5 Best Smart Rings in 2023

Shopping for a smart ring is a lot like shopping for a smartwatch. In terms of what you want to look for, the first order of business is a proper fit. Does the smart ring fit snugly—but not too tight—on your finger? Do the sensors stay placed on your skin? The proper fit of a smart ring is not only important due to comfort but it’s also important because an ill-fitting smart ring can impact the device’s performance. If your smart ring doesn’t fit, you run the risk of the sensors not getting a good enough reading, which can be quite annoying when you wake up to check your data and there’s nothing to show.

Another quality to look for in a smart ring is compatibility. Most smart rings work with all types of smartphones and have their own respective apps. In terms of what smart rings have the best overall compatibility and ease of use, Oura takes the top spot. The other picks on this list have solid compatibility too, but some can be buggy and others can be limited in what data they provide.

Last is battery life and durability. Some people like smart rings because they can offer more battery life than popular smartwatch models. When shopping for a smart ring make sure you’re getting a battery level that will last at least 12 hours of wear. If you don’t, you’ll find it gets tiring real quick when you have to go and charge your smart ring before bed so it doesn’t lose power while sleeping. And in terms of durability, make sure your smart ring has at least some level of water resistance. You don’t want a device that’s going to stop working in its tracks because it came in contact with sweat or water.

There are countless products at the intersection of health and technology flooding the market with claims of new, smarter, and better products than their predecessor. And let’s be real, newer isn’t always better. When it comes to wearable devices, that may not be the case. Because of the vast concentration of blood supply in our fingers (each finger has two arteries that run along both sides), smart rings are designed with more sensitivity compared to the average smartwatch.

Another important consideration is wearability and comfort. Some may find it easier to wear a smaller, more inconspicuous device such as a ring more often, which allows for more consistent data collection. And when it comes to tracking biometrics, it’s important to remember the more continuously you are able to wear these smart devices, the more benefit and accuracy you may gain from them.

We researched and tested many of the top-selling smart rings released over the past year. Men’s Health writers and editors, including our gear and commerce editor, John Thompson, and our fitness and commerce editor, Talene Appleton, tested and evaluated smart rings based on their design, performance, ease of use, and battery life. We also considered price points, as some smart rings provide a better overall value than others. The list above represents our honest picks of some of the best smart rings worth shopping for in 2023.