To all of those saying that I had the ring on the wrong finger. Here's Samsung's instructions: www.samsung.com/ie/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/ Can you please tell me where it says you must wear the ring on your index finger? (spoiler, it doesn't) You can wear the ring on any finger and it's suggested to choose the finger with the best fit. In my case that was my ring finger while my index finger fell between sizes.
@@ds6224 interesting then why did Samsung put official picture on the page of this product where someone is wearing this same ring on ring finger and not index finger? You want to say that you know better than Samsung? Should they hire you and fire everybody else because they are stupid and you are know it all?
I think this is simpler than what everyone is making it. Imagine being the person that is writing the software, and you gotta find a way for it to not account for certain actions as steps. If those people are coding and testing it based on the index finger only, i can see why it would be acceptable to use on middle and ring finger but why it's more accurate for index finger. I think a good argument could be made that your findings are concerning, but I think a little credibility is lost if you're not using it optimally. The good news is this is Samsungs first attempt at a fitness ring, and improvements are gonna be an absolute expectation and expect Samsung to be working on improvements since this is a new category in health and fitness devices. I'm willing to bet a simple software update will improve the accuracy if this is a problem.
I'm invested in the Samsung ecosystem with the S23 Ultra, Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Buds3 Pro. I wear my watch 24/7 and only take it off to charge. I wouldn't mind trying their ring if and only if I can get it for $100. Nice review.
I have been using the Samsung ring for about 2 months now and actually love it. My average use time is about 11-12 days. As stated, it charges in less than an hour. I DO wear a Galaxy Watch Classic as well, so that may be a huge part of the battery life. Either way, can't recommend this enough.
This has been very informative for me as a newbie to these kinds of devices. My pulmonologist has urged me to get some kind of "smart device" to track my breathing, heart, etc activity. He uses a smart watch himself. I have not worn a watch in decades and have no desire to begin wearing one now. So the Galaxy ring is an attractive alternative - particularly in light of the fact that I have a Samsung phone. I will select a ring size that works for more than one finger and go from there!
You will get mich more accurate and stable readings from your index finger! Also it looks like a loose fit which would explain inaccurate readings in the beginning of activities or during sleep. I am wearing my ouraring on the thumb and that works well, too.
Samsung in their own documentation states that you can wear the ring on any finger and to choose one that is “not too tight and not too loose” l’d say mine fits well. Here’s the instructions: www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/
I have found the overall ecosystem of the Samsung Health app to be very enlightening. It's encouraged me to exercise more, and sleep better. The AGES score is very interesting, measuring recovery during sleep, I recommend checking that out in your next review. Also, I have seen how alcohol intake messes up my health, sleep and recovery, so I'll be reducing that also.
To be fair, Samsung does recommend to wear it on your index finger to get the most accurate reading. I noticed you were wearing it on your ring finger. That’s fine but they do tell you that’s not gonna be as accurate as your index finger.
@@GoldMineArcade the finger that has the best fit will produce the best accuracy. For me that was a size 8 on my ring finger as I fell between sizes on my index finger.
Thanks for the review! I have just left Apple for Samsung. I hope a lot of the issues people are seeing can be fixed through software/firmware in the near future. I'd love to try out the ring as I do not want to give up my real watch for a smart watch.
Great review, Dave. I am going to order one as I just recently purchased the Watch Ultra. I would like to know how the integration of the two affects or improves battery life of either with your full review. I hope Samsung stays on top of optimizing this eco system with software updates as I feel they can challenge the others.
I'll get it eventually when it launches in my country. It will probably get cheaper by then and have several software updates. It will be a good companion to my Galaxy watch 6 classic that I'll keep for a couple of years
Do you think Garmin could bring this out, be good for sleeping with at night rather than a watch or just on a rest day. Then used to sync alongside a watch on profile.
Samsung updated their Samsung care page on RUclips and it advises the best fit and does not specify index finger. This is possibly new information to clear up the confusion. 😊
I have the S24 Ultra and a Garmin Venu 2 Plus. This ring could definitely help with the horrible sleep tracking of Garmin and potentially raise both battery lives. Turning off and on specific modes in each device depending on the accuracy.
Great initial review! Just a question as you get more days with the Samsung eco system. How does the ultra watch and ring work together? Does it make the readings more accurate? Or does it just turn off a monitor and rely on either the watch or ring to do a task? You make quality reviews and overall great videos. Keep up the premium work you do!
It's a bit confusing how they work together. From what I've noticed so far it seems like Samsung Health prioritizes the watch heart rate sensor over the ring. I've tried several times removing one or the other and if the watch is on, but nearby it still trys to connect to that. Could be a firmware bug for now?
14:15 When you mention the heart rate measuring issue, you say that you had the "dimple in the back" which i take to mean you had the little indicator bump on the back side of our finger as opposed to the palm side of your finger. The "dimple" should be on the palm side. That could be why the measuring is off.
Great initial review; thank you. For myself, I'm in the galaxy ecosystem, but wondering if there would be any benefit for me. I have the ultra watch paired with my z fold 6 and it seems to provide everything I need. I don't wear it to bed though so I guess that's wear the ring would come in, but then I probably wouldn't wear it to bed either. Maybe depends how it feels on my hand. I wonder how well the ring and watch work together in event you are wearing them both and have them both turned on for an exercise.
I would like to see something like the 'Nuke Alert' key chain built-in to this and other rings. . . Maybe something like the 'C0' carbon monoxide measuring key chain built into the charger that will let you know before the carbon monoxide reaches 25 parts per million. . . C0 burns with a blue flame and is a preservative. (Carbon dioxide (or CO2) tickles our noses and causes a breathing reflex and makes the grass grow greener. . .
