SMS Audio BioSport In-Ear Wired

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

3
Bad:

4

Pros:

Smart technology meets in-ear headphones
Runtastic app integration adds another level of uniqueness when it comes to wearable technology
Accurate heart rate monitoring

Cons:

No dedicated volume control
Sound quality is just average

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Last revision on November 24, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Smart technology meets in-ear headphones
Runtastic app integration adds another level of uniqueness when it comes to wearable technology
Accurate heart rate monitoring

Reviewers Didn't Like

No dedicated volume control
Sound quality is just average
Very long cable

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Expert reviews and ratings

We really wanted to like the SMS Biosports, and were it not for stupid genetics, we probably would have. They work really well, and while Runkeeper is a little confusing at first, the learning curve with it isn't huge and you'll be getting readings very...

By digitalspy.co.uk on September 07, 2016

The SMS In-Ear Wireless Sport has reasonable sound quality but the uncomfortable and insecure fit lets it...

By Expert Reviews on July 04, 2015

Thanks to the introduction of biometric earbuds, we now have wearable tech coming out of our ears and if it means we don't have to strap health monitors to our chest, wrists, or ankles every time we go for a run, that's a good thing. In fact, Intel's...

By T3 Magazine on April 02, 2015

I was skeptical when I first heard about SMS Audio's BioSport biometric heart-rate-monitoring earbuds. They measure your heart rate through your ears? Assuming they do, is the traditional method of strapping a heart-rate monitor to your chest so...

By Macworld on March 18, 2015

If you're a fitness buff and want to add heart-rate monitoring into the mix when it comes to workout data then biometric headphones are definitely worth considering, because there's no need for an additional piece of tech to be worn around your wrist. Of...

By PC Advisor on March 16, 2015

The $149 SMS Audio BioSport earbuds feature an accurate heart-rate monitor and plenty of volume to blast your favorite tunes during your workout. Intel and 50 Cent want to win your heart by tracking it. The SMS Audio BioSport earbuds have an...

By Tom's Guide on March 13, 2015

The SMS Audio BioSport earphones' troublesome fit means their killer feature is a big let-down. These are sporty in-ears to leave out of your gym...

By Trusted Reviews on March 06, 2015

If you want an unobtrusive, no-fuss fitness tracker, the SMS Audio BioSport earbuds are an interesting proposition. They are not just for listening to music while you workout; they can also be be used to track your heart rate. They do this via a little...

By Good Gear Guide on February 02, 2015

If you're looking for a simple and easy to use heart rate tracker, the SMS Audio BioSport is a great option. As most people train with headphones anyway, it makes sense to combine these two elements, and with proven accuracy, you'll have no complaints....

By wareable.com on January 19, 2015

There are a lot of celestial bodies that would need aligning for me to ever suggest these to anyone. If you're really into fitness, and you know how to interpret and apply raw heart rate data to your workout, and you don't already have a fitness...

By Gizmodo on January 26, 2015

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