RingConn Gen 2 Air wins for most buyers with longer battery life, lower price, and cross-platform compatibility. Samsung Galaxy Ring is only better for existing Samsung ecosystem users.

RingConn

Samsung
R3 Research Verdict
RingConn Gen 2 Air wins for most buyers with longer battery life, lower price, and cross-platform compatibility. Samsung Galaxy Ring is only better for existing Samsung ecosystem users.
Research-backed recommendation
RingConn Gen 2 Air is the clear winner for most people. It costs half the price ($199 vs $399), lasts 40% longer on a charge (10 days vs 6-7 days), and works with any iPhone or Android phone—not just Samsung devices.
Samsung Galaxy Ring only makes sense if you're already deep in the Samsung ecosystem with a Galaxy phone and Galaxy Watch. The Energy Score feature is genuinely useful, but only if you have the Watch to provide the data it needs.
For everyone else—iPhone users, Android users who don't have Samsung phones, or anyone who wants the best value—RingConn is the smart choice. You save $200 over three years and get better battery life.
Quick summary of each product's strengths and weaknesses
RingConn
Pros
Samsung
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A quick breakdown of how these products compare head-to-head
Both have no subscription fees
RingConn saves $200
RingConn lasts 3-4 days longer
RingConn works with any phone
Similar accuracy levels
Slightly lighter
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Detailed attribute-by-attribute breakdown
| Attribute | RingConn | Samsung | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription Required Both have no subscription fees | None | None | Tie |
| 3-Year Total Cost RingConn saves $200 | $199 | $399 | RingConn |
| Battery Life RingConn lasts 3-4 days longer | 10 days | 6-7 days | RingConn |
| Platform Support RingConn works with any phone | iPhone & Android | Galaxy phones only | RingConn |
| Sleep Accuracy Similar accuracy levels | 80-85% | 80-85% | Tie |
| Weight Slightly lighter | 2.5g | 2.6g | RingConn |
Both have no subscription fees
RingConn saves $200
RingConn lasts 3-4 days longer
RingConn works with any phone
Similar accuracy levels
Slightly lighter
RingConn: $199 one-time. Samsung: $399 one-time. RingConn saves $200 over 3 years.
RingConn occasionally drops to $179. Samsung occasionally drops to $349.
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