Software and firmware updates will be big for next few months or so being brand new product now that the numbers are larger than tests, real numbers will come out to increase accuracy and more options to do with it
Great review; however, it would be interesting to see a side by side comparison with a second ring from another brand on the same finger during a workout. While the comparison to the chest monitor is interesting, it is sort of an apples to oranges comparison--there could actually be a physiologic reason for the discrepancy, especially since it seems to be temporary at the beginning of the workout.
I've done similar tests with other rings... Definitely apples to oranges but ultimately we want to know how far off these rings deviate from the "best source" which in my case is an ECG chest sensor. I'm not sure what value comparing two inaccurate sources would have?
Samsung almost seems like they’ve taken some steps backwards as far as accuracy and reliability in recent years. My favorite wearable up until I switched to a Garmin two years ago was my Galaxy Gear Fit 2 - it was the perfect form factor, had a battery life that rivaled my prior Apple Watch, and had just about everything that I could want in a fitness device… unfortunately I lost it to Seneca Lake, and wound up trying a couple of Amazfit devices, before eventually going back on the Apple Watch train for another few years before finally trying a Garmin.
hi Dave, quick question here - when going for a jog, do you still need to bring your phone to track data? i mean, can t we all just leave our phones at home and if we go back, the ring will send the data to our phone? please enlighten me.
Yes you can but you won't get a GPS track meaning you won't get speed, pace, or distance metrics. The ring does not have a built in GPS chip so you need the phone for that data. But if you just want to collect heart rate data you can leave the phone at home.
What about the accuracy of the step counting? A lot of people actually care about this and barely any reviews touch upon it. Is the step counting accurate enough to replace a watch?
Well, it's true that all images I've seen are with the ring on the index finger, but if this requirement is not clearly written... If a ring works only on one specific finger, this is a quite strong limitation.
In samsung's own documentation it states to "choose a finger where the ring fits comfortably. Not too loose, and not too tight" for me that meant the ring finger with a size 8. Here's their instructions: www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/?srsltid=AfmBOoq-vROaNbZkaCEHRPm_A2g1IO1F2VnT5ZR7aL5UjDLLwT2gGtGj
@@ChaseTheSummit I agree: if the finger is relevant, Samsung should specify that the results can vary using different fingers, even if the ring fits well.
Apple are bringing out their own ring.. also Samsung and apple share most of their tech however with the Apple Watch out for so long now Samsung health monitoring is clearly not compatible with apple’s current system and this Samsung’s first ring..
the reason why sleep and energy score don't show same results is because they serve a different purpose. Energy score shows you how much energy you have especially for training while sleep score shows you how well you slept for the next day to stay awake whole day without a nap perhaps or if you slept enough to do your job whole day etc. If you aren't athlete on don't work in sports energy score isn't that relevant to do a full time job. ust saying. My sleep score has been as accurate as possible.
i have samsung s24 ultra and i dont have option of GESTURES on the galaxy ring what should i do ?or is it nor towking with samsung s24 ultra at all about the camera part ??
Gestures currently are only available for phones running Samsung OneUI 6.1.1 (The current Fold and Flip). Once your S24 Ultra receives it's OneUI update, gestures should be available to you. It is not yet known however when this official update will begin rolling out.
The problem active people have with rings and other 'funtional' wearables is the liability issues involved. Like any thing that circles remove before swelling
If your testing accuracy use other rings compared with Galaxy Ring, even a health watch will not be as accurate as a chest strap monitor.. other channels have comparison with the other rings and Samsung actually compares very well so your video does come across as throwing a bit of shade.. but like you very rightly say it’s just your opinion..👍
Maybe, though I do most of my testing on my ring finger (I prefer wearing it there) and others like the Helio ring, and Oura perform decently there though none of them are perfect.
Interesting that it takes a while to calibrate the heart rate when you start running. I have the ultra and it does the exact same thing. And then it gets super high when I get sweaty
@@ChaseTheSummit It doesn't matter what you "prefer", samsung specifically says for the optimal results wear it on your index finger. Also, many of your viewers would wear it on the recommended finger, so you should do another test, since we would want to know how accurate it is wearing it how it is supposed to be worn and how we would want to wear it.
@@rogerflorida1498where does it say this? I keep reading people quoting Samsung as saying this.. No one seems to be able to say where it was said. Didn't happen - you're all quoting each other. They suggested index finger more for natural gestures.
I have had this for a week now, and overall, I have mixed feelings. The accuracy in sleep stages is okish, but the heart rate also, but hrv is totally off. I mean, I got 240ms tonight... In general, I think it is wrong to look its hrm capabilities during the activities. It is not done for that, it is not a fitness tracker, as all the rings. They are mostly supposed to give sleep insights. But this is just my opinion.
I believe that Samsung said if you have the warch and ring the data that is picked up is from the best source and it will save some battery life on the watch ultra also. I cant get the ring as of right now due to them not having my size in stock
Good question though I’m not sure. I wear it daily and I’m usually not near my phone it likely syncs once per day so I’d say at minimum 24 hours worth of data but I have to do more testing!
Comparing the heart rate sensor on a ring to a chest strap is not a good comparison. Comparing it to another ring is far more appropriate. The body location alone could be a reason for a large portion of the variability. There is no reason for Samsung to make their peripherals compatable with Apple.
