Samsung Galaxy Ring
Exact average 78.2 · 11 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 80
Image: Samsung12 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: health tracking and battery life. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by The Independent, Tom's Guide, TechRadar and 9 more
The catch: It works best with a Samsung phone, and workout tracking is limited.
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What 12 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90The Independent
A sleek, comfortable ring with good sleep tracking, a clever case and no fee, ideal for people already in the Galaxy ecosystem.
Read The Independent review - 90Tom's Guide
A subscription-free smart ring that is comfortable, has a handy charging case and clever gestures, making Oura look vulnerable.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90TechRadar
The top smart ring for Samsung users, with superb battery life, a sleek design and useful sleep and energy insights.
Read TechRadar review - 87Garage Gym Reviews
An ideal low-distraction tracker for Android users that needs no subscription, though it is not the most capable tracker around.
Read Garage Gym Reviews review - 85CNET
The reviewer's favourite smart ring after a week, thanks to a very comfortable fit, helpful sleep tracking and a neat case.
Read CNET review - 80Trusted Reviews
A decent first-generation ring with good battery life and a great charging case, but limited tracking for a steep price.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80Tech Advisor
A strong debut that is stylish, comfortable and well rounded, and among the best smart rings available if you can stomach the price.
Read Tech Advisor review - 80Engadget
A comfortable, light debut ring that surprisingly gives detailed sleep and walking data, but the experience is basic and Samsung Health needs polish.
Read Engadget review - 70WIRED
A comfortable, attractive ring that works superbly alongside a Galaxy Watch and phone but is a hard sell without them.
Read WIRED review - 70The Verge
Best thought of as a pricey accessory for a Galaxy Watch rather than a standalone tracker.
Read The Verge review - 60Android Central
Lovely hardware and week-long battery are undermined by shaky sleep accuracy and very limited fitness tracking.
Read Android Central review - 57est.The Quantified Scientist
The Samsung Galaxy Ring shows improved sleep stage tracking performance following firmware updates, making it a decent option for those already in the Samsung ecosystem.
Read The Quantified Scientist review
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Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Ring worth it?
Critics are divided: 6 of 12 recommend it. It works best with a Samsung phone, and workout tracking is limited.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
Critics split: scores range from 57 (The Quantified Scientist) to 90 (The Independent), a spread of 33 points across 12 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
Price (7 of 12 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Ring?
The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.