Park said the ring leverages Samsung's “cutting-edge sensor technology” and long battery life to provide advanced sleep insights, including heart health monitoring.
One of the core features is My Vitality Score, which shows you how mentally and physically prepared you are for the day. It's based on a clinically validated model from the University of Georgia that begins a “cognitive load test” when you wake up to see how prepared you are for the day. This is similar to the Daily Readiness Score from Fitbits and Garmin's Body Battery. This feature will also be introduced to the Galaxy Watch.
This is combined with a booster card that provides “scientifically-backed insights” to help ring wearers stay energized and energized throughout the day, as well as recommendations for better habits. Watch maker Citizen attempted to introduce a smartwatch with similar functionality last year, but the device was pulled from stores after numerous bugs and issues.
I tried out the Galaxy Ring and found it surprisingly light and comfortable. There are several sizes to choose from and a fitting process to dial down the ring options to fit your finger. The samples on display were available in gold, silver, and dark gray, but Samsung reiterated that the situation is subject to change. Park was also reluctant to reveal what material the ring is made of, but said Samsung has durability in mind.
The Galaxy Ring will have 24/7 health tracking, but Pak couldn't share exact battery life estimates. He said there are certain expectations when it comes to smart rings, “more than a few days,” but that Samsung is currently working to extend battery life as much as possible. For context, the Oura Ring could take 3-5 days to test. Ultra Human Ring His Air lasts about 4 days.
While the Galaxy Ring only works with Android phones (sorry iPhone owners) and is currently complementary to smartphones and the Galaxy Watch, Pak says Samsung plans to integrate the Ring with other Samsung hardware and consumer electronics. We reiterated that we are exploring how we can incorporate it into our products. We'll have to wait and see how it goes.
