Is the Samsung Galaxy Ring Worth It? Real User Reviews

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Samsung Galaxy Ring

I forget that I have Samsung Galaxy Ring on my finger because it's so comfy. I've checked it so many times that I've lost track. Having used the Samsung Galaxy Ring for a week, it is without a doubt my favorite smart ring I have ever worn.

I miss the days when fitness trackers were all the rage when I wear the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Remember when screenless bands from Misfit, Jawbone, and even Fitbit were popular in the middle of the 2010s? Each one had batteries that could last a long time between charges and could track steps and exercise. It felt a lot better to wear them than big smartwatches.

It feels like exercise bands have moved from your wrist to your finger with smart rings. They don't do as much as a smartwatch, but they do track exercise, heart rate, and sleep. They do, however, try to make all of this information easy to understand. The Samsung galaxy ring does this with health tips, an energy score, and a sleep score.

While other smart rings, like the Oura Ring and the Ultrahuman Ring Air, give similar scores and measures, the Samsung Galaxy Ring stands out because it has more tools and utilities that other smart rings don't have.

What Exactly Is the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a full-featured health and fitness tracker that works around the clock. Instead of having a screen and sitting on your wrist, it goes around your finger, which can be a more accurate place to collect data, so you won't even notice it's there.

What Makes the Samsung Galaxy Ring Special?

The Samsung Galaxy Ring keeps track of your sleep, exercise, heart rate, and menstrual cycle. It then uses that information to give you specific health advice that is built into the Samsung Health app.

How the Samsung Galaxy Ring Functions?

The Samsung Galaxy Ring has high sensors on the bottom that measure from the arteries in your finger, just like the Oura Ring.

An accelerometer, an optical heart rate monitor, and temperature sensors are used to gather information, which is then processed by AI. This AI program gives you information about how well you sleep, your daily energy score, and other specific health reports.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Ring Worth It - Full Review:

When you buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring, you get a free size kit sent to you before the product itself. The sizes are marked 5 through 13 on plastic rings. Find the ring that fits you best—it should be snug but not too tight, and it should be on your non-dominant index finger. Within 14 days, put your size on the "My Order" page.

I chose a ring size for my right index finger so I could keep wearing my left Oura Ring and see how the two looked next to each other.

Design and Specs

To use the Samsung Galaxy Ring, you need a phone that has at least Android 11 or a higher version of it. Also, to get the most out of its features, like Galaxy AI insights, you need a Samsung brand phone. The Oura Ring, on the other hand, is much more flexible because it works with both Android and iOS.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring costs $100 more than the Oura at first, but you don't have to pay for anything in its app. You have to pay $5.99 a month to be a member of Oura and access most of its best features. The membership fee includes guided exercises. The Oura Ring only gives you basic health information and three easy daily numbers (Activity, Readiness, and Sleep) if you are not a member.

It comes in black, silver, or gold, and sizes 5 through 13, but it's a bit small. You can get a size kit from Samsung for $10, which you can then use to buy a ring. If you can, Samsung says to put the Samsung Galaxy Ring on your middle finger. For the test, I had to put on the biggest size on my ring finger since it wouldn't fit on my index or middle finger.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring looks great, feels great, is the right size, and even has a case that fits it perfectly. It was the most comfortable thing I've ever worn that I tried for more than a week. A lot of the time, I forgot it was on. It's small and light. Depending on the size, it's 0.28 inches wide and 0.10 inches thick and weighs between 0.08 and 0.11 ounces. The Oura Ring, on the other hand, is 0.31 inches wide, 0.10 inches thick, and weighs between 0.14 and 0.21 ounces. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is better than the Oura because it is more sleekly designed.

There is a small curve at the top of the Samsung Galaxy Ring that makes the outside smooth. It's easy to make sure it's the right way up because the bottom has a small notch that should face your hand. The green and red LEDs and sensor holes on the bottom of the inside make up a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor that checks for oxygenation and blood flow. The Galaxy Ring has a gyroscope and a skin temperature sensor below the surface. It has the same three sensors as the Oura Ring Gen 3. It can talk to your phone through Bluetooth 5.4.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is strong, even though it's small and light. We made it out of Grade 5 titanium and gave it an IP68 rating for water and dust protection. It can also handle 10ATM water pressure, which means it can live in calm water up to 328 feet deep.

