Samsung Galaxy Ring questions ANSWERED | Is it worth buying? (hands-on impressions!)

[@jimmygreer2140]

Ehh, I have a feeling that with a product like this it could very likely be 3-4 years before a Ring2 comes out. I mean, the Buds2 have been around for what? 2-3 years and we're FINALLY getting some Buds3? So something like a ring may take even longer to advance. I mean, that's really the only reason why Samsung would even really bother with a Ring2 is if new tech made it possible for 1) even more battery 2) a new sensor was engineered to fit in a ring. So yeah, I certainly wouldn't wait on a Ring2 to adapt. But maybe wait like 6 months for Samsung to work out any software bugs, maybe wait and see if there is a design flaw, etc. I'm not typically an early adopter. I've been watching the Flip & Fold for a while and the Fold6 finally caught my attention...no more gap when you've got it folded, the hinge looks a lot more protected, the crease looks better, etc. So maaaaaybe for the Fold7 I'll see what they're about. I just really like the idea of having a slightly skinnier phone for much easier 1-handed use but then you also have like a mini-TV screen that's perfect for multi-tasking. But it's been more a gimmick than legit to me until just days ago. Now if only they could find a place for an s-pen.

[@mayuuumie]

i felt the same about the flip, the 6 will my first. i like that the ring will be around for a multiple years. really make the money spent “worth it”. but yeah i’m waiting for more in depth reviews.

[@Syvern.]

​@@mayuuumieSamsung has stopped innovating with the folds and flips. Get an Honor, OPPO, Huawei, or a Vivo.

[@jimmygreer2140]

@@Syvern. apparently has no idea what innovation can mean. Foldables are STILL just a gimmick. They have never been that durable. But Samsung has just made a foldable that looks like it might actually survive daily use for 2 years. Can't say the same for your Chinese junk.

[@Syvern.]

@@jimmygreer2140 I have the Z Fold 5... Why do you assume the Chinese things are worse? Are you a victim of western propaganda? Learn to think for yourself.

[@Pills161]

Worth the cost cause I want sleep data and I hate wearing my watch to sleep. Many of us have real jobs too and $400 isn't a big deal especially with no sub involved. I'm also upgrading from a watch 4 to the new 7, I just like new tech.

[@spoiler0369]

I am purchasing a gold ring valued at $400 and will await for the release of the Galaxy Ring 2.😅

[@harmymd]

Extremely detailed, all questions answered. Thanks. Can I use it to track my luggage during trips?

[@steviepii]

Things 1/10th of the price do that.

[@skillednoob1831]

Considering that it only remembers the last location (where it was last connected to your phone i believe), i wouldnt buy it for that. Something like a smart tag would be much better.

[@harmymd]

@@skillednoob1831 that makes sense, thank you

[@Gurenn83]

Well there is no subscription so $400 is dirt cheap. I am getting the titanium silver ring and silver Buds 3.

[@sohail789]

But

[@takumifujiwara9181]

400$ is not dirt cheap for something that should've been 100-200$ and costs less than 100$ to even make.

[@LEXXIUS]

It's 450€ in Germany... For a such small gadget I expected 250 at most!

[@realredfox]

Just wait a few weeks, this is going to flop and it will go on sale.

[@LEXXIUS]

@realredfox Maybe some months, for such a high price I doubt it will sell well.

[@BouncingZeus]

​@@LEXXIUSyou talk like oura isn't successful and has a subscription at 300.

[@Miths000]

I thought the Oura ring was supposed to be cheaper (before subscription), but I just checked their site, and the one with the fully round design starts at €399. Up to €499 and €549 for the more expensive colors and materials.

[@KevinEF]

titanium rings alone cost $250+, why would a titanium smart ring cost that much?

[@drsarmadqureshi]

Very nice review. However I would like you to add another category of users who would love to wear this ring. Those people who had to let go of their classic watches just to accommodate smart watches as it gives us so much information that we can’t think of not wearing it. Now when that info is available through a ring, I would love to wear my Tissot, Raymond Weil and Omegas. 😂

[@TheRudeboyrebel]

That is EXACTLY the reason I've been waiting g for this and just pre ordered it. I have the Watch 5 Pro but have quite a few other 'proper' watches I would like to wear while still monitoring my vitals, not to mention sleep without having a watch on.

