The smart ring market is on fire. One such smart ring, RingConn Gen 2, blew out Kickstarter funding records. This new model has pulled in more than $1.6 million since its launch at the beginning of this month. More impressively, it broke the $1 million mark in a lesser period than any previous smart ring campaign, which goes to show just how much interest consumers have in this product and the amount of trust they have in RingConn.
Some of the significant updates in this second-generation model include sleeker, more refined designs compared to its predecessor. It further added up to 12 days of extended battery life from up to a maximum of seven days on the previous generation to better battery life, now letting people use their devices for a longer time without worrying about frequent charging.
One of the key updates is the inclusion of sleep apnea tracking. According to reports, the new device detects sleep apnea with 90% accuracy. This feature is therefore very vital for those who care about the quality of their sleep and related health issues. Sleep tracking has been one of the main functions brought about by smart rings, and this new ability adds great value.
The pricing for this RingConn Gen 2 is competitive. Full retail is $299, but Kickstarter backers can get their hands on one for $209. Compared to other smart rings, including Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, the selling price is $399, so this is quite a saving. Budget customers are going to go hard on this Gen 2 model because of its affordability.
RingConn is quite established in the smart ring market. Their previous product, the RingConn Smart Ring, did not do too shabbily either, save for very minor issues. The device received some good reviews—most of them, in fact—for pretty accurate data tracking at a reasonable price. The Gen 2 upgrades only add to such a strong base, ultimately ensuring a much richer user experience.
However, testing will still be instrumental in confirming the performance of the Gen 2. With impressive features and the very strong performance of its campaign, it could turn out to be one of the top contenders. It might challenge even the high-end options, such as the Galaxy Ring. That alone makes the RingConn Gen 2 quite an attractive value proposition for many consumers.
Though one never knows what’s in store with a Kickstarter campaign, it gives credibility based on RingConn’s history. It has had the prowess to deliver according to its promises. On that basis, the Gen 2 smart ring stands a good chance of at least meeting, if not exceeding, expectations. The world will keenly watch how it turns out once it finally hits the market.
All in all, the RingConn Gen 2 will make a huge statement in the smart ring market. The features—some of which come with an extended battery life at an unbeatable price—make it head and shoulders above competing devices. At this price point, everything this smart ring seems to have will translate it to be the best budget smart ring in 2024. Of course, it is not perfect, and we will have to review this device to see how it compares to its peers.
