I just went hands-on with the RingConn Gen 3 — and it beats even the Oura Ring 4 in several crucial ways

Close-up of the RingConn Gen 3 smart ring at CES 2026

(Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)

I got my hands on the forthcoming RingConn Gen 3 smart ring at CES 2026, and it could be a serious contender for the best smart ring of 2026 when it debuts (likely) this summer.

Slated to have better battery performance than even the Oura Ring 4, my top smart ring pick, the RingConn Gen 3 also brings smart vibrations into the equation, plus blood pressure insights, new finishes, and additional sizes.

RingConn Gen 3: New finishes and more sizes

The RingConn Gen 3 will sport the same basic design as its predecessor, the RingConn Gen 2, which at the time of its launch was dubbed the 'world's thinnest and lightest' by the brand. That said, the exact dimensions and weight figures for the Gen 3 have yet to be released.

RingConn is adding two new finishes to the mix with the debut of its latest flagship, including brushed silver and brushed rose gold (the two furthest left in the above photo). These join matte black, polished silver, and polished gold.

The brand is also expanding its size offering. While the Gen 2 comes in sizes 6 through 14, the Gen 3 will ship in sizes 6 through 15.

There's no firm launch date or pricing info yet for the RingConn Gen 3, but I'm told a June or July 2026 debut is possible. For what it's worth, the RingConn Gen 2 is priced at $299 (and subscription-free), and my bet is the Gen 3 will cost around the same.

RingConn Gen 3: Smart vibrations

Close-up of the RingConn Gens 3 key features at CES 2026 — (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)

I spoke to a handful of smart ring manufacturers at CES 2026, looking to include smart vibrations into their devices, including RingConn. Personally, I think it's a great idea, assuming it doesn't end up being a massive drain on battery.

For the RingConn Gen 3, users will be able to use the vibrations as a finger-based alarm clock or as a gentle way to be alerted to any new health notifications or insights.

While I haven't confirmed it, I also suspect that the smart notifications can be used to alert you to any concerning health patterns, like if signs of sleep apnea are detected or your blood oxygen levels drop significantly.

RingConn Gen 3: Blood pressure insights

The RingConn Gen 2 already supports a lot of health monitoring tools, including heart rate and respiratory rate monitoring, sleep and stress tracking, women's health tracking, sleep apnea detection, and blood oxygen monitoring. The Gen 3 will support all of these tools, plus one more: blood pressure insights.

This is by no means a blood pressure monitoring tool, nor is it a diagnostic tool for high blood pressure. Instead, it's intended to monitor long-term blood pressure trends, helping users understand how their lifestyle may be impacting their cardiovascular health over time.

RingConn Gen 3: Better battery life

RingCon Gen 3 close-up shown in its charger case at CES 2026 — (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)

The RingConn Gen 2 already has our best smart ring pick, the Oura Ring 4, beat when it comes to battery life. While the former is rated for ten days per charge, the latter is rated at eight.

The RingConn Gen 3, meanwhile, will have a battery life rating of greater than 13 days, according to the brand reps I spoke to at the RingConn booth. It's worth mentioning that rated battery life and actual battery life aren't the same when it comes to smart rings. The former is under ideal conditions.

For example, when we reviewed the Oura Ring 4, the actual battery life was closer to six days per charge. Likewise, for the Ringconn Gen 2, I've found it gets closer to eight days per charge.

RingConn Gen 3: Outlook

The RingConn Gen 3 appears to have a lot going for it, from cool new smart features, like vibration alerts, to added health features like blood pressure insights, to seriously impressive battery life.

With more sizes and styles to choose from, could the Gen 3 catapult RingConn into the upper echelons of the smart ring space, alongside the likes of Oura and Samsung? Possibly.

With Ultrahuman down for the count and unable to sell its current flagship smart ring in the U.S., and with no new models apparently on the horizon from the budget wearables brand, Amazfit (maker of the Helio Ring), RingConn has a serious chance to make a bigger splash. This is, of course, assuming all of the features work as advertised and the starting price stays competitive.

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Dan Bracaglia is the Tom’s Guide editorial lead for all things smartwatches, fitness trackers and outdoor gear. With 15 years of experience as a consumer technology journalist testing everything from Oura Rings to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In the past year alone, Dan has assessed major product releases from the likes of Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, Polar and many others.

An avid outdoor adventurer, Dan is based in the U.S. Pacific Northwest where he takes advantage of the beautiful surroundings every chance he gets. A lover of kayaking, hiking, swimming, biking, snowboarding and exploring, he also makes every effort to combine his day job with his passions. When not assessing the sleep tracking and heart rate accuracy of the latest tach gadgets, you can find him photographing Seattle’s vibrant underground music community.

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