Samsung Galaxy Ring: Everything We Know About Samsung’s Wearable Ring

Will 2024 be remembered as the year that smart rings entered the mainstream? Samsung certainly thought so with the release of the Galaxy Ring.

Joining the market alongside current leader Oura, and with rumors of an Apple Ring, Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy Ring, which hit shops on July 24 at $399.

Primarily focused as a fitness tracker, it was disappointing to see a lack of NFC payments, but still the ring is an attractive proposition for those who are tracking their health.

Table of Contents Table of Contents

1. When Will the Samsung Galaxy Smart Ring be Released?
2. Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura, Apple Ring (Rumored Specs)
3. What is the Launch Price of the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
4. Samsung Galaxy Ring Features
5. Samsung Galaxy Ring Colors, Battery Life, Sizes
6. The Bottom Line
7. FAQs
8. References

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Table of Contents

1. When Will the Samsung Galaxy Smart Ring be Released?
2. Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura, Apple Ring (Rumored Specs)
3. What is the Launch Price of the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
Show Full Guide
4. Samsung Galaxy Ring Features
5. Samsung Galaxy Ring Colors, Battery Life, Sizes
6. The Bottom Line
7. FAQs
8. References

When Will the Samsung Galaxy Smart Ring be Released?

Released: July 24, 2024

The Galaxy Ring was unveiled at Samsung’s Unpacked Event on July 10, 2024, and sales began on July 24.

The ring was released in most major markets, but we are yet to know early sales figures to know how strong the take-up was.

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura, Apple Ring (Rumored Specs)

What is the Launch Price of the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

Samsung Ring Price: $399.99

The Samsung Ring costs $399.99, but dollar-for-pound, is more expensive in the UK at £399.99.

However, there is no subscription to use it, which gives it an edge over the Oura ring, which ranges from between $299 to $499, depending on model.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Features

Health Monitoring & a Connected Lifestyle

Predictably, the Galaxy Ring offers comprehensive wellness tracking, allowing users to take a more proactive approach to managing their health and well-being. It includes an ECG sensor to monitor heart rhythms and a PPG sensor for blood oxygen levels.

Ways to track your health include:

• Track and Analyse your sleep quality.
• Automatically log workouts.
• Monitor your heart rate.
• Track your menstrual cycle with skin temperature analysis.
• Analyze your wellness habits, sleep quality, and heart rate.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Colors, Battery Life, Sizes

The Galaxy Ring is available in three appealing colors: Platinum Silver, Platinum Black, and Platinum Gold.

Samsung representatives claim that the Galaxy Ring boasts a battery life of seven days on a single charge — a noteworthy enhancement over the Oura Ring’s six-day capacity.

However, the true performance of Samsung’s claims will only be validated over time. We have not seen any major pushback against the claim on social media.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is available in nine American ring sizes 5 to 13.

The Bottom Line

The Galaxy Ring offers a minimalist tech wearable that promises to deliver all the essential health and fitness tracking capabilities without the downsides of a bulky smartwatch.

However, users should be wary that big tech companies may be using the allure of gadgets and new features to gather extensive personal data and pivot towards recurring subscription models — effectively charging users to access their private health information as they shift their revenue from single purchases to continuous financial commitments.

Regardless of these warnings, many will justify the purchase by saying they want to combine style with functionality or explore the broader change in how we interact with our smart devices.

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