A subscription-free smart ring that is comfortable, has a handy charging case and clever gestures, making Oura look vulnerable.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
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Critics’ consensus
11 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and health tracking. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, The Independent, TechRadar and 8 more
The catch: It works best with a Samsung phone, and workout tracking is limited.
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What do critics say about the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
A sleek, comfortable ring with good sleep tracking, a clever case and no fee, ideal for people already in the Galaxy ecosystem.
The top smart ring for Samsung users, with superb battery life, a sleek design and useful sleep and energy insights.
An ideal low-distraction tracker for Android users that needs no subscription, though it is not the most capable tracker around.
The reviewer's favourite smart ring after a week, thanks to a very comfortable fit, helpful sleep tracking and a neat case.
A decent first-generation ring with good battery life and a great charging case, but limited tracking for a steep price.
A strong debut that is stylish, comfortable and well rounded, and among the best smart rings available if you can stomach the price.
A comfortable, light debut ring that surprisingly gives detailed sleep and walking data, but the experience is basic and Samsung Health needs polish.
A comfortable, attractive ring that works superbly alongside a Galaxy Watch and phone but is a hard sell without them.
Best thought of as a pricey accessory for a Galaxy Watch rather than a standalone tracker.
Lovely hardware and week-long battery are undermined by shaky sleep accuracy and very limited fitness tracking.
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Is the Samsung Galaxy Ring worth it?
Critics are divided: 6 of 11 recommend it. It works best with a Samsung phone, and workout tracking is limited.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
Critics split: scores range from 60 (Android Central) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 30 points across 11 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
Price (7 of 11 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.