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.
Samsung recommends wearing on the index finger. Deleting the comment doesn't make that fact go away. You're one of those guys who can't admit they're wrong and based their review on not wearing the ring correctly for best results.
@@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'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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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
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.
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.
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..
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.
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..👍
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'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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
@@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?
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
Then again you are technically wearing it on the wrong finger. Although samsung says you can wear it on any finger it's the most accurate on the index finger.
Only if that's the finger it fits best on - it's not that your index finger has some kind of secret information sources the ring can tap into not present on other fingers.
@@someluke005 have you read the instructions? It does not matter what finger you wear it on. www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/
You can wear it on any finger. Samsung suggest you choose the finger with the best fit that’s not “too tight or too loose” here’s the instructions if you’re curious. www.samsung.com/ie/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/
Seems like an inacurrate and rushed product by Samsung. When you see how long it took them to release a watch with finally an acceptable OHR sensor... not surprised at all. I love samsung galaxy S series smartphones but their watches are average. Maybe in a few years....
Incorrect. Samsung says you should wear it on your index finger for the gesture "pinch" controls to work on Galaxy phones. However, that has nothing to do with accuracy. It works on any finger and whichever one provides the best fit (in my case a size 8 on my ring finger) will provide the most accurate results. When I sized my index finger I fell between sizes.
Incorrect, Samsung states you can wear the ring on any finger and that you should choose the finger that has the best fit. For me, I fell between sizes on my index finger so I chose my ring finger. Here's the instructions: www.samsung.com/ie/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-the-samsung-galaxy-ring/
@@michael7018 just a terrible comment with no real value. Just a big mouth 😂 feel free to simply not watch, move on to someone who will tell you what you want to hear?
I didn't even watch the video, I'm just here to say meanwhile my garmin watch does all that stuff with a battery life of a whole month while having a screen and can tell you time and fits on your wrist without having the risk of degloving your whole hand while you work. And it got a GPS on it that can geo locate you anytime when you are out door. So yeah, this ring sucks.
Well yeah, but a watch is an entirely different device than a ring. For those who cannot wear a watch to work, or enjoy wearing mechanical watches but still want wellness data, or don't enjoy sleeping with a watch a ring makes a lot of sense. Comparing apples to oranges.
@@ChaseTheSummit if you can’t wear a watch to work you most likely can’t wear a ring to work. And by the way my Garmin can be charged with solar power and cost just as much as the ring. Spending the same money which one do you think most people are going to get? Oh and my watch is water proof and can dive with it, which the ring can’t. Out of the only few reasons that people want to wear a ring over a watch, how many people do you think actually have that needs? This entire product line is going to fail soon.
Wearing a watch when you sleep is annoying . Garmin watches have a big battery life but if u had a Samsung watch your lucky to get 2 days ... Therefore if you are in the Samsung eco system the ring isn't that bad .. still not the best at that price range
