The 4 Smart Rings to Wear in 2024, Tested and Reviewed

If there’s a smart ring you’ve already heard of, it’s most likely the Oura Ring. We’ve reviewed this one before and our editor at the time was in love with it. Yup, this is still the GOAT. And if you want a more circular design, you can now opt for the Horizon (my personal favorite despite the upcharge).

With sleep tracking, nap detection, blood oxygen sensing, workout insights, and 24/7 heart rate monitoring, the features housed in the slim design are endless. For us, it’s all about having a gadget that tracks our rhythms and encourages us to make healthier decisions. The Oura Ring does that by inspiring all users to get better sleep—giving you the tools and direction you need to figure out how to do just that.

This ring is a sweet deal for Android users, less so if you have an iPhone. Don’t let the name deceive you, any Android phone works with the Samsung Galaxy Ring—although you can access extra features like Samsung Find if you have a Galaxy phone.

Regardless, it’s a gorgeous and lightweight smart device—one that you won’t want to take off. There’s no subscription fee here but compared to Oura and Circular, the health tracking features Samsung offers are noticeably basic. It’s a perfectly fine (and comfortable) sleep tracker if that’s all you need. Fitness heads will need something that lets you dive a little deeper.

Our favorite feature of the Galaxy Ring is the charger, which doubles as a charging case. This way if you are going on a trip you don’t even need to bring any additional cord clutter—just a watch and a case.

Circular has always had good tech, but the Circular Ring Slim is the first time it’s truly nailed the product. This is a lightweight, slim ring that doesn’t even feel like it’s there. Yet, the whole time it’s closely tracking your heart rate and other important vitals.

Circular’s smart ring has impressive health-tracking capabilities, especially for its simple and slick presentation. Heart rate monitoring, temperature detection, sleeping tracking, guided breathing, and an alarm clock are all packed into the tiny device. These features are comparable to what we’ve got from the Oura Ring, only its app doesn’t require a subscription to unlock them all.

Here’s what we like about the Amazfit Helio Ring. It’s a damn good sleep, heart rate, and pulse tracker with no subscription strings attached. It also looks pretty nice. There may only be one option in terms of finish, but it does look (and feel) nice. It is also, currently, only $200. If this is your first smart ring, or you’re looking for an affordable tech-meets-lifestyle gift, grab it now while this discount lasts.

What this ring lacks is options. There’s not much customization in terms of style or size, so if you have a history of trouble finding rings that fit, that might be a hiccup with this option.