@@Kain9407 ECG sensors are the most accurate so that’s what I use for comparison. Though I have tested several other rings in the same way on this channel. In terms of compatibility sure… they don’t need to support iPhone but I think they’d sell a heck of a lot more rings if they did do you not agree? Since Apple doesn’t offer a ring and people are sick of Oura subscription this would be a nice option. Also, the fact the only Galaxy phones support most of the features is a little frustrating… why not any android phone? It just seems like they’re going down a road of creating a walled garden like Apple and I don’t think that’s a good thing.
@@ChaseTheSummit Google says it is compatible with any Android phone running version 11.0 or higher with videos showing it. The only features that will not work are the motion control features.
@@ChaseTheSummit Energy score is tied to the app not the phone. If Samsung Health works on the phone with the latest Android version and a comparable watch or the ring then energy score works. This is all a simple Google search away.
@ChaseTheSummit Energy Score is tied to the app not the phone. Again, a quick Google search shows all of this. All that is needed is a compatible phone, watch or ring with the most recent version of Android.
Can you link to where it says that? On Samsungs website it states you can wear it on any finger and to choose a finger that’s snug and comfortable… which I did.
@ChaseTheSummit of course you could wear it on any finger that's kind of common sense but it also states that it's more accurate on the index finger and therefore your logic is behind
i really like the idea and form factor of a smart ring but i really dislike samsung's health app and the implementation of it. I tried going to a galaxy watch after owning a fenix 6 but i just didn't like it. gave the galaxy watch to my partner and am waiting for a fenix 7 pro ss :) garmin ring would be goated - something i would genuinely consider
I wonder if the accuracy issue is due to the fact that you’re not wearing the ring on the recommended finger? As they have stated numerous times that they recommend wearing it on your index finger. Also while Samsung weren’t the first to offer subscription free, the comment you made that “most don’t” is inaccurate, most do offer a free service, but if you want all the data, you need to pay for a subscription.
I’ve done testing with other rings on this finger and they’re usually ok but yeah I might get better results on the index. What other ring company has a subscription? Ultrahuman, Amazfit, Circular, RingConn, all do not require one.
Can u test drive the ring when you are doing heavy weight training such as bench pressing an Olympic bar and using free weights dumbbell to see if the ring lasts, or will it scratch?
Thanks, i spend the majority of my time weight training n doing mountain biking at trail centres! I'm glad i won't ve investing in the ring! I'm pleased with the flip 6 and Ultra watch so far, tho!
Nah. It's a good starting point. The world need to see what the Apple Smart Ring will do. No different than the 1st Gen Galaxy Watch aka Active. (No one noticed they dropped that moniker). Buy or don't buy it. If you bought it, turn it in to pay off the bill for the next gen.
@@DirtCheapFUwell the thing is dropping an unfinished product with finished product prices. That's the real slap in the face. $150, $200 sure, but $400? Pretty crappy of Samsung.
@@tRiXMaddy solid unit for what? It’s highly inaccurate, so the main selling feature is out, what else can it do that makes it worth $400? It’s unfinished but asking finished prices.
@@arilaine6113 that’s annoying too but it’s sort of expected with Apple. Samsung had a history of making cross platform devices and now they’re nearly just as bad as Apple. Even non-Galaxy android phones don’t get the full experience… why?
Apples and Oranges ultimately. The Amazfit gets its longer battery life by not having LTE built in, dimmer display, and less background tasks. Still a great watch but more of a fitness tool rather than a super powerful smartwatch like Samsung or Apple.
Great review Would you suggest samsung ring at this price point, is it accurate? Anyother ring u can suggest whixh is good n accurate with good battery Thanks
Interesting review. Thanks Dave. If Apple or Garmin did a ring I’d definitely consider it as I’d love to drop the watch at bed time. I can’t imagine what would persuade me to suffer the pain of switching from iPhone to Samsung, but this ring ain’t it. Come on Apple and come on Garmin. Get on with it guys.
Bro watching this review made me think I need a PhD just to buy a Samsung ring 😂 it’s really not that complicated but I guess if you wanna promote Aura or Apple, everything else becomes ‘confusing’ lol Samsung’s tech speaks for itself no need for a degree to figure that out 😂
@@aravindansrinivasan5596 for me it performs the same way on the index finger but I can’t put the ring past my knuckle so it may perform better if I had a bigger size.
The index finger is not recommended for better or more accurate readings but simply because the finger gestures feel more natural when performed with it. Accuracy-wise, you will get the most accurate reading from the finger it fits best on - whichever that is.
Let’s see what Oura does with their next gen and if Apple throws their hat into the ring. I only care about this type of device for passive tracking and recovery, not for activities.
I bought the BKWAT smart ring, which surprised me. It has extraordinary performance and exquisite appearance at one-third of the price. I wore it at night to test my sleep and it was great.
when wearing both the watch and ring together you should get a more accurate result also the battery drain is less because both are using less power due to processing and sharing the data together.
From what I've seen so far Samsung Health defaults to the watch heart rate sensor and seems to ignore the ring when they're both worn at the same time. It's hard to say what's going on for sure though.
I'm not defending samsung, but doesn't anyone think the result is predictable, and obvious too? I mean any device that being attached closer to the heart would measure the heart rate of course more "closely". One was on the finger, and another one was on the heart. How come people don't see that?
@@coleslow5519 it’s a bit complicated because Samsung even states in their marketing material that the finger is a BETTER location than the wrist which it might be? But I think the sizing is the critical thing here. Optical sensors have a tendency to be pretty inaccurate if light can leak in between your skin and the sensor.
@@ChaseTheSummit It's not that complicated, and it is better than the wrist just like they use the pulse oximeter on the finger. They use it on the index finger too. Also in the hospital, they attach the device on the chest for accuracy when they check the heart rate. Your review is not wrong. It's just showing how things work depending on how you use differently. However, I wouldn't call samsung ring incurrate based on how you use, and comparing to the device that attached to the chest.
