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 →Early in release cycle
Best for: iPhone users who want Apple Watch's core experience — activity tracking, notifications, crash detection, and Apple Pay — at a lower price point. Ideal for kids, teens, or anyone upgrading from a much older watch without needing the advanced health sensors.
Full details →| RingConn Gen 2 | Apple Watch SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Smart Ring | Smartwatch |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS only |
| Battery | 10 days | 18h |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ✅ |
| Released | Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Cycle length | — | 1098 days |
| Cycle advice | neutral | good |
| Deals advice | neutral | neutral |
| Next model | — | Apple Watch SE 4 (Expected fall 2027) |
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.
Access the entire watchOS app ecosystem, Apple Pay, Siri, and Family Setup — for $150 less than the Series 11.
Emergency SOS, fall detection, and Crash Detection give real safety value even without premium health sensors.
Available in Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and (PRODUCT)RED with a wide range of Apple Watch-compatible bands.