Samsung Galaxy Ring: Scientific Review (Initial Test)

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Heart Rate Test 1
02:02 Heart Rate Test 2
02:55 Heart Rate Spinning Compared
04:23 Heart Rate Test 3 : Cycling
06:46 Sleep Test 1
07:40 Sleep Test 2
10:22 Sleep Performance Overview
12:09 Temperature and HRV
14:01 Problems and Conclusions

Before sharing my final conclusions, we have to discuss the current version of the Samsung health app and the integration of wearables. Two things could be improved there: first of all, it just feels unfinished. I already told you that my galaxy ring wasn’t connected for the first two bike-rides, which was kind of annoying. So it just feels that the app wasn’t fully ready, but Samsung pushed it out with the launch anyway. Now, the second thing that can be improved is data presentation. If we compare the Samsung Health app to the Oura Ring or the WHOOP strap app, the Samsung app just isn’t as good. It is not as cluttered as the Apple Health app, but at least the Apple Watch has very accurate tracking, and things are a bit better there with the introduction of the Vitals app as well. It’s not all bad with the Samsung Health app, there is some advice about how active you should be that day, and they also give you a sleep score, which is nice, with an honestly very oversimplified explanation of how this score was calculated. However, given that this seems largely based on the time spent in the different sleep stages, which didn’t seem great in this initial test, I am not sure how much I would rely on this score. Also, the sleep coaching they provide assigns you a sleep animal, which I find totally cringe, and seems more suitable for children than adults. All-in-all, I am personally not a huge fan of the Galaxy Ring yet, but that doesn’t mean there is no potential. The hard-ware is good, especially details like the charging case, which has a battery of its own, and which is much better than the Oura Ring’s charging station. And you can even see how full the charge of your ring is when you take it off, and looking at the blinking patterns of the LEDs, which is very smart. However, there are a few things that need to happen for me to recommend the ring. First of all, if Samsung does a few more sleep studies and improves their sleep stage tracking, and second they also need to improve the data presentation in the app. If those things happen, I would be really keen to use it, especially since they don’t charge you a monthly fee, like Oura and Whoop do.

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[drd]

After I learned about the Galaxy ring in early July, I spent hours researching other health tracking rings and watches, which is how I discovered your channel. I appreciate how you scientifically and objectively validate your conclusions. I am 73 and more interested in health than fitness tracking. I was also leaning toward purchasing a ring because wearing a watch to bed didn’t appeal to me. I ended up buying the Pixel 2 watch based on your videos and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase, especially after watching this preliminary review of the Galaxy ring. I’ve rewarded your efforts, Rob, by becoming a subscriber. Thank you!

[johnMpower]

Samsung since 2 generations ago, can't improved accuracy of your health devices. It's crazy.

[nvgwdr]

samsung engineers need to watch this video!

[Snowmans.Cradle]

Review perfect as usual. But, man, Ultrahuman Ring, please. We are all waiting! :)
Although I have already bought it, it's too late. I am comparing Whoop, Oura, and UH for myself. They show more or less the same results, and the trends are consistent.

[simonpikalov]

Thanks for the scientific approach. It's much better than making a review that just reads the specs.

[giridhranpalani]

Jesus...this product is pretty horrendous haha. How do companies have the guts to lie to people like this and charge them so much for a product that can barely do anything?

A China made model could probably perform about the same for 1/10th of the price.

Thanks for keeping us well informed @Rob! ❤

[hasandizili]

When this Chanel doesnt exist, we customesr lose many things. Many thanks

[smarterphone]

I have been waiting for this review. Thank you thank you thank you

[stefan]

I feel like samsung just doesn't care about health metrics accuracy and purely focuses on delivering a product the average consumer that doesn't bother researching wether it's accurate or not.

I find it very disappointing because i do love samsung devices, but this really brings me to the point where i am thinking about purely switching ecosystems..

Shame on you, samsung.

Edit: whats the point of a health tracking ring that is not accurate? Is there even any reason to buy it, Since it has no other function?

[sci-piaskun]

As Samsung user I appreciate this video and tests you do. I'll hold up with any purchase, and daaaamn, why Apple Watch track pulse and sleep so much better! Samsung, do your homework!

[ciprianadrian]

Thank you so much ! I was so close to buying this ring. You just saved me 400$!

[nnikor]

It's going to be a while still until it's released but your review about the Velia ring would be amazing as soon as that happens 🙌 it's imo the most promising smart ring at the moment

[MiguelRPD]

Oh my God yes. Ive been waiting for your review !

[brad.albania]

Amazing video. Really enjoyed the new additions to the review with VO2 max heart rate, heart rate sleeping and HRV data. I also enjoyed your more in depth analysis of the app. The app experiences for these wearables are a huge factor in their effectiveness. Keep up the good work!

[kbous]

Great analysis as usual! Awaiting the Ultrahuman review :)

[MrJhoyer]

I have waited for this Test, thank you!

[morenzoe]

Thank you for the quick upload on the review!

[wottle]

It's disappointing for the price. Would love to see how the ultra human and ringconn gen 2 ring do on your tests😊

[cgillit]

I've been holding off purchasing until I saw your review. Did not disappoint. Thank you so much for your work.