What size Samsung Galaxy Ring you get affects how much power it has. The size 5 ring has 18mAh and the size 13 ring has 23mAh. Our tests showed that the biggest size could last for 6.5 days on a charge, which is just a little less than Samsung's seven-day battery life estimate. If you get the biggest size, you'll only have to charge it about once a week and be able to wear it all the time after that. In our tests, the Oura Gen 3 also lasted about six days on a charge. The Fitbit Charge 6, a $159.95 wrist-based tracker, lasted between four and five days between charges, depending on how the display was set.

One big benefit the Samsung Galaxy Ring has over the $299.99 Galaxy Watch 7 is longer battery life. With the always-on display turned on, the Galaxy Watch 7 only lasted 22 hours.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes with a charging case that is cleverly made to be see-through and holds a 361mAh battery. The ring can be charged 1.5 times before it needs to be plugged in. Samsung says it takes 80 minutes for the ring to fully charge in the case, which is what I found when I tested it.

The rings slots only let them fit in the charge case in one direction. When you press the case's middle button with the ring on it, a round light will show you how much charge is left in the ring. If you take off the ring, the same button will show you how much charge is left in the case.

Take the ring off your finger to quickly see how much power it has left without having to get your phone out. If there is at least 15% charge, the LEDs inside will blink green. If there is less than 15% charge, they will blink red.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Setup Guide:

The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes in a small box with the ring, the charging case, a charging line, and a set of instructions.

It looks sleek and surprisingly thin for a smart ring at first glance. It's definitely less chunky than the Oura and has ends that are slightly raised and slightly curved. Also, there's a small raised mark that tells you which way to wear the ring. Line up the ridge with the middle of the base of your finger to make sure the sensors are in the best position for readings. The clear charging case looks very modern and stylish, and I love the loop of bright LED lights around the outside that shows how much power is left in the ring.

It's pretty easy to set up the Samsung Galaxy Ring. All you have to do is open the Samsung Health app and connect the ring via Bluetooth. Then you're asked to set daily goals for steps, active time, and active calorie burn. You can also save your best exercises from a long list so they're the first ones that come up when you go to record an action.

To help the AI program figure out your daily energy score, you are asked to rate how busy you are on a scale from very active to not active at all. An added bonus is that you can control the tracking of idle time by time of day and time of night. For example, you can turn it off on weekends and nights. It will let you know after 50 minutes of silence if it is watching.

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One more thing you can change is which automatic readings you want to be watched. For example, you can set alerts for high and low heart rate, blood oxygen, snore detection, and skin temperature while you sleep. For walking and running, you can set movement detection and location recording.

Comfort

A big benefit of smart bands over fitness trackers worn on the wrist is that they are more comfortable to wear all day. It's easy to forget you're wearing them, and you don't have to worry about the plastic strap rubbing against your skin when you wash your hands.

Maybe I didn't get the Samsung Galaxy Ring quite right, but when I wore it, the sharp edges did dig in a little when my hands weren't curled around a barbell or Pilates machine footbar, for example. I also think that wearing it on my right hand (which is my strong hand) made things a little harder for me. Still, it didn't take me long to get used to how the ring felt, which is probably because it's so thin. Other reviews have also said that it's one of the most comfortable smart rings they've seen.

Charging and battery life

It's great that the Samsung Galaxy Ring has a long power life. The brand's claim that it lasts up to seven days (six with normal use) was true for me. Also, the fact that it can charge directly from the case itself is great because it lets you charge it while you're out and about.

When the ring is empty, it takes about 90 minutes to charge to full. I found that charging it for 10 to 20 minutes every day while I showered kept it full.

As we already said, the charging case uses LED lights to show the battery level. You can see this when you open the case or just press the button on top. If your ring is in the case, it shows the battery level of the ring; if it's empty, it shows the battery level of the case.

Features

The Samsung Galaxy Ring has so many features that I can't possibly list them all here. I've listed the most important ones below, the ones you use most often when you wear the ring. The next part goes into more detail about tracking your health and exercise.

Energy score

The Samsung Galaxy Ring tells you your energy score (sometimes called a ready score on other devices) every morning. This is basically your power level for the day. This comes from how much sleep you had, how active you were recently, and your heart rate. Samsung's Galaxy AI looks at this information and makes suggestions based on your current physical state.

Advice given to me usually focused on keeping up with fitness levels and getting enough sleep to improve my general health. The energy number pretty much always showed how I was feeling that day, and it let me know when I'd had a few too many drinks one night. But while I was sick for a few days, the ring didn't seem to pick up anything (or let me record it), but my Oura did.

