Unveiled during Galaxy Unpacked in July 2024, the Galaxy ring costs £399. That’s pretty expensive – it’s a fair chunk more than the Oura ring gen 3 heritage model (£299, Ouraring.com) and still slightly pricier than the new Oura Ring gen 4, (£349, Amazon.co.uk).

However, unlike Oura, Samsung doesn’t charge a monthly subscription fee. You pay once and get access to everything, including sleep metrics, recovery scores and health insights. In contrast, Oura’s features remain locked behind a £5.99 monthly subscription – without it, you’re limited to surface-level data.

One of the Galaxy ring’s biggest strengths is its design. Made from durable titanium, it comes in three finishes – black, gold and silver – and features a concave outer edge that helps protect it from scratches and knocks. It’s water-resistant and can handle being taken for a swim, though you might want to take it off during a weightlifting session.

It’s lightweight too – slightly more so than the Oura – and comfortable to wear all day, despite the slight bump of the sensors against the skin.

Like other smart rings on the market, there are lots of different ring sizes to choose from, and you can get a sizing kit to figure out the best one for you. Samsung recommends wearing the plastic test ring for 24 hours to find the best fit for your finger as you sleep and go about your day.