Smart rings are the hottest thing in health and fitness tracking right now and we've got some great deals on the RingConn Gen 1 and 2
(Image credit: Future)
Smart rings and heart rate variability trackers are among the latest health and fitness tracking wearables to hit the market, and they have been adopted by the likes of the UAE Team Emirates team and Mathieu Van der Poel during training and racing.
Both the Gen 1 and Gen 2 RingConn models are small and unobtrusive, which makes them much easier to wear 24-7 than a wrist-mounted device, and they have impressive battery life too.
With the tech involved being pretty new, prices are high for many models, but RingConn's smart rings are much better value in these Black Friday deals. We've also got extra savings exclusively for Cyclingnews readers with discount codes that can be added at checkout.
RingConn Gen 1: $259, $169 at Amazon Amazon Prime members can save $90 on the RingConn Gen 1, but using our exclusive code QJPHY6PP will give you an extra 5% saving when added at the checkout. Gen 1 rings come in three colours – Midnight Black, Pale Gold and Moonlit Silver.
RingConn Gen 1: $259, $169 at RingConn.com There's already a $90 price cut on the original RingConn smart ring, but adding our exclusive discount code CN10 at checkout will save you an additional $10. All rings ship with a USB charging cable.
RingConn Gen 2: $299, $284 at RingConn.com Save $15 on the original RingConn smart ring by using our exclusive discount code CN15 at checkout. Also included is a free ring protector worth $29.90. Gen 2 rings are available in three colours – Future Silver, Matte Black and Royal Gold.
While we've yet to test either generation of RingConn, our colleagues at our sister site TechRadar awarded the Gen 2 version 4 out of 5 stars in their review.
Most impressive was the number and depth of the health tracking functions provided by the RingConn Gen 2, which was comparable to far pricier alternatives.
The RingConn tracks sleep, activity, stress, heart rate, and blood oxygen level to determine an overall wellness score. Users also get tips on how to improve their score when linked to the companion app.
A wealth of health data and analysis is available from the RingConn smartphone app (Image credit: Future)
While all the health data is collected automatically, when it comes to activity data you'll need to manually start recording via the app before beginning your ride. At present, only three activity types can be recorded: cycling, running and walking.
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After your activity is complete, the app gives you a breakdown of the distance and route travelled, calories burned and heart rate zones. The data is not as detailed as you'd get from a Garmin or similar training-specific device, but it's still useful.
The RingConn Gen 2 is just 2mm thick and weighs 2-3 grams depending on the size required (Image credit: Future)
Both RingConn models are IP68 dust- and water-proof rated (can be submerged in water for 30 minutes), so are well protected against the elements. TechRadar's test sample fared well durability-wise and remained scratch-free during the test period.
Battery life was also impressive with 12 days of constant use before a recharge was required (RingConn Gen 1 has a 7-day battery life). While the RingConn can be charged via a USB cable, a charging case (available separately) provides 150 days worth of charge.
Rich Owen has led our sister site, Bikeperfect.com, since 2021 and now also looks after deals across Future's sports websites. He's worked as a journalist and editor for over 24 years, with 12 years specializing in cycling media. Rich has previously been the editor of What Mountain Bike, and has written for many cycling magazines and websites, including – Bikeradar.com, Cycling Plus, Mountain Biking UK, MBUK.com and Off-Road.cc. Rich bought his first proper MTB (a Scott Tampico) in 1995 and has been heavily involved in riding bikes for almost 30 years. A resident of North Devon, he can mostly be found pedaling furiously around his local trails, or slightly further afield on Exmoor and elsewhere in Britain's southwest.
