Seems like the ring isn't ready for market yet. But these days companies like to release things that aren't ready and just fix it with a software update later so who knows anymore
I'm so glad you addressed the issues faced by weightlifters potentially interested in the ring. I was interested in the ring, but I don't want to spend money on a fitness tracker that I can't wear when I'm actually exercising.
Yeah rings not that great when weight lifting, if you are lifting with any lifting wraps or lifting straps the watch also becomes useless, Samsung should invest more in integrating more chest straps into their eco system, or just provide better support for ones already on the market like polar or garmin chest straps.
I think a fitness strap would be enough. Not a watch but just a thin strap that has minimalist functionality. There are a few options around and way more practical than a ring
Get a Fitbit Charge, does the same thing, but more accurately, has a smart alarm that vibrates based on your sleep cycle, has payment functionality and you can disable all notifications if they’re bothersome.
Unless you're doing something like circuit training like some sort of Orange Theory-esque routine where it's basically half a cardio workout and not just strength training, none of the fitness trackers really offer much towards lifting. Garmin has the ability to make routines and track sets and rest periods, though it's honestly a bit annoying imo, but ultimately all the watches are really built with cardio tracking in mind and they end up basically just treating lifting by the metrics of what cardio impact did it have on you. Like a 30 min light jog is weighed as a heavier impact with more required recovery time or "body battery" effect than an intense lifting day with heavy squats and lunges that easily makes me feel more depleted than the 30 min jog. In all fairness, I don't really expect much more than that, a watch/ring/whatever can only tell so much about what you're doing. It's a bit silly when you find people complaining that their watch couldn't tell they were doing step back lunges vs squats. I don't really know what they could do to better measure your muscle fatigue and your exertion during lifting without things connected all over you.
Oura user of 3+ years here, I havent tried the Samsung ring, but the oura ring has been very accurate when it comes to detecting when I am sleeping. Havent bumped into the issue where it lagged a few hours behind. Kudos to Oura's algo
@@aphaseelec for the price that Oura charge, they are most likely not making much profit or at a loss for the hardware so they need some kind of revenue to keep up with the updates, R&D, server maintenance, and staffing costs. Its stated up on the website that a subscription is involved. All the original users who bought the ring early on when subscription didnt exist all receive a lifetime free subscription. I think overall its fair and reasonable
So it doubles the steps, doesn't count the stairs, tracks your sleep when u are not in bed and doesn't track sleep when u are sleeping?! Am I getting this wrong, or does it just not work at all and is complete trash?
Speaking of tracking when the device shouldn’t be tracking: as soon as my sleep schedule kicks off my apple watch starts recording sleep but I’m not sleeping at that time. In fact, it knows from my high heart rate that this aint a sleeping heart rate, it still counts it as sleep and sometimes, deep sleep. Not sure how trust the actual sleep data (when i was indeed sleeping), there’s just no way to know how much deep sleep i got. This is from a high end apple watch series 9
Love how you change stuff in the background even down to the colour of the iMac to match what you’re wearing / the tone of the video. All the little details that you do behind the scenes to make the videos the best they can be are very cool
@@Friek555 I think that’s missing the point. Ads are here to stay. They are a part of our culture and it’s how creators pay the bills. Unless you can come up with an alternate solution to help pay creators for the content that they create and that we enjoy (for free mind you, with the exception of an Ad break), then I’ll keep giving praise for coming up with a timebar or whatever so you can skip ahead or know how long the Ad is for. It’s easy to focus on the negative, find the positive
Solid review, appreciate you highlighting the issues. Only correction I would suggest is the phone compatibility (pretty massive, in my opinion, how many people won't order this because they believe they can't use it with their phones?) - many people are going to assume you're correct but the ring is compatible with other Android devices (as long as they're on v11 or higher). Some features (Galaxy AI, Health Score, and ring taps) are only for Samsung devices but I will be able to use this with my OnePlus.
I was thinking of buying this, watched the review and as I don't have a Samsung phone, quickly disregarded it and was looking at alternatives. I then thought it was strange that I hadn't noticed this myself when initially researching!
The tech is here if they added a USB C cable disguised as a glasses holder (unfortunately, a fully powered by battery AR,VR glasses would feel really lackluster, especially if we want to implement phone connection, and stuff like, use advancedvoice gpt straight out of the glasses )
so, worse precision all around, better placement for the heart rate reading theoretically but reads phantom values ergo not really reliable either, doesn't track sleep well.. wth is this thing for and why does this review "seem" positive although all of the main features are lacking or not working?
Because, while it's not precise, it works It has a long battery life, and It's cheaper than the alternative. Also, if you picked up on all of that, how is this a positive review??
@@ayoni02 it’s rather useless even if it holds a whole week of battery life but the values it gives you are so skewed. The overall vibe seems rather positive, hence my comment. Don’t you think so?
