{"id":18485,"date":"2023-10-15T15:54:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T13:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/?p=18485"},"modified":"2024-05-16T20:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T18:57:44","slug":"ringconn-smart-ring-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/en\/ringconn-smart-ring-test\/","title":{"rendered":"RingConn Smart Ring Review – Unobtrusive fitness tracking for 7 days"},"content":{"rendered":"
RingConn is one of the companies that not only advertise a Smart Ring but have already brought it to market. In this review, you find pretty much any detail about RingConn’s Smart Ring as well as my experience during a two-week test.<\/strong><\/p>\n Activity trackers in the form of wristbands became popular about 10 years ago. Since then, little has been changed and most wearables are worn around the wrist.<\/p>\n As nothing is as steady as change, some companies have attempted to mold the concept of fitness trackers into ring form. So far, the market has been relatively quiet, with Oura, the company behind the eponymous ring, causing a stir.<\/p>\n RingConn Smart Ring in Moonlit Silver and Pale Gold<\/p><\/div>\n RingConn’s Smart Ring challenges Oura’s smart ring, which currently holds the pole position. In this review, I will delve into the features, advantages, disadvantages, and comfort of RingConn’s wearable.<\/p>\n Unlike fitness trackers and sports watches worn on the wrist, a smart ring cannot flexibly adjust its size. Because the correct ring size must be known before purchase, RingConn offers a free sizing kit that contains plastic blanks in nine different sizes.<\/p>\n RingConn’s Free Sizing Kit<\/p><\/div>\n This not only allows you to try out the correct ring size but also get in touch with the small sensors on the inside of the ring.<\/p>\n Even though they are only blanks, they have the same dimensions as the smart ring, and wearing such a blank for a day to see which size fits was invaluable to me – otherwise, I would have chosen a size too large.<\/p>\n Samples of different ring sizes<\/p><\/div>\n Additionally, the sizing kit includes three small metal plates in the colors in which the Smart Ring can be ordered. This way you get a pretty good impression of how the ring will look like. The available options are:<\/p>\n The sizing kit can be ordered for free from RingConn.<\/p>\n Since the product reached me directly from the Asia, there were a few days between providing the ring size and the arrival of the smart ring itself. These were days during which my anticipation and curiosity about my first steps with a smart ring started to grow.<\/p>\n Appealing Packaging of the RingConn Smart Ring<\/p><\/div>\n RingConn delivers the Smart Ring in an appealing 10 x 10 x 9 cm black cardboard box. <\/p>\n Upon opening, the first thing you see is the Smart Ring. Beneath it is the charging case, a quick guide, and the USB charging cable (USB-A to USB-C).<\/p>\n RingConn’s Smart Ring in the packaging<\/p><\/div>\n The product is presented in an attractive manner, showcasing the ring nicely.<\/p>\n Of course, appearance is a very subjective feeling, but the Smart Ring from RingConn convinces me in this regard. It has a square-round shape, with the outer part being more square with generously rounded corners, but the inner part is almost circular.<\/p>\n Square-round shape of the RingConn Smart Ring<\/p><\/div>\n It’s the sensors and charging connectors inside the ring that require a little space and prevent a perfectly circular shape.<\/p>\n However, you don’t notice this when wearing it, and the ring is so light, weighing only 3-5 grams (depending on the size), that you hardly notice it after a couple of days.<\/p>\n For me, it took a few days to forget about the ring as such, mainly because the ring is almost twice as wide as my wedding bainnd. You can feel it at the beginning mostly due to habit but you get used to it quite quickly. If I could wish for something, I would find a slimmer smart ring even more appealing.<\/p>\n There’s nothing to fault about the ring, as the craftsmanship is flawless. While I initially had concerns about the finish and the material’s surface, I now handle the ring much more casually. Gardening, DIY, washing dishes, showering \u2013 none of these activities have harmed the material or the ring so far.<\/p>\n Thanks to its IP68 rating, the ring is well protected against water and dust.<\/p>\n What you can’t see from the outside, is the smart ring’s technological interior. The RingConn team has integrated LEDs (1x red, 2x green), photodiodes, and an accelerometer into this slim band.