First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Budget-conscious health trackers who want the core benefits of a smart ring — sleep insights, HRV, SpO2, and continuous heart rate — without Oura's subscription or Samsung's Android-only limitation. A strong pick for first-time smart ring buyers who want to try the form factor without a large financial commitment.
Full details →Reaching maturity, next model expected soon
Best for: iPhone users who want the most capable smartwatch health experience available. Ideal for anyone who values medical-grade monitoring (ECG, blood pressure, SpO2), a premium always-on display, and the best Apple Watch workout tracking. If health is your priority, this is the one to get.
Full details →| RingConn Gen 2 | Apple Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Smart Ring | Smartwatch |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS only |
| Battery | 10 days | 1 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅ |
| GPS | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ✅ |
| Released | Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Cycle length | — | 364 days |
| Cycle advice | neutral | neutral |
| Deals advice | neutral | neutral |
| Next model | — | Apple Watch Series 12 (Expected fall 2026) |
All health tracking features are included at no extra cost. No monthly membership required — all sleep staging, HRV trends, and health reports are free in the app.
The ring itself lasts 10–12 days on a charge. With the included charging case, total battery extends to 150+ days — the longest effective battery life in the smart ring category.
RingConn Gen 2 is one of the few smart rings under $400 to include sleep apnea risk monitoring, using SpO2 and respiratory rate sensors to flag potential breathing disruptions overnight.
The Series 11 is the first mainstream smartwatch to offer FDA-cleared hypertension (high blood pressure) detection — a feature that could flag silent health risks.
At 9.7mm, the Series 11 is significantly slimmer than previous models — noticeably lighter on the wrist for all-day and sleep tracking.
On-demand ECG, continuous blood oxygen monitoring, and sleep apnea detection (FDA-cleared) make this one of the most medically relevant consumer wearables available.