@@derechteschnegger6112 Lol I can openly admit I knew it was the electronic mall cop scooter thing, but my whole life I thought people used the spelling the same as it scootered and or ‘Segwayed’ to the next topic lmao I shall not edit 🤣
9:55 instead of having a tiny speaker in the ring, they could instead use the speakers in the phone. The phone could turn into a metal detector for the ring, so it would start beeping faster as it gets closer to the ring.
That's even dumber, why would the app show the step count from ring and the phone as a total and not a separate figure? Why even purchase the ring at that point if you cant see the readings from it specifically?
So it's not as simple as that. When you have a watch/ring connected, Samsung health uses the step count from that device. If your watch/ring isn't counting steps (let's say it's at your desk) and you're moving around with your phone in your pocket, the steps from your phone are counted. Anytime both devices detect steps, watch/ring is always the one that adds to your step total, not phone
Totally awesome and helpful review! Great props to you sir! This was a very no-nonsense, straight to the point & well-spoken understandable pace in your delivery of the Ring's features!! Thank You !!
Would be very interesting to see a thorough test of all the smart rings in the market at the moment. Been using Oura for over a year now and been really happy with it. Been using it for example while rowing with gloves on and works well. The sleep data and also the automatic workout detection is really good showing accurate data. Thanks for the test and looking forward for a bigger group test! 😎
Same. I don't do any elaborate sports stuff, though. The cool thing about oura is that it shames you into being more healthy. It can tell if the time between your dinner and your bedtime was too short and all that jazz. Those small, often a little obscure details are what actually had the biggest impact on my daily routine. But the subscription is freaking expensive.
Yes but the normal price PLUS the monthly discription is too expensive for what it can do. So for the simple things the Galaxy Ring is more attractive for its price
@@christianfischer495 I agree with you, it is expensive. All you pay for really is the monthly subscription for the app. With what Marques needs with golf and ultimate, I could see how it would make sense and be interesting for him to review. I probably won't be renewing my subscription with Whoop once my time is up with it.
lmao why would anyone buy this when counted steps, miles, calories are wayyy off and heartrate measurement hallucinates ? idk why marques glossed over that like its no big deal, it literally defeats the whole point of it.
I mean, he brought it up and expressed how major the number difference vs the watch was, what more do you want? Does he need to baby people and further explain how bad that is? He presented the info so that we the consumers can make our own decision on it along with all the other info in the video.
He sure did not gloss over it. He presents comprehensive reviews covering all points. He's not just going to shut the review down because of a major flaw. He mentioned it, explained how it was likely the ring, and then mentioned the issue with the sleep. Anyone watching this can see the ring is not refined yet and can make their own choice
If you combine the Galaxy Ring with the Ultra watch or Watch 7 they work seamlessly together to monitor your health and workouts. Not the Apple watch. Also the ring worn together with the Ultra Watch will save you 30% of your battery life. If you have both the Galaxy Ring and the Galaxy Ultra Watch or Galaxy Watch you can take off your ring for those workouts you mentioned and the watch will continue recording your results seamlessly into the same Samsung Health app the ring records to. The same applies for the sleep data. You can take off the watch when you go to bed and the ring will monitor your sleep metrics. I personally hate wearing a watch to bed so this combination is what I am most excited about. It's obvious they are pushing the Samsung eco system which for me is fine. You can also use the ring with Android phones (Android 11 and newer). You will just not get the energy score and using gestures you would get with a Galaxy phone. I hope this helps those who are trying to decide whether or not to purchase one.
Although Apple may not release a ring, the way you were pointing with your finger made me think it could be a great "cursor guide" for the Apple Vision Pro & similar cheaper devices. I think the ring will make AR/VR gestures more accurate & have less latency. I also was hoping for a direct comparison with Oura.
If I had to be honest, that intro is the BEST they put this year. Also the ring idea is not for me cause I'm not a ring guy I prefer a smartwatch tho I make it more simple
In terms of fitness trackers that you can just wear 24/7 with decent battery life I feel like Fitbit has been there for years as some of their devices batteries last quite a few days per charge. Not as big of a fan of them anymore but they do have an impressive battery life
From what I've seen Huawei fitness watches also have great battery life (multiple days) and are very accurate. I have an Amazfit with 7 days of battery with always-on enabled but it's not accurate enough.
I bought a charge 2 2nd hand and used that for 3 years, currently wearing my inspire 3 for 2years now no problems. The only time I take it off is when I shower to charge it. Perhaps you just got unlucky with yours? (Or perhaps I just got lucky?)@@crashed6510
@@TheFPSPower check out quantified scientist. Most of these bands have rubbish accuracy, especially for sleep. Unfortunately the apple watches seem to be best.