@coleslow5519 I agree. My myZone MZ-3 gives an accurate reading during exercise while my Samsung Watch 5 Pro gives me a heart rate that is double the myzone for the first few minutes then it settles to match the myZone belt.
Samsung only recommends the index finger for the “pinch gesture” feature to control your phone with pinches. In terms of accuracy it doesn’t matter what finger you use as long as the ring fits correctly.
Australia doesn't allow it to be sold due to how inaccurate it is. Samsung won't sell it as jewellery that can be used as a health tracker, but instead wants to sell it as a fitness tracker, so Australia said "LOL...NO".
A quick Google search says the ring is coming to Australia by the end of the year. Have any actual evidence the government is somehow not allowing it to be sold? It's sold out everywhere in all but the smallest sizes right now.
It's not sold everywhere including some parts of Asia, because they didn't expect this to be massive hits. And they expand the production to 1 mil instead of 400k pieces like they originally planned to make. This ring isn't the primary health device rather than just for a simple tracker. Yes it's not really accurate but other smart rings also have these issues. And also fingers can change size depending on the day or what we eat, and the ring doesn't fit perfectly could affect the data reading. If someone is serious about data and tracking I don't think this is the only device they'll use and have
Uh. That makes no sense... They allow wrist based monitors and by pur virtue of where they take their readings (wrist < finger < chest), rings are going to be more accurate than fitbits, smart watches etc.
Samsung only recommends the index finger for the “pinch gesture” feature to control your phone with pinches. In terms of accuracy it doesn’t matter what finger you use as long as the ring fits correctly. This is in Samsungs own documentation.
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To all of those saying that I had the ring on the wrong finger. Here's Samsung's instructions: www.samsung.com/ie/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/ Can you please tell me where it says you must wear the ring on your index finger? (spoiler, it doesn't) You can wear the ring on any finger and it's suggested to choose the finger with the best fit. In my case that was my ring finger while my index finger fell between sizes.
It's pre-release software, love how reviewers review stuff and base their review on pre-release software.
@@ds6224 nope. This ring is running production firmware. But I love how commenters make accusations. 👍
@@ChaseTheSummit It's not production firmware if the ring hasn't been released bozo. Some of you guys are complete twits
@@ds6224 interesting then why did Samsung put official picture on the page of this product where someone is wearing this same ring on ring finger and not index finger? You want to say that you know better than Samsung? Should they hire you and fire everybody else because they are stupid and you are know it all?
I think this is simpler than what everyone is making it. Imagine being the person that is writing the software, and you gotta find a way for it to not account for certain actions as steps. If those people are coding and testing it based on the index finger only, i can see why it would be acceptable to use on middle and ring finger but why it's more accurate for index finger. I think a good argument could be made that your findings are concerning, but I think a little credibility is lost if you're not using it optimally. The good news is this is Samsungs first attempt at a fitness ring, and improvements are gonna be an absolute expectation and expect Samsung to be working on improvements since this is a new category in health and fitness devices. I'm willing to bet a simple software update will improve the accuracy if this is a problem.
I'm invested in the Samsung ecosystem with the S23 Ultra, Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Buds3 Pro. I wear my watch 24/7 and only take it off to charge. I wouldn't mind trying their ring if and only if I can get it for $100. Nice review.
how does Galaxy Watch Ultra sleep.score compared with Galaxy Ring? Not sure if I need another device if Ultra watch can get decent sleep score
Great review as always. Thanks Dave.
I have been using the Samsung ring for about 2 months now and actually love it. My average use time is about 11-12 days. As stated, it charges in less than an hour. I DO wear a Galaxy Watch Classic as well, so that may be a huge part of the battery life. Either way, can't recommend this enough.
Great look at this new offering. Makes me excited thinking maybe Garmin will release a ring sometime soon. Cheers!
I'm still waiting for Garmin to listen to your suggestion and come up with the "whoop-like" band :)
Garmin Ring?
@@OneArthur No, not ring. Wrist band. Like a watch. Just lighter. (ring is not compatible with weight training, not interested..)
This has been very informative for me as a newbie to these kinds of devices. My pulmonologist has urged me to get some kind of "smart device" to track my breathing, heart, etc activity. He uses a smart watch himself. I have not worn a watch in decades and have no desire to begin wearing one now. So the Galaxy ring is an attractive alternative - particularly in light of the fact that I have a Samsung phone. I will select a ring size that works for more than one finger and go from there!
You will get mich more accurate and stable readings from your index finger! Also it looks like a loose fit which would explain inaccurate readings in the beginning of activities or during sleep.
I am wearing my ouraring on the thumb and that works well, too.
Samsung in their own documentation states that you can wear the ring on any finger and to choose one that is “not too tight and not too loose” l’d say mine fits well. Here’s the instructions: www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/
I have found the overall ecosystem of the Samsung Health app to be very enlightening. It's encouraged me to exercise more, and sleep better. The AGES score is very interesting, measuring recovery during sleep, I recommend checking that out in your next review. Also, I have seen how alcohol intake messes up my health, sleep and recovery, so I'll be reducing that also.
Thanks for sharing and taking the time to do the review. 😉👍
Love the shirt...
Distance / Speed = TIME!
To be fair, Samsung does recommend to wear it on your index finger to get the most accurate reading. I noticed you were wearing it on your ring finger. That’s fine but they do tell you that’s not gonna be as accurate as your index finger.
