My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Samsung Galaxy Ring
You’ve probably already heard about Oura smart rings , one of the best sleep and recovery trackers , but in July, a new player entered the ring : Samsung. A major technology company has released the Samsung Galaxy Ring, a smart ring for the first time. As the name suggests, it is mainly aimed at Samsung users, although any Android user can use it with some restrictions. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is currently priced at $327.99 (originally $399.99), which is the lowest price reached since its recent release, according to price checker tools .
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring isn’t a one-off gadget that’s thrown at the wall to see if it sticks: it’s a well-made health monitoring product that will likely have better generations in the future. But as a first-generation smart ring, according to PCMag’s review , it’s solid if you have a Samsung phone to get the most out of it. It’s a solid health and sleep tracker, but activity tracking is best left to a smartwatch .
The Galaxy Ring comes in a titanium finish and comes in a variety of color options including gold, silver and black. Like the Oura rings, it is a bit bulky compared to regular rings at 7mm wide and 2.6mm thick. Anyone wearing it can see their sleep, heart rate and skin temperature, but Samsung users can control their phone’s camera or turn off alarms by tapping their ring finger to their thumb twice in a row.
The best thing about the ring compared to its main competitor, Oura rings, is that it does not require a subscription. The package also includes a wireless charging case. It is IP68 waterproof, so you can wash your hands or shower with it. The battery life will be around six days of use and you can choose from size 5 to 13.
If your Android phone runs the Samsung Health app , it is compatible with the ring. If you want to access a feature called Energy Score, which estimates your energy levels based on sleep, diet, and activity, you’ll need a Samsung phone.