I'm a watch guy... I don't like to wear smart watch even when exercising or playing sports.. I want an alternative and ring is the best that comes to mind but I don't know how long I've to wait before it becomes good enough for a student to invest in
The ring is meh.. there’s absolutely no point if it’s not accurate.. a week long battery life is only good if it’s actually useful lol.. no screen, no notifications, non accurate info.. should’ve been approved first.. they don’t need the public for funding and beta testing but that’s what they’re gonna do 😂
I agree, i get that some people may like this more if they want more simplicity. But it’s kinda expensive compared to a smart watch which has a lot more features
@@AndreVictorGoncalvesand if apple does make it, which they will, it wouldn't be inaccurate. Check the outstanding accuracy of Apple Watch for example. Samsung simply rushed it to be the first. That's an undeniable fact.
@@AndreVictorGoncalves i give credit where is due, if Apples were more accurate, had notifications then yea but in this state no, I’m Not biased when it comes to this..
The Samsung Ring Is Supposed To Be Used With A Samsung Watch If You Want Accurate Fitness Scores, A Apple Watch And Samsung Ring Don't Work Together But A Samsung Watch Does Work With The Samsung Ring
I have been watching Marques Brownlee for quite some time, and would have to say this guy is the best tech product reviewer ever. Easy to follow, very educational, well thought out, well explained videos, and I love his voice which pulls you in to keep watching what new products he is reviewing. When I see it here, you just know deep down he has check the product out, shares all you need to know, and you get an honest assessment. Mr. Brownlee you are awesome. Love your program and videos.
I dont think its samsungs responsibility, I'm sure there would be issues when pairing this with an iPhone or Pixel and it would require them to develop an app for the Google Play Store for other Androids. As opposed to you just pairing it with your Samsung and it automatically working. They have taken the Apple approach to this, unfortunately.
An important aspect that you didn't mention: When paired with a watch, the watch and ring talk to each other directly to get an even more accurate reading. I believe that a Ring + watch combo would give you the most accurate readings of any smart wearable.
love the intro treatmenttt !!! kudos to the team behinddddd it all !!! cheersss !! :) Just a thought, would be great to share behind the scene how the intros are made ! hahahah
9:03 you can actually pair it with *any* Android Phone, which they also say on their website. The only requirement is Android 11 and above to work. This may be one of the biggest issue for potential buyers, so please correct this 🙏 Great review otherwise tho ❤
I think this 8sleep ad was the first time I started paying more attention during the ad read. Honestly good insight, I get uncomfortably sweaty at night
Oura Ring - August 18th 2015 John McLear's NFC Ring Kickstarter - July 20 2013. The first guy to do the materials science behind it IIRC. obviously there's much more that goes into the Oura Ring, but just wanted to point to the predecessors that scaled the mountain bare-handed in le olden times.
Whilst i know it's expensive... This for me shows why whoop on a bicep band is the way to go. Completely out of the way, can still do all your other workouts, and doesn't feel horrible on your finger like a ring does.
Taking off the ring and it’s still showing data as if he had it on is SUPER SUPER bad. Almost a controversy I’d say. It’s almost like AI is just filling in the gaps or something. It’s literally made up data.
@4:21 He speaks the truth! Smartwatches have awful placement for health monitoring (especially for people with more melanin in their skin due to the increased light absorption). There's a reason why hospital-grade pulseox sensors are still clipped to the ends of your fingers. It's all about the Perfusion Index.
Perfect for me. I might have to wear gloves for using weights while strength training, but other than that I mostly run, bike, Zumba. I wear a Fitbit Flex 2 for a health study, a Garmin for my other activities, but would love the ring to track my sleep, etc. I haven't been able to sleep in a watch.
$10 000 says he's gonna absolutely love the "IRing" or the Apple Ring should they decide to release it... To those new, American tech reviewers get paid to make the public doubt android tech in favour of the Apple, their "American" tech company... Pay attention 💔
Hydration levels have a significant impact on ring size. If you selected a ring size when you were dehydrated, then tested the ring when you were well-hydrated, that could account for the sizing discrepancy.
My biggest worry is that Samsung will secretly create a Master Ring to rule all the other rings, thus, being in control of all lesser ring bearers.
Man that would be a great plot for like a fantasy movie.
Is Samsung the only big player in the tech space?
If no then know that what you said is not true
@@elivegba8186 Consider this: it was a joke.
cant believe he missed talking about this
Lord of the rings Trilogy😅😂🤣😅😂🤣
Your fears are very valid
The Galaxy Ring sounds like a great idea, but the phantom heart rate readings are a bit concerning. Thanks for the honest review!
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@@Cubetechno1 Hi x
it's just a gimmick tbh, a useless product nonetheless
I'm gonna return mine haha
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Seems like the ring isn't ready for market yet. But these days companies like to release things that aren't ready and just fix it with a software update later so who knows anymore
No amount of software updates can fix a product with a bad form factor.
