CES 2025: Circular Ring 2 smart ring unveiled
By ForGeeks 2024 was a watershed year for the smart ring category, with Samsung releasing the Galaxy Ring and Ultrahuman and Circular making significant improvements to their devices. In 2025, interest in these wearable gadgets will only increase with even more functional models. Circular, known for creating the world’s thinnest and lightest smart ring, kicked off CES 2025 with the announcement of the Circular Ring 2, packed with advanced health monitoring features.
New Standards for Smart Rings
Most smart rings offer basic health monitoring features such as heart rate measurement, sleep tracking, SpO2 levels, skin temperature, etc. However, vital functions such as ECG (electrocardiogram) and atrial fibrillation (AFib) detection are not available with most models.
Smart rings offer basic health monitoring functions such as EKG (electrocardiogram) and atrial fibrillation (AFib) detection.
Circular Ring 2 changes the situation by providing both of these capabilities. Circular claims that their AFib detection algorithm has received