Tech Expert Justin Connolly has comprised a list of his top Smart Rings to shop this year that are best for tracking everything from general health, fitness, sleep and more
Monitoring your vital signs, activity, and sleep 24 hours a day can reveal much about your health. But you might not want to wear a bulky smartwatch to gather all the information. Thankfully, there is another, less obstructive way.
A smart ring doesn’t have a screen like a smartwatch, which means fewer distractions. Yet, thanks to their various sensors, they can still offer a good overview of your activity throughout the day and your health, i.e. heart fitness.
Here are Tech Editor Justin Connolly’s top five contenders on the current marker for a more discrete way to effectively track the date you need – and, most importantly, where to shop yours.
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1. Amazfit Helio Ring
Shop here for £149.90
It’s said that Amazon’s smart ring offers in-depth sleep monitoring alongside mental and physical readiness analysis, resting heart rate tracking, and heart rate variation tracking, which is ideal if you’re keen to monitor your fitness or sleep health.
Justin says the newest model of smart ring to land on the market, the Amazfit Helio is the only ring that fully pairs with a smartwatch for all the data to be conveniently gathered in one easy-to-access place.
The Amazfit Helio ensures smooth pairing and maximum compatibility, so you’re not restricted to the same brand as your smartphone, i.e. Samsung.
The ring itself comes in three sizes and requires a subscription to ensure you get the most out of the collected data.
2. Oura Ring
Shop here for £249
Oura rings instigated a new era of unparalleled accuracy and comfort that helps you get up close and personal with your health like never before, trumping the predeceasing fitness tracker on your mobile and vital tracking on your smartwatch.
The Oura Ring is Justin’s ‘Smart ring of the moment’, as it was the first out of the blocks. The company is onto its fourth iteration of its product, and it remains the one to beat.
The Oura has refined features, including a great app, easy data sync with other services like Strava, and super lightweight. The big downside is the recurring £5.99 fee users must splash out after the month’s free trial of Oura membership has expired.
3. Ultrahuman Ring
Shop here for £296.99, down from £329
One of the lesser-known names on this list, the Ultrahuman Ring is set to accurately measure your sleep, heart rate variation, movement and temperature, with insights to help you improve your everyday health with up-to-date statistics.
Justin praises this ring as very durable and boasts an impressive battery life of up to six days. It tracks many metrics, and while the app experience might not be as smooth as others on this list, it is all there. What is the biggest plus when compared to other models? There are no ongoing fees required.
4. Samsung Galaxy Ring
Shop here for £399
A famous name in the realm of smart tech, the Samsung Galaxy Ring welcomes the new age of AI-powered health, using intuitive health tracking wrapped around your finger.
If you’re a sworn fan of Samsung or Android smartphones, this offering from Samsung is likely one of your best bets. It obviously has the might of one of the biggest tech companies in the world right now behind it, for a start, but it is a great smart ring in its own right.
Boasting a lightweight titanium frame and a superb design, the Samsung Galaxy Ring has a battery life of up to seven days and three sensors to monitor your health around the clock. Galaxy AI analyses the data to provide you with personalised health and sleep tips and minute-by-minute data.
5. RingConn
Shop here for £310
Last but not least, RingConn’s health-tracking ring aims to integrate health into daily life with advanced technology, empowering you with tools and insights for proactive well-being.
Justin says the RingConn offers a long 10 to 12 days battery life but also comes equipped with a convenient charging case that can boost that number to as high as 150 days – making this your go-to pick if you’re seeking longevity from just one charge.
It’s also one of the thinnest options on this list and the only one that offers sleep apnoea detection.