The best smart rings of 2025

So, you’re thinking of purchasing a smart ring. Well, some good news. It’s incredibly easy to choose the best one right now. The “bad” news is that, as far as reliability and reliability are concerned, your choices are somewhat limited, as this is still a niche and emerging gadget category.

Smart rings are in the midst of a resurgence. That means a lot of experimental ideas and newcomer tech brands you’ve probably never heard of. So many competitors have arisen that I spent most of last summer rocking the Six Rings like a high-tech mafia don. While these aren’t necessarily bad products (some are very good), many aren’t as sophisticated as what you see in more mature categories like smartwatches, headphones, and smartphones.

Speaking of which, there are a few things to know about the category. Currently, these devices are primarily health trackers. Their advantage is that they are more discreet and better suited for sleep tracking than smartwatches. However, most do not include smart alarms or push notifications. This makes them best suited for casual athletes or those with a more healthy mindset. In most cases, hardcore athletes will be better served by a smartwatch or fitness tracker, with the smart ring serving as a supplemental source of data. (but that’s extremely An expensive endeavor.) Smart rings are also unsuitable for weightlifters, as they can easily scratch the equipment.

With that in mind, here are the best smart rings for most people in 2025 – and a few runners-up worth highlighting for the more tech-adventurous.

Best smart ring for most people

To no one’s surprise, this is Ora Ring 4.

I can already hear some of you yelling, “But what about a subscription!” and I agree. Even when you consider the vast number of apps, gadgets, and services that demand a portion of your monthly salary, Ora’s relatively affordable $5.99 monthly fee can feel like more than $100. However, Oura is still the best in terms of hardware, size range, features offered, apps, dedication to research, and experience in the field. Many smart rings available today follow the example set by Ora over the past decade.

The upgrades from Oura Ring Gen 3 to Oura Ring 4 were mostly software-based, with minor hardware refinements. You can read more in my review, but the gist is a more accurate heart rate and blood oxygen algorithm, better automatic activity detection, and an expanded range that extends from sizes 4 to 15. The app has been redesigned to be less cluttered, and earlier this year, Oura added AI-powered food logging and glucose tracking, which then requires Oura users to purchase the Dexcom Stelo CGM ($99). Ora also launched an AI chatbot. (This is one of the more sophisticated implementations of AI chatbots in health trackers I’ve tested — though it often feels like Captain Obvious-level insight.)

More recently, Ora launched a new feature called Health Panels, which lets you schedule a blood test at a local Quest Diagnostics location for $99. Users can then view approximately 50 biomarkers related to cardiovascular and metabolic health within the app.

In addition to the metal versions introduced last year, Oura recently launched colored ceramic versions of its fourth-generation ring, with prices starting at $499. One downside of the basic metal version is that the coating can wear or wear off with daily use. The new rings are more durable due to the zirconia ceramic exterior, which is harder than steel and more resistant to breaking or chipping from impact. The problem, however, is that the ceramic version is both thicker and heavier, so it may not be as comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

I have been testing three iterations of the Ora Ring for a long time since 2018. Accuracy, design and comfort have improved with each generation. The company continues to communicate research and scientific developments clearly and frequently. Third-party retail options have expanded, and I’ve seen investment in Ora grow. These things matter in an emerging category. Very. While I believe that some of Oura’s newer competitors do some things better or have more creative ideas, Oura is the one I consistently recommend for its combination of reliability, accuracy, and experience.

If subscriptions are a complete dealbreaker, you’ll find zero opposition here. In that case, here are the best alternatives to Ora Ring.

$400 samsung galaxy ring Nails the hardware. Its charging case is prettier than the Ora Ring’s, and I prefer the slightly concave design for comfort. It also has the second widest size range. If you’re already on a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 or Ultra, you get the added benefit of extended battery life. If you have the latest Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Z Fold 7, Samsung also has gesture controls for the Ring so you can control the camera.

Samsung has a lot of interesting ecosystem-focused ideas for its Galaxy Ring, but although there are no subscriptions (yet), you’ll have to spend quite a bit of money to unlock the Ring’s full potential. Without discounts, we’re talking about $1,800 to nearly $3,000 for the phone, watch, and ring. The Galaxy Ring is also a first generation device with some first generation features. Samsung is still leading the way with sleep tracking accuracy, and its Galaxy AI-powered health features have been hit or miss.

I’m also interested in $350 ultrahuman ring airWhen I tested six smart rings simultaneously last year it gave the Ora Ring an honest run for its money, It is not that good in terms of accuracy, but in terms of comfort and design it is at par, The app focuses more on fitness than wellness, Instead of a subscription, it has a “powerplug”, You can think of these as add-on features, Some are free, like smart alarms and bicycle tracking, Others will come with an additional fee, like the planned atrial fibrillation detection PowerPlug and a cardio adaptability metric, which currently costs $24 per year,

Finally, I’m testing it ringcon gen 2 airA slimmer, entry-level version of its Gen 2 Ring. At $200, it’s the most affordable smart ring I’ve tested, but it looks a lot nicer than the original RingCon I tested last summer. I used to have a problem with the square shape of the RingCon, but this time it’s much less noticeable and more comfortable. It’s broadly accurate, and the app leans heavily on AI to medium effect. Its battery life is very good. I got about eight to nine days on a single charge – which is far better than any other smart ring I’ve tested.

Update, December 10: Updated to reflect current pricing/availability and details about the new Pebble Index 01 and Ceramic Ora Ring 4. Brandon Russell also contributed to this post.