AfterShokz Trekz (2017) vs Samsung Gear IconX (2016)

The AfterShokz Trekz Air (2017) is a great choice for people with a $95 budget. The Samsung Gear IconX (2016), however, is merely decent when compared to its direct competitors.

The AfterShokz Trekz Air (2017) has done great in a couple of roundups conducted by highly trusted sources that perform objective in-depth testing, like CNET, TechGearLab, and SoundGuys - it earned the "Best value bone-conduction headphone" title from CNET, "Best for Crowded Streets" from TechGearLab, and "Ranked 2 out of 5" from SoundGuys. Any product that's held in high regard by such reliable sources should be considered by anyone that's looking for a Earphone at this price point.

As for the Samsung Gear IconX (2016) - Android Authority, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its Best heart rate monitor earbuds roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

Lastly, we tried to do a direct AfterShokz Trekz Air (2017) vs. Samsung Gear IconX (2016) comparison of review ratings between these two products, but couldn't find any review scores for the Samsung Gear IconX (2016).

Compared to all other Earphones on the market, however, the AfterShokz Trekz Air (2017) performed great. When averaged out, it earned a rating of 7.5 out of 10, which is much better than the 7.3 review average of Earphones in general.