Finally a Smart Ring That Joins Forces with Your Watch! - Amazfit Helio Review!

[@maranr]

I want a Garmin ring as a companion to my Fenix 7 so that I can get sleep stats since I don't like sleeping with my watch.

[@TDevolder]

+1 I wanna wear from time to time my mechanical watches, but still keep my step, sleep, etc. Stats

[@ChristianW1971]

@@TDevolder +1

[@LGTVQHD]

why even need it for something that's faaaaar from being accurate. unless you just track the hours of sleep

[@RMILLSMMA]

Same, I also own some nice analogue watches which I'd like to wear while still tracking my data. 👍🏻

[@del1313]

Same!

[@ktreanor1970]

I have been waiting for a review of this ring...you and the Quantified Scientist are the two I trust (and watch) the most. So glad I'm getting a review from you :)

[@sradical8136]

Picked one of these up. Great addition to when I want to wear a real watch instaded of my Amazfit smart watch. Also allows me to still track when I wear my galaxy watch or one plus watch. I think Amazfit ad better health tracking than the lat 2 mentioned. This is a competitive advantage for them (watch and ring)

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Great use case!

[@faarao44]

If this has better sleep stage tracking than Oura or Whoop then it's a tempting option. Need to wait for more in-depth review.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It seems very similar in terms of sleep tracking to Oura. In fact the numbers are almost identical every day. Unfortunately I don't have a scientific way to test that and even the most scientific measurement devices are only around 75-80% accurate so anything you find on KZbin likely won't tell the whole story.

[@scriptosaurusrex]

Nice. Looks decent. I had hoped it would be cheaper given it's amazfit, but hey, don't _have_ to buy ir afterall.

[@GuardianOfRlyeh]

Amazing, that all that tech fits into that little ring (and I bet they get smaller in the future)

[@Redman147]

I've had, surprisingly, a lot more smart watches than I thought over the past few years. I started with Garmin, moved to Samsung, then back to Garmin, then to Amazift, and now I'm using a Ticwatch. Honestly I would still be wearing my Amazfit T-Rex 2 Ultra if the bottom metal material didn't suddenly start giving me a rash that would cause open wounds. Not sure why it started happening, but by the time it did I was out of the warranty and I didn't bother with contacting support. i just decided to move away from the brand. I'm still seeing what's out there in the ring space and I've considered a few different options. Right now the new Ringconn Gen 2 and Ultrahuman. Main reason I don't want to get a new Aura Ring 4 is the subscription and the fact that without it and app is pretty useless. I also use a CGM and I would like to be able to have the ring, my watch, and my CGM, to collate all information in one place to see everything together.

[@JsDiesel7]

As always great content and I appreciate what you do. Question for you. I am 40 do strength training 6 days a week, and Muay Thai 4 days a week. I bought both the Amazfit T-Rex 3 and the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar watches. Both are great. I love the Garmin but I also wish it would provide data on mental readiness score and feedback like the Amazfit does. Overall I’ve worn both to test for about 12 days and I’m torn but think I am going to keep the Fenix. I saw this ring and thought it was awesome, and I’m tempted to order it for when I do Muay Thai training and not lose the Mental Readiness insights from the Zepp app. Does Garmin offer any data on mental readiness on the Fenix 7X or the app?

[@bjbbiker]

I’m curious, did you do any testing on index finger vs ring or middle finger? I was wondering if you did, if you discovered any variability. Thanks!

[@makeyour77]

Nicely done review, as usual Keep it up 😎

[@uaziz7]

Not sure I'd buy Amazfit ever again. Have the revolutionary Amazfit x smart band I've been wearing daily for years, but no support as it's battery is wearing out. Asked the manufacturer for a new one I'd happily purchase again today, but nothing available. Have the Gen1 Ringconn that's been great and just preordered the Gen2. Thanks for a nice review.

[@lefrancoisg]

I am currently looking at the Ringconn Gen 2 which will launch next month. In the video you mention that you own and use an Oura Ring or an Ultrahuman ring as a companion to your Garmin. What’s your usage and how you combine your data?

[@wkt3390]

i m beta tester for UltraHuman ring and RingConn , i drop oura ring 3 becoz of subscription ... Smart ring will be 2024 trend , Samsung ring also coming too., think that pair with samsung watch as Amazfit did ( amazfit watch + Helio) very good review Indeed!!!!

[@paolos299]

Hi! I want to buy a smart ring, initially I thought of circular but I saw your review about Oura ring that it has monthly subscription that made me feel off. Now I am thinking about ultrahuman or amazfit. Please let me know if it is worth every penny. Thank you.

[@TomMorgan1066]

Thank you for the great review. I don't have a ring and run by HR with a very basic garmin watch and chest strap. If I want a ring to simply tell me how ready I am for the next workout or to rest or have an easy day what would you recommend please?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It would certainly do that job.

[@МаксСлепков-т4с]

Tell me, if you use only the ring without a watch and don't run the app before training, will the ring detect your VO2max level?

