Samsung Galaxy Ring review: Sleek, smart, but still playing catch-up to the Oura Ring (www.businessinsider.com)

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Ring, its first foray into the smart ring market, featuring a slim titanium design, long battery life, and integration with the Galaxy ecosystem. Despite its sleek aesthetics and convenient lightweight build, the Galaxy Ring doesn't quite match the depth of health insights offered by industry leaders like the Oura Ring 4. It includes basic tracking features such as heart rate and sleep patterns but only auto-detects walking and running, falling short in recognizing other fitness activities and offering more nuanced health metrics. Significantly, the Galaxy Ring comes without a subscription fee for health insights, which can be a strong selling point for users of the Samsung ecosystem. However, the device's health insights appear superficial; while it generates an "energy score," it lacks dynamic AI-driven suggestions for improving health. The dual-app setup can also confuse users. Overall, while the Galaxy Ring is a stylish and useful companion for basic tracking, it primarily serves as an accessory to the Galaxy Watch rather than a standalone competitor in the smart ring market, especially for users seeking deeper health analytics and advanced features.