One clear thing that was missing was the part where your busy calorie burn goal is changed automatically based on your energy score. While the Oura Ring changes every day based on your scores, the Samsung Galaxy Ring stuck to the goal I set when I first set it up, which made me feel a little bad on days when I didn't reach that goal. Also, I didn't get any changes for healing, even after doing a lot of exercise.

Gestures

'Gestures' is another cool feature you can set up on the Samsung Galaxy Ring. You can decide whether pinching your ring finger and thumb together will take a picture or turn off your alarm (which is dangerous).

My Page

There's a part of the Samsung Health app called "My page" that shows badges and accomplishments, like your first workout in a certain type of exercise, a high step count, or a great sleep score, and gives you weekly reports of your health data.

It was great that I could get both an easy outline and more in-depth information about my trends. Over time (the month I wore the ring didn't really give you time for this), you'd probably be able to see which habits are helping you and take steps to keep them up or change them. That's what it's all about, right?

Extra Data Input

I didn't use these features, but you can put your own information, like how much food and water you drink (like My Fitness Pal), as well as your blood pressure and glucose levels.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Health and Fitness Tracking:

The Samsung Galaxy Ring keeps track of all of your health and fitness information, such as your exercise level, sleep, stress, and even your menstrual cycle.

Activity Tracking

With the Samsung Health app, you can quickly see how you're doing each day in reaching your fitness goals. You can also learn more about what is affecting your total number of steps, active time, and active calories burned.

When you look at the screen, you can quickly see what your day is about thanks to the heart-shaped image. I also like that you can record your heart rate during a lot of different exercises. With the Oura, you can only do this while running or riding (indoors or outdoors), which makes it easier than having to log the workout after the fact. You can see which heart rate zones you were in and for how long after you worked out.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring can also automatically tell when you're doing things like walking or running, but you have to turn this feature on in the Galaxy Wearable app. The step count was way off to begin with, but it got better as I wore the ring longer. This function didn't seem as accurate as my Oura ring. It also never caught me going up or down stairs, even though I refused to use the office elevators.

Sleep tracking and coaching

It is suggested that you wear your ring at night. If you do, it will tell you a lot about your sleep, such as your sleep stages, sleep score, and changes in your blood oxygen levels. You can even get help with sleep and see how much you snore. As part of your weekly report, you can also see a sleep study for the past week.

If you look at two lines, they show your sleep stages. They show how long you are awake during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, light sleep, and deep sleep. They also show your sleep rhythm and movements as you move from one stage to the next. So I think both of them are very true because this always matched up with what my Oura told me.

The total amount of time you slept and the number of sleep cycles you went through are added to your sleep score. Your biological data is also used to figure out your physical recovery, restfulness, and mental recovery scores. From what I could tell, anything over 80 is pretty good since it's listed out of 100. I stay in the 90s most of the time, which makes sense for me (I know, I'm lucky).

Before you can get sleep advice, you have to fill out a short survey. The survey asks about how often you wake up to go to the bathroom, whether you have trouble sleeping, your days off, and whether you drink coffee or booze. Then your sleep animal (rather than chronotype) is shown to you. There are eight in all, including a worried penguin, a sensitive hedgehog, and a shark that is too tired to move.

People call me a "unconcerned lion," which probably means I sleep really well and don't need much help. So, my tips are pretty standard: make sure I'm really tired before bed (no late meals or naps), relax before bed (avoid stress and ease any worry with relaxation techniques like meditation), and stick to a regular sleep/wake cycle. I'm given a list of simple ideas, but it's still nice to cross them off.

I honestly can't say that the sleep coaching helped me, but I wouldn't say that I'm the best person for it anyway because I usually get enough sleep. There's no doubt that I like the Oura's sleep study better. It taught me something new (I like to sleep late). The Oura doesn't have built-in teaching, but it does offer sleep tips and ideas when you need them. It also figures out your sleep chronotype automatically by tracking your sleep and analyzing it, so you don't have to fill out any surveys.

Menstrual Cycle Tracking

Using your skin temperature, the Samsung Galaxy Ring can tell when your period will come. For this feature, you can either turn it on or off as you like.

