After teasing its next-gen smart ring at CES back in January, RingConn has now officially launched the Gen 3. The company is offering a pre-order discount to kick things off, with pricing starting at $314 through May 28, rising to $349 after that. There are no subscription fees attached, which, in a market where recurring charges have become increasingly common, is worth noting.
Haptic alerts and long battery life
The RingConn Gen 3 ships with the features previewed at CES, including a built-in vibration motor that can alert you to things like an elevated heart rate, step goal completion, or low battery. It is a notable addition for a form factor that has typically been entirely passive, though it’s worth mentioning that haptic alerts aren’t available for call, text, or app notifications.
The ring weighs between 2.5 and 3.5 grams, depending on size, and RingConn rates battery life at up to 14 days with vibration off. That puts it well ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, which tops out at around 7 days at a similar weight. Sizes run from 6 through 15, and the ring comes in five finishes: Future Silver, Royal Gold, Matte Black, Brushed Silver, and Brushed Rose Gold.
Blood pressure monitoring is coming, but not live yet
Blood pressure monitoring was among the highlights when RingConn first showed off the Gen 3 in January, but it’s not live at launch. RingConn says it will be added through a future software update.
When it does arrive, it will use a combination of heart rate, SpO2, skin temperature, and motion data to estimate blood pressure risk rather than measure it directly. The company has been clear that this is a pattern-spotting tool, not a replacement for a medical device.
If you’re in the market for a smart link and the idea of one that can actually get your attention appeals to you, the Gen 3 is worth a look. Just go in knowing that one of its headline features has not shipped yet.