[@Phat-rj3jo]

Hope Apple will come out with one so I can get out of Garmin. I still like AW’s smart functionality but it’s a hassle to track my sleep since that means I would need to find time during the day to charge it. If Apple comes out with smart ring I can just throw the AW onto the charger when I go to bed. P.s. I have tried Ouraring but it’s just not a seamless integration with apple health and fitness, not to mention a separate subscription.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

In due time I’m sure!

[@nicolasgenise7230]

Is it comfortable to use this ring for weight training in the gym?

[@zruda2]

So maybe I can use this through day and night and wear some standard watch during day. And have my Cheetah Pro only for sports tracking. Interesting. I will think about it.

[@carlosjosesoto1868]

Another great review, thank you. Do you know any ring that may give reliable sugar levels?

[@GuardianOfRlyeh]

As far as I know, there is no way to reliably measure the sugar level with optical sensors, yet. Science is on it, though.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Without penetrating the skin I’m not sure any wearable will be able to do that accurately.

[@chriscarpunky]

I wear a size 11 Oura Ring. Do you know if a 10 would work on my finger? Meaning, is it a little smaller than Oura?

[@notherFeather]

amazefit vs Dhyana ring on sleep tracking features please

[@TDevolder]

Garmin, pay attention and take notes pls.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I know right? I’d even be happy with a Garmin band similar to a whoop.

[@TDevolder]

@@ChaseTheSummit we're on the same page... only Garmin non-screen device now that can record basic sleep, heart, step, etc. is the HRM Pro. But wearing a heart strap to allow a mechanical watch on my wrist is just inconvenient...

[@paulcitocito]

I don't think HRM pro can track sleeping . Try one night without wearing the watch, and you will see there is no data​@@TDevolder

[@atleastthreecharswide]

HRM pro records sleep?

[@basketball24fans]

Hey, what do you think about sleep score accuracy? You mentioned several times that Amazfit watches tends to score a little bit higher than garmin, is this better with this ring? And what about resting heart rate accuracy?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It seems like they’ve updated their algorithm with sleep score and readiness and it’s much more in line with Oura, and even Garmin’s Body Battery / Sleep Score.

[@basketball24fans]

Thanks, and maybe I have another question, if you wear ring and Amazfit watch both to bed for sleep, i understand that in the app the data will fuse, but what will happened in the watch? Will it change there according to app or will it stay the same? Thank you!

[@WestieWestie]

I was quite attracted to the Amazfit ring, but if they can't be bothered to make an average women's size, then they're not the company for me.

[@AltitudeAerials]

Does this have a vibrating alarm that i can set on the zepp app? That's all I'm looking for in a ring as I don't want to wake up my partner but hate wearing a smart watch to sleep

[@chriscarpunky]

They still don’t have a lot of sizes. If I am 11 in Oura will a 10 fit? Have you noticed if it runs smaller than an Oura?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

They run very similar. I would wait.

[@RMILLSMMA]

Why would someone buy a subscription based ring now?!? This will no doubt dump in price soon and ill definitely be picking one up. 👍🏻

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Mainly because Oura is such a known brand and widely available in stores like Best Buy. But I think it’s only a matter of time now.

[@RMILLSMMA]

@@ChaseTheSummitwatching this video again after seeing the really good bundle prices £350 for the Helio ring and Balance watch finally making it to UK market!! 🤓

[@RMILLSMMA]

​@@ChaseTheSummitthese are going for £130 on Amazon in the UK now! Rewatching this before I pull the trigger. 👍🏼

[@Lasombra08]

Does it provide a nightly HRV graph or is it like Suunto / Fitbit which only show the avg. numbers?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

There’s a graph along with averages

[@KyDme]

Is it scratch resistant??

[@PModesto]

07:20 your steps counting at the move of your hand...

[@FoodFFacts]

I am concern of the app. The last time I used the app was amazfit bip era. It was bad. Not sure whether it has improved?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It’s gotten MUCH better since then. In fact it’s quite good now.

[@annamoskalew5465]

Bought my for 153 euros (without a bundle). I just came but I can't find airplane mode. Can anyone help? Is there an airplane mode like in Oura ring? I don't want to be bombared by waves the whole night. Can it connect data and send them f.e. once a day whennI connect it to phone?

[@fificarruthers5477]

I used amazfit watches before, they sucked. Hope they have improved with this

[@Guide-informatica]

works whitout smartwatch ?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes

[@finbar000]

They don’t have subscription anymore premium features for everyone and refunds for those who paid

[@johnnycleary5369]

I have never really got the rings, cant see the point unless it delivers something over and above the watch. Seems like a fairly niche segment

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The real advantage is for people who don’t always want to wear a watch. Some people struggle to wear something on their wrist while sleeping and that’s where these rings are useful.

[@YoK-l8h]

Does it work with Apple Health, Samsung Health or Google Fit?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes you can share data with Apple Health, and Google Fit. Not sure about samsung though.

[@tehkoksiang9707]

is the ring heat resistant i.e. can be worn during shower?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I've taken it in the shower lots of times and it still works. Though I wouldn't take it in a sauna or anything too hot.