Unfortunately fans will still buy the unfinished products and defend these billion dollar corps
It's how they get user and analysis data so they're able to update accordingly.
And they say apple are the bad guys…
i dont think this means its predatory, its still early gen right
Just came back to this channel after a couple of years and holy am i blown away by the production quality. That intro was phenomenal
That was the cleanest intro I’ve ever seen
Thanks I made it
@@necondaa yeah it's true i was in the room with him
ok
@@soccerpro24242 0:18 right here
@@Ash_Everheart thats the transition 🤣🤣
Would be so interested to see a comparison of all the smart rings in the market rn.
This please!! Wear all the rings at once 😅
Many people are doing this
You won’t get comparisons on this channel
@@echln3209 he literally showed a clip of him comparing smart watches step counting lmao
@@spike5499Rings, not watches
I'm so glad you addressed the issues faced by weightlifters potentially interested in the ring. I was interested in the ring, but I don't want to spend money on a fitness tracker that I can't wear when I'm actually exercising.
Yeah rings not that great when weight lifting, if you are lifting with any lifting wraps or lifting straps the watch also becomes useless, Samsung should invest more in integrating more chest straps into their eco system, or just provide better support for ones already on the market like polar or garmin chest straps.
Yeah it wasn't something I had thought about. Kinda defeats the purpose lol
I think a fitness strap would be enough. Not a watch but just a thin strap that has minimalist functionality. There are a few options around and way more practical than a ring
Get a Fitbit Charge, does the same thing, but more accurately, has a smart alarm that vibrates based on your sleep cycle, has payment functionality and you can disable all notifications if they’re bothersome.
Unless you're doing something like circuit training like some sort of Orange Theory-esque routine where it's basically half a cardio workout and not just strength training, none of the fitness trackers really offer much towards lifting. Garmin has the ability to make routines and track sets and rest periods, though it's honestly a bit annoying imo, but ultimately all the watches are really built with cardio tracking in mind and they end up basically just treating lifting by the metrics of what cardio impact did it have on you. Like a 30 min light jog is weighed as a heavier impact with more required recovery time or "body battery" effect than an intense lifting day with heavy squats and lunges that easily makes me feel more depleted than the 30 min jog.
In all fairness, I don't really expect much more than that, a watch/ring/whatever can only tell so much about what you're doing. It's a bit silly when you find people complaining that their watch couldn't tell they were doing step back lunges vs squats. I don't really know what they could do to better measure your muscle fatigue and your exertion during lifting without things connected all over you.
Oura user of 3+ years here, I havent tried the Samsung ring, but the oura ring has been very accurate when it comes to detecting when I am sleeping. Havent bumped into the issue where it lagged a few hours behind. Kudos to Oura's algo
What about counting steps and other measures ? Is it accurate ?
No one wants to pay yearly subscription for a product they already bought for that purpose.
@@Nixnux not something i care about so i havent paid attention
@@aphaseelec for the price that Oura charge, they are most likely not making much profit or at a loss for the hardware so they need some kind of revenue to keep up with the updates, R&D, server maintenance, and staffing costs. Its stated up on the website that a subscription is involved. All the original users who bought the ring early on when subscription didnt exist all receive a lifetime free subscription. I think overall its fair and reasonable
@@aphaseelec Yeah that bothers me too :D
So it doubles the steps, doesn't count the stairs, tracks your sleep when u are not in bed and doesn't track sleep when u are sleeping?! Am I getting this wrong, or does it just not work at all and is complete trash?
Also gives phantom heart rate readings
Aaaand it also is locked down to only work with Samsung phones
I don't understand how this review is valid at all when he didn't get the right size
He's wearing the wrong size
😂
Really appreciate the ad progress bar. Kudos.
I wouldn't know. I use sponsor block.
@@JerryKosloskiwho asked ?
Literally saw this comment when the ad popped up lol
@@yelsu3358 I asked
@@JerryKosloskinobody cares, it looks like
Speaking of tracking when the device shouldn’t be tracking: as soon as my sleep schedule kicks off my apple watch starts recording sleep but I’m not sleeping at that time. In fact, it knows from my high heart rate that this aint a sleeping heart rate, it still counts it as sleep and sometimes, deep sleep.
Not sure how trust the actual sleep data (when i was indeed sleeping), there’s just no way to know how much deep sleep i got.
This is from a high end apple watch series 9
Arre sir aap yaha?
I think you can tell it not to start recording sleep based on your sleep schedule but rather on metrics
I had this problem with my Apple Watch but got a galaxy watch and it actually auto detects when I’m sleeping.
