Oura Ring Gen 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Ring: Which Smart Ring Reigns Supreme?

Smart rings are the new smartwatches. They're discreet, comfortable, and track the metric that actually matters most: sleep.

The Contenders

On one hand, we have the Oura Ring, the pioneer that defined the category. On the other, the Samsung Galaxy Ring, the tech giant's first foray into invisible health tracking.

Design & Comfort

Both rings are made of titanium and weigh less than 3 grams. You honestly forget you're wearing them after 10 minutes. The Oura Ring has a slightly more "jewelry-like" finish, while the Galaxy Ring sports a concave design that helps prevent scratches.

Sleep Tracking Accuracy

We compared both against a professional sleep study headband. Oura achieved a 92% correlation with sleep staging, while Samsung hit 89%. Both are excellent, but Oura's years of algorithm refinement show here.

The Samsung Advantage: Ecosystem

If you have a Galaxy phone and Watch, the Galaxy Ring is a no-brainer. It uses "Energy Score" to combine data from both the watch and ring. Plus, it has gesture controls to dismiss alarms on your phone.

The Verdict

• Choose Oura if: You want the absolute best sleep data and work across iPhone/Android.
• Choose Samsung if: You are deep in the Samsung ecosystem and hate subscription fees (Oura requires $6/mo, Samsung is free).