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RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring vs Circular Ring 3

The RingConn Gen 3 is the better pick for most people: longer battery life, a deeper water rating, a wider size range and a charging case that works across RingConn rings. The Circular Ring 3 is the one to choose if you want a single-lead ECG with AFib detection and a thinner profile, and its 4.8-out-of-5 owner rating is strong. Both are subscription-free titanium rings, so the decision comes down to ECG and thinness versus battery, water resistance and sizing.

  • Choose the RingConn Gen 3 if you want the longest battery life, a 100 m water rating and a charging case that fits any RingConn ring.
  • Choose the Circular Ring 3 if you want a single-lead ECG with AFib detection and the thinnest titanium build of the two.

Prices

  • RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring: $152.32 at Mercari (last seen Nov 13)
  • Circular Ring 3: $229.00 at Circul Ring (last seen Nov 13)
  • Difference: the RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring is $76.68 cheaper than the Circular Ring 3 at the latest prices (Nov 13)
RingConn
RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring

RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring

$152.32at MercariChecked Nov 13
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Pros
  • Up to 14 days of battery, 10–12 with vibration alerts on
  • IP68 and ATM10, rated to 100 m of water
  • Sizes 6–15 cover more fingers
  • Universal charging case works with any RingConn ring
  • No subscription; stores 10 days of data offline
Cons
  • No ECG or AFib detection
  • Only two color options
  • Vibration alerts cut battery life by a few days
Circular
Circular Ring 3

Circular Ring 3

4.8(82 ratings)
$229.00at Circul RingChecked Nov 13
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Pros
  • Single-lead ECG with AFib detection
  • Adaptive Fit design adjusts to finger size changes
  • Four finishes, including rose gold and silver
  • HRV biofeedback breathing sessions
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 82 owners
Cons
  • 50-metre water rating is lower than the RingConn's
  • Battery tops out at 12 days
  • Sizes stop at 14
  • Thickness figures differ between the product page and the spec list

What separates them

RingConn Gen 3 Smart RingCircular Ring 3
ECG and AFib detectionNo ECG; tracks heart rate and vascular trendsSingle-lead ECG with AFib detection
Battery life10–12 days with vibration on, 11–14 days offUp to 12 days
Water resistanceIP68 and ATM10, rated to 100 m50-metre rating
Thickness2.3 mmAbout 2.23 mm on the product page, 2.78 mm in the spec list
Ring sizes6–156–14
Charging caseUniversal wireless case, works with all RingConn rings and sizesDock with capacity for five to six charges
FinishesBlack and goldGold, rose gold, silver and black
Fit adjustmentFixed size; sample rings included for sizingAdaptive two-segment design flexes with finger size changes

Price history

$349.00$99.00
Nov 6Nov 13
  • RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring: lowest $139.99 on Nov 13 at Home Depot.
  • Circular Ring 3: lowest $99.00 on Nov 6; $229.00 on Nov 13.

Prices at every store

RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring

  • MercariNew

    In stock

    $152.32Free shippingChecked Nov 13
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  • RingConnNew

    In stock

    $349.00Free shippingChecked Nov 13
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by liop7487 (99.5% positive, 389 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $177.65Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Verdi.comNew

    Availability unknown

    $348.99Checked Nov 13
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Circular Ring 3

  • Circul RingNew

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    $229.00Free shippingChecked Nov 13
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Specs compared

SpecRingConn Gen 3 Smart RingCircular Ring 3
Thickness2.3 mm2.78 mm
Weight2.5–3.5 groughly 3–4g
Width (")6.86.8 mm
Size6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 1512#21.6mm
Battery life (vibration on)10–12 days—
Battery life (vibration off)11–14 days—
Available sizes6–15—
Waterproof ratingIP68 / ATM10—
Water resistance depth100m / 328ft—
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0—
Offline data storage10 days—
Compatibility (iOS)iOS 17.0 or later—
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SpecRingConn Gen 3 Smart RingCircular Ring 3
Compatibility (Android)Android 10.0 or later—
Charging timeabout 90 minutes—
Bluetooth Version5.0—
Water Resistant (classification)IP68—
ColorBlack, Gold—
Wireless CommunicationBluetooth—
Operating SystemiOS—
FeaturesSleep Tracking, Wireless Charging—
Battery Life (h)336.0—

What reviewers say

Circular Ring 3

  • 4.8 / 582 ratings
Reviews
  • Pay for your coffee with your smart ring — Circular drops the Circular Ring 3 series, and it packs features missing from rivals like Oura an

Questions and answers

Which is better for sleep tracking?
Both track sleep stages, overnight blood oxygen and breathing patterns. The RingConn Gen 3 adds sleep apnea pattern tracking, while the Circular Ring 3 adds Sleep Debt and respiratory rate. Pick the RingConn if apnea patterns matter to you.
Which ring lasts longer?
The RingConn Gen 3. It runs 11–14 days with vibration off and 10–12 with it on, against up to 12 days for the Circular Ring 3.
Do I need a subscription for either?
No. Both RingConn and Circular include their features without a subscription.
Is the Circular Ring 3 worth stepping up to?
Only if ECG and AFib detection matter to you. Otherwise the RingConn Gen 3 gives you more battery, a higher water rating and more sizes.
Can I wear either in the pool or shower?
Yes. The RingConn Gen 3 is rated IP68 and ATM10 to 100 m, and the Circular Ring 3 is rated to 50 m. Both handle swimming and showers.
Which fits better if my finger size changes?
The Circular Ring 3. Its two-segment Adaptive Fit design flexes within the selected size's range. The RingConn Gen 3 is a fixed size, so use the included sample rings to size carefully.

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Smartphone Compatibility
iPhone
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Water ResistantYes—
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-In—
ring_size10—
actual_colorRoyal gold—
Battery TypeBuilt-in Battery—
SeriesOthers—
Case MaterialTitanium—
Weight (oz)2.5—
Color (Strap)Silver—
Watch Strap MaterialTitanium—
Screen Size (")1.4—
Screen TypeOLED—
Battery TechnologyLiPo—
MaterialRose Gold, Silver, Titanium—
CustomizableYes—
Battery life—up to 12 days
Water resistance—50-metre
Ring sizes—6-14