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SHOCKING: Ringconn - You Need To See This

I tested the RingConn Gen 3 for two weeks and it's the best choice if you don't want to pay Oura prices

The RingConn Gen 3 isn't as polished as Oura, but its long battery life, strong health tracking and lack of subscription fees make it one of the best smart ring alternatives.

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RingConn 3 wants to be the one (smart) ring to rule them all – with vascular health management and an LOTR tie-in

RingConn's Gen 3 smart ring adds vascular health trend tracking and haptic alerts, plus a Lord of the Rings 25th-anniversary tie-in with Warner Bros.

One ring to rule them all? Oura Ring rival RingConn debuts its Gen 3 smart ring with an official Lord Of The Rings tie-in

The RingConn Gen 3 breaks cover, and it does so with an unusual partnership... or should that be Fellowship?

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I tested the Circular Ring 2 and wanted to love it, but the software got in the way

The Circular Ring 2 looks good and packs in great features, but a messy app and inconsistent performance stop it from being an Oura challenger.

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'Gen 3 is not trying to become a noisy mini-smartwatch': The RingConn Gen 3 smart ring boasts a feature that even the Oura Ring 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring don't have — vibration alerts

The RingConn Gen3 is now available to pre-order, and it's looking like a good subscription-free alternative to Oura — even plugging some gaps in its feature set.

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The battle for your finger heats up as RingConn Gen 3 opens preorders

RingConn Gen 3 upgrades smart rings with vascular health insights, quieter haptic alerts, long battery life, and no subscription fees to worry about.

Android Central

Is the $39.99 Brookstone smart ring at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx as good as the Oura ring?: ‘There was no subscription’

Some people are paying hundreds of dollars for a tiny piece of tech that still charges a monthly fee. Others, however, have outsmarted the system by buying a $39.99 dupe right next to the impulse-buy phone chargers at Marshall’s.

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Gesture controls, haptic feedback and lawsuits — 7 things that will happen with smart rings this year

I just got back from CES 2026, and after seeing over a dozen new smart rings, here are the trends that will dominate this product category for the rest of this year.

Tom’s Guide

I just went hands-on with the RingConn Gen 3 — and it beats even the Oura Ring 4 in several crucial ways

RingConn's new flagship has two cool new features and plenty of spec bumps. Here's my first impressions of it from the CES 2026 show floor.

Tom’s Guide

RingConn Gen 3 pushes deeper into health tracking with haptic alerts and blood pressure trends

New smart ring nudges wearers with subtle vibrations and promises blood pressure trend insights

Smart rings promised a wearable revolution – now they’re fighting to stay relevant

The smart ring market has cooled, but the next phase could decide its long-term future

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 shelved? An Oura patent dispute and reported 'underwhelming' sales casts doubt on the smart ring's future

The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could be on ice, with no planned 2026 Unpacked appearance and a legal spat with Oura hampering the sequel's chances.

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Oura sues Samsung, Amazfit, as it demands royalty payments from its remaining smart ring rivals

Oura filed lawsuits against Samsung, Zepp Health, Reebok, and Noise in East Texas this week, over common smart ring features that Oura has patented.

Android Central

Oura lawsuit bans rival Ultrahuman in the US — what that means for your smart ring and the best alternatives

Ultrahuman has lost its lawsuit with Oura over patent disputes, which effectively bans its smart rings in the US.

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Ultrahuman smart rings have just been banned in the US, but there’s better news for RingConn fans

Ultrahuman smart rings are now banned from the US as the company loses a patent fight with Oura.

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My Ringconn Gen 2 has finally got a feature it has needed since launch

Thanks to firmware update 3.11.0 RingConn Gen 2 – and Gen 2 Air – users finally have automatic workout detection.

Tom’s Guide

Ringconn Gen 2 Air review — this budget smart ring beats the Oura Ring 4 in three big ways

The Ringconn Gen 2 Air is a wallet-friendly, subscription-free tracker with impressive sleep insights and battery life.

Tom’s Guide

I spent 96 hours with the Ringconn Gen 2 Air — 5 things I liked, 2 things I didn’t

The Ringconn Gen 2 Air is just $199, subscription-free and lighter than the Oura Ring 4. Here are my impressions after four days of constant wearing.

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Oura wins major US trade case against smart ring rivals

Oura clinches early win as ITC delivers favorable initial ruling.

Tom’s Guide

I just went hands-on with this new smart ring — and it beats the Oura Ring in 3 big ways

The Ringconn Gen 2 Air is more affordable than the Oura Ring 4, but that's not its only advantage over the industry leader.

Android Central

Samsung's lawsuit against Oura failed. What happens next could reshape the smart ring market

A federal judge ruled that Samsung can't prove Oura will sue them, clearing the way for Oura to do just that (barring an appeal).

RingConn Gen 2 Air review: No subscription, no frills, just solid health tracking

Cheaper, lighter, but smarter? The Gen 2 Air puts affordability first

Tom’s Guide

I just went hands-on with RingConn Gen 2 — a subscription-free alternative to Oura Ring promising 150-plus days of battery

The RingConn Gen 2 is another promising alternative to the Oura Ring and Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here's a closer look at this smart ring's design and features.

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The best cheap smart ring just got a big AI upgrade thanks to RingConn app makeover

The RingConn Gen 2 just got a boost thanks to a major app upgrade.

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RingConn Gen 2 smart ring review: the best cheap smart ring gets an upgrade

The RingConn Gen 2 is here with an upgraded battery and features, but a higher price.

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