[@MTCBKK]

Why did you let go of your mechanical watch though? I'm gonna get this ring too because I don't like smartwatches and want some of this info but I never gave up wearing mechanical watches, not gonna happen :)

[@Wiintb]

Spoke like a gentleman. My prime concern is that I look like a joker with two watches. This will eliminate that concern. However, I have to sell my data to the evil Google and Android.

[@harmymd]

So true.....this is me

[@harmymd]

So me

[@johnnydoe3603]

Samsung Watch Ultra looks Good but that Watch Strap looks Cheap just like the Apple Watch Ultra Strap. I will try the Ring for Sure. 😊👍🏼

[@msnirajagrawal]

You say 1.5 times ring battery in the case, MrWhostheboss says 3-4 times almost claiming 1-2 months.. 🤔🤔

[@TMW_ShadowStarr]

Arun is going based off the battery size in the case. I wonder if it falls somewhere in between because the LEDs and energy lost to heat.

[@riaz8783]

MrWhosetheboss doesn't know what he's talking about. He's just an Apple fanboy who doesn't care about anything else

[@5idi]

There's some gestures shown in the video that weren't spoken about. If it's just for tracking steps and heartbeat, it's a 50$ product.

[@ascelot]

Ive noticed, that during the night, my watch doesnt consume nearly as mutch battery life with the galaxy ring in tandum.

[@sparkymmilarky]

I am not paying more than £200 or $300 for such a thing. Just wait for it to go on sale

[@sunrise7236]

Listen everybody . Wait! Dont pay the high price....

[@taxiarchissenekis2005]

100€ max

[@nugget7865]

@@taxiarchissenekis2005 You can't get a normal ring in the same materials for that price with 0 features, if you're broke don't get into tech

[@spoiler0369]

@sparkymmilarky its a piece of art & technology

[@sparkymmilarky]

@spoiler0369 the technology/material in this device is not worth even £100.

[@sn0fx]

I've had every samsung watch since gear 2 and while the functionality has grown, it's also outgrown my use-case; looking forward to trying the ring and maybe going back to an analog watch and saving the smartwatch for specific fitness tracking or forego the smartwatch and just get a better fitness tracker; either way, on-body tracking with temp/hr/sleep and a week of battery is a winner.

[@stephenmisener1659]

I hope this forces oura to change their pricing and sub model. I think 400 for this is too much. Id pay closer to 250, 300 if its solid at doing what little i need it to do which is track sleep and steps accurately.

[@scottjason5364]

I have an iPhone and an Apple watch Ultra 2, but I also have a Galaxy Fold phone and the ring will be a great companion. Better than wearing 2 watches 😂

[@martin.prazan]

You must be very new in tech. Oura is not the only one on the market. Ultrahuman and Ringconn doing very well for better prices :) There are also other rings, trying to make it to the market.

[@Crystaluser708]

@@martin.prazan nobody cares about those except for oura

[@martin.prazan]

@@Crystaluser708 lol not true, Ultrahuman doing very well, same for Ringconn, they have second gen now ;)

[@owenbevans6062]

I like the gesture the ring can do but only 1 isn't too helpful. Hopefully smart rings down the line develope this idea more. Scrolling the screen for example would be great or making your finger into a mouse, I use DEX on my smartphone.

[@uneCENT]

How quickly does it charge from 10% to full? When it’s not on your finger, it’s not tracking. If charging takes longer than 60 min, that’s a big miss. Also using a ring and watch in tandem is dumb.

[@georgemcphetres2569]

IMPORTANT MISSING data ? What is the actual life of the battery ? Not days between charges --- How many months - years before the ring stops working ? Can battery be replaced ? If it is 3 years - the ring cost $133 per year, etc. Hoping you have this info

[@triparadox.c]

Clarification: the Energy Score does not seem to use AI at all. The energy score is simp,y tallied from multiple metrics. Your sleep schedule (does it vary between night or is consistent), the amount of sleep you have, the heart rate variability (lots of heart rate spikes or dips during sleep), your previous day activity BASED ON YOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL (sedentary, moderately active, active, super active). None of the traits examined seem to need any AI at all. Its just buzzword. Its a simple parameter checking if your value of a given parameter is within the good zone or not.

