SAMSUNG Galaxy Ring, AI Smart Ring, Size First w/Sizing Kit, No App Subscription, Fitness Monitor, Sleep Tracker, Up to 7-Day Battery, Size 11, Titanium Black [US Version, 1Yr Manufacturer Warranty]

I've had my ring for a while now and it has proven to be great. Going with the silver ring was a great choice, because the top coat (silver) is basically the same color as the metal (titanium) underneath, which means you really don't notice scratches that much compared to the black and gold rings. I use mine mainly in conjunction with my Galaxy Watch 7, so that i can collect true 24/7 health data while retaining the freedom to take off my watch whenever I want. The ring is always there as a backup. Using them together also extends the battery life of the ring significantly. It only drains about 10% per day usually. The Ring worked great with my Note 20 Ultra, and my S25 Ultra after I upgraded. There are only a few minor complaints about the ring. The first is the concave design, which makes the edges of the ring more "pointy" than they really need to be, and it can dig into neighboring fingers under some circumstances. I kind of wish that they had gone with a more traditional convex design, but it's ok. The other is the battery. Lithium batteries have their quirks, including certain charging habits that dramatically accelerate battery degradation, and these very tiny batteries are extra vulnerable to that. Leaving the ring at 100% or 0% for extended periods of time is practically a death sentence for the battery. I keep my ring always between 25-80% and I've been able to go a year with zero degradation whatsoever.

Shortly after I updated this the ring stopped holding its charge altogether (about a month in). Within a very short time (couple more weeks) it stopped charging even plugged in. I might try the Quora… although I don’t want a monthly fee so we’ll see…I should have pursued a refund but I didn’t because it was paid for by FSA and any little thing that happens on that card and they deactivate it! This will be the last year I opt in. Anyway I may try to reach out to Samsung again because they did seem to be trying to work with me but it was going to be a horse and pony show to get anywhere and I just didn’t have the time… I’ve always really liked Samsung but now I’m questioning it since my TV recently went black on two parts of the screen as well. UPDATE**** I am adding the 5th star on because the little bit of color coming off only the bottom of the ring (in the scheme of things) really is not bothering me. The ring overall makes up for it in functionality. It is worth it **** I love the information I get from this ring. It also reminds me to drink more water and other things I forget to do. I compared it to the Oura ring and as far as I can tell it does everything the Oura does. It's slimmer and very comfortable and holds a charge for 5-6 days before I have to recharge it. No monthly fees. It's waterproof. Durable and FSA paid for it. The only thing (loses a star) I am a little bummed about is that I have only had it for two weeks and it already looks old and worn. When I use oil (coconut or olive) on my hands it gets shiny and looks new again but I don't constantly use oil on my hands. It's a new item and I am a die-hard Samsung fan so I believe they will figure that out and get it fixed by the time I'm ready for a new one! I would love it more if it could take my blood pressure (on is own) and keep track of some of the other things that I have to manually input. It's time-consuming and tedious. If also like a screen on the ring if possible and it doesn't make it any larger. If not no big deal- I can look at my phone! Overall a good purchase and worth it to help me keep track of my self-care needs. ***6 WEEK UPDATE****** I'm taking two stars back because the battery started out at 5-6 days between charges but 6 weeks later it is half that! It holds a charge 3 days now. What will it be in six more weeks?! Not a good look for a $400 smart ring!! As a side note the wear on the bottom still doesn't bother me-well it does now- as it feels cheapend because of the lack of battery quality. I'm going to shop around now since I got used to using it.

Excellent ring. Tracks all my activity, sleep, and more. It seems scratch resistant since it has no dings on it from rubbing against my other rings. I got a size 7 and it fits perfect although sometimes it tight in the morning when I try and take it off. But doesnt restrict circulation. You may want to size up since it doesn't fit like normal rings. I had previously used a ring sizer at best buy before I bought the ring on amazon.