Thank you for sharing
No it doesn't. Link me otherwise. 😁
Exactly, the best fingers are the index and middle finger, the last 3 fingers are actually the worse to measure health data
@@GoldMineArcade the finger that has the best fit will produce the best accuracy. For me that was a size 8 on my ring finger as I fell between sizes on my index finger.
Loving the ring after about a month's use, pretty accurate readings, battery lasts for 7 days, looks super cool
Thanks for the review! I have just left Apple for Samsung. I hope a lot of the issues people are seeing can be fixed through software/firmware in the near future. I'd love to try out the ring as I do not want to give up my real watch for a smart watch.
The thing im most interested about it the combination galaxy ring + samsung watch when it comes to the data they would collect
Just some guy talking to myself in a room by myself 😂😂😂
Was not expecting that steep price for a ring lol
Your oxygen dropped super low at night
Great review, Dave. I am going to order one as I just recently purchased the Watch Ultra. I would like to know how the integration of the two affects or improves battery life of either with your full review. I hope Samsung stays on top of optimizing this eco system with software updates as I feel they can challenge the others.
Most informative. Help me get across the line and purchase. I have a Galaxy phone.
Love the part were you talked about what no one else is talking about.
Garmin needs a ring so I can be without my watch at times.
Yes very nice. Ty.😊
I wish the Galaxy ring recorded HRV data 😢
But thanks for mentioning the O2 and body temp sensors. Didnt know that.
This video is so rich with information....if you blink, you miss so much
I'll get it eventually when it launches in my country. It will probably get cheaper by then and have several software updates. It will be a good companion to my Galaxy watch 6 classic that I'll keep for a couple of years
Excellent video
Thanks!
The size thirteen fits on my ring finger. I wish they made about five more sizes.
On the size ring, I can't keep the sensor pointing down.
I’m now subscribed!
Do you think Garmin could bring this out, be good for sleeping with at night rather than a watch or just on a rest day.
Then used to sync alongside a watch on profile.
I think that garmin crazy as they are won’t come out with a ring unless they can promise a stupid long battery life 😅
NO, as there sleep is terrible already on the watch. Go with an apple ring when it comes out it's the most accurate for sleep and even it isn't 90 %
@@davidbraswell1481 Does that requite an apple phone if so more chance of me platting piss than getting one of them.
Samsung updated their Samsung care page on RUclips and it advises the best fit and does not specify index finger. This is possibly new information to clear up the confusion. 😊
I have the S24 Ultra and a Garmin Venu 2 Plus. This ring could definitely help with the horrible sleep tracking of Garmin and potentially raise both battery lives. Turning off and on specific modes in each device depending on the accuracy.
10:40 All the things you listed actually raised my stress level.
Great initial review! Just a question as you get more days with the Samsung eco system. How does the ultra watch and ring work together? Does it make the readings more accurate? Or does it just turn off a monitor and rely on either the watch or ring to do a task?
You make quality reviews and overall great videos. Keep up the premium work you do!
It's a bit confusing how they work together. From what I've noticed so far it seems like Samsung Health prioritizes the watch heart rate sensor over the ring. I've tried several times removing one or the other and if the watch is on, but nearby it still trys to connect to that. Could be a firmware bug for now?
14:15 When you mention the heart rate measuring issue, you say that you had the "dimple in the back" which i take to mean you had the little indicator bump on the back side of our finger as opposed to the palm side of your finger. The "dimple" should be on the palm side. That could be why the measuring is off.
Sorry for the confusion by "back" I meant palm side.
Great initial review; thank you. For myself, I'm in the galaxy ecosystem, but wondering if there would be any benefit for me. I have the ultra watch paired with my z fold 6 and it seems to provide everything I need. I don't wear it to bed though so I guess that's wear the ring would come in, but then I probably wouldn't wear it to bed either. Maybe depends how it feels on my hand. I wonder how well the ring and watch work together in event you are wearing them both and have them both turned on for an exercise.
I would like to see something like the 'Nuke Alert' key chain built-in to this and other rings. . . Maybe something like the 'C0' carbon monoxide measuring key chain built into the charger that will let you know before the carbon monoxide reaches 25 parts per million. . . C0 burns with a blue flame and is a preservative. (Carbon dioxide (or CO2) tickles our noses and causes a breathing reflex and makes the grass grow greener. . .
Software and firmware updates will be big for next few months or so being brand new product now that the numbers are larger than tests, real numbers will come out to increase accuracy and more options to do with it
@@tRiXMaddy sure hope so!
The overall health software for Samsung, needs to be updated.
Great review; however, it would be interesting to see a side by side comparison with a second ring from another brand on the same finger during a workout. While the comparison to the chest monitor is interesting, it is sort of an apples to oranges comparison--there could actually be a physiologic reason for the discrepancy, especially since it seems to be temporary at the beginning of the workout.
I've done similar tests with other rings... Definitely apples to oranges but ultimately we want to know how far off these rings deviate from the "best source" which in my case is an ECG chest sensor. I'm not sure what value comparing two inaccurate sources would have?
Samsung almost seems like they’ve taken some steps backwards as far as accuracy and reliability in recent years. My favorite wearable up until I switched to a Garmin two years ago was my Galaxy Gear Fit 2 - it was the perfect form factor, had a battery life that rivaled my prior Apple Watch, and had just about everything that I could want in a fitness device… unfortunately I lost it to Seneca Lake, and wound up trying a couple of Amazfit devices, before eventually going back on the Apple Watch train for another few years before finally trying a Garmin.
I actually purchased the ring. I hope it gives me the results I want. I ordered the silver one. Will be amgetting it around the 21st.
hi Dave, quick question here - when going for a jog, do you still need to bring your phone to track data? i mean, can t we all just leave our phones at home and if we go back, the ring will send the data to our phone? please enlighten me.
