I was skeptical but, after a week of use, I've been pleasantly surprised. I have a smart watch but I really don't wear it often. I prefer my old analogs and the battery life on the smart watch leaves a lot to be desired. I need simplicity and I don't need another screen on my life. I've been wearing the ring on my ring finger in place of my wedding band. It looks good and the measurements have been incredibly accurate. The heart rate feature has matched finger pulse measurements and the sleep tracking matches exactly sleep and wake times. And, most impressively, what it records for distance and pace during my runs has been spot on.. outside on road AND on my treadmill. UPDATED REVIEW - The ring stopped working after 5 months. I sent it back to Samsung. That in itself was a fraught process. Samsung website does not even have the Ring listed as an item that might need service. I had to get on the phone to have a service rep provide a return ticket. Samsung then instructs you to send the item back without attachments. So I pack it up and send it. After it is received I get a message indicating not sent with charging cradle. And to add insult to injury, they say the ring (5 months old) is out of warranty. ??? So I call; experience lots of phone tree runaround until I get someone live. He tells me you owe money because of impact damage. I say, NO, there has never been any impact damage. It stopped working overnight. The customer service person says well there are no pictures in my file and that department is closed for the evening. Can you call back tomorrow? I have a job and I have followed the procedure. Called during the hours they indicated. Got the run around and then been told "out of warranty - impact damage" which is complete and utter BS. So - NO - I do not recommend the ring. Just gonna chalk it up to a product not ready for market and a company with poor customer service. Going to by the Oura and then consider this a life lesson. Also - will re-think my future Samsung purchases. Read more

I've had a Samsung Galaxy watch almost since they first came out, and I felt as though I was always compelled to look at the data and track everything, all the time. I thought that wearing the ring instead of the watch would help cut that "chatter" down in my head. I've had the ring a month and sometimes I still panic that I don't have my watch on. The good things: I think the sleep readings are actually better with the ring than the watch (this was my primary driver for the purchase). Also, you can wear the ring in the shower, washing dishes or other "wet" errands, which makes those tasks much easier to deal with. I find that I charge it twice a week rather than once a day. ( No matter what they said, I never got more than about 28 hours charge on my watch. ) My watch was bluetooth only, so I did not receive phone calls or texts on it. That (obviously) is the same as the ring. But in general, l felt as though I had to look at my watch data all the time. With the ring, the data is still there -- but it is on your phone. Looking at it is a little more intentional. My actions aren't driven by the data I see on my watch. Any cons: There are a couple of self-monitoring programs I use all the time that don't immediately connect with the Ring. While its possible that they will in the future, it is also possible that I won't really care about this in the future. These programs connect with Samsung Health, and the ring connects with Samsung Health, so the information is available for viewing if I want to see it. My adjustment period has been more in the lines of wanting to be more intentional about my use of data collecting devices. I don't think I need to monitor myself for everything, all the time. I wear a regular (old type) wristwatch for time, and take it off when I come home from work. My phone has the time on it anyway, and I do carry my phone when I'm out for a walk or a run. ( When I first got a Samsung watch, I wasn't carrying my phone all the time. ) I also like the lightness of the ring . I don't notice wearing it at all, and I just don't feel quite as tethered to a device. I wear it on my 2nd finger -- my first finger is a weird shape that doesn't seem to lend itself to a ring. Absolutely no one has commented on it, and I'm fine with that. Read more

Alright, let's dive into the ring wars, shall we? I've got the Oura Ring 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring duking it out on my middle fingers, like some kind of tech-savvy gladiator match. And let me tell you, it's a battle of compromises. First off, the fit. Samsung, for all their tech prowess, has not mastered the art of "smooth." Those sensor bumps? They're like tiny speed bumps for your knuckle. Getting this thing on and off is a wrestling match, even though it's the same size as my Oura. Oura, with their bump-free design, glides on like a greased-up dolphin. Advantage: Oura. Then there's the build quality. The Samsung ring, while lightweight, feels decidedly budget-friendly. It's the kind of lightness that makes you wonder if it's made of space-age polymers or just slightly denser air. The thinness is a double-edged sword: it's comfortable, but it also means the sensor lights are more visible, like a tiny, blinking disco on your finger. And those edges? They're constantly getting caught on my jean pockets. It's less a fashion statement and more a hazard. Advantage: Oura, again. Now, let's talk about the good stuff. No monthly fees! Hallelujah! Samsung understands that we're already paying for a phone, a watch, and probably a subscription to a service that sends us artisanal socks. The data? Surprisingly similar to the Oura. So, they're both doing their job, tracking my sleep and steps and general level of "are you alive?" But the charging case? Oh, Samsung, you've redeemed yourselves. Wireless charging compatible? On a flat charger? It's like they knew I was tired of hunting for proprietary charging cables. It's a small victory, but a victory nonetheless. In the end, it's a tale of two rings. The Oura looks and feels like a premium piece of jewelry, while the Samsung feels like a prototype. I appreciate the lightness and the lack of a subscription fee, but the form factor and build quality leave much to be desired. What I really want is a hybrid: the Oura's sleek design with Samsung's free software and wireless charging case. A tech-savvy Frankenstein's monster of a ring. Maybe the Galaxy Ring 2 will deliver? Or maybe I'll just keep wearing both and confusing everyone I meet. Only time will tell. Read more

I have the Galaxy Watch Ultra and use this to compliment it. I dislike sleeping with a watch on so this keeps track of my sleep and syncs seamlessly with the Samsung Health app. When I wear the watch, its data is a priority but when I am NOT wearing the watch, the ring keeps track of everything and communicates it back to the watch integrating both sets of data. If you don't want to miss a step, sleep time or other health measurements, combining this with a Galaxy watch is perfect! Read more

I have only had this ring one day so will need to update later. As of this minute, I am very happy with this ring. I walked 2 miles this morning and it correctly tracked the distance. The ring gave me a quick review of my nights sleep. Still want to try the snore detector, just need to remember to plug the phone into the charger when I go to bed. Overall, so far I am delighted with it. It is light weight and doesn't bother me at all. I had worn the sizing ring for about a month before I purchased the real thing so that probably helps a lot with being used to the feel of it. The gold color is very nice, doesn't look cheap, will see how it wears. The ring does not provide as much info as the watch but enough for me. Sometimes I feel the "watch people" feel only what they are told by the watch as to how they feel or how they slept. Read more