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Best Smart Rings of 2026
Mashable tests Oura, Ultrahuman, Samsung and Amazfit rings for 2026.
In brief
Mashable tests Oura, Ultrahuman, Samsung and Amazfit rings for 2026. Mashable ranks Oura Ring 5 as best smart ring with subscription, Ultrahuman Ring Air as best no-subscription option, Samsung Galaxy Ring for Android users, and Amazfit Helio Ring as budget pick. Originally reported by Mashable.
Best Smart Rings of 2026
Mashable tested three smart rings for 2026: Oura Ring 5, Ultrahuman Ring Air, Samsung Galaxy Ring, and Amazfit Helio Ring.
Oura Ring 5
Oura Ring 5 costs $399.00 with subscription required for full health insights.
Ultrahuman Ring Air
Ultrahuman Ring Air costs $349 with no monthly subscription fee.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Samsung Galaxy Ring costs $299.99 and works with Samsung phones only.
Amazfit Helio Ring
Amazfit Helio Ring costs $155.45 and is the best budget smart ring option.
Health Tracking Features
All rings track sleep, stress, recovery, and heart health with different accuracy levels.
Oura Ring 5 Details
Oura Ring 5 has six to seven days battery life and tracks circadian rhythm.
Ultrahuman Ring Air Details
Ultrahuman Ring Air has four days battery life and no subscription fee.
Samsung Galaxy Ring Details
Samsung Galaxy Ring has six days battery life and works with Samsung phones.
Amazfit Helio Ring Details
Amazfit Helio Ring has four days battery life and is the cheapest option.
Oura Ring 5 Subscription
Oura Ring 5 requires $5.99 monthly or $69.99 annual subscription for full health insights.
Ultrahuman Ring Air App
Ultrahuman Ring Air app has clunky design and freezes occasionally.
Samsung Galaxy Ring Compatibility
Samsung Galaxy Ring works with Samsung phones but not iOS devices.
Amazfit Helio Ring Comfort
Amazfit Helio Ring feels uncomfortable and only comes in three sizes.
Best Overall Pick
Oura Ring 5 is best overall with subscription for comprehensive health tracking.
Best No-Subscription Pick
Ultrahuman Ring Air is best no-subscription option with circadian rhythm tracking.
The one thing
Mashable ranks Oura Ring 5 as best smart ring with subscription, Ultrahuman Ring Air as best no-subscription option, Samsung Galaxy Ring for Android users, and Amazfit Helio Ring as budget pick.