[@omerr200]

I don't have any smartwatch, and I am not looking for one. I want something to track my sleep and HR (I cant sleep with a watch too bulky for me). I am also a cyclist, could it replace my heart monitor and be connected to Wahoo/Garmin/Hammerhead? so I can see my HR while cycling?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Currently it can only act as a sensor within the Zepp app and isn’t recognized as a sensor by other devices or apps. Kind of a bummer, that would be cool and it seems like something they could enable in software… I’ll ask!

[@MAGAted]

amazfit needs to get it's act together, training load and PAI seem to be virtually the same thing, yet it's being reported in two different ways PAI is by far the easiest to understand

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I think PAI takes all activity including steps into consideration while training load only takes recorded activities like runs or rides into consideration.

[@MAGAted]

@@ChaseTheSummit yeah, i think your right, but that seems more like a marketing ploy to me, in practice you'd score virtually nothing unless you were deliberately exercising, but i like PAI because it seems to be razor focused on the WHO exercise recommendations, whereas it's difficult to relate training load to them having said all that, i'm reasonably fit, so maybe doing the dishes etc does score highly for unfit people !

[@LGTVQHD]

wow, is that a Eliud Coros ?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It’s a Kelvin Kiptum Amazfit Cheetah Pro signature edition.

[@LGTVQHD]

@@ChaseTheSummit thanks, never knew the did one with Kelvin

[@thefrog9119]

Could be nice to replace my Huawei Band 6, but it's about 10 times the price ‼ Maybe the index finger is not the best to wear this ring.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Amazfit suggests wearing it on the index finger for the best accuracy. This is the same for other rings out there as well like Oura and Ultrahuman.

[@krokophon]

I just don't understand the need for these things, if you have a smartwatch (sure it's much more accurate)... Maybe to give a gypsy look

[@mydlonozka]

lol

[@DarrinBunker]

What strap is on your watch? Thanks

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Just a cheap amazon Garmin band: geni.us/0ow4u

[@all6senses]

44 HRV 'which is kind of low' 44 is like my highest HRV I ever reached 😂

[@ChaseTheSummit]

We all have different baselines higher isn't necessarily better for everyone. For me, after a well rested night of sleep I can see 60-70. So when I see 40-50 it typically means I'm overtrained, getting sick, or drank some beer the night before!

[@gregmiller98]

is this syncing with apple health?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes!

[@KwyjiboVanDeKamp]

I think if you hand your ring over to Matt LeGrand he will find a truckload of scratches after your fall! 😅 KINGOFCLOSEUPSHOTS 😁

[@iantomon2897]

subscribed!

[@mart2.n]

Why anyway someone need a smart ring? I still don't understand how they're helping..

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The real advantage is for people who don’t always want to wear a watch. Some people struggle to wear something on their wrist while sleeping and that’s where these rings are useful.

[@-Tholos-]

If you don’t want a screen. Rings and whoop are your only options.

[@KennethMuriu]

Nice video. Thumbs 👍

[@YoungsterTube]

Honestly, I don't understand why people need to know their sleeping cycles...dude just go to bed and sleep well..We have so many stresses in the world, why did you take on even more stress by learning about sleeping cycles?. We can't make calls with Ring or receive important notifications on our wrists only.. In my opinion, it doesn't replace the smart watch because it doesn't give a notification when your heart rate increases, and we need a phone to use a ring.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It sounds like it’s not the product for you 😂

[@chriscarpunky]

Wait a minute? That’s not a 965 on your wrist.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Amazfit Cheetah Pro!

[@sxhrgvs]

And people wonder why Amazon are taking over. It sounds like this is close to as good as other devices, works well with other things in the eco system, provides some stats which other devices don’t, the price is decent and there is no freaking subscription. And this is today. They will probably iterate this faster than most others. As a Garmin user, I don’t want Amazon to win, but I do want Garmin to get their $hit together and innovate/iterate more quickly. A Garmin ring is a no brainer, as others have said. More rapid product innovation cycles in their watches would be good, and some more reasonably pricing would be welcome. Personally I’m not buying this Amazon gear at this point, but for more price conscious users it seems like a good option and I’m sure they will improve these things at pace. So for me the challenge goes out to the incumbent fitness brands - up your game, or Amazon will probably eat your breakfast, lunch and dinner. And quickly.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

To clarify, Amazfit has no affiliation with Amazon other than a very similar sounding name. They’re owned by Zepp Health which is a larger corporation.

[@lhzsdgsfbvv]

Amazfit still has a way to go.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

In what way?

[@anonymous134y]

amazfit = chinese = no go

[@sulmanshah]

Name an American made smart ring.

[@sulmanshah]

Name an American made smart ring.

[@1111dotcom]

Lol funny how the steps keep on increasing on moving your hands and sitting there the whole time recording the video.

[@GuardianOfRlyeh]

my son noticed that as well while watching :D

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Haha yup! That’s sort of the nature of these things. Even a Garmin or Apple Watch will do that.

[@uaziz7]

Not sure I'd buy Amazfit ever again. Have the revolutionary Amazfit x smart band I've been wearing daily for years, but no support as it's battery is wearing out. Asked the manufacturer for a new one I'd happily purchase again today, but nothing available. Have the Gen1 Ringconn that's been great and just preordered the Gen2. Thanks for a nice review.