Yeah, I got you. In iOS 18 sleep tracking should be even better
That’s strange. I use sleep schedule as well. And I unfortunately regularly stay awake beyond my sleep time. But the watch manages to recognise that
This was great - really needed to see this! I'd love to see a video comparing the Samsung Galaxy Ring versus the Oura Ring.
whoah that intro edit!! whoever did that should be super proud, that was awesome
That intro animation yooo! I actually keep rewinding it again and again. Sick 🔥
Riight!
are you talking about the one at 0:24 or at the very beginning?
@@tasdiqbashar2355BOTH!! DUH!!
I have to say the lil intro bumper was gorgeous loved it!
Explain Samsung in 3 words, overheating, shady, and broken.
Love how you change stuff in the background even down to the colour of the iMac to match what you’re wearing / the tone of the video. All the little details that you do behind the scenes to make the videos the best they can be are very cool
Photography director on fire
This is the coolest Intro Marquez
Mkbhd is Mexican?
@@mcca555 nope
Merguez
@@mcca555Marques
That intro and the transitions at the beginning were fire. Props up to you and your team!
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They're definitely effective at grabbing people's attention or keeping it. The small things can make big impacts in videos like this
@@alphaa2010 u dont get followers by begging
Man…I didn’t even notice that intro or transitions. Just rewatched and thought “hmm bunch of photos sped up” 😂
Don’t like it, less = more. This feels forcibly overproduced.
Kudos to the person who thought of the ad presence/segue. Looks great and love the time bar
Definitely appreciated it too !
hardly a new thing. Plenty of yutubers have a ad timer
I haven't seen a ad in years... TH-cam Vanced!
It's so weird how people are grateful for influencer marketing... Like, they're not just being nice to you, they want your money
@@Friek555 I think that’s missing the point. Ads are here to stay. They are a part of our culture and it’s how creators pay the bills. Unless you can come up with an alternate solution to help pay creators for the content that they create and that we enjoy (for free mind you, with the exception of an Ad break), then I’ll keep giving praise for coming up with a timebar or whatever so you can skip ahead or know how long the Ad is for. It’s easy to focus on the negative, find the positive
6:13 Marques knowing his mom is watching these vids and trying not to get in trouble for staying up late 😂
Dude a grown ahh man
Solid review, appreciate you highlighting the issues. Only correction I would suggest is the phone compatibility (pretty massive, in my opinion, how many people won't order this because they believe they can't use it with their phones?) - many people are going to assume you're correct but the ring is compatible with other Android devices (as long as they're on v11 or higher). Some features (Galaxy AI, Health Score, and ring taps) are only for Samsung devices but I will be able to use this with my OnePlus.
I was thinking of buying this, watched the review and as I don't have a Samsung phone, quickly disregarded it and was looking at alternatives. I then thought it was strange that I hadn't noticed this myself when initially researching!
The intro editing and the sponsored ad green bar, those look perfect, Marques. 💯👏🏼
🤣
I've just paused at 0:27 to say: what an amazing intro! So different to your usual videos, felt nostalgic and new all at once. Well done!
The biggest "minimalist" tech im waiting for is VR/AR glasses that weigh as much as normal glasses
The tech is here if they added a USB C cable disguised as a glasses holder (unfortunately, a fully powered by battery AR,VR glasses would feel really lackluster, especially if we want to implement phone connection, and stuff like, use advancedvoice gpt straight out of the glasses )
Just waiting for someone to propose with one of these.
smart watch health tracking features for those who don't like the smart watch formfactor
already happened with the oura ring if you google for it
so, worse precision all around, better placement for the heart rate reading theoretically but reads phantom values ergo not really reliable either, doesn't track sleep well.. wth is this thing for and why does this review "seem" positive although all of the main features are lacking or not working?
Cuz android
He got paid by samsung, all tech youtubers are at this moment.
Because, while it's not precise, it works
It has a long battery life, and
It's cheaper than the alternative.
Also, if you picked up on all of that, how is this a positive review??
@@ayoni02 it’s rather useless even if it holds a whole week of battery life but the values it gives you are so skewed.
The overall vibe seems rather positive, hence my comment. Don’t you think so?
@@vitorted me when i lie
Fun fact: I normally skip ads in vids but your Segway and little ad progression emote made the ad viewing experience rather enjoyable.
Segway 😂😂
segue
@@derechteschnegger6112 Lol I can openly admit I knew it was the electronic mall cop scooter thing, but my whole life I thought people used the spelling the same as it scootered and or ‘Segwayed’ to the next topic lmao I shall not edit 🤣
SEGWAY LMAOOO
@@ShadowBarrett no don't edit... Segway is better... its a word that actually makes sense
9:55 instead of having a tiny speaker in the ring, they could instead use the speakers in the phone. The phone could turn into a metal detector for the ring, so it would start beeping faster as it gets closer to the ring.