As a daily user of the Samsung Galaxy Ring (size 15, which fits my finger flawlessly), I can’t stop raving about how this AI-powered smart ring has elevated my health game. I rely on it to track my sleep and stress levels, and paired with the Samsung Health app for logging water intake, it’s become my go-to gadget. If you’re all-in on the Samsung ecosystem like I am, this sleek, futuristic ring integrates so seamlessly, it feels like an extension of my Galaxy phone and watch. The sleep tracking is a revelation. Every night, I slide on the ring, and by morning, the Samsung Health app delivers a detailed report: deep sleep duration, REM cycles, and even heart rate variability to gauge how well I’m recovering. It’s like having a sleep coach whispering, “Cut screen time by 30 minutes for better rest.” The stress monitoring is equally impressive – during tense work moments, the ring’s gentle vibration nudges me to breathe deeply, keeping me calm and focused. At just 2.3 grams, it’s so comfortable I barely notice it, even with my larger size 15 fit. The Samsung Health app takes this device to another level. I track my water intake (aiming for 3.5 liters daily), and the app ties it all together, showing how hydration impacts my sleep and stress scores. The Samsung ecosystem shines here – data syncs effortlessly to my Galaxy Watch for workouts and my phone for real-time updates. No lag, no fuss, just pure integration. Battery life lasts a solid week, and the titanium build is tough yet stylish, shrugging off scratches and handling water like a champ (perfect for my post-workout showers). Yes, it’s a premium purchase, but for the unmatched insights and sleek design tailored to my size 15 finger, it’s worth every cent. If you want discreet, powerful health tracking without a clunky wearable, the Galaxy Ring is a masterpiece. Five stars – I’m obsessed, and my healthier, better-rested self is grateful for Samsung’s brilliance!

This is an updated review: I've had the ring another 8 months and am seeing a major issue: it simply won't stayed charged. I can't get a solid 24 hours out of it and I end up charging in the morning and again before bed, since sleep tracking is my primary focus. I still think it functions better than the watch, and I note that it is now FSA qualified. I've deleted a star due to the necessity of charging it more than once a day. Samsung has not responded to me, and I've had it long enough that it isn't returnable. Will a software update make a difference? So far all updates seem to deplete the battery faster. 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. Update: I have had this for 11 months now and after switching back and forth between Galaxy Watch and the ring, I still think the ring gives more accurate readings about my day to day sleep and activity. The "Wear" app on my phone accommodates both devices and switches between them with no problem at all. This ring (unlike Oura) is not eligible for medical FSA reimbursement, which seems odd to me because it appears that the tracking and functionality is the same.

Amazon came in clutch on this one. Probably one of the worst purchases I've ever made, $400+ for 10 months of usage. I began experiencing the (apparently) common and notorious issue with battery life. No excessive wear, no impacts, just a little worn from daily usage, the black coating is very, very prone to scratches and wear. I started noticing I needed to charge every other day rather than the once a week I experienced before. Until it would go from 100% to 10% in a matter of hours, and I mean full before stating my 9-10 hour shift at work and it was dead by the time I got out. Rarely let it die to 0%, I would always charge it in the car when I am driving, because I don't really have anything to track in the car. So if you buy this, plan on utilizing the warranty because you will. None of the order information or invoice or anything from your purchase on Amazon is sufficient to verify Samsung's warranty, a nice way to weasel out of fixing a common problem. I uploaded the information provided, which ended up being the same as what customer service suggested I use and got an email back: "We have reviewed your warranty information and, unfortunately, were not able to confirm your proof of purchase." then some information about the information I should upload and my ticket info from my failed validation, then: "Thank you for being a Samsung customer." What a joke. I've been buying Samsung phones and products for the last 10+ years, for my next phone I'll probably go buy a Pixel or a Motorola. ⁂⁂⁂⁂⁂⁂That being said Amazon came through for me, above and beyond, after a lengthy chat with customer service they ultimately decided to refund me the item WELL after the return period, like 9 months after. I will likely not be purchasing another galaxy ring and I will look at other comparable manufacturers, I am well invested into Samsung products and now I am questioning my loyalty. If this is how they treat their customers then they're no better than Apple, which I've always held them in higher regard and voiced this often.⁂⁂⁂⁂⁂⁂ "Rapid Degradation: Users report that after 6–12 months, the battery lasts only 2.5 days or less, with some users experiencing failures within only a few months of daily wear." "Multiple users on forums have reported needing to replace their rings, sometimes multiple times, due to this issue." "It is considered premature degradation rather than normal wear, it is often covered under the standard one-year warranty." Good luck getting them to do anything unless you purchase directly from Samsung.

