For everyone who had wanted big tech to launch a more functional smart wearable, we now have a new smart ring with a display screen for basic data. Surprisingly, it’s not a Samsung or Oura gadget like you would imagine. The Rogbid SR08 Ultra is the latest smart wearable on the market, and the sleek device is more than happy to flaunt its title as the “world’s first smart ring with a display.”
The recent Casio ring did, in fact, come with a display, but it didn’t feature the smart technology and capabilities we’ve come to understand and love. The latest Samsung Galaxy Ring alternative is cheaper than its competitors and despite the integration of gesture control capabilities, it’s easily one of the most attainable rings on the market.
Image: The Rogbid SR08 Ultra in Gold and Black
We Didn’t Know We Needed a Smart Ring with a Display Until We Saw the Rogbid Ring
The new Rogbid SR08 Ultra has the same form factor as other smart rings on the market, but the one difference is the availability of an OLED display. The small screen is too compact for detailed notification of course, but it is capable of putting up simple data like the time, step count, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and sleep time, without requiring you to check your phone.
All the data isn’t visible at once, but the ring does have a touch key that you can use to toggle the interface on and off. Squeezing the smart ring display technology down to the small ring without getting rid of any key sensors is quite an impressive feat.
Size and Durability of the New Rogbid Smart Ring
Available in three basic colors, black, gold, and silver, the ring can be ordered in a couple of different sizes, ranging from a U.S. size 7 to a size 12. This alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Ring weighs 4 grams and measures 8.0 mm in width and 2.5mm in thickness.
It is made of a titanium case and features an inner epoxy shell, but we have very little input on the screen’s makeup and durability. What we do know of the ring’s strength is that it boasts 5ATM water resistance, so it is durable when submerged in water when you take it for a swim, but the resistance to physical damage has not been revealed.
A complete Rogbid smart ring review won’t be possible without wearing the ring for extended periods of time and testing out the screen brightness, damage resistance, and responsiveness of the display, but on the surface, the Rogbid SR08 Ultra looks like a good investment.
Features and Capabilities of the Rogbid Ring
Like other smart rings on the market, the Rogbid ring measures basic functions like heartbeat, blood oxygen level, sleep duration, and walking steps. Working with the app gives users access to more sports modes like hiking, running, cycling, and even golf.
The smart ring also has gesture control, which means that the sensor on the ring can be used to take a photo through your smartphone camera or it can also scroll through your TikTok without having to lift a finger. For an activity monitoring device, the ring does appear to make us a tad bit lazier, but these conveniences are hard to criticize wholeheartedly.
The ring also has a decent battery life, extending between 3 and 5 days, and can be recharged using a magnetic case similar to the ones we’ve seen with other smart rings and wireless earbuds.
The app and its data analysis are not quite as sophisticated as the Samsung smart ring’s assessments, so if you prefer an in-depth analysis of your health data, you’re better off investing in a Galaxy Ring. However, if a more simplistic and straightforward approach to your data is good for you, this smart ring with its screen features should do.
Pricing Details of the Smart Ring with a Display
The SR08 Ultra is priced at $189.99 but it is currently available at a sale price of $89.99. This makes the device far more affordable in comparison to its competitors. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is priced at $399.99 while the Oura Ring 4 and the Ultrahuman Ring AIR start at $349. None of these rings come with a display but they are more established brands with a well-recognized reputation, making them a more reliable alternative.
Does the display add anything substantial to the experience of using a ring? If you like to have bite-sized bits of health data (and the time) available at a glance, then yes, the ring eliminates the need for a smartwatch entirely. If you find gadgets with screens to be a distraction and want a no-nonsense health tracker, then this is not the smart ring for you.
There are both pros and cons to having another screen attached to your person but this one doesn’t distract you with unnecessary notifications and alerts so you may never truly see it making its presence felt the way a watch or smartphone might. All that said, are you considering investing in a new smart ring?