The upcoming smart ring seeks to build on the impressive Gen 2—but pricing and release date details remain unknown
RingConn has begun teasing its third-generation smart ring, a significant hardware evolution that aims to close the gap with Oura.
Building on the foundation of the RingConn Gen 2—which we praised for its incredible battery life and thin design—the new model introduces two major hardware upgrades: blood pressure trend insights and a built-in vibration motor.
The addition of haptics is particularly noteworthy; previously, RingConn users were entirely dependent on the smartphone app for feedback.
Now, the ring can deliver discreet vibration alerts directly to the finger for smart alarms, inactivity nudges, and health notifications, allowing for a more screen-free experience. And, at least as things stand in early 2026, no other big-name ring has this capability.
Jumping on the blood pressure tracking trend
The second headline feature is blood pressure monitoring. As we’ve seen from other brands with similar features in the last 12-18 months—including Oura, which currently has a ‘Blood Pressure Profile Study’ as part of its developmental Oura Labs—the Chinese company is careful to position this not as a replacement for a medical-grade cuff, but as a tool for tracking trends.
By leveraging data from its optical heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature sensors, the ring identifies fluctuations in blood pressure over time. Again, this follows a growing trend in wearables attempting to tackle more serious cardiovascular health without the squeeze and labor of a traditional cuff, offering users a passive way to keep an eye on their vitals.
A battery life bump and new sizes
Despite cramming in a vibration motor, the Gen 3 retains its predecessor’s lightweight, titanium construction. However, with the ring only being teased on the floor at CES 2026 last week and not officially launched, details are minimal.
We do know it will launch in five finishes—Brushed Silver, Rose Gold, Royal Gold, and Matte Black—with an expanded sizing range to include 10 options (US 6-15). RingConn has also noted that the Gen 3 ring’s battery life is closer to two weeks, up from 10 days on the Gen 2.
And although the company states it will remain subscription-free, it hasn’t yet announced the pricing and release date for the upcoming ring.
The Wareable view
RingConn is making all the right moves here. Haptic feedback gives it a true differentiting feature from the other key smart ring manufacturers, and providing this (and a healthy battery life bump) while keeping the form factor slim is an engineering win.
However, the real reason to choose RingConn over Oura is its subscription-free experience. Alongside the wide range of insights users already receive, access to all that new blood pressure data with no add-on monthly fee is hard to argue with.
And while we don’t know for sure the price of the Gen 3 ring, we expect it’ll slot in around the same level as the Gen 2 ring did at launch ($299). Stay tuned for more details as we get them, along with a full review.