[@synak1538]

does this also work together with a watch 5 pro or only with a watch 7

[@Husky828]

Want to know that too

[@IS-ie3jw]

Should work with both

[@ascelot]

@@Husky828 I have Watch 6 Classic, ring has improved its battery life.

[@NotEvenAProperWordForAUserName]

You say you can use it with any android phone yet MKBHD just stated in his review it ONLY works with Samsung phones???

[@ashurma5264]

MKBHD stated he was wrong

[@deeslifestyleloves]

I want this for sleep tracking and now being comfortable with wearing a smart watch all the time.

[@NicholasWolfwood002]

@@effahston6429 lmao ppl are insane and will use really stupid logic to try and justify throwing money away.

[@MYFAtal13]

Gonna get it as a wedding band 😂

[@justinross9833]

Pretty much an enthusiasts price for tech enthusiasts. It's hard to even justify that value. Then again, this has its own target audience.

[@TMW_ShadowStarr]

I understand the comfort thing. But for the battery... Do people not take off their watches and charge them while they shower? Just me? I can get through 24+ hours if I'm at 100% and if I'm going on a trip I just toss the little charger in my bag or use reverse wireless charging. Maybe I'll grab the next version if they improve it.

[@namegoeshere197]

I dont shower, So I would love the ring

[@chrismorel2576]

​@namegoeshere197 hold up. What's the alternative you use instead of showering?

[@carmenwatson3685]

That's when I charge my watch as well!!

[@mrapollo_17]

It's absolutely wild that Samsung is saying the ring uses Galaxy AI (Gemini) so features using Galaxy AI (Gemini) won't work on other Android phones

[@Belgarath777]

Great video. Agree with several other comments. Will fail due to its price which should have been between 100-200.

[@WILDDUCKY1892]

Definitely wouldn't happen the competitors are priced 299 and above

[@BryanBalak]

Great info. Sounds like I have no need. My Garmin Fenix 7x already does all of this and more.

[@skottu]

Is it possible to use Samsung Pay or Google pay with this ring?

[@Pills161]

No NFC

[@skottu]

@@Pills161 Thanks! That means this product is worthless for most people. I don’t think that I need a product to check my health 24/7. A smartwatch is enough for me. There are Rings which has NFC but I don’t trust them. If Apple or Samsung releases a ring with NFC, I would buy. Videos which I watched didn’t mention anything about lack of NFC. (Perhaps not enough so I didn’t notice).

[@Crystaluser708]

Lol fr😂

[@Dave2kool4skool]

One of the main functions that made me consider the Galaxy Ring was the blood sugar glucose monitoring. Was that feature removed?

[@TerryRGraham]

I doubt they even made that work yet. Probably won't be ready until ring 4.

[@korndud]

would you really trust a samsung ring to give you that information?

[@Franckzzz]

@@TerryRGrahamI would buy it if they made it free to get the new ring versions, or maybe at a small fee and exchange of the old ring, but if new features get released later on the new rings then hell no

[@TerryRGraham]

@Dave2kool4skool no built in defibrillator? Deal breaker! I like samsung but never buy anything from damsung with the promise of future features. They have a bad habit of never getting them. Wait until the feature is actually released.

[@KevinEF]

@@Franckzzz they probably will add trade-ins like they do with phones. And unlike phones, most people are probably okay with swapping rings. However, I kind of doubt the trade-in value will be too high, maybe $100-$200. The cost of a titanium ring already costs $200-$500. This is more of an accessory with a few bonus features. Don't buy it if you don't want a titanium ring.

[@Alwaysblegit]

Nice video! Great explanations! Do you know if you are able to take a picture with the ring? For example if you want to take a group photo but don't have anyone to take the photo you can put the phone across from the group, click the ring, and it will take photo.

