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SMART RINGS are for futurists and wellness junkies alike. If we're being real, the smart ring designs we know today are still much less than a decade old, so many brands are still going through the beginning stages. The best smart rings require careful configuration of advanced sensors to perfectly wrap around your finger—which is to say this type of tech doesn't just appear overnight. The potential of a smart ring is like that of a quality smartwatch, you will only get the full benefits if you take advantage of all of the features the device has to offer. The good news for consumers is we're finally entering into a period where smart ring competition is starting to ignite.
Best Smart Ring Under $150
Go2sleep
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Another Quality Smart Ring
Bodimetrics Prevention Circul+ Wellness Ring
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Most Anticipated Smart Ring
Circular Ring
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It's true most of us can probably only name one smart ring off the top of our heads: the Oura Ring. The Oura Ring is the most superior smart ring to get your hands on in 2024. Factors like the ring's easy availability in purchasing, a comfortable design, and accurate tracking of all types of metrics are just a few reasons why Oura stands above the rest. With that all being said, there are still some worthy smart ring competitors worth highlighting. Perhaps the most anticipated smart ring of 2023 is the Circular Ring, a device that raised a whopping $300,000 on Kickstarter and is finally available for pre-order right now (Circular says you can expect delivery by May of 2023).
On top of these two smart rings, you'll find a few more quality options currently on the market. Some have more generous price points, while others simply have better and more advanced tracking tech. Regardless of what you're looking for—and whether you're a first-time smart ring buyer or not—there's something in here for everyone. Ready to see what's out there?
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Pros
- Advanced array of sensors
- High level of comfort
- Great at sleep tracking and activity tracking
- Beautiful design
- Available in a wide array of different colors and special editions
- Solid investment for those who are ready to start using smart rings
- Water resistant up to 100 meters
Cons
- Expensive if you only plan on using it every so often
Jumping in on the best smart ring in the game is going to require a few hundred-dollar investments. It took Oura three updates to get their ring design set, and so we're confident that an investment in the Gen3 ring will provide users a full experience of what a smart ring can offer. We're talking about pinpoint readings of SPO2 levels, heart rate, and sleep metrics. The Oura even goes so far as to help you with activity goals, which alert you when you've hit specific fitness metrics set by you on the app. Last to mention is the awesome battery life. You can get up to 7 days of consistent power with a full charge that takes between 20-80 minutes.
Simply put, if you want to really know what it's like to get in on the smart ring game then this should be your first pick.
| Battery Life | Up to 7 days |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4-6 grams |
| Water Resistance | Up to 100m |
Best Smart Ring Under $150
Go2sleep
Pros
- Wallet-friendly price point
- Good entry device for those new to smart rings
- Sensor fits inside the hand to help limit shifting during sleep
- Long battery life
Cons
- Bulky sensor design can sometimes move too much and throw off results
For those looking purely for sleep tracking, the Go2Sleep is a budget-friendly device you can comfortably slide on your finger. The big sensor on the end actually faces into your palm, so if you curl your hand up it will theoretically fit into that natural pocket. It's not the most advanced smart ring out there, but you get heart rate and blood oxygen readings plus a sleep score that breaks down your sleep stages. One note we should mention is smart rings rely on how the sensors fit to your body, so the silicone makeup and unique fit of the Go2sleep could shift around during the night and mess up your data. Nonetheless, we still find this device to be a good sleep-tracking alternative for those who don't prefer smartwatches or sleep-tracking pads.
| Battery Life | Up to 3 days |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6 grams |
| Water Resistance | IPX67 rating |
Most Comfortable
Wellue O2ring Wearable Pulse Oximeter
Most Comfortable
Wellue O2ring Wearable Pulse Oximeter
Pros
- Easy-to-read display
- Works well at purely delivering stats on spO2 and heart rate
- Vibration alert for notifications
- High level of comfort thanks to strap and material
Cons
- Bulky design
Another wallet-friendly smart ring option, this device from Wellue features a generous screen on top to read your heart rate, blood oxygen level, and time. This smart ring is a purist in the sense it measures heart rate and blood oxygen quite well. It's also easy to read and interpret, and is comfortable on the finger. The downsides are the limited features in what the ring can measure and the bulky design—which can shift around while sleeping or moving around during the day.
