Samsung Galaxy Ring

Excellent sleep tracking accuracy ; Emphasizes practical sleep coaching ; Energy Score is user-friendly and insightful ; Sleek design and very comfortable to wear

Offers fewer features than competitors and the Galaxy Watch ; High price (but no subscription fee) ; Inconsistent heart rate data and unreliable SpO2 readings

For a first effort, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is a strong start with some superb elements, in terms of accuracy and coaching.

Incredibly light and comfortable design ; Great sleep tracking ; 4+ days of battery life ; Excellent charging case ; Doesn't have a subscription

Wildly inaccurate SpO2 levels ; Poor workout tracking accuracy ; Doesn't work with the iPhone ; Too expensive, tough competition

“The Samsung Galaxy Ring is an important smart ring with a lot of good ideas. It's just not the first one you should buy.”

Attractive ; Lightweight and comfortable ; Good health insights ; No monthly app fee ; Long battery life ; Case holds an extra charge

Expensive ; Some accuracy issues in testing ; Limitations with non-Samsung phones

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a pricey, well-designed fitness tracker for your finger that delivers helpful AI-powered health insights—so long as you use a Samsung phone.

Works seamlessly with the Galaxy Watch. Wonderful case. Lighter than the Oura ring. Full suite of health features, including cycle tracking. Can auto-detect pool swimming.

Exclusivity is its greatest gift and greatest curse. Not worth getting if you don’t have a Samsung phone. AI-enabled suggestions are BS. Doesn’t have a gyroscope or GPS.

Up to 7-day battery life ; Earbuds-style charging case ; No subscription fee

Requires Samsung Health app ; High initial cost

The Samsung Galaxy Ring, is a well-rounded device that integrates wonderfully with the Samsung Health app, using AI and cutting-edge health tools to create a comprehensive “set and forget” wearable experience. Its software doesn’t quite match up to...

Thin, Light Hardware Design ; Long Battery Life ; Stylish Charging Case ; Accurate Biometrics Tracking

Expensive ; Samsung Ecosystem Lock-in

Stylish and comfortable ; Good user experience ; Solid core tracking ; Excellent charging case

Erratic stress tracking ; Expensive ; Doesn’t feel like metal

The Galaxy Ring is a great first effort from Samsung. If you’re in the market for a smart ring and can stomach the price, it’s one of the best you can get right now. However, there are a few niggles to be aware of.

Comfortable design for 24/7 wear ; Energy score is great ; Beautiful charging case with a clever design

Live heart rate tracking limited to a few workouts ; Expensive compared to other smart rings ; Wellness tips not very helpful yet