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You’ve probably heard about Oura’s smart ring, one of the best sleep and recovery trackers, before, but a new player entered the ring this July. Samsung. This is the first time that a major tech company will produce a smart ring called the Samsung Galaxy Ring. As the name suggests, it is primarily aimed at Samsung users, but it can be used by any Android user with some limitations. Currently, Samsung Galaxy Ring is $327.99 (originally $399.99), the lowest price reached since its recent release, according to our price checker.
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring isn’t a one-off gadget you threw against a wall to see if it stuck. This is a well-made health monitoring product that will likely see improved generations in the future. But as a first-generation smart ring, it’s a solid product that will let you get the most out of your Samsung phone as long as you own it, according to PCMag’s review. It’s a solid health and sleep tracker, but activity tracking is best left to a smartwatch.
The Galaxy Ring has a titanium finish and comes in color options including gold, silver, and black. Like the Oura ring, it’s 7mm wide and 2.6mm thick, making it a bit bulkier compared to regular rings. Anyone wearing it can check their sleep, heart rate, and skin temperature, but Samsung users can also control their phone’s camera by tapping their ring finger to their thumb twice in quick succession. , and cancel the alarm.
The best thing about this ring compared to the main competition Oura ring is that the subscription is free. A wireless charging case is also included, and it’s IP68 waterproof, so you can wash your hands or even take a shower. It has a battery life of about 6 days and comes in sizes 5-13.
If your Android smartphone can run the Samsung Health app, it’s compatible with the Ring. If you want to access a feature called Energy Score, which gives you a score of your energy levels based on your sleep, eating, and activity, you’ll need a Samsung phone.