<\/p>\n Optical sensors and charging port<\/p><\/div>\n Additionally, the ring houses a memory that can store data for up to 7 days. A small battery powers the ring for the same period. If the battery ever runs low, it can be fully charged within about an hour in the charging case. Because the charging case itself has a 500 mAh battery, the RingConn Smart Ring can be charged without a USB power source.<\/p>\n In order to check the battery level, you have to use the app. The ring itself has neither an status LED nor a vibration motor to provide any information to the user. <\/p>\n Since I recently came across the Misfit Shine 2, I immediately wished to somehow find such tiny LEDs in a smart ring.<\/p>\n I’m confident that over the years, we’ll see significantly smaller smart rings with more feedback options.<\/p>\n I haven’t had the opportunity to try out the Oura Ring yet, but I can compare both product spec-wise:<\/p>\n\n As you can see, both rings are quite similar in terms of technical specifications, but differ considerably in price. The RingConn Smart Ring is not only $20 cheaper, but also does not require a subscription, which costs an additional $5.99 per month for the Oura Ring.<\/p>\n Before diving into the features of the Smart Ring from RingConn, I’d like to briefly discuss the initial steps with the ring. Despite there not being much to report, that’s precisely the point: dealing with the ring and the app is incredibly straightforward.<\/p>\n The ring doesn’t offer any form of user interaction. Therefore, the only thing left to do is to charge the ring and then put it on your finger. You are free to choose any finger that the ring does fit on. The only limitation is that the ring’s sensors rest against the inside of the hand.<\/p>\n The app is available for free on both iOS and Android. Before setting the ring up, you have to create an account with RingConn. To ensure everything is in compliance with data protection regulations, you must also specify your country. Subsequently, the data is stored in compliance with the GDPR as I live in Germany.<\/p>\n Creating and confirming the user account takes just 2-3 minutes, and then the magic begins.<\/p>\n After almost 10 years of dealing with various wearables, the RingConn Smart Ring stands out because it’s refreshingly different – mainly because you can’t interact with the ring or even directly obtain information from it.<\/p>\n It is a purely passive companion in daily life. Occasionally, it quietly shares its data with the app. This includes:<\/p>\n Though this seem pretty basic for fitness trackers, it is the current state of the art for smart rings. Fairly, the ring has less space and sensors available.<\/p>\n Regarding activity data, it’s mainly steps, the calorie consumption, and the hours of being active that complement the metrics.<\/p>\n The app, currently available in English and Chinese only, is divided into two sections.<\/p>\n In the “Insights” section, you can delve into the metrics of a specific day, grouped by:<\/p>\n Although this section revolves around the values of the selected day, you can see the activity and sleep data compared to the averages of the previous week..<\/p>\n<\/a>
Sizing Kit for the right size<\/h2>\n
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Unboxing and First Impressions<\/h2>\n
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Packed with Technology<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Charging case for the smart ring<\/ftt_img><\/p>\n
RingConn Smart Ring vs. Oura Ring<\/h2>\n
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\n\t \n<\/th> RingConn Smart Ring<\/th> Oura Ring<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t Size<\/td> Width: 7.8 mm
\nThickness: 2.6 mm<\/td>Width: 7.9 mm
\nThickness: 2.55 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Weight<\/td> 3 - 5 g<\/td> 4 - 6 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Material<\/td> - Titanium
\n- PVD coating
\n- non-metallic inner part
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\n- non-metallic inner part<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Sensors<\/td> - Motion sensor
\n- LED (green, red, infrared)
\n- Temperatur<\/td>- Motion sensor
\n- LED (green, red, infrared)
\n- Temperatur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Battery life<\/td> 7 days<\/td> 7 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Price<\/td> $279<\/td> $299 + subscription<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n RingConn Smart Ring in Everyday Life<\/h2>\n
Setup<\/h3>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
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Analysis of Daily Data in the “Insights” Section<\/h3>\n
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