The Samsung Galaxy Ring is an innovative smart ring with health tracking features, but its repairability is a major concern due to its inability to replace the battery.
Samsung Smart Ring
Repairability Rating
iFixit specialists analyzed the possibility of repairing a smart ring from Samsung and came to disappointing conclusions.
According to them, "The Galaxy Ring is a completely disposable device, similar to the recently released Buds3 headphones. The main reason for this is the use of lithium-ion batteries."
Battery problem
Battery life is limited (difficult to accurately determine, but consumer-grade battery chemistry typically provides at least 400 cycles of use). After this period has expired, replacing the battery in the Samsung Galaxy Ring becomes impossible. iFixit experts say that attempting to completely disassemble the device will inevitably damage it, which is similar to the situation with the Oura rings.
Galaxy Ring Features
The Galaxy Ring is Samsung's first smart ring, positioned as a convenient alternative to wrist-worn fitness trackers or AI-enabled health monitoring watches. One of the key benefits of the Galaxy Ring is that it is compatible with any Android smartphone, not just Samsung devices.
Additional Features
Additionally, the ring supports gesture controls, something the company didn't mention during the presentation. It is important to note that no additional subscription is required to use the device - the user can use it until repair is required after a one-time payment.
Glossary
- Samsung is a South Korean company, one of the largest electronics manufacturers in the world
- Galaxy Ring - a smart health tracking ring developed by Samsung
- iFixit - a company specializing in electronics repair and assessing the repairability of devices
- Oura is a Finnish company that produces smart rings for tracking health
- Android is an operating system for mobile devices developed by Google
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iFixit experts analyzed the repairability of the Samsung Galaxy Ring smart ring and came to disappointing conclusions. The device appears to be entirely disposable due to its built-in lithium-ion battery, calling into question its long-term value to consumers.
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Gabriela
Wow, Samsung released a smart ring! 💍 It sounds cool, but this story about the impossibility of replacing the battery is upsetting. Although, to be honest, I didn’t expect anything different from such small devices.
Luca
Yes, Gabriela, I thought about that too. But I was more interested in the gesture controls. I wonder how this works in practice? 🤔 Maybe this will compensate for the shortcomings with the battery?
Sophie
And I like that it works with any Android smartphone, not just Samsung. This is a big plus! 👍 And no additional subscription. Although yes, it’s a pity that it is disposable.
Hans
Guys, are you serious? Another useless toy that will be thrown away in a couple of years. Why do you need this ring at all when you have a normal watch? A waste of money and resources.
Marta
Hans, don't be such a pessimist! 😄 Technologies are developing, and that's great. Yes, the ring has its downsides, but it may be more convenient than a watch for some people. I would try it!
Pierre
I agree with Marta. Innovation is always a risk, but without it there will be no progress. Maybe the next version will be better in terms of maintainability. For now, let's appreciate what we have! 🚀
Gabriela
Speaking of progress, I wonder how the AI functions in this ring work? 🤖 Maybe someone has already tested it and can share their impressions?
Luca
Great question, Gabriela! I would love to read reviews from real users. Particularly interesting is how long the battery lasts in real conditions. After all, this is a key point for such devices. 🔋