The
smart
ring
arena
continues
to
heat
up,
with
new
competitors
joining
the
scene
regularly.
The
Samsung
Galaxy
Ring
represents
one
of
the
first
finger-based
trackers
from
an
established
wearables
brand
and
offers
useful
integration
within
the
Samsung
ecosystem.
The
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
enters
the
competition
with
a
lightweight
build
and
a
unique
user
experience.
To
dig
into
the
pros
and
cons
of
each
device
further,
we
compare
the
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
vs
Samsung
Galaxy
Ring.
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
vs
Samsung
Galaxy
Ring:
At
a
glance
-
Both
the
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
and
Samsung
Galaxy
Ring
track
basic
health
and
activity
stats,
including
sleep. -
Neither
the
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
nor
the
Samsung
Galaxy
Ring
require
a
subscription. -
The
Galaxy
Ring
offers
unique
integration
with
Samsung
phones
and
Galaxy
smartwatches. -
The
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
features
PowerPlugs,
an
app
store-like
experience
for
accessing
more
tools. -
Only
the
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
is
compatible
with
iOS
phones.
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
vs
Samsung
Galaxy
Ring:
Specs
Ultrahuman Ring Air |
Samsung Galaxy Ring | |
---|---|---|
Display |
Ultrahuman Ring Air
No |
Samsung Galaxy Ring
No |
Dimensions |
Ultrahuman Ring Air
8.1mm x 2.45-2.8mm 2.4-3.6g ( size dependent) |
Samsung Galaxy Ring
7.0 x 2.6mm 2.3-3.0g (size dependent) |
Sizing |
Ultrahuman Ring Air
7 |
Samsung Galaxy Ring
9 |
Battery |
Ultrahuman Ring Air
Up to 6 days 100% in 90 minutes Puck-style |
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Up to 7 days 40% in 30 minutes Clamshell-style |
Sensors |
Ultrahuman Ring Air
Infrared |
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Accelerometer |
Connectivity |
Ultrahuman Ring Air BLE |
Samsung Galaxy Ring
BLE |
Compatibility |
Ultrahuman Ring Air
iOS |
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Any |
Colors |
Ultrahuman Ring Air
Titanium |
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Titanium |
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
vs
Samsung
Galaxy
Ring:
Design,
size
comparison,
and
colors

Kaitlyn
Cimino
/
Android
Authority
At
a
glance,
both
Ultrahuman
and
Samsung
offer
shoppers
a
clean,
minimalist
fitness
tracker intended
to
blend
with
traditional
jewelry.
The
Air’s biggest
selling
point
is
that
it
really
is
comfortably
lightweight,
weighing
in
at
2.4
to
3.6
grams
(depending
on
your
size).
This
is
similar
to
the
Galaxy
Ring
despite
the
Air
being
slightly
wider.
I
do,
however,
find
the
Air
slightly
more
comfortable
thanks
to
the
smoother
interior
(less
bulbous
sensors).
The
device
is
available
in
five
colorways:
Raw
Titanium,
Aster
Black,
Matte
Gray,
Bionic
Gold,
and
Space
Silver.
It’s
also
available
in
sizes
6
through
12.
The
Galaxy
Ring
features
a
slightly
narrower
7mm
band
and
a
thin
2.6mm
build.
The
sides
of
the
ring
are
concave
to
create
a
sleeker
visual
impression.
The
device
is
available
in
Gold,
Silver,
and
Black
in
sizes
5
through
13.
Notably,
rumors
suggest
the
company
may
be
adding
two
additional
sizes
to
the
lineup
as
well.
Both
Samsung
and
Ultrahuman
utilize
sizing
kits
to
help
shoppers
purchase
the
correct
fit.
This
process
includes
trying
on
plastic
models
of
each
ring
size
to
determine
which
you
should
order
for
your
official
device.
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
vs
Samsung
Galaxy
Ring:
Features

Kaitlyn
Cimino
/
Android
Authority
The
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
and
Galaxy
Ring
both
track
a
host
of
useful
health
and
fitness
tracking
data,
including
heart
rate,
HRV,
stress,
sleep,
temperature,
and
SpO2
as
well
as
basics
like
steps,
distance,
and
calories.
The
devices
also
each
automatically
track
a
limited
number
of
workouts
though,
during
my
review
periods,
I
found
that
both
platforms
need
refinement
regarding
activity
tracking.
In
addition
to
collecting
all
the
usual
metrics,
the
Ultrahuman
companion
app
analyzes
users’
data
to
create
helpful
overarching
scores.
This
includes
a
comprehensive
sleep
index
and
movement
index
plus
a
dynamic
recovery
score
and
a
stress
rhythm
score.
These
scores,
as
well
as
personalized
sleep
and
activity
goals,
help
users
digest
their
data
and
provide
actionable
insights.
With
that
said,
the
app
is
not
entirely
approachable
and
can
feel
both
overwhelming
and
lacking
at
the
same
time.
Additional
features
of
the
app
include
access
to
workouts
and
educational
content,
the
ability
to
sync
the
Ring
Air
to the
brand’s
M1
monitor
for
metabolism
insights,
and
the
option
to
create friend
groups
within
the
Ultrahuman
app.
Headlining
the
Ultrahuman
Ring
Air
experience
is
PowerPlugs,
an
app
store-like
platform
that
allows
users
to
access
additional
tools
and
features
ranging
from
AFib
detection
to
Cycle
Tracking
and
much
more.
Some
of
these
add-on
tools
are
free
while
others
require
a
fee.
Kaitlyn
Cimino
/
Android
Authority