RingConn has unveiled its Gen 3 smart ring, aiming to take on the Samsung Galaxy Ring with new features and extended battery life. The smart ring is now available for pre-order with a discounted price starting at $314, down from $349. Premium editions are offered at $332 instead of $369. This promotion runs through May 28, 2026.
A standout addition to the RingConn Gen 3 is a built-in vibration motor, delivering tactile feedback for health notifications, reminders, and low battery alerts. However, it does not support vibrations for calls or messages.
RingConn positions the Gen 3 primarily as a health monitoring device, featuring:
- Sleep analysis with apnea detection
- Tracking of vital health metrics
- Planned support for blood pressure monitoring via a future software update
The company stresses that blood pressure monitoring is not a substitute for medical equipment but serves as an early warning tool for anomalies.
Other key specifications include:
- Up to 14 days of battery life without vibration active
- Weight ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 grams depending on size
- Data storage for up to 10 days offline
- No subscription fees for health tracking features
For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Ring offers about seven days of battery life per charge, which is half the stamina of the RingConn Gen 3.
The Gen 3 ring is available in sizes 6 through 15 and is compatible with both iOS and Android apps.
RingConn’s approach reflects a growing trend in wearable health tech toward longer battery life and richer haptic feedback, though the omission of call and message vibration might raise questions for users expecting full smartphone integration.
With this launch, the smart ring category inches closer to delivering truly independent, health-focused wearables that don’t require frequent charging or pricey subscriptions. Whether RingConn can carve out significant market share against Samsung and others remains uncertain, but the Gen 3 sets a clear bar for endurance and user-centric design.