After seeing the Mr. Beast video with your response to his ad about the ring makes this video that much sweeter haha
@@alphaa2010You don’t need a professional camera to make youtube videos
@@alphaa2010just use your phone that’s how mrbeast started
@@alphaa2010if you get 100k through long form content you can already afford a decent camera
stop. gent some help
Doesn't matter lol, Mr. Beast got the ad money and Samsung got a really good ad which 100 million people have seen
For the steps counting, they are synced with your phone, so the steps are the ones your phone counts and the ring counts
That's even dumber, why would the app show the step count from ring and the phone as a total and not a separate figure? Why even purchase the ring at that point if you cant see the readings from it specifically?
So it's not as simple as that. When you have a watch/ring connected, Samsung health uses the step count from that device. If your watch/ring isn't counting steps (let's say it's at your desk) and you're moving around with your phone in your pocket, the steps from your phone are counted. Anytime both devices detect steps, watch/ring is always the one that adds to your step total, not phone
Phones monitoring his heart rate as well 😉
@@akashP998it shouldnt be counting them together, it usually calculates the average of both sensors
4:30 yes, index finger is better for measuring spo2, bescuse of venous arches directly connecting over index finger
Totally awesome and helpful review! Great props to you sir!
This was a very no-nonsense, straight to the point & well-spoken understandable pace in your delivery of the Ring's features!! Thank You !!
Would be very interesting to see a thorough test of all the smart rings in the market at the moment.
Been using Oura for over a year now and been really happy with it. Been using it for example while rowing with gloves on and works well. The sleep data and also the automatic workout detection is really good showing accurate data.
Thanks for the test and looking forward for a bigger group test! 😎
Same. I don't do any elaborate sports stuff, though. The cool thing about oura is that it shames you into being more healthy. It can tell if the time between your dinner and your bedtime was too short and all that jazz. Those small, often a little obscure details are what actually had the biggest impact on my daily routine. But the subscription is freaking expensive.
Literally my favorite MKBHD intro ever.
I watched it a few times. Their definitely going to make movies in the future.
love the new editing style for the opener!
Try the Whoop band. You can still wear that playing frisbee/golf with the arm band option. Wondering if you will like it or not
Yes but the normal price PLUS the monthly discription is too expensive for what it can do. So for the simple things the Galaxy Ring is more attractive for its price
@@christianfischer495 I agree with you, it is expensive. All you pay for really is the monthly subscription for the app. With what Marques needs with golf and ultimate, I could see how it would make sense and be interesting for him to review. I probably won't be renewing my subscription with Whoop once my time is up with it.
Ooooo off at 10pm.... Doesn't want us to see that heart rate spike for 35 seconds. 😂
Lmao
@@alphaa2010Why doesn’t you get a job and a life instead of followers
@@alphaa2010cringe
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lmao why would anyone buy this when counted steps, miles, calories are wayyy off and heartrate measurement hallucinates ? idk why marques glossed over that like its no big deal, it literally defeats the whole point of it.
Why buy it even if it is accurate?
he isn't an honest reviewer anymore
I mean, he brought it up and expressed how major the number difference vs the watch was, what more do you want? Does he need to baby people and further explain how bad that is? He presented the info so that we the consumers can make our own decision on it along with all the other info in the video.
T@@ryanmahrenholz3944facts people just want to hate for hating sake
He sure did not gloss over it. He presents comprehensive reviews covering all points. He's not just going to shut the review down because of a major flaw. He mentioned it, explained how it was likely the ring, and then mentioned the issue with the sleep. Anyone watching this can see the ring is not refined yet and can make their own choice
If you combine the Galaxy Ring with the Ultra watch or Watch 7 they work seamlessly together to monitor your health and workouts. Not the Apple watch. Also the ring worn together with the Ultra Watch will save you 30% of your battery life. If you have both the Galaxy Ring and the Galaxy Ultra Watch or Galaxy Watch you can take off your ring for those workouts you mentioned and the watch will continue recording your results seamlessly into the same Samsung Health app the ring records to. The same applies for the sleep data. You can take off the watch when you go to bed and the ring will monitor your sleep metrics. I personally hate wearing a watch to bed so this combination is what I am most excited about. It's obvious they are pushing the Samsung eco system which for me is fine. You can also use the ring with Android phones (Android 11 and newer). You will just not get the energy score and using gestures you would get with a Galaxy phone. I hope this helps those who are trying to decide whether or not to purchase one.
That's a ton of money to spend on wearables
@@griffin8062 No question. But, on the pre order you can the $649 watch for $260 and the $399 ring for $330.
why would i need to spend 1000$ in a ring and a watch
@BattaCham You don't. It is always your choice. BTW, with the pre-order, it cost $560 for both. Not $1000.
@@sbrodchet21 400 si the watch and 400 is the ring so 800
Insane intro! Visuals and music!
