This new subscription-free smart ring undercuts Oura and the Galaxy Ring by $200

Smart rings continue to get more popular and affordable, slowly becoming essential parts of people’s everyday carry. Their relatively high price has remained the main hurdle to adoption, but RingConn is here to change that.

RingConn is one of the most promising small smart ring companies. Its first two products, simply called the RingConn Smart Ring and the RingConn Gen 2 won a lot of praise for offering a great user experience at a rather competitive price — especially compared to the likes of Samsung, Oura, and Ultrahuman. With the new RingConn Gen 2 Air, it brings the entry point even lower.

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As the name suggests, it is a stripped-down variant of the RingConn Gen 2 that we loved. However, the reductions are quite acceptable for the most part, especially considering the $200 price tag.

Available in sizes 6–14, the RingConn Gen 2 Air weighs between 2.5 and 4 grams (depending on the size) and is just 2mm in thickness. Even with that, it promises to offer over a week’s worth of battery life on a single charge. IP68 water resistance also makes the cut. Color options include Galaxy Silver and Dune Gold.

The main difference in comparison to the more expensive RingConn Gen 2 smart ring is the lack of sleep apnea monitoring. However, it needs to be noted that no other smart ring offers that feature. You do get sleep management, continuous heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress, and activity levels. The RingConn Gen 2 Air is compatible with both Android and iOS.

The only other apparent cost-cutting measure is the shift to a USB Type-C charging dock instead of the bigger charging case that could recharge the ring almost 10 times over.

The RingConn Gen 2 Air is now available globally. If you’re interested in getting one but don’t know your size, the company can send you a free sizing kit. To sweeten the deal, RingConn now also has trade-in options, where you can exchange another smart ring or smartwatch to get up to $90 off on your purchase.

The new RingConn Gen 2 Air is affordable, but doesn't skimp out on features or a good design. It's a great starting point if you want to get your first smart ring.

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