It’s been a few months since Samsung entered the smart ring ecosystem with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Like other smart rings, this tiny health tracker sits on your finger all day, tracking your health without causing wrist fatigue like smartwatches. However, the Galaxy Ring packs several features that make it stand out. Here are my favorite features and why I prefer the Samsung Galaxy Ring over any other smart ring on the market.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Ring is the best smart ring, for whatever that’s worth
For health nuts, but not fitness freaks
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Health scores that simplify fitness tracking
All without paying for a premium subscription
Like other health tracking devices, the Galaxy Ring monitors a wide range of data, including heart rate, sleep (with sleep stages and snore detection), stress, blood oxygen levels, activity, and even skin temperature to track menstrual cycles. What sets the Galaxy Ring apart is how it presents this data in a clear and easy-to-digest way.
Every morning, you get a Sleep Score that gives an accurate overview of your sleep quality. The Galaxy Ring also offers an Energy Score, calculated using your activity, recovery, heart rate, and stress levels, helping you decide whether to rest or push through a workout. Unlike some smart rings, like the Oura Ring 4, which charge a subscription fee for similar insights, the Galaxy Ring provides these features without any subscription cost.
Some Galaxy Ring features, like Energy Scores, require pairing with a Galaxy smartphone equipped with Galaxy AI.
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Unique gesture controls for hands-free usage
Convenient, hands-free control right from my finger
Wearing a smart ring has its pros and cons — you can track your health without a bulky device, but you miss out on features that other health trackers, like smartwatches, offer, such as a display, notifications, and checking time. While the Galaxy Ring doesn’t have a display or notification alerts, one feature it keeps is gesture control.
The Galaxy Ring is the only smart ring that lets you control some smartphone features hands-free. For example, you can take photos on your Galaxy smartphone by simply double pinching the ring, which is perfect for selfies or group shots. You can also dismiss alarms with a gesture, without needing to pick up your phone. These convenient controls are unique to the Galaxy Ring and are one of the things that truly impress me about this smart ring.
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Find My Ring ensures you’ll never lose it
You can quickly locate your ring if it ever goes missing
Smart rings are small, and keeping track of them can be challenging. I lost my Ultrahuman Ring Air last month and didn’t even realize it for a whole day because of how tiny and easy they are to misplace.
Thankfully, Samsung includes a Find My Ring feature on the Galaxy Ring, which makes it much easier to keep track of. If you misplace your ring, it shows the last known location on a map, helping you find it more easily. The Galaxy Wearable app also lets you blink the lights on the Galaxy Ring, making it even easier to spot.
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Tough and durable enough for everyday wear
Perfect for workouts, swimming, or daily wear
Smart rings are designed to be worn all day, every day, and the Galaxy Ring is built exactly for that. It features an outer casing made of grade-5 titanium alloy, which makes it strong and resistant to breaking, while the inner part is crafted from epoxy, ensuring it’s skin-friendly and doesn’t cause irritation.
The Galaxy Ring also features 10ATM water resistance and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. This means you can wear it during workouts without worrying about sweat, and you can even take it to the shower, swimming pools, or the ocean without any issues. Although many smart rings offer similar durability, our reviewer, Dominic Preston, found the Galaxy Ring to be comfortable enough for all-day wear without causing fatigue, while still being tough enough for any activity.
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Impressive battery life with effortless charging
Charging case makes it easy to power up
One of the best features of the Samsung Galaxy Ring is its battery life and charging system. While most smartwatches last only a day or two on a single charge, Samsung claims the Galaxy Ring can last up to a week, which we found to be accurate during testing.
Of course, battery life varies depending on the ring size — larger sizes come with bigger batteries — but you can generally expect to get through most of the week without needing to charge it again.
When it comes to charging, Samsung gets it right. The Galaxy Ring comes with a charging case, unlike other smart rings that rely on charging pucks. This makes it more convenient to charge on the go and keeps the ring safe while charging. Plus, Samsung includes battery indicators on the case itself, letting you monitor the charge level without having to open the app. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — more smart rings need to adopt this charging mechanism.
You won’t find some of the Galaxy Ring’s features on other smart rings
The Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s first entry into the smart ring ecosystem, yet it doesn’t feel like a first attempt. Samsung has packed several unique features into the ring, making it stand out in the market. Sure, the Galaxy Ring isn’t perfect for everyone and has its quirks, but it’s an excellent choice for anyone invested in the Samsung ecosystem.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring is the tech giant’s first smart ring. It comes in three finishes and is available in various sizes. It offers up to a week of battery life and lets you monitor your vitals effortlessly. When paired with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, it gives you AI-based insights and recommendations to improve your health.
