The RingConn Gen 3 is now available for pre-order, and it boasts a range of upgrades and improvements over the RingConn Gen 2. Our reviewer called the slimmer RingConn Gen 2 Air the “perfect entry-level smart ring” and it made our best smart rings list. Clearly RingConn is already doing something right.
While the new model is slightly thicker, it’s got a bunch of new features, notably Vascular Health Insights and Smart Vibration Alerts. Vascular Health Insights is RingConn’s name for looking at your data longer-term, with the feature said to ‘push the ring beyond simple logging and more toward long-term pattern interpretation,’ according to the RingConn website. It’s ‘designed to help users understand broader cardiovascular trends over time’.
RingConn stresses it’s turning heart health signals into actionable insight, but at the moment it’s unclear how that differs to similar features from Oura and Samsung Health.
The low battery alert alone won me over. With my RingConn Gen 2 ($299), I sometimes went a day or two without realizing the battery had died because there’s no warning unless you open the app. Having the ring buzz me before it runs out is a small thing that makes a real difference, without becoming distracting.
RingConn is also adding what it calls Vascular Health Insights, which uses heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, and motion data to track long-term vascular trends over time and spot patterns. It’s not a medical device or a formal blood pressure monitor, but interestingly, the app does ask you to take a reading with a blood pressure cuff during setup to help calibrate things. I couldn’t test it as the blood pressure component is expected to arrive later in a software update.
Battery life gets a bump, too. RingConn says the Gen 3 lasts up to 14 days on a charge, compared to the roughly 10 to 12 days I typically got with the Gen 2. I haven’t worn the Gen 3 long enough to fully drain it yet, though the vibration alerts will likely have some impact on longevity.
These new features build on what already made the Gen 2 one of my favorite smart rings, including the Gen 2’s ability to detect sleep apnea. It’s one of those devices you barely notice wearing, yet you still find yourself checking the app to see how a stressful day, travel, a late dinner, or an extra glass of wine affected your sleep and recovery. And because the battery lasts so long, you’re rarely thinking about charging it, which matters more than you’d expect when you’re wearing something 24/7.
So, should you upgrade? If you already own the Gen 2 and are happy with it, this feels more like a refinement than a major leap forward. Even if you own the RingConn Gen 2 Air ($199), which lacks the Gen 2’s sleep apnea tracking, the Gen 3 may not offer you enough more. The core tracking experience remains very similar, and the thin, lightweight design of both Gen 2 rings is still one of my favorites. But if you like the idea of a smart ring that feels more proactive, with gentle nudges throughout the day and deeper wellness insights, the Gen 3 makes a strong case for itself.
If you’re shopping for your first smart ring, RingConn’s lack of a monthly subscription fee remains one of its biggest advantages in an increasingly crowded category. Add to that a ring that actually gets your attention when it counts, the Gen 3 is the model I’d choose. If
RingConn Gen 3 is available for preorder now starting at $314, with a regular retail price of $349. Shipping is expected to begin May 29. It comes in five finishes: Future Silver, Royal Gold, Matte Black, plus the new Brushed Silver and Brushed Rose Gold options. Sizes range from 6 to 15.