Was that an Snapdragon X Elite laptop? 👀 Can we finally expect a review? 0:06
He agreed on his Twitter account
Marques has excellent push-up form
Although Apple may not release a ring, the way you were pointing with your finger made me think it could be a great "cursor guide" for the Apple Vision Pro & similar cheaper devices. I think the ring will make AR/VR gestures more accurate & have less latency.
I also was hoping for a direct comparison with Oura.
If I had to be honest, that intro is the BEST they put this year. Also the ring idea is not for me cause I'm not a ring guy I prefer a smartwatch tho I make it more simple
In terms of fitness trackers that you can just wear 24/7 with decent battery life I feel like Fitbit has been there for years as some of their devices batteries last quite a few days per charge. Not as big of a fan of them anymore but they do have an impressive battery life
Yeah I'd love my fitbits if they lasted me more than a year and a half
@@crashed6510 lmao, precisely
From what I've seen Huawei fitness watches also have great battery life (multiple days) and are very accurate. I have an Amazfit with 7 days of battery with always-on enabled but it's not accurate enough.
I bought a charge 2 2nd hand and used that for 3 years, currently wearing my inspire 3 for 2years now no problems. The only time I take it off is when I shower to charge it. Perhaps you just got unlucky with yours? (Or perhaps I just got lucky?)@@crashed6510
@@TheFPSPower check out quantified scientist. Most of these bands have rubbish accuracy, especially for sleep. Unfortunately the apple watches seem to be best.
Marques always coming through with the good insights.
9:04 this is just plain wrong. the ring is compatible with other android phones. read the specification
I'm a watch guy... I don't like to wear smart watch even when exercising or playing sports.. I want an alternative and ring is the best that comes to mind but I don't know how long I've to wait before it becomes good enough for a student to invest in
The ring is meh.. there’s absolutely no point if it’s not accurate.. a week long battery life is only good if it’s actually useful lol.. no screen, no notifications, non accurate info.. should’ve been approved first.. they don’t need the public for funding and beta testing but that’s what they’re gonna do 😂
You would be screaming innovation if Apple made one
@@AndreVictorGoncalvesdoes it change the fact that this one isn’t good?
I agree, i get that some people may like this more if they want more simplicity. But it’s kinda expensive compared to a smart watch which has a lot more features
@@AndreVictorGoncalvesand if apple does make it, which they will, it wouldn't be inaccurate. Check the outstanding accuracy of Apple Watch for example.
Samsung simply rushed it to be the first. That's an undeniable fact.
@@AndreVictorGoncalves i give credit where is due, if Apples were more accurate, had notifications then yea but in this state no, I’m
Not biased when it comes to this..
MKBHD the type of guy to make this his wedding ring 😂
The key to my heart is a legend.
cringe asf
The Samsung Ring Is Supposed To Be Used With A Samsung Watch If You Want Accurate Fitness Scores, A Apple Watch And Samsung Ring Don't Work Together But A Samsung Watch Does Work With The Samsung Ring
@@ricianobommel4298 why have the ring and the watch if both are doing the same thing? tracking the same data etc...
@@cosmicreaverkassadin1143 Yeah, marriage is pretty cringe.
I have been watching Marques Brownlee for quite some time, and would have to say this guy is the best tech product reviewer ever. Easy to follow, very educational, well thought out, well explained videos, and I love his voice which pulls you in to keep watching what new products he is reviewing. When I see it here, you just know deep down he has check the product out, shares all you need to know, and you get an honest assessment. Mr. Brownlee you are awesome. Love your program and videos.
That might be the best review I’ve ever seen on TH-cam. No fluff, just an honest fair review. Well done sir.
Got damn spit on it before u ride it
“One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.”
When you said at 8:12 that you’d like the idea of a screenless, no vibrating, fitness tracker. I think you’d like the whoop! Worth looking at
Replying so this gets seen. Looks pretty cool from looking briefly at Google Image's result
@@Joe_tait Love the WHOOP 4.0!
Except for the $30/month subscription - ummm, no
came here to say exactly this
@@ds6224 £20 in uk, idk what it is in USD. But if you’d pay for Spotify, Netflix, disney plus, etc, I don’t see why you wouldn’t pay for whoop
I was just about to buy one of these, but this review made me change my mind. Samsung must hate you but I appreciate your honest review. Thank you.
0:14 that was a smooth transition
Samsung really needs to fix that compatibility issue. Most people don't have Galaxy phones!
Samsung would prefer most people do.
Hi I know u
I dont think its samsungs responsibility, I'm sure there would be issues when pairing this with an iPhone or Pixel and it would require them to develop an app for the Google Play Store for other Androids. As opposed to you just pairing it with your Samsung and it automatically working. They have taken the Apple approach to this, unfortunately.