Natural Cycles says that the tracking is more accurate if you wear the ring at night, which is what I did. That way, you get a full picture of your menstrual cycle, including when your period is likely to start, when you are fertile, when you ovulate, and when your next period is due. The tracking gets more accurate as you use the ring and write down your periods.

Keep in mind that this function isn't meant to be used for birth control or planning a baby, and Samsung also advises that you don't use this information for medical reasons.

I only had a month to test this function, but my Oura already had a good picture of my cycle, and when I compared the times on the two devices, they were very close to each other.

Stress Level Tracking

The Samsung Galaxy Ring also tracks your stress level, which is a cool function. When you go to this part of the app, your stress levels will be shown on a graph, along with your average stress level on a vivid moving scale.

It was interesting to see that my average stress level is pretty low. However, the times I felt the most stressed were usually when I was doing cardio, even if it was just walking. This isn't a mistake, since cardio does put your body under stress, but it's not very helpful if I want to figure out what's causing my stress.

Also, there weren't many stress-reduction tips. However, the Samsung Health app has breathing routines you can use.

Samsung Galaxy Ring - The Verdict:

The Samsung Galaxy Ring does everything you'd expect a smart ring to do. The health and fitness tracking and views are complete and in-depth. You can see a lot of data in graphs and tables that are easy to understand, and you can also get tips on how to improve your health.

Even though it has a few small problems, like not being able to log illnesses or change energy scores, it's a great all-around health wearable that, thanks to its sleek design, is hard to notice. Also, that charge case is great again.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is pretty much like any other fitness tracker in that you can use it however you want. When you add more information, the reports will be more complete. You can also just leave it running in the background and check the app every so often to get a general idea of your health.

It's great for seeing trends and making goals, so if you're training for an event, it will be very helpful.

It's a no-brainer if you're already a Samsung fan, especially if you have a Galaxy watch, since wearing the two together helps the ring's battery last longer. Also, how about that cool "Gesture" feature? It only works on Samsung phones that are later. Fans of Samsung will like these features, but they have also led some to say that the Samsung Galaxy Ring is more of an add-on for the watch than a fitness tracker on its own.

A lot of people, including myself, will not want to buy this because it only works with Android. The Samsung Galaxy Ring has not yet convinced me to give up my Oura.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Pros and Cons:

Pros

Is comfortable enough to wear all the time
Has a great energy score
What a beautiful and smart charge case

Cons

Live heart rate tracking is limited to a few workouts
It's more expensive than other smart rings
The wellness tips aren't very useful yet

Conclusion:

Having used the Samsung Galaxy Ring for a whole month, I can boldly state it's a stylish, comfortable, and shockingly powerful fitness tracker crammed into a simple shape. It accentuates your smartwatch or phone with precise health measurements, dependable sleep tracking, and all-day comfort instead than trying to replace it. For individuals who seek strong wellness tracking without the weight, its subtlety and battery life make it a perfect fit even if it lacks a screen and sophisticated smart capabilities. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is quite worth thinking about if you want a covert yet efficient approach to keep an eye on your health.

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FAQs:

Q: Does the Samsung Galaxy Ring work with the iPhone?

A: The Samsung Galaxy Ring does not work with any Apple products or new ios, which is a shame. But it can connect to any Android phone that has Android 11 or higher. Just make sure that the Samsung Health app isn't out of date.

Q: On what finger do you wear the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

A: For the most exact readings and better motion control, Samsung says to wear the Samsung Galaxy Ring on your index finger. You can choose the middle or ring finger instead if that doesn't work for you.

Q: Do you know if the Samsung Galaxy Ring counts steps?

A: It does keep track of your steps with the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Setting a daily step goal is possible, and your progress is shown both numerically and, on a heart,-shaped screen.

Q: Can I get water on the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

A: Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is waterproof up to 100 meters, according to the ISO22810 standard. This is the international standard that covers how waterproof watches should be. It's okay to wear in the shower and while swimming in ponds or the ocean, but not when diving. Also, don't forget to rinse it off after swimming in the water.

Q: So how long does the battery last on the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

A: The Samsung Galaxy Ring's stated battery life is seven days, but most people only use it for about six days. We found this to be true, but to keep it charged, you should really charge it a little every day, like while you're in the shower.

Q: Does the Samsung Galaxy Ring need a monthly fee?

A: Not at all! The Samsung Galaxy Ring doesn't require a membership, so once you buy it, you can use all of its benefits for free. The Oura ring costs a monthly fee to give you full access to your health and fitness information. This is a step up from that.