Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro and Icon X (2018) Hands On!

On the ground in Berlin, and Samsung already has some fun new fitness gear to show off!

The Gear Fit 2 Pro improves on the battery life and durability of the Fit. Now salt water resistant, and able to survive a depth of 50 meters. The band has been refined, with a better buckle, and new apps from Speedo, Under Armour, and Spotify should help improve your workouts.

For many people, audio is crucial for a workout. The new Icon X wireless earbuds feature significantly improved battery life, and new capacitive gestures can launch services like Bixby or Google Assistant.

Here’s our hands on for the Fit 2 Pro and Icon X!

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Juan Carlos Bagnell

Juan has been geeking out on personal computing since before PCs had GUIs. After studying Theatre in college, Juan worked with a contractor that supported servers and mobile devices for Department of Energy facilities. After moving to Los Angeles California, and working as a commercial casting director, he now dedicates his time to discussing the tech landscape as a consumer advocate. You’ll often see him pop in local news broadcasts. Passionate about mobile content creation, he recently published his first book on smartphone photography.