[@nicholasfitchett7278]

You can with the newest Samsung phones. You pinch your fingers

[@eagiuliani9357]

you hold up a fist also with Samsung Galaxy phones to seet the shutter off. You should read the menus in the phone also say key works

[@uneCENT]

Funny seeing so many complain about pricing while writing their complaint using a $1k+ phone.

[@Tyler_ThaTruth]

Is this better than the ultra human ring tho? And are the stats backed by the medical field like the Apple Watch and other health bands?

[@tomardrax9802]

FDA good enough?

[@holeymcsockpuppet]

It can't be used for payments (nfc)? Seems like that would be a given.

[@luckyyou774]

Maybe $99, but not $399😂 no way

[@ArdzInCharge]

What about a traditional titanium ring from a jewler with 0 features for almost half the price?

[@luckyyou774]

@@ArdzInCharge sure why not, $399 can get you gold ring

[@ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーヅ]

$10

[@Crystaluser708]

You do realize most high quality rings are a few hundred dollars right?

[@ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーヅ]

@@Crystaluser708 not shamesung

[@kasia-katdj-flukes7044]

i have samsung s24 ultra and i dont have option of GESTURES on the galaxy ring what should i do ?or is it nor towking with samsung s24 ultra at all about the camera part ??

[@John-ep9kx]

Went into the Samsung shop this morning and checked out the Ring to discover that I won't be buying one as the biggest ring is too small! I wonder who did the market sizing and collated the antrophrometric data!! I doubt that I will be the only person not buying it.

[@FirEMSChaplain]

You said this will work with Galaxy phones, what about the Pixel phones?

[@Protonumus]

Great work.

[@donnywolf9250]

I had interest until i saw it was 400 dollars....no thanks

[@50PullUps]

Anyone else remember the Microsoft Band?

[@jbbrown7907]

I will need to wear mine on my pinky. The 13 is way too small.

[@KryptoKnightmare]

Does it have any sleep apnea tracking features? I know the watch does, but what about the ring?

[@jerrys6225]

Don't trust a watch or ring for sleep apnea, not medical grade.

[@schonlift9027]

no I saw the watch does but the ring won't have this feature. atleast this gen ring will not.

[@KryptoKnightmare]

@@schonlift9027 Damn. That might honestly be a deal breaker for me :(

[@Ragnarok.Phantom]

No mention of the Oura ring and how it compares …. wow

[@user-zb6el4ks2b]

so i would have to charge my phone , charge my watch , charge my car , now charge my ring ? don't think so think i can live without it ........

[@speedracer9132]

No fun we don’t need to keep the sizing rings

[@Blayzinum]

Does it have NFC an wireless pay or google pay? If not then just a waste of time and money.

[@southerncyan4098]

nope, it doesn't

[@maze400]

What about firmware updates on the ring?

[@MTCBKK]

Of course there'll be firmware updates via your phone.

[@MTCBKK]

Lol @all the negative comments. It's a fun little ring, cheap, no subscription cost like the Oura, tracks your steps at all times so you don't need to always carry your phone if you wear mechanical watches, Day 1 for me unless reviews turn out bad for some unforeseen reason.

[@NicholasWolfwood002]

How far removed from reality are you that you HONESTLY think 400$ on a smart ring is cheap for the average consumer? You're 100% the ignorant consumer that corporations aim for.

[@liamharrington6672]

1:52 I noticed you misspoke when you said "It does not work with iPhone", in English it's proper to say "It does not work with the iPhone" since the iPhone is not the name of a person, it's a device. You wouldn't say "I'm going to turn on TV". No-one says "I'm going to go to Car". It would be ridiculous to say "I need to empty Washing Machine". The word "THE" is important in English.

[@eagiuliani9357]

Are you an English Lit geek? Language is constantly evolving; you should dig deep into different slangs in different parts of the USA and in England also.

[@bryonfeliksa3845]

Thank you 🙏

[@404-Err0r]

Battery life is super disappointing... Garmin with their health tracking on smart watches can go from 20 to 34 days per charge depending on model. I bet garmin can make a smart ring that can last over 60 days per charge.

