Samsung Galaxy Ring is a tale of two audiences. If you're already invested in Samsung's ecosystem—Galaxy phone, Galaxy Watch, the whole Samsung Health experience—this ring is genuinely compelling. If you're not, look elsewhere.
The Galaxy Ring is the lightest smart ring at 2.3-3.0g. For a device you wear 24/7, that weight difference matters.
The no-subscription model is refreshing. Pay $399 once, and you own all features forever. Compared to Oura's $565 three-year cost, Samsung saves you $166.
Sleep tracking is good but not Oura-good. The staging accuracy is roughly 80-85% versus Oura's 95%+.
The Energy Score is Samsung's killer feature—but only if you have a Galaxy Watch. Snore detection is a unique feature that actually works.
The limitation: Samsung Galaxy Ring requires a Samsung Galaxy phone for full functionality. iPhone users are completely excluded.
