The multimedia test of the flattering Samsung Galaxy Ring

The new Samsung Galaxy Ring, the connected ring that measures your pulse, your stress level and the quality of your sleep, is sure to appeal to fans of traditional watches. It transfers the measurement of these vital signals to its finger, while allowing you to wear your favorite tocante! Multimedia test.

This is probably the little extra of this object which allows the monitoring of certain vital signals and activities, since this ring, equipped with an accelerometer, can count your steps, the duration of your walks and even your running workouts. on foot. In addition, the Korean offers this accessory in three colors to please as many people as possible. Full specifications.

Choosing the right size

Before falling for this connected object, you must determine the exact size of the ring. The manufacturer therefore offers a kit that I used. I found that I needed the maximum size available then, which was 13. And even though I have rather large hands, I am far from the size of some members of my family, especially manual workers.

Wearing a narrow and thin wedding ring, I was initially a little surprised by the size of this piece of jewelry which has multiple sensors. In fact, it’s quite a feat to pack all this technology and the necessary energy into such a small and aesthetically pleasing device. After a few days, you easily get used to this new ring, which should be worn on the ring finger or index finger.

Galaxy Ring: l’application.

Galaxy Ring: l’application.

Galaxy Ring: l’application.

Galaxy Ring: l’application.

Galaxy Ring: l’application.

Galaxy Ring: l’application.

Galaxy Ring: l’application.

Galaxy Ring: l’application.

Galaxy Ring: l’application.

Start-up fast

As soon as the ring is taken out of its translucent case, that is to say its USB-C charging box, all you have to do is place it on your finger and look at the screen of your unlocked smartphone to start its installation. After a few minutes and brief steps, the device is ready to work. All options and information are then available in the Samsung Wear and Samsung Health apps.

From Samsung Wear, you can access different measurements of your heart rate, information relating to your stress level and your energy level. Finally, a very complete functionality allows you to measure your sleep level. It is even possible to obtain indications on snoring and skin temperature. After several days, we did not obtain a temperature value…

Some subtleties…

Indeed, to obtain certain indications or specific information, you must activate tracking in the ring options under “health settings”, which returns to Samsung Health. The same goes for skin temperature during sleep or the possibility of detecting snoring (via the microphone of a smartphone charging nearby). The same goes for women who would like to get forecasts of their periods based on skin temperature.

This point demonstrates once again that, to use your technological objects, you sometimes have to go quite far in the parameters to get the most out of them. Although the fragmentation of functionality between multiple applications is understandable due to the variety of the Samsung ecosystem, it can be a difficulty for the novice user.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

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Reliable data

After a few days of testing, we can confirm that the values ​​displayed are of quality. They are also very close to those of my Polar Grit X2 Pro watch, which constantly measures the same values. I thus noticed that the data acquired on my sleep or my state of stress were comparable and corresponded to my experiences.

In the Samsung Wear application, you have access to a phenomenal amount of data on the quality of your sleep or your stress level. Information that also resonates with my feelings. I must say that I was most interested in those on stress level which perhaps allow us to be better aware of certain demands during the day.

Training and coaching

As noted above, this ring is also capable of counting steps and detecting basic walking or running workouts. Nice, even if this functionality seems to lack precision compared to a connected watch or a smartphone. Indeed, we must not forget that this ring does not include GPS.

The potential of this ring does not stop there. In the Samsung Health application, where you can add multiple information about your health (weight, height, blood pressure, blood sugar, etc.), it is possible to obtain recommendations after seven days to improve the quality of your health. sleep. Well seen!

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Ring.

A convincing assessment

Finally, I must say that I am rather impressed by this device capable of operating for six to seven days on a single charge. The integration into the Samsung ecosystem is successful and the data from this ring perfectly complements those from its Galaxy smartphone. This ring is therefore ideal for those who want to continue to wear a traditional watch on their wrist.

This ring can also be a useful addition to those using different brands, such as Polar, which specialize in detailed monitoring of sports activities. Data on the quality of sleep, stress or energy level are also interesting and can replace or supplement those of such specialized products.

Xavier Studer

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