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Michael L Hicks

Smart rings vs. smartwatches: Every key and hidden difference, from features to accuracy

The Ultrahuman Ring Air and Garmin Forerunner 965 sitting on a pillow.

The differences between a smartwatch and smart ring are obvious at first glance. A smart ring focuses on health data, sleep tracking, and some workouts, while a smartwatch gives you a display and apps on top of all that. 

Underneath the surface, there are more smart ring vs. smartwatch differences that you won't find advertised by wearable brands. You'll notice differences in heart rate accuracy, step accuracy, and other metrics between the two categories the longer you use them. So, it's better to know these differences upfront. 

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