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Three Smart Rings Offer Activity, Sleep, and Health Tracking

Wired reviewed three smart rings that monitor activity, sleep, and health metrics. The devices require less frequent charging than most smartwatches and include features such as meal logging and cycle tracking.

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Wired reviewed three smart rings that track activity, sleep, and health metrics without requiring daily charging. The rings also offer features such as meal logging, AI assistance, and cycle tracking.

The Oura Ring 4 is the top-rated model in the review. It tracks heart rate, body temperature, and blood oxygen levels, and it automatically recognizes activities and analyzes sleep stages. The ring requires a paid subscription for full features. 2 grams depending on size.

Battery life reaches up to eight days, and it is water-resistant to 100 meters. Available colors include silver, black, gold, and ceramic finishes.

The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a subscription-free option priced at $199. It tracks steps, calories, heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep, and it includes an AI assistant that adjusts weekly targets. 5 and 4 grams. It uses steel construction with a PVD coating.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is listed as the best option for Samsung device users. It is currently available at a 27 percent discount from its regular price of $400. Wired noted that smart rings have become more affordable and that additional models are expected in the coming months.

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Oura Ring 4
top-rated smart ring with subscription model
RingConn Gen 2 Air
subscription-free model priced at $199
Samsung Galaxy Ring
recommended for Samsung device users

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