6:23 Brrrrroooooo !!!! All the Ad making companies make a note on this 😂😂
An important aspect that you didn't mention: When paired with a watch, the watch and ring talk to each other directly to get an even more accurate reading. I believe that a Ring + watch combo would give you the most accurate readings of any smart wearable.
love the intro treatmenttt !!! kudos to the team behinddddd it all !!! cheersss !! :) Just a thought, would be great to share behind the scene how the intros are made ! hahahah
They already do it on the studio channel
I love your content man, keep up the good work!
Loooove the intro. Great work, team
The phantom heart rate readings are definitely odd and need to be addressed. Looking forward to seeing if smart rings continue to evolve.
I really appreciate when the in video ad matches the topic of the review
9:03 you can actually pair it with *any* Android Phone, which they also say on their website. The only requirement is Android 11 and above to work.
This may be one of the biggest issue for potential buyers, so please correct this 🙏
Great review otherwise tho ❤
I think this 8sleep ad was the first time I started paying more attention during the ad read. Honestly good insight, I get uncomfortably sweaty at night
for REAL, first time ever I'm actaully interested in an ad and might buy something from it, I'll definitely look into it
Try eating no meat at night after 5pm. Helped me a lot. Heard this tip from andrew hubermans podcast
I love how well lit your videos are, its so easy to see every detail.
I feel like I really take advantage of how high quality these videos are. literally incredible editing!
I love your honesty man ❤❤
Thanks for your perspective on this one!
Oura Ring - August 18th 2015
John McLear's NFC Ring Kickstarter - July 20 2013. The first guy to do the materials science behind it IIRC.
obviously there's much more that goes into the Oura Ring, but just wanted to point to the predecessors that scaled the mountain bare-handed in le olden times.
Loving the creativity in the intro!
"it never vibrates, it never makes any noise, there's no speaker in it" 8:00 lol no speaker in a ring
Would be easy to implement. AirPod cases have speakers.
Disappointing that there’s no speaker. I can understand no haptic motors, maybe it would be too thick, but a speaker can’t have been that hard
I love your videos, especially your tech reviews! You make things so easy and yet reasonable to understand! KEEP IT UP!
Whilst i know it's expensive... This for me shows why whoop on a bicep band is the way to go.
Completely out of the way, can still do all your other workouts, and doesn't feel horrible on your finger like a ring does.
You had fun with that intro, love it!
nice. i like how you improved how you slide in the ad. glad you listen to the viewers. one of the reasons why i like to watch you video !
Taking off the ring and it’s still showing data as if he had it on is SUPER SUPER bad. Almost a controversy I’d say. It’s almost like AI is just filling in the gaps or something. It’s literally made up data.
You mentioned several times a "week battery", a Garmin watch works for a week and I use it almost 24/7!
Maybe you should try it!
Any chance I can play the song “Dupe - Kontrolla” thru that ? 😮😮
Too bad you can’t use this without a Samsung phone, it had so much potential
Womp womp
Wow Samsung becoming just like Apple so stupid
Thought it was for androids only but Samsung hokes only💀
They think they’re Apple lol
No they don't. @RichieLanderos
Lol why would you even consider buying it if you're not samsung? This is such a tired take.
5:59 How many retakes did it take you to get that push-ups shot perfect?
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@4:21 He speaks the truth! Smartwatches have awful placement for health monitoring (especially for people with more melanin in their skin due to the increased light absorption). There's a reason why hospital-grade pulseox sensors are still clipped to the ends of your fingers. It's all about the Perfusion Index.
I love the honest review
Love the video great as always keep it up 👍
Now you are officially married to Samsung, huge congratulations!!
Girls will be like I will divorce samsung and ask for half of their wealth....
Intro was unreal man. You are an inspiration brother been watching you for years.
1:00 : That's what she said
lol
Wow your intro is awesome Marquez! Love it!
Appreciate the honesty in the review
Perfect for me. I might have to wear gloves for using weights while strength training, but other than that I mostly run, bike, Zumba. I wear a Fitbit Flex 2 for a health study, a Garmin for my other activities, but would love the ring to track my sleep, etc. I haven't been able to sleep in a watch.
my precious!!!
I scrolled through a hundred comments looking for this
I love your intros man
10:45 lmaooooo
Running, Cycling, Kayaking, Hiking...just a few ways the ring would be awesome! This dude doesn't do enough testing in his reviews.
explanation for 2:46...jerking it with the ring on.
Lmao
😂😂
after the mrbeast video💀
Good luck selling this ecosystem restricted product in EU😂
Apple watch not compatible with anything other then apple..
Why?
$10 000 says he's gonna absolutely love the "IRing" or the Apple Ring should they decide to release it... To those new, American tech reviewers get paid to make the public doubt android tech in favour of the Apple, their "American" tech company... Pay attention 💔
Hydration levels have a significant impact on ring size. If you selected a ring size when you were dehydrated, then tested the ring when you were well-hydrated, that could account for the sizing discrepancy.