional full charges

SMART / LIFESTYLE

SMART / LIFESTYLE

Activity tracker: – Time
– Distance
– Calories

App: Bose Connect app

App: Samsung Health

App compatibility: – Android
– iOS

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

NOISE REDUCTION
NOISE REDUCTION

Passive noise-isolating: No

Passive noise-isolating: No

Active noise-cancelling: No

Active noise-cancelling: No

CONTROLS
CONTROLS

Microphone: Yes

Microphone: No

Volume control: Yes

Volume control: Yes

Remote control: Yes

Remote control: No

Control compatibility: All smartphones

Control compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Control positioning: Earcup

Control positioning: Earbud

POWER
SOUND FEATURES

Battery: Internal Lithium-ion

Impedance: 16 Ohms

Battery life: Up to 5 hours

POWER

Charging method: – USB
– Carry case

Charging time: 1.5 hours

Battery: Internal Lithium-ion

Quick charge: 45 minutes battery life from 15 minutes charging

Battery life: Up to 7 hours

GENERAL
Charging method: Carry case

Charging time: 2 hours

Box contents: – Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
– Charging case
– USB charging cable
– Lithium-ion rechargeable battery x 3

Quick charge: 1 hour battery life from 10 minutes charging

Weight: 281.23 g

Price: £229

Price: £155

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.7 / 10

Review Score: 8.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 567 products in the same category as SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which is the Headphones category. Of these 567 products the average price was £86.63, the most expensive was £390 and the cheapest was just £3.97. We then looked at the price of the 567 in the same as the BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which of course the average was £86.63, top price was £390 and cheapest £3.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Samsung and Bose, the average was £888.52 for Samsung, £344.69 for Bose. The max for each was £9999.99/£1799.85 and minimum was £9.98/£24.99

Price analysis of SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Price analysis of BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

  • SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  • True wireless
  • iOS / Android compatible
  • Volume control
  • Sweat resistant
  • Top features:- Listen to your favourite music wirelessly using Bluetooth technology – Built-in Running Coach to monitor your workout sessions – Up to seven hours battery life to keep you entertained for longer Listen to your favourite music wirelesslyThe Samsung Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones let you enjoy your favourite music on the go without the hassle of wires. You can upload your music from your phone directly to the earbuds, including the option to create two playlists to suit your mood and focus. Alternatively, you can also stream your music wirelessly using Bluetooth technology.Controlling the music is simple – using taps and swipes directly on the earbud, you can navigate between your songs and turn up the volume without having to get your phone out.Built-in Running CoachEnjoy listening to a pumping soundtrack while you’re out running? Now you can immerse yourself in your music and track your workout at the same time. The Gear iconX feature an Auto Tracking mode which logs your time, distance and calories burned. The Running Coach can be started with a long press of the earbud, so that your data can be synced with the S Health app on your smartphone.The earbuds are designed to stay securely in place, so that you can focus on achieving a personal best while listening to your music in comfort.Up to seven hours battery lifeThe Gear iconX offer a long seven hours of playback so that you can enjoy your music for longer. When they need recharging, simply pop them into the included case to restore them to full power.With the Quick Charging option, you can enjoy an extra hour of music from just 10 minutes of charging.
  • Product codes: 8806088971698
  • BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  • True wireless
  • Battery life: up to 5 hours
  • iOS / Android compatible
  • Microphone / remote / volume control
  • Sweat / water resistant
  • Top features: – Charging case offers two full charges on the go – True wireless means you’re completely cable-free during your workout – Sweat and weather resistance keep your earphones comfy in all conditions – Earbud controls let you answer calls and change song hands-free Charging case Imagine a device that stores and protects your headphones while charging them at the same time. With Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, charging your headphones on the move is even simpler than the traditional plug and cable methods. Your charging case provides two full charges to your earphones, keeping the music going throughout your gym sessions. If you are running low on juice, just 15 minutes in the charging case is enough to give the earphones 45 minutes of power, more than enough to see you through the workout. True Wireless Exercising with a cable getting in the way can be off-putting. Bose SoundSport Free Headphones are truly wireless, meaning there’s no cable either to connect your device to your headphones or between earbuds. The result is great sound, unrestricted movement and a much more focused workout. Ear tip wings keep your earphones from falling out, so you can raise the intensity without fear of losing an earbud on that cross-country run. Sweat and weather resistance Stay focused and comfortable with a pair of earphones that are exercise ready, just like you. Whether you’re getting in shape for a marathon or circuit training at the gym, your Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones are sweat and weather resistant, keeping you focused on hitting your goals. Listen to your motivational playlists even in demotivating weather, the rain will simply roll off while your music continues uninterrupted. Earbud controls Stay in the zone while taking a call or shuffling through music with Bose SoundSport Free. The right earbud gives you the ability to accept and end calls, adjust volume, play skip and pause songs. Accessing Siri or Google Assistant on your smartphone is just as easy. Simply hold the main button and give your Smart Assistant a command, like ‘remind me to warm down after my workout at 6.30’, ‘What will the weather be like tomorrow?’ and loads more. Make your workout the highlight of your day with Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones.
  • Product codes: 17817748018

What’s better SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones?

There are obviously a number of differences between SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £229 cost of SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones is closer to the expectation you had than the £155 pricep point of BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas BOSE SoundSport Free Wireless Bluetooth Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Headphones as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SAMSUNG Gear iconX SM-R140N Wireless Bluetooth Headphones



Rating:
8.57 out of
10