Introduction to Smart Rings
Smart rings are here to stay. We are still in the first generation; therefore, they are technological products that have some flaws or are not as complete as many people expect.
They are not total replacements for the smart watch; they are smart devices designed to take care of your health, especially while you rest. But without a doubt, many people could benefit from having a smart ring if they can’t handle the activity watch.
Samsung has just presented its first circul ring, the Galaxy Ring, internationally, and although initially it will not arrive in Spain for an indefinite time, what is clear is that if a brand like Samsung sees an opportunity in smart rings, it is that something of interest exists.
1Our Pick
Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon
Sleep Tracking Wearable
2Our Pick
ULTRAHUMAN Ring AIR
No App Subscription
3Our Pick
Amazfit Helio Ring
In-Depth Sleep Monitoring
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Ring
Fitness Monitor
The selection continues to expand with numerous new choices. Not only from the most well-known brands, but by searching a little on the internet, you can find many projects on Kickstarter or Indiegogo, although I do not recommend this kind of project is unpredictable because there’s no guarantee it will come through. They also come from little-known brands, but in niches such as athletes and fans of body measurement, they are recognized and praised.
Remember that a smart ring is designed, first and foremost, to measure recovery. It takes measurements of your body as a smartwatch could, but without you having to wear it, since many people usually take it off to charge it or because it directly bothers them.
At the moment, these are the best smart rings you can buy in US. A selection was made, taking into account the company behind it, its future viability, and the quality of both the ring and its application.
Size 9 – Smart Ring – Size First with Oura Sizing Kit – Sleep Tracking Wearable – Heart Rate – Fitness Tracker – 5-7 Days Battery Life
Oura Ring
Oura is arguably the brand responsible for the expansion of the smart ring category. It is not that they were exactly the first, but they did impose the format and functions on the map of many athletes who were looking for another product for monitoring rest, essential for both health and enhancing physical fitness.
Oura Ring is the most well-known and arguably the most widely used smart ring.
It has a heart rate sensor and a blood oxygen sensor, something you will see in all rings. But the most relevant thing is the quality of Oura’s algorithms to detect when you are going to sleep and the different stages of sleep.
Its battery lasts about 7 days of use, and charging takes between 20 and 80 minutes. It has a sizing kit from 6 to 13 and, in addition, a monthly subscription of $76.32 per year.
The Horizon model, fully round, is available in silver, black, matte black, brushed titanium, gold, and rose gold for $499. The Heritage model, which features a less round design with a flat part, costs $499.00 and is available in silver, black, matte black, and gold.
No App Subscription, Smart Ring, Size First with Sizing Kit, Sleep Tracker, Track Recovery, Fitness Tracker, 6 Days Battery Life (Size 5)
Ultrahuman Ring Air
Ultrahuman has become quite famous as the great alternative to the Oura Ring. The reason? Pretty much the same features as Oura without the need for a subscription.
The price of Ultrahuman Ring Air is $349.00 and can be purchased both from its website and on Amazon, where it includes, first, the size test kit.
Its application is quite complete and has heart rate sensors, blood oxygen level and skin temperature sensor. It monitors your sleep stages and keeps track of your health and rest. Generate metrics with your movement rate and the recovery point you are at. It even has some videos to recover, do core exercise tracker or stretches directly in the application.
The available sizes are from 5 to 14 and its autonomy is about 6 days. In addition, the test kit can serve someone else and Ultrahuman will give you a discount by preventing another box from being shipped.
In-Depth Sleep Monitoring
Workout with Your Amazfit Smartwatch
Skin-Friendly Titanium Alloy
Amazfit Helio Ring
One of the latest to arrive is the Amazfit smart ring, which has been on sale since July. The renowned smartwatch brand announced at the beginning of the year and by surprise the arrival of its first ring, which not only promises the same functions as the rest of the options, but also one of the cheapest.
The Amazfit Helio Ring costs $299.99 and is available, for now, in sizes 10 and 12.
Like the rest of the rings, it focuses on recovery for people who do physical activity, although anyone can really benefit.
It monitors sleep in depth and generates an analysis of physical and mental preparation. It weighs less than 4 grams, is made of titanium alloy and has a battery life of about 4 days.
AI Smart Ring, Size First w/Sizing Kit, No App Subscription, Fitness Monitor, Sleep Tracker, Up to 7-Day Battery, Size 8, Titanium
Samsung Galaxy Ring
While it is true that tech wearables the Samsung Galaxy Ring will not arrive in Spain for now, as it is sold in Germany and France, this ring can technically be purchased, shipped to Spain, and then used without any problem.
Samsung Galaxy Ring is, for now, the most expensive ring, but also the one that offers the best integration with its products. Of course, Galaxy Ring can be used with any Android mobile, since Samsung Health is available for almost any mobile.
In terms of functions, it does not surpass any option detailed above. Of course, the fact that it can be used as, for example, to be able to take a photo remotely with a Samsung mobile, is an integration that other rings do not have.
It has an autonomy of about 7 days and is one of the few that indicate that it can help predict the period. It is also one of the few whose charger is independent in the form of a box with its own battery.
Its price is $399; it can be purchased on July 24 on Samsung’s websites in Germany and France (it is expected that it will also be on Amazon in each country); it is made of a grade 5 titanium alloy and will arrive in sizes from 5 to 13, with a test kit prior to shipping the ring itself.
