Samsung Galaxy Ring Review: The Quiet Tracker Done Right
It does less than a watch, charges rarely, and asks for no monthly fee. That is the whole pitch, and it lands.
By Priya Anand · 06 August 2024
Pros
- No subscription for core insights
- Featherweight, all-day comfort
- Strong sleep tracking
Cons
- Best inside Samsung's world
- No display
- Sizing is a commitment
The Galaxy Ring, shown in full at Samsung's July 2024 Unpacked, is the most comfortable health tracker we have worn, mostly because you forget it exists. There is no screen to light up and nothing to swipe.
It pairs with Samsung Health for sleep, heart rate and activity, and its sharpest move is what it does not do: there is no subscription gating the core insights, which immediately separates it from a chunk of the competition.
The caveats are predictable. It is happiest tethered to a Samsung phone, the lack of a display means your phone does the talking, and committing to a ring size is more permanent than strapping on a band.
FieldLens verdict: the easiest smart ring to recommend to a Galaxy owner who wants insight without obligation.
The facts
Samsung's Galaxy Ring was shown in full at the July 2024 Unpacked event, pairing with Samsung Health and shipping with no subscription required for its core insights.