Yes you can but you won't get a GPS track meaning you won't get speed, pace, or distance metrics. The ring does not have a built in GPS chip so you need the phone for that data. But if you just want to collect heart rate data you can leave the phone at home.
Do you have a preference? the Galaxy ring or the Oura ring?
I was going to purchase the Oura, But hubby gave me Galaxy for Christmas .
What about the accuracy of the step counting? A lot of people actually care about this and barely any reviews touch upon it. Is the step counting accurate enough to replace a watch?
Well, it's true that all images I've seen are with the ring on the index finger, but if this requirement is not clearly written... If a ring works only on one specific finger, this is a quite strong limitation.
In samsung's own documentation it states to "choose a finger where the ring fits comfortably. Not too loose, and not too tight" for me that meant the ring finger with a size 8. Here's their instructions: www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/?srsltid=AfmBOoq-vROaNbZkaCEHRPm_A2g1IO1F2VnT5ZR7aL5UjDLLwT2gGtGj
@@ChaseTheSummit I agree: if the finger is relevant, Samsung should specify that the results can vary using different fingers, even if the ring fits well.
Thanks for review Dave, I will wait for couple of things 1. Price to come down 2. iOS support 😊
Yeah I also forsee Smasnug opening this up to iPhone users as well if it doesn’t do too well with the Galaxy and Android community 😁💍
Apple are bringing out their own ring.. also Samsung and apple share most of their tech however with the Apple Watch out for so long now Samsung health monitoring is clearly not compatible with apple’s current system and this Samsung’s first ring..
the reason why sleep and energy score don't show same results is because they serve a different purpose. Energy score shows you how much energy you have especially for training while sleep score shows you how well you slept for the next day to stay awake whole day without a nap perhaps or if you slept enough to do your job whole day etc. If you aren't athlete on don't work in sports energy score isn't that relevant to do a full time job. ust saying. My sleep score has been as accurate as possible.
uhm... I'm not sure. The difference between the "almost perfect" sleep and the "hey! you didn't sleep well and now you're tired!" is too wide...
i have samsung s24 ultra and i dont have option of GESTURES on the galaxy ring what should i do ?or is it nor towking with samsung s24 ultra at all about the camera part ??
Gestures currently are only available for phones running Samsung OneUI 6.1.1 (The current Fold and Flip). Once your S24 Ultra receives it's OneUI update, gestures should be available to you. It is not yet known however when this official update will begin rolling out.
@@russellmossjr. so why they dont mention that on the ring ?? because now people think is something wronjg with their phone or their app or the ring
The problem active people have with rings and other 'funtional' wearables is the liability issues involved. Like any thing that circles remove before swelling
If your testing accuracy use other rings compared with Galaxy Ring, even a health watch will not be as accurate as a chest strap monitor.. other channels have comparison with the other rings and Samsung actually compares very well so your video does come across as throwing a bit of shade.. but like you very rightly say it’s just your opinion..👍
Wonder if it is more accurate if you wear it on your index finger. Since that is the finger that Samsung recommend you wear it on.
Maybe, though I do most of my testing on my ring finger (I prefer wearing it there) and others like the Helio ring, and Oura perform decently there though none of them are perfect.
Was about to bring up this as well.
Interesting that it takes a while to calibrate the heart rate when you start running. I have the ultra and it does the exact same thing. And then it gets super high when I get sweaty
@@ChaseTheSummit It doesn't matter what you "prefer", samsung specifically says for the optimal results wear it on your index finger.
Also, many of your viewers would wear it on the recommended finger, so you should do another test, since we would want to know how accurate it is wearing it how it is supposed to be worn and how we would want to wear it.
@@rogerflorida1498where does it say this? I keep reading people quoting Samsung as saying this.. No one seems to be able to say where it was said. Didn't happen - you're all quoting each other. They suggested index finger more for natural gestures.
I have had this for a week now, and overall, I have mixed feelings. The accuracy in sleep stages is okish, but the heart rate also, but hrv is totally off. I mean, I got 240ms tonight...
In general, I think it is wrong to look its hrm capabilities during the activities. It is not done for that, it is not a fitness tracker, as all the rings. They are mostly supposed to give sleep insights. But this is just my opinion.
Bring me the Garmin ring
Agreed. I personally don’t trust Samsung products anymore.
Seriously, please, Garmin. I love my large Garmin watch but sleeping with it is not very comfortable.
Exactly what I was thinking while watching this video.
@@henryrodriguezdeleon7643 they are only worth it if you already have a Samsung Phone or TV and such.
The question I would have is if the ring is affected by your finger choice. I have read that it is best on the index finger
In Samsungs own documentation they state you can wear it on any finger and suggest the one with the best fit. For me that was my ring finger.
@@ChaseTheSummit While you can wear the Galaxy Ring on any finger you choose, Samsung recommends the index finger for the most accurate tracking
@@trigeek1971 can you show me where that’s documented? www.samsung.com/ie/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/
The Samsung ring only measures the heart rate every 10 minutes
During activities it measures every 1 second
I believe that Samsung said if you have the warch and ring the data that is picked up is from the best source and it will save some battery life on the watch ultra also. I cant get the ring as of right now due to them not having my size in stock
Oddly in my testing so far it seems like Samsung Health always defaults to collecting watch data over ring data. Not sure why.
What happen comparing with the Amazfit ring?
What is the storage capacity of the ring though? Like how much information can it hold when disconnected from the phone?