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours |
|---|---|
| Weight | 15 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP24 rating |
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Another Quality Smart Ring
Bodimetrics Prevention Circul+ Wellness Ring
Another Quality Smart Ring
Bodimetrics Prevention Circul+ Wellness Ring
Pros
- Accurate sensors
- Easy to get onto finger
- Durable build
Cons
- Not as comfortable as other everyday smart rings
- Price point could be better
It's worth noting no smart ring should be treated like a medical device when it comes to collecting health readings. The Circul+ exists at the top of the current smart ring market thanks to quality sensors, which help deliver largely reliable data sets for users to interpret. The main highlight is the ring keeps a continuous reading of blood oxygen and heart rate, as opposed to episodic readings, so those who want to really monitor their sleep could find it valuable. The ring is also a bit easier to put on thanks to its ability to extend open, yet it's not as comfortable as getting a true ring fit.
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9 grams |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 rating |
Most Anticipated Smart Ring
Circular Ring
Most Anticipated Smart Ring
Circular Ring
Pros
- Reported long battery life
- Solid price point
- Can change color of outer band
- Reported advanced array of sensors
Cons
- Ring doesn't release until May
We haven't been able to fully test Circular's ring but the buzz on how good this device is supposed to be is too difficult to ignore. The company original started on Kickstarter with around a $20,000 fundraising goal. Circular ended up crushing that goal with over $300,000 raised. You can now finally pre-order the ring for a May 2023 delivery, according to the brand. As for capabilities, the smart ring is reported to measure heart rate, spO2, a number of sleep metrics, a number of wellness metrics, and more. What's cool from a design standpoint is you can change the outer band of the ring to swap in different colors. Will this ring be Oura's biggest challenger? Only time will tell.
| Battery Life | Up to 4 days |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5 grams |
| Water Resistance | "Suitable for light water exposure like rain. Not suitable for showering or washing hands" |
What to Consider When Buying a Smart Ring
Shopping for a smart ring is a lot like shopping for a smartwatch. In terms of what you want to look for, the first order of business is a proper fit. Does the smart ring fit snugly—but not too tight—on your finger? Do the sensors stay placed on your skin? The proper fit of a smart ring is not only important due to comfort but it's also important because an ill-fitting smart ring can impact the device's performance. If your smart ring doesn't fit, you run the risk of the sensors not getting a good enough reading, which can be quite annoying when you wake up to check your data and there's nothing to show.
Another quality to look for in a smart ring is compatibility. Most smart rings work with all types of smartphones and have their own respective apps. In terms of what smart rings have the best overall compatibility and ease of use, Oura takes the top spot. The other picks on this list have solid compatibility too, but some can be buggy and others can be limited in what data they provide.
Last is battery life and durability. Some people like smart rings because they can offer more battery life than popular smartwatch models. When shopping for a smart ring make sure you're getting a battery level that will last at least 12 hours of wear. If you don't, you'll find it gets tiring real quick when you have to go and charge your smart ring before bed so it doesn't lose power while sleeping. And in terms of durability, make sure your smart ring has at least some level of water resistance. You don't want a device that's going to stop working in its tracks because it came in contact with sweat or water.
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How Do Smart Rings Compare to Smart Watches?/
There are countless products at the intersection of health and technology flooding the market with claims of new, smarter, and better products than their predecessor. And let's be real, newer isn't always better. When it comes to wearable devices, that may not be the case. Because of the vast concentration of blood supply in our fingers (each finger has two arteries that run along both sides), smart rings are designed with more sensitivity compared to the average smartwatch.
Another important consideration is wearability and comfort. Some may find it easier to wear a smaller, more inconspicuous device such as a ring more often, which allows for more consistent data collection. And when it comes to tracking biometrics, it's important to remember the more continuously you are able to wear these smart devices, the more benefit and accuracy you may gain from them.
How We Selected
We researched and tested many of the top-selling smart rings released over the past year. Men's Health writers and editors, including our gear and commerce editor, John Thompson, and our fitness and commerce editor, Talene Appleton, tested and evaluated smart rings based on their design, performance, ease of use, and battery life. We also considered price points, as some smart rings provide a better overall value than others. The list above represents our honest picks of some of the best smart rings worth shopping for in 2024.
