The Helix is USB 2.0 compatible, offers up to 50 hours of battery life, has a 1.7” TFT color display, plays pre-recorded XM content, includes a home cradle with XM antenna, is equipped with a rechargeable battery, and supports MP3 and WMA file formats.

"Samsung has recently released an XM and MP3 player hybrid. The concept behind the Helix is to allow listeners to enjoy 160 commercial free channels of music, sports and news, while still giving them the option to upload their own music. As Samsung puts it, "This is the ultimate digital experience."