Good question though I’m not sure. I wear it daily and I’m usually not near my phone it likely syncs once per day so I’d say at minimum 24 hours worth of data but I have to do more testing!
Comparing the heart rate sensor on a ring to a chest strap is not a good comparison. Comparing it to another ring is far more appropriate. The body location alone could be a reason for a large portion of the variability.
There is no reason for Samsung to make their peripherals compatable with Apple.
@@Kain9407 ECG sensors are the most accurate so that’s what I use for comparison. Though I have tested several other rings in the same way on this channel.
In terms of compatibility sure… they don’t need to support iPhone but I think they’d sell a heck of a lot more rings if they did do you not agree? Since Apple doesn’t offer a ring and people are sick of Oura subscription this would be a nice option. Also, the fact the only Galaxy phones support most of the features is a little frustrating… why not any android phone? It just seems like they’re going down a road of creating a walled garden like Apple and I don’t think that’s a good thing.
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Google says it is compatible with any Android phone running version 11.0 or higher with videos showing it. The only features that will not work are the motion control features.
@@Kain9407 it also lacks the energy score on non Samsung phones apparently which is kind of a bummer.
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Energy score is tied to the app not the phone. If Samsung Health works on the phone with the latest Android version and a comparable watch or the ring then energy score works. This is all a simple Google search away.
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Energy Score is tied to the app not the phone. Again, a quick Google search shows all of this. All that is needed is a compatible phone, watch or ring with the most recent version of Android.
Plus you have the ring on the wrong finger it says in bold print for better accuracy put on your index finger 😂
Can you link to where it says that? On Samsungs website it states you can wear it on any finger and to choose a finger that’s snug and comfortable… which I did.
@ChaseTheSummit of course you could wear it on any finger that's kind of common sense but it also states that it's more accurate on the index finger and therefore your logic is behind
It's funny you say the heart rate is off I tested mine with a pulse oximeter and it was exactly the same
i really like the idea and form factor of a smart ring but i really dislike samsung's health app and the implementation of it. I tried going to a galaxy watch after owning a fenix 6 but i just didn't like it. gave the galaxy watch to my partner and am waiting for a fenix 7 pro ss :)
garmin ring would be goated - something i would genuinely consider
How comfortable is it ?
Very!
I don't know if using the ring for 4 days is enough for a in-depth review.
I wonder if the accuracy issue is due to the fact that you’re not wearing the ring on the recommended finger? As they have stated numerous times that they recommend wearing it on your index finger. Also while Samsung weren’t the first to offer subscription free, the comment you made that “most don’t” is inaccurate, most do offer a free service, but if you want all the data, you need to pay for a subscription.
I’ve done testing with other rings on this finger and they’re usually ok but yeah I might get better results on the index.
What other ring company has a subscription? Ultrahuman, Amazfit, Circular, RingConn, all do not require one.
Can u test drive the ring when you are doing heavy weight training such as bench pressing an Olympic bar and using free weights dumbbell to see if the ring lasts, or will it scratch?
It will scratch 100% and heart rate accuracy likely won’t be great when you’re gripped hard on the bar.
Thanks, i spend the majority of my time weight training n doing mountain biking at trail centres! I'm glad i won't ve investing in the ring! I'm pleased with the flip 6 and Ultra watch so far, tho!
Using a ring with a barbell is not safe at all. Don't do it.
Samsung would've been better off buying one of those ring companies rather than starting from scratch.
Nah. It's a good starting point. The world need to see what the Apple Smart Ring will do. No different than the 1st Gen Galaxy Watch aka Active. (No one noticed they dropped that moniker). Buy or don't buy it. If you bought it, turn it in to pay off the bill for the next gen.
@@DirtCheapFUwell the thing is dropping an unfinished product with finished product prices. That's the real slap in the face. $150, $200 sure, but $400? Pretty crappy of Samsung.
@@BruceLeeRoy26 how is it unfinished? It's a solid unit for what it is. A ring. It will never be like a watch or phone, it's a ring
@@tRiXMaddy solid unit for what? It’s highly inaccurate, so the main selling feature is out, what else can it do that makes it worth $400? It’s unfinished but asking finished prices.
@@BruceLeeRoy26 "highly inaccurate" MIGHT just be the software. but yes, charging 400 for a device that is not yet cleaned up is bad
I bought one i have the s22+ the 5 pro i thing helps track my health better
The main problem I see here is what if you gain or lose 10 to 20 lbs? That's enough to make a ring too tight or too loose.
Same issue with most smart rings though typically fingers don’t change too much even with weight loss unless it’s a lot!
Switch fingers. I bought so that I can go up one(thumb) or down one(middle). Also, usually one hand is bigger than the other, so size for that one.
The Ring sizes are too small so I am unlikely to buy one as I don't fancy wearing one on my little finger.
They go up to size 13!
@ChaseTheSummit afraid too small for fingers other than my little finger and I don't want to wear it on either of those.
And if apple does a ring, nobody complains about how it is bound to just apple ecosystem... (sigh)
@@arilaine6113 that’s annoying too but it’s sort of expected with Apple. Samsung had a history of making cross platform devices and now they’re nearly just as bad as Apple. Even non-Galaxy android phones don’t get the full experience… why?
People let a lot slide with apple
Ring ring ring
400 notes for this. Forget it.
I want the amazfit because the battery life on their watch is way longer
Apples and Oranges ultimately. The Amazfit gets its longer battery life by not having LTE built in, dimmer display, and less background tasks. Still a great watch but more of a fitness tool rather than a super powerful smartwatch like Samsung or Apple.
@@ChaseTheSummit I've had a galaxy watch and I'm tired of charging everyday. I don't mind not having wearos
How is step count accuracy?