[@jamesm568]

Honestly I find it gimmicky, but I guess it has it uses for those that care for it.

[@steviecoleman9260]

Literally I can get a watch for half that price and it does double the things!!! SMDH

[@MTCBKK]

But then you need to wear an ugly smartwatch instead of a beautiful mechanical watch. Not gonna happen for me so this ring is a great solution.

[@jTiKey]

this is for people that use mechanical watches, so rich people

[@kamikazehound3243]

​@@jTiKey more like people that like traditional watches. Many rich people wear smart watches.

[@Crystaluser708]

@@steviecoleman9260 show me where?

[@Dewawon621]

@@MTCBKK hahahaha o man the spin ppl do in their heads to throw money away its amazing. Yall are just as hilarious as the women buying designer hand bags.

[@billyoung2254]

RingConn offers a ring for $229 a bit more than half . Their case recharges 18-20 times verses Samsung at 1 1/2 times! RingConn syncs with Google Fit as well. Love Samsung, but this just isn't competitive. The leader of Google was in attendance regarding AI. I wonder why Samsung in their partnership with Google wouldn't offer a direct link to Google Fit. It's important to me because I have to go through Fit to send results out to third parties. This would require a third party app to work between Samsung and Fit. As far as accuracy is concerned, I have seen comments of comparisons to chest straps and other devices to compare results. I didn't see that in the presentation this morning from Samsung. A quality wrist strap would make the most sense. I love kettlebells but the ring wouldn't play well together with them.

[@LuisDiaz-qg3eg]

"You probably have a lot of questions about the Galaxy Ring" Yes, it only has 2 features, when they launch the Galaxy Ring FE in 3 years, which one gets axed?

[@thedarkknight1971]

Does it have a subscription.... NO.... Well... NOT YET.... But We ALL know what tech companies are like.... 😒 😎🇬🇧

[@darkblader580505]

How do I buy it

[@DylanNyah]

Meanwhile ringconn out here being cheaper and subscription free

[@richardkeller4892]

They should have made it adjustable for when you lose weight

[@happybrains574]

Nice review..ive brought all 3 colours and wear all 3 daily. 😊

[@diZrupt0r]

Samsung Pay?

[@jTiKey]

no

[@KaioshinAemi]

It will fail because of the price and inaccuracy and we can just use our watch. It’s not a luxury item either. It’s okay if it $199 but $399 is no GOOD.

[@patrykdelklok4133]

Some comments in here shows why shampoo has how to use description.

[@orangecat5036]

Yeah, their a little late might've been market hit,10 year's ago.

[@Johnston212]

Extremely overpriced

[@Cikeu1234]

Is it really though? With no subscription you will end up saving in less than 2 years.

[@Johnston212]

@@Cikeu1234 when I can get a Galaxy Watch for the same price or lower? Yes, it is. I genuinely don't know or care about the other companies. I've heard of them, but never given it much thought. I'm a potential buyer who is swayed by the supplemental factor that they advertised.

[@penny0809]

$50 more than the oura ring. That is unless you want a cool color like rose gold. Then the oura is running about $580 😂

[@Johnston212]

@@Cikeu1234 when I am looking at it from the perspective of something that supplements my Galaxy Watch, yes it is. So, from that perspective, it needs to be priced lower than the watch, which I got for around $300

[@DylanNyah]

Ringconn is cheaper and with no subscription

[@keco_mentario]

Does it track blood pressure tho?

[@rustysams8268]

Why doesn't measure body temp

[@KevinEF]

It does, but it can't be accurate, given its location, to use directly. The temperature sensor is just to see the differences throughout the day.

[@Blackmind0]

there are not only oura, there are other companies that are as good as samsung ( with smart rings) , but not as expensive. why does samsung think it can charge so much? i am a samsung phone fan and have a samsung smartwatch, but this ring , € 449,-- here in EU, sorry no !!!!

[@kamikazehound3243]

I cant justify hsving both the watch and the ring

[@adegbenroagoro5180]

It's not for me. I would have been interested if Samsung had incorporated more features for fitness activities and notifications. I'll stick with my Galaxy Watch 6 CLASSIC.

