Pros and cons compared to Apple Watch

One of wearable devices This is one of the latest categories of devices to enter people’s lives. For now, smartwatches such as the reign of the Apple Watch in Spain and the rest of the world without much difficulty, although with each generation its size and capabilities grow. Rings like Samsung’s Galaxy Ring have the same principle of improving health monitoring, but are hitting the market with the opposite result.

Away from screens, apps, buttons and other complications, these smart rings are gradually occupying their niche. The same South Korean company used the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to show the world its special vision for the smart ring, which it unveiled with little fanfare after launching its high-end handsets.

The comparison between both device categories is straightforward. He The ring can take on the functions of a smart watch for some health monitoring tasks or to serve as an additional complement to the main functions of smartwatches in some more specific scenarios.

To all of the above, we must add the enormous miniaturization of sensors that technology companies have achieved in recent years. A direction in which they will undoubtedly continue to work towards being able to include more and more sensors at the same time supports measurement quality and autonomy; This point is equally important on both platforms.

Feature of war

While the Samsung Galaxy Ring’s spec list is a closely guarded secret, other rings that have emerged in recent years and months, such as Oura and Ultrahuman,– support very similar functionality. They are mainly based on measuring health indicators such as heart ratemonitoring daily health activities.

To do this, they use some sensors inside the ring itself, which can be seen in the innermost part. In the case of Samsung, the company has already announced that the Galaxy Ring will be connected to the entire Samsung Health ecosystemthe same platform on which the Galaxy Watch also provides its data.

The goal is to bring monitoring activity, stress, and sleep. It’s this last aspect that the company has been most insistent on in its presentations about the smart ring.

For reasons of comfort, many people prefer take off your watch before bed and they miss out on such an important part of daily health as rest. The ring, however, is much lighter and less bulky, making it a more convenient alternative.

Without knowing the specific sensors, in the case of health monitoring, both devices are identical except for one function: electrocardiogram recording. No ring currently on the market allows this power, and given the size of Samsung’s offering, it’s quite possible that it won’t be there either.

This same miniaturization also means that some very important functions are left behind. One of the most direct examples is GPS and connectivitywhere the Apple Watch wins by a landslide.

He Apple smartwatches have geolocation capabilities on my own – The Galaxy Ring could possibly be based on smartphone– which allows you to go to training only with it and record the journey you have completed. There are also versions of the watch with LTE connectivity, giving you another extra dose of independence. All of the above cannot currently be integrated into a ring.

Another big difference is that the Apple Watch has a screen and with it an almost endless list of applications and additional features. From the simplest ones such as knowing the time, the weather, receiving notifications or checking the steps taken during the day without having to monitor your mobile phone screen. Even the most complex ones, such as viewing the nearest ATM on a map, making a payment, answering a WhatsApp message or making a phone call. Physical limitations In concept and capabilities, rings like the Galaxy Ring move away from all of these features.

A large number of functions entails a noticeable increase in energy consumption, a category in which will definitely win Samsung Galaxy Ring. Samsung Vice President Hong Park said at the presentation that the ring will have a “long-lasting battery”; without reducing the average time between recharges.

By comparison, rings similar to Oura are already on sale. up to a week between downloads. While the Apple Watch requires almost daily charging, with the exception of the Ultra model.

The price itself will be another differentiating factor. Alternatives to rings already on the market from 300 to 400 eurosa price that is very close to smartwatches like the second generation Apple Watch SE, which starts at 279 euros in the smallest version and goes up to 309 euros in the largest.

question of style

In addition to comparing features, there is an aesthetic issue. The most direct is a simple difference in the concept of the device: each will have its detractors and defenders. For example, it can be a little difficult to put on a traditional watch. -be analog or digital— on one wrist and an Apple Watch on the other to track activity.

In such situations, the Samsung Galaxy Ring may have its own reason for existing. This device much more minimalistic and discreet They will match the watch you are wearing or any other piece of jewelry on your wrist.

In the combination between style and necessity lies the practice of some sports in which you cannot wear a watch. The Oura ring has become very fashionable among NBA players as it is suitable for basketball practice. Apart from sports, some people also find typing on the keyboard with the watch turned on difficult, and the Galaxy Ring could be an alternative.

This branch of appearance also includes colors. The Korean brand’s ring will hit the market this year with three different offerings. in gold, silver and black along with 9 sizes. A decisive purchasing decision, given that it is not possible to personalize it. At least until they come out with some kind of coating.

In the case of the Apple Watch, the choice of color is not so important since it can be combined with the bands. Both those that are on sale from the American brand, and those that can be bought in any store for any budget.

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