Does the Samsung Galaxy Ring Stack Up to the Oura?

This ring is a sweet deal for Android users, not for iPhone users. And by that I mean, it doesn’t work with iPhones so don’t even bother. That being said, don’t let the name deceive you: Any Android phone works with the Samsung Galaxy Ring—even the Pixel. If you do own a Galaxy phone, all the Samsung apps come pre-installed and you can access extra features like Samsung Find. Plus, initial pairing and setup is a lot easier for Galaxy users.

Once you get it set up and on your finger, though, it’s a gorgeous and lightweight smart device—one that I didn’t want want to take off. It’s a perfectly fine (and comfortable) sleep tracker if that’s all you need.

There’s no subscription fee for Samsung Health, which makes it an easier recommendation to the average person. Fitness heads will need something that lets you dive a little deeper anyway, so they won’t mind paying a small fee. But the regular joe (read: me) finds plenty of data on my day’s sleep and exercise presented to me in a fun and readable form.

Something I’ll say in Oura’s favor is that the build quality of Samsung’s product is lacking in comparison. After only a couple weeks of use, I noticed the edges of my black Galaxy Ring start to scratch and wear down. It’s not terrible, but it’s enough to make it not flawless, which is a bummer when you’re paying $400.

But my favorite feature of the Galaxy Ring is the charger, which doubles as a carrying case. It can hold a bit of an extra charge too. This way if you are going on a day trip, you don’t even need to bring any additional cord clutter—just a watch and a case.