I absolutely loved this ring in the beginning it was nice being able to throw the ring on and just checking my stats on the phone. I verified the steps with my stand alone pedometer so i knew i could trust it. Oxygen sensor, heartrate, calories burned, sleep monitor it was great having all that at my finger tips. Setting it up was simple as my phone was a Samsung and had all the apps pre-installed. For the first 8 months it worked flawlessly. Then the charge went from almost 2 weeks between charges down to a week and a half and then kept degrading. After the 9th month I would take it off the charger and by my lunch break I would receive a notification that it had disconnected. Then It got to the point where it would say 100% I would take it off the charger and it would immediately die. I was very displeased as it should have lasted a lot longer than that for $400. I won't be buying another one. My advice would be until they figure out the battery situation I wouldn't purchase this for the price they are asking.

11 month update: Battery was dying every day and a half with no low battery warning. Had to be sent in for a new battery. Easy to send and only took 5 days to get the ring back, BUT the need for a battery replacement after only 11 months makes me nervous. Thankfully, it was still under warranty. Before getting a fitness ring, I tried to find detailed reviews from actual users and couldn't so, here's mine. For context, I'm a female, mid-50's, alternate HIIT and strength workouts 5 days a week and walk 2-3 miles everyday at about 3mph. I average 10k steps a day. I can't stand wearing a watch so was very excited about the rings. I ordered the ring sizing kits for both Oura and Galaxy and liked the looks of Galaxy much better. I chose this ring and wore it with my Fitbit watch, which I know is accurate, to test the rings accuracy. Pros: *I went with the Galaxy because it looks much more like an actual ring and I love wearing it *The set up was easy once I realized I had to download both the Galaxy Wearable and the Samsung Health apps *The sleep data is very close for the ring and the watch so I trust the rings data is accurate. *The oxygen level data is very close for both devices so I trust the ring *The heart rate data is the same for both devices so I trust the rings data is accurate *The ring auto tracks walking and running workouts *The app gives you a daily energy score based on sleep and heart rate factors *The ring is waterproof, although I take all my rings off before I shower so I don't get product all over them *The ring is easy to clean with some hand soap, water and a microfiber cloth *The Samsung Health app is pretty straightforward Cons: *The step count isn't accurate. Fitbit always logged about 2k more steps in a day for me -Walk to the bathroom at night logs in at 0 steps -Walk from bed to kitchen upon waking for 90 steps and barely logged any -Mow the lawn (electric push mower) and only logs about 1/3 of the steps -Wash the car and 0 steps while moving around the car -Walk 70 steps-logged 36, walk 20 steps-logged 17, walk 36 steps-logged 0 steps, etc *My noon walk is the exact same every day, yet different steps, mileage and time. Due to the gait differences from day to day, I understand the steps and time differences, but not the mileage *Doesn't auto-detect any other workouts, like HIIT, other than walking or running *Doesn't have HIIT as a workout option to manually log so have to use circuit training *The app sometimes takes a long time to sync with a 'this may take a while' message I had 3 phone calls with Samsung. Two were with the department that determines if the ring is working properly (they determined it is) and the third with the department that handles the Samsung Health app. The step problem hasn't changed, but I admit I didn't call back a fourth time when I was requested to do so because I'm just annoyed with the step count and don't have it in me right now. The app also has the ability to manually track water intake, blood pressure and glucose, food intake and weight. There's also medication reminders and tracking. These are all things that I don't use so aren't included in this review. I'll be keeping the ring because my main interests at my age are the sleep data, heart rate data and energy score. I'll forever be annoyed about the step count, but am hoping it's an app issue that Samsung eventually figures out. I've concluded that short periods of steps never register correctly. It's like the ring needs to wake up before it starts counting or the app just doesn't sync correctly. I thought about returning this ring to see if Oura is better, but I don't like the looks of that ring (it seems bulkier) and I don't want to be stuck paying for an app subscription as long as I have it. And, as stated, I hate wearing watches. There's very little information out there about the Oura that's detailed in its performance so I can't say which is better. I've read the Oura app is a little better so you get what you pay for. I've read that the rings are pretty much the same performance-wise, but again, there's no detailed information that I could find. People prefer the look of the Galaxy over Oura. So, it all comes down to what you want to track and what's important to you. If you don't have issues wearing a watch, I'd stick with that since it seems these rings have a little ways to go until they compare. If you do go with this ring, be sure that syncing with the Samsung Cloud is turned on. That made a difference in tracking. This review is based on that being turned on. Because there aren't any stats on the ring, I don't know if the miscalculated steps are a ring issue or an Samsung Health app issue.