Two alternatives to Oura in the growing smart ring market. Samsung brings its tech ecosystem; Ultrahuman offers unique metabolic insights. Both track HRV and sleep.
Comparison Overview
| Category | Samsung Galaxy Ring | Ultrahuman Ring Air |
|---|---|---|
| HRV Features | Sleep HRV, Energy Score | Sleep HRV, HRV trends, Readiness ✓ |
| Ultrahuman has more developed HRV analysis | ||
| Unique Features | Samsung ecosystem integration | Metabolic tracking via CGM integration ✓ |
| Ultrahuman's glucose correlation is unique | ||
| Price | $400 (no subscription) | $350 (no subscription) ✓ |
| Ultrahuman is slightly cheaper | ||
| Ecosystem | Samsung Health, Galaxy Watch sync ✓ | Ultrahuman app, Apple Health/Google Fit |
| Samsung's ecosystem is larger | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 7 days ✓ | Up to 6 days |
| Samsung edges ahead | ||
| Design | Concave inner surface | Lightweight titanium |
| Both are comfortable | ||
| Sizing | 9 sizes | 8 sizes with free sizing kit |
| Both offer good range | ||
| Sleep Tracking | Good sleep staging, snore detection | Sleep staging, detailed HRV analysis ✓ |
| Ultrahuman provides more depth | ||
The Bottom Line
Choose Samsung Galaxy Ring if you're already in the Samsung ecosystem with a Galaxy Watch or phone, and want seamless integration. Choose Ultrahuman Ring Air if you want deeper HRV insights, metabolic tracking potential, and slightly lower cost.
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