A bit generous similar to Samsung watches
Great review
Would you suggest samsung ring at this price point, is it accurate?
Anyother ring u can suggest whixh is good n accurate with good battery
Thanks
Interesting review. Thanks Dave. If Apple or Garmin did a ring I’d definitely consider it as I’d love to drop the watch at bed time. I can’t imagine what would persuade me to suffer the pain of switching from iPhone to Samsung, but this ring ain’t it. Come on Apple and come on Garmin. Get on with it guys.
just switch to samsung..its better tech iphone gest 3 years after everybody else : )
looks like a waste of money to anyone with a cheap smartwatch. Reminds me of a fitbit in terms of usefulness.
Bro watching this review made me think I need a PhD just to buy a Samsung ring 😂 it’s really not that complicated but I guess if you wanna promote Aura or Apple, everything else becomes ‘confusing’ lol Samsung’s tech speaks for itself no need for a degree to figure that out 😂
I think I need a PHD to figure out what this comment means. But thanks for watching!
Not a single Tolkien joke.😢
Galaxy not Garmin
Great video, Dave. I will continue to wait for an Apple Ring that pairs with my iPhone 12.
$400 is not a fair price after using it.
What would be?
I’m just waiting for Apple to do it.
Does it have incorrect heart rate reading with index finger as it is the recommended finger?
@@aravindansrinivasan5596 for me it performs the same way on the index finger but I can’t put the ring past my knuckle so it may perform better if I had a bigger size.
The index finger is not recommended for better or more accurate readings but simply because the finger gestures feel more natural when performed with it.
Accuracy-wise, you will get the most accurate reading from the finger it fits best on - whichever that is.
i don't want to be tagged like an animal. no thanks for these gadgets.
Let’s see what Oura does with their next gen and if Apple throws their hat into the ring.
I only care about this type of device for passive tracking and recovery, not for activities.
Not an apple fan but if apple does join in on this, the competition is gonna make ring rech blow up! Which is a win for all of us!
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I bought the BKWAT smart ring, which surprised me. It has extraordinary performance and exquisite appearance at one-third of the price. I wore it at night to test my sleep and it was great.
when wearing both the watch and ring together you should get a more accurate result also the battery drain is less because both are using less power due to processing and sharing the data together.
From what I've seen so far Samsung Health defaults to the watch heart rate sensor and seems to ignore the ring when they're both worn at the same time. It's hard to say what's going on for sure though.
you wear it on the wrong finger.
Samsung states it can be worn on any finger as long as you have a snug fit in their own documentation. For me that ended up being my ring finger.
I'm not defending samsung, but doesn't anyone think the result is predictable, and obvious too? I mean any device that being attached closer to the heart would measure the heart rate of course more "closely". One was on the finger, and another one was on the heart. How come people don't see that?
@@coleslow5519 it’s a bit complicated because Samsung even states in their marketing material that the finger is a BETTER location than the wrist which it might be? But I think the sizing is the critical thing here. Optical sensors have a tendency to be pretty inaccurate if light can leak in between your skin and the sensor.
@@ChaseTheSummit It's not that complicated, and it is better than the wrist just like they use the pulse oximeter on the finger. They use it on the index finger too. Also in the hospital, they attach the device on the chest for accuracy when they check the heart rate. Your review is not wrong. It's just showing how things work depending on how you use differently. However, I wouldn't call samsung ring incurrate based on how you use, and comparing to the device that attached to the chest.
@coleslow5519 I agree. My myZone MZ-3 gives an accurate reading during exercise while my Samsung Watch 5 Pro gives me a heart rate that is double the myzone for the first few minutes then it settles to match the myZone belt.
Try to put on the ring to your pointing finger, which is recommended one.
Samsung only recommends the index finger for the “pinch gesture” feature to control your phone with pinches. In terms of accuracy it doesn’t matter what finger you use as long as the ring fits correctly.
Garbage. Doubles my heart rate
Yayyyy!
Awesome video as always.
Would like a Garmin ring 😎
Hmm maybe it was your wife who snore !!! If it is mic on the phone… ask her!!! Hahaha
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Australia doesn't allow it to be sold due to how inaccurate it is.
Samsung won't sell it as jewellery that can be used as a health tracker, but instead wants to sell it as a fitness tracker, so Australia said "LOL...NO".
Interesting!
A quick Google search says the ring is coming to Australia by the end of the year. Have any actual evidence the government is somehow not allowing it to be sold? It's sold out everywhere in all but the smallest sizes right now.
It's not sold everywhere including some parts of Asia, because they didn't expect this to be massive hits. And they expand the production to 1 mil instead of 400k pieces like they originally planned to make. This ring isn't the primary health device rather than just for a simple tracker. Yes it's not really accurate but other smart rings also have these issues. And also fingers can change size depending on the day or what we eat, and the ring doesn't fit perfectly could affect the data reading.
If someone is serious about data and tracking I don't think this is the only device they'll use and have
Not even true, why talk out your backside?
Uh. That makes no sense... They allow wrist based monitors and by pur virtue of where they take their readings (wrist < finger < chest), rings are going to be more accurate than fitbits, smart watches etc.
Why aren't you wearing it on your index finger? AFAIK that is the optimal one to use per samsung.
Samsung only recommends the index finger for the “pinch gesture” feature to control your phone with pinches. In terms of accuracy it doesn’t matter what finger you use as long as the ring fits correctly. This is in Samsungs own documentation.
@@ChaseTheSummit The index/middle fingers are closer to the radial and ulnar arteries, should be more accurate in general.
I would never buy any of these devices with a subscription.