[@TheHardHeadedChristian]

It's not enough here for me to buy. The watch will do just fine for me

[@robman0865]

who asked buster

[@thedigitallens]

Good. They should only expand its compatibility to other Android devices only. Let Apple do their own.

[@randomescu]

I always bought Samsung flagships, Note, S Ultra. But they go Apple greed, so next year ill buy a Nubia for gaming.

[@noblemoon]

Playback speed: Normal ❌ 1.5x ✅

[@KevinEF]

I think people are valuing this ring like it's a cheap piece of tech. The galaxy ring is a ring, have you guys ever tried buying a titanium ring or a smart ring before? If you don't want to buy an accessory, then don't buy it. If you do want a solid ring that also tracks your health, then get the ring.

[@artempriadko6974]

$100 thing, not $399. My smart wristband works 20 days on 1 charge, tracks the same, has NFC to pay, notifications, IP68 waterproof, vibrates, works with any phone, costs $50 ))) If you don’t want smart watch, buy smart wristband - cheaper and better than smart ring )))

[@nassermohammed6618]

Which wristband do you use?

[@verdugosilver3047]

I'm curious as well.

[@KsOs.]

which wristband?

[@strain_possible]

The world may never know

[@mokisan]

Which wrist band? 😊

[@kaisweis]

Smosh guy

[@Emptrix]

If its only use cases is for health tracking, it is complete useless and overpriced. If it can offer something like NFC AND remote controlling of other connected devices, then it will be useful.

[@Lakshmiputra-p8v]

ULTRAHUMAN SMART RING ULTIMATE SUPERB RING

[@TienDaEditor]

My wedding band doesn't cost that much.

[@dolcedanes5759]

No way I would pay that much for that ring!

[@nugget7865]

It's not a lot...

[@Uchidaful]

@@nugget7865 ...ok

[@jalcome4201]

400$ is a bit much for just health checks

[@Carlovfx]

It depends on your health...

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

Still better than the Apple VR Goggles.

[@nolongerhavetowork]

Apple need to do the same.

[@Gabriel-cq1ut]

Just 100 views? What happened to android authority? 😭

[@gureno19]

Everyone on earth is broke bro 😂 ain't no one buying the digital ring of Sauron

[@worthless_opinion]

Lol 🤣 ​@@gureno19

[@Dexx1s]

​@@gureno19Even without being broke, smart rings aren't really that popular, especially among those that don't already have one. Hell, after this video, I'm out. I only cared because I want a smartwatch replacement, which evidently this isn't. But yea the price in the thumbnail told most that they're not interested.

[@timr.2257]

They stopped regularly uploading for years.

[@GQPianoPlayer]

Mrwhosetheboss and MKBHD. 😂😂

[@pudgy399]

The price will come down if smart rings becomes a trend

[@2Dark03]

Where's my hologram screen?

[@accordxtc319]

Not even close to being worth it for what it is. Give it 1 month and price will be in half because of poor sales.

[@MTCBKK]

It's cheaper than the Oura Ring in the long run so it's gonna be a winner.

[@ismathem]

​@@MTCBKKmy thoughts exactly. You don't have to worry about paying the subscription.

[@lazyreuvin]

That's a lot of money to pay for a ring that "does only a specific number of things on purpose"...

[@coughcoughimsick6385]

No swimming tracking? Waste of money!

[@GeeHanShin]

This is not for everyone. You can always buy cheap products that fit you well😂😂😂😂

[@privacyhelp]

Simple. You are not their market.

[@user-ol6rd7pl5t]

I'm only 60, I haven't yet reached the age where I need my vital signs constantly monitored, when I do I'll be looking for a hospital not a ring, a watch or a phone.

[@CustodioMagaiza]

Well there is no subscription so $400 is dirt cheap.

[@SwatBeatsOfficial]

Cool but too much cheddar

[@lagstorm1]

Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul...

[@vishalsharma7288]

People who buy won't think it's worth it or not

[@utube-zb4vi]

Overpriced