While the Galaxy Ring's initial launch didn't meet up to everyone's lofty expectations, most of that feeling was because of its exorbitant $399 price. Now that Samsung has put it on sale for $120 off after Black Friday, it's a much easier purchase to justify!
Considering Oura is currently suing (and winning) rivals, now is probably the best time to grab a Samsung-made smart ring that doesn't require a subscription to use. While every major retailer has the Galaxy Ring on sale for the same price today, Best Buy is the best place to go because most of them offer sizing right in-store, making it easy to grab a Ring today instead of having to wait for a sizing kit to ship to your door.
✅Recommended if: You're an Android or Samsung user who wants 24/7 health monitoring without having to wear a watch all day, or you want sleep cycle monitoring but hate wearing a watch to bed.
❌Skip this deal if: You need robust fitness or workout tracking. The Galaxy Ring is great for basic heart rate and step monitoring, but doesn't accurately offer advanced features like SpO2.
It's no secret that I strongly disliked the Samsung Galaxy Ring at launch. The Ring was overpriced and did very little considering that, but $279 changes the conversation quite a bit. If you're anything like me and don't like wearing watches throughout the day (or night), a smart ring like this could be the thing you're looking for.
As a whole, the Galaxy Ring is generally good at three things: 24/7 heart rate monitoring, step tracking, and sleep cycle tracking. Its 7-day battery life also means you can plop it on the charger at the end of the weekend and not have to think about it for the rest of the week.
The Galaxy Ring is not good at basically anything else. Don't expect it to give you advanced health metrics like SpO2, VO2 max, or function as a workout tracker. For that, you really just need to stick with a smartwatch or fitness band. If that sounds good to you, you won't find a better deal this year (or mayb ever) on this ring.
Black Friday 2025 - quick links
- Best Buy: up to 60% off Chromebooks, Android phones, and more
- Amazon: discounts on headphones, smart home tech
- Walmart: price drops on ASUS laptops, locked phones
- Samsung: new Galaxy XR headset, trade-in opportunities
- Verizon: free phones with new line, trade-in
- T-Mobile: free Galaxy phones, $300 back w/ 5G Home Internet
- Mint Mobile: 50% off Pixel 10, BOGO Unlimited plans
- AT&T: get a free Z Flip 7 with trade-in, new line
More post-Black Friday coverage - The best Google Pixel deals of Black Friday
- The best Samsung deals of Black Friday
- The best Motorola deals of Black Friday
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