Smartwatches and smart bands may be the driving force in the world of wearables, but a new category is emerging – smart rings. Samsung launched its Galaxy Ring recently after months of teasing, and we now get a chance to put one on our fingers.
Our Ring is the Titanium Black version, which is the most subdued one, compared to the flashier Silver and Gold.
The wearable is about 3 grams, and with its 7 mm width and 2.6 mm thickness is way less obtrusive than a watch or a band. It is slightly thicker than most conventional jewelry but significantly lighter, meaning people who are used to wearing rings will barely feel its presence.
There are three sensors on the inside – an accelerometer to track walking and running, an optical bio-signal sensor for heart rate monitoring, and a skin temperature sensor to assist in sleep tracking. The ring has a concave design and a tiny dash that acts as a pointer to which side should be facing down/inside.
Galaxy Ring ships in a case that is also its charging station. It has a transparent top and an LED strip that goes around the ring and lights up to indicate the battery level. There is also a button in the middle, allowing for the ring to restart and reconnect to a new device.
We paired the Galaxy Ring with a Samsung flagship to make sure we take full advantage of the Galaxy AI enhancements, but it should work equally fine with any smartphone that has Wearable and Samsung Health apps installed.
The retail package also includes a long USB-C cable and a user guide. The size 11 ring’s 18 mAh battery is promised to last 7 days; Samsung recommends using the ring between 7 and 30 days to receive adequate health tracking and analysis.
This means we will spend our sweet time testing all the Ring’s features and capabilities. Once we are done, the full review will hit our homepage.
