Best Smart Rings August 2024
A smart ring tracks your health metrics like sleep, heart rate, and activity from your finger, offering a more comfortable alternative to a smartwatch. This guide helps you compare the top models on the market, so you can weigh their features, battery life, and design to find the perfect fit for your lifestyle.
Last updated: 14 August 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
Smart Rings: Top 5
1
Oura Ring 5 Smart Ring
from £399.005 stores
from £399.00
5 stores
2
Oura Ring 4 Smart Ring
from £189.998 stores
from £189.99
8 stores
3
Ultrahuman Ring Air Smart Ring
from £255.378 stores
from £255.37
8 stores
4
Samsung Galaxy Ring
from £189.957 stores
from £189.95
7 stores
5
RingConn Gen2 Smart Ring
from £199.007 stores
from £199.00
7 stores
The Oura Ring 5 is the newest smart ring from the well-known Oura brand. Available in several finishes including gold and silver, it represents the latest in the company's wearable technology, though detailed specifications have not yet been released.
Pros
The newest model from the Oura brand
Multiple colour options
Cons
Detailed specifications not yet available
The Oura Ring 4 is a feature-rich smart ring with extensive health tracking capabilities, including a built-in GPS and a pedometer. It boasts an impressive 8-day battery life and works with both Android and iOS devices, making it a versatile choice for all-around monitoring.
Pros
Long battery life (up to 8 days)
Comprehensive health tracking with GPS
Wide range of sizes available
Compatible with both Android and iOS
Cons
Lower water resistance (IP58) than others
Heavier than some competing models
The Ultrahuman Ring Air focuses on being lightweight and comfortable, made from durable titanium with a slim profile. It offers advanced health metrics like Heart Rate Variability and has a high IP68 water resistance rating, making it great for 24/7 wear.
Pros
Extremely lightweight (3.6 g)
Durable titanium construction
High water resistance (IP68)
Tracks Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Cons
Shorter battery life than Oura 4 (6 days)
Lacks GPS and a pedometer
No NFC for contactless payments
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a strong contender for Android users, offering unique features like blood pressure and stress level monitoring. Made from titanium, it is both durable and highly water-resistant (IP68), and provides a solid 7-day battery life.
Pros
Measures blood pressure and stress levels
Durable titanium build with IP68 rating
Good battery life (up to 7 days)
Includes a pedometer for step tracking
Cons
Only compatible with Android devices
The RingConn Gen2 is the lightest smart ring in our lineup, weighing just 3 grams. It's built from titanium with a high IP68 water resistance rating and offers a 7-day battery life, making it a great option for users who prioritize comfort and long-term health monitoring.
Pros
The lightest ring on this list (3 g)
Wide range of sizes available
Good battery life (up to 7 days)
Compatible with both Android and iOS
Cons
Lacks a pedometer for step counting
No built-in GPS for activity tracking
Compare specifications
| Size | — | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 | 12 | 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | — | — | 2.8 mm | — | 2.9 mm |
| Features | — | Temperature sensor, Built-in heart rate monitor, Pedometer, GPS, Sleep measurement, Blood oxygen | Temperature sensor, Built-in heart rate monitor, Sleep measurement, Heart Rate Variability, Blood oxygen | Temperature sensor, Built-in heart rate monitor, Pedometer, Sleep measurement, Blood pressure measurement, Stress level, Heart Rate Variability, Blood oxygen | Temperature sensor, Built-in heart rate monitor, Sleep measurement, Stress level, Heart Rate Variability, Blood oxygen |
| Release year | — | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
