Top 5 Best Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime Accessories

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Samsung’s newest Galaxy S5 variant, the Galaxy S5 Prime, is due to be released in mid-June. If you’re planning on purchasing this premium version of the Galaxy S5, you’re gonna need premium accessories to match. Here are five of the best Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime accessories you can use to enhance your experience.

1. Best Samsung Galaxy S5 Wearable Accessory: Samsung Galaxy Gear 2

Check out a hands-on look at the Gear 2 in the video above.

Sure, you could get the cheaper Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 Neo…but if you’re buying the S5 Prime, it’s because you like the finer things. Spring for the Galaxy Gear 2. After all, the Gear 2 has one big feature the Gear 2 Neo lacks: an on-board camera.

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Pros:

Longer lasting battery than the previous Gear generation

Swappable bands

Premium metal body design

Clasp is less bulky than previous generation

Control TV or set-top box with WatchOn

Cons:

Costs more than the Gear 2 Neo or Gear Fit

Some reviewers found the software a bit glitchy

Somewhat limited app options

A bit heavier on the wrist than a Gear 2 Neo

Ui is a bit busy and complex

2. Best Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime Car Accessory: Samsung Galaxy Universal Suction Car Mount Kit

Get a closer look at this Samsung car kit, designed to fit all kinds of Galaxy phones.

If you use your Samsung phone to help you navigate the roads near your home, this universal car kit will enable you to view the gorgeous screen, hands-free. This car kit fits all kinds of Samsung Galaxy phones, and the lack of a top cradle gives you a lot more flexibility in terms of what phones will fit in the mount.

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Pros:

Great for GPS navigation or voice search

Fitted cradle offers solid protection

Can be mounted on the windshield or dash

Adjustable cradle fits a variety of phones

Includes a car charger

Cons:

Not ideal for households where one person owns a larger, phablet-style phone, as it won’t fit the cradle

You may need to remove phone from case to get it to fit in the cradle

Somewhat more expensive than third party car accessories

Some users report included charger charges very slowly

Some users wish arm was a bit longer

3. Best Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime Photography Accessory: Mobi-Lens Combo Pack

Check out a review of Mobi-Lens in the video above.

Mobi-Lens is a camera accessory that works on multiple types of smartphones. The clothes pin-inspired design lets you place the lens over your existing camera lens. The combo pack includes both the Wide+Macro and Fisheye Mobi-Lens. If you want to take the S5 Prime’s camera to the next level, this little photography kit is a smart buy.

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Pros:

Universal design

Easy to install

Multiple lens types available

Comes in four bold colors

Clippable design makes it easy to store on the go

Cons:

Some find the design ugly

Can be tricky to get aligned just right with your phone’s camera

If you have a thick case on your device, it can impact the look of your image

May not feel premium enough for serious photographers

Macro lens requires you to be quite close to the subject

4. Best Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime Charger: PowerGen External Battery Pack

Want a closer look at this charger accessory? Check out an unboxing video and review of this battery pack above.

Chances are that you are going to love your premium Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime so much that you’ll never want to let it go. Even with the S5 line’s host of battery saving features, you’re still likely to need a backup power supply.

Enter the PowerGen battery pack. This particular PowerGen offerings holds a whopping 6000mAh charge. This will allow you to charge your Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime, and still have juice left over to charge a friend’s phone. Alternatively, you can use the charger to get multiple top-ups for your phone, and leave your friends out in the cold.

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Pros:

Works with multiple phones from Samsung, HTC, Motorola, LG, and more

Large capacity: 6000mAh

Available in multiple colors

Embedded Micro-USB (no need for an extra cable)

Compliant with international safety standards

Cons:

PowerGen does have some other battery packs that have even larger capacities

Only offers 500 or so recharge cycles over the life of the battery

Power Pack only comes with a one-year limited replacement warranty

Takes at least 120 minutes to fully recharge

Doesn’t come with a dedicated wall plug charger (the USB-to-micro-USB cable can be plugged in to a computer to charge)

5. Best Samsung Bluetooth Headset: Samsung HM1300 Bluetooth Headset

The video above acts as a basic user’s guide for the Samsung HM1300 headset.

This Samsung headset offers 8 hours of talk time. Additionally, this headset also offers up to 300 hours of standby time. It boasts an attractive design, and three interchangeable ear tips to personalize your fit. If you’re looking for a Samsung-made Bluetooth headset that won’t break the bank, this is a great choice.

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Pros:

Clean, minimalist design

Available in six fun colors to suit your personality

Uses multipoint technology (you can pair with multiple devices)

Lightweight

Comes from a reliable manufacturer

Cons:

No noise reduction features

No voice commands

Calls sometimes sound echo-y, according to some user reviews

Some user reviews complain audio is too quiet

Ear piece holder appears to be likely to break over time

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