This year has been a fantastic one for wearable technology, with smart rings gaining popularity despite the absence of a Google Pixel Ring. These compact devices offer the same health and fitness tracking capabilities as smartwatches but in a smaller, less intrusive form factor with extended battery life. Smart rings also provide the flexibility to wear a traditional watch or work alongside a smartwatch for improved accuracy and battery performance.
Best New Smart Ring of the Year – Winner: Oura Ring 4
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Oura Ring, a popular choice among celebrities, remains a leading name in the smart ring market. While the Oura Ring 4 was introduced towards the end of 2024, its Ceramic Edition stands out for its enhanced durability and aesthetics. Despite the limited color options, the Ceramic Edition brings a touch of elegance to the market.
the best balance in design, tracking, battery and insights that as a package make it the standout smart ring to beat
In addition to the new Ceramic Edition, Oura also launched a charging case to address charging concerns. The Ring 4 offers superior comfort, extended battery life, and more precise tracking through its advanced app. While the subscription model and high price remain drawbacks, the Oura Ring 4 still stands as the top smart ring of 2025 according to Tech Advisor.
Read our Oura Ring 4 review.
Best New Smart Ring of the Year – First Runner Up: RingConn Gen 2 Air
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The RingConn Gen 2 Air, a runner-up last year, has once again impressed in 2025. With a more affordable price point and no subscription model, this sleek and stylish smart ring offers essential tracking features and long-lasting battery performance.
Read our RingConn Gen 2 Air review.
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Best New Smart Ring of the Year – Second Runner Up: Circular Ring 2
Mike Sawh
While earlier models from Circular fell short, the Circular Ring 2 has made significant improvements. Despite some issues with the app and certain features requiring virtual currency for purchase, this smart ring stands out for its comfort, lack of subscription fees, and unique ECG feature.
Read our Circular Ring 2 review.
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