# Samsung Galaxy Ring: specs and price

**Price (US):** $399.99 at androidcentral.com (US MSRP at launch Jul 24 2024. One price for all sizes 5–13. No mandatory subscription for health features.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 17 fitness trackers we track it is #16 cheapest of 17; category median $249.99.
**Brand:** Samsung
**Released:** 2024-07
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 14/100, #16 of 24 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $399.99 |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Released | 2024-07 |
| Form factor | ring |
| Display | — |
| Battery days | 7 |
| Gps | No |
| Spo2 | Yes |
| Ecg | No |
| Subscription required | No |
| Water resistance (m) | 100 |

## Where it stands

At $400, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is #15 cheapest of the 16 fitness trackers we track, where the median is $240. On the spec sheet, its water resistance of 100 m is the highest of the 24, its battery days of 7 is below the median of the 24, and its release of 2024 is above the median of the 17. By release date, it is among the newer of the 17 we date.

## What reviewers say

Three whitelisted testers (Engadget, TechRadar, Tom's Guide) wore the first-gen Galaxy Ring for a week or more. All praise its light, comfortable design, ~5-7 day battery and no-subscription Samsung Health tracking. Common gripes: the $399 price, Samsung-phone/app lock-in, and thin feature set versus Oura. None ran lab-grade accuracy tests. (Based on 3 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2024-07-26–2024-10-16.)

Praised: Lightweight, comfortable, unobtrusive to sleep in; Strong real-world battery life (roughly 5-7 days); No subscription fee for Samsung Health features.
Flagged: High $399 price for limited functionality vs a watch; Requires Samsung/Android + Samsung Health; no iPhone support and gestures limited to some phones; Software/features lag Oura and AI advice can be off-base.
Disagreement: On sleep/health value the testers split: TechRadar calls sleep tracking 'truly excellent,' while Engadget frames the ring as 'a bit basic' and flags flaky SpO2 readings (as low as 76%) tied to fit; Tom's Guide explicitly deferred an accuracy verdict, promising a fuller review.
Sources: Engadget (2024-07-26, engadget.com), TechRadar (2024-07-26, techradar.com), Tom's Guide (2024-10-16, tomsguide.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy Ring?**

Three whitelisted testers (Engadget, TechRadar, Tom's Guide) wore the first-gen Galaxy Ring for a week or more. All praise its light, comfortable design, ~5-7 day battery and no-subscription Samsung Health tracking. Common gripes: the $399 price, Samsung-phone/app lock-in, and thin feature set versus Oura. None ran lab-grade accuracy tests. Praised: Lightweight, comfortable, unobtrusive to sleep in; Strong real-world battery life (roughly 5-7 days); No subscription fee for Samsung Health features. Flagged: High $399 price for limited functionality vs a watch; Requires Samsung/Android + Samsung Health; no iPhone support and gestures limited to some phones; Software/features lag Oura and AI advice can be off-base. (From 3 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Samsung Galaxy Ring cost?**

The Samsung Galaxy Ring has a US price of $399.99 (US MSRP at launch Jul 24 2024. One price for all sizes 5–13. No mandatory subscription for health features.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Samsung Galaxy Ring compare on price?**

At $400, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is #15 cheapest of the 16 fitness trackers we track, where the median is $240.

**When was the Samsung Galaxy Ring released?**

The Samsung Galaxy Ring was released 2024-07.

**What are the Samsung Galaxy Ring's key specs?**

Samsung Galaxy Ring (Samsung): form factor ring, battery days 7, gps No, spo2 Yes, ecg No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/samsung-galaxy-ring-battery-colors-fit-cost (androidcentral.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Ring (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-ring/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Samsung Galaxy Ring price of record was $399.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-ring/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl