Smart ring is a compact health monitoring device with diverse features and sophisticated design.
Smart rings are a novel product for those looking for the most compact health monitoring device that can replace wearing bulky smartwatches or heart rate monitors.
Smart ring designs vary a lot more than you might expect. While they all look similar, they differ greatly in terms of use cases, materials, functionality, and customization.
Whether you're an athlete considering a ring or a consumer just interested in a simple health solution, here are some options for compact, feature-rich smart rings that track your health.
Oura Ring 3
The Oura Ring 3 is the current king of the smart ring segment and a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Ring. The ring comes in two designs and multiple finishes, but has an inner plastic layer that houses its components.
Visually, the Oura Ring is indistinguishable from other pieces of jewelry, which is a plus for many. Adding to its easy-to-wear credentials, the Oura Ring 3 is water-resistant and can last up to a week on a single charge.
The real highlight of the Oura Ring is its smart health capabilities, with the device tracking dozens of important metrics. Topping its list are three scores for sleep, readiness, and activity. To get into the nitty gritty, users will have to pay a monthly subscription fee, which can be a pain for those who just want to pay for the device.
However, according to Android Authority, this is one of the best sleep trackers, and the developer also regularly introduces new features to the ring, so the fee could be a worthy investment.
Oura Ring 3 is priced at $299 (about 7.5 million VND)
RingConn Smart Ring
The RingConn is a first-generation product that covers many aspects of the smart ring experience. Importantly, it doesn't require a subscription fee, so its price is all the user has to pay to maximize its use. The fit and finish are superb, and the RingConn is elegant, lightweight, and comfortable. The ring pairs with a portable charging case, making the whole experience much more convenient than the Oura Ring 3’s puck charging system.
There are some limitations, however. The RingConn includes all the basic health and fitness data, but the data doesn't really track the user's metrics. There’s a lot of room for improvement here, and all signs point to the RingConn developing into a capable fitness tracker.
RingConn Smart Ring is priced at $279 (about 7 million VND)
Amazfit Helio Ring
Amazfit is a well-regarded brand in the fitness tracker and smartwatch segment, but the Helio Ring is the company's first consumer-oriented product. Currently, the product only comes in two standard sizes, which limits its appeal to those with much larger hands who don't have the right size. However, if you own an Amazfit smartwatch, you can enjoy seamless interaction between the two devices as they pair so well together.
In terms of functionality, the Helio Ring offers reliable sleep and health tracking, some features require users to pay a fee to use. Another drawback is that the Helio Ring's battery only lasts about four days.
The Amazfit Helio Ring is a lightweight, comfortable fitness tracker that offers basic data collection for anyone who doesn't want to wear a smartwatch around the clock, but also offers additional features for existing Amazfit smartwatch users looking to enhance their health.
Amazfit Helio Ring is priced at $299 (about 7.5 million VND)
Ultrahuman Ring Air
The Ultrahuman Ring Air can claim some unique features in the smart ring space. It recently received FDA clearance for its ability to detect symptoms of AFib, which is a feature you won't find on the Galaxy Ring or any other smart ring today. Additionally, you can expect the Ring Air to sample all the standard health metrics, including heart rate and sleep details.
The Ultrahuman Ring Air app also tracks multiple workouts, making it a more versatile and comprehensive smartwatch alternative. However, the device’s biggest drawbacks are its high price tag and limited battery life of just four days. However, there’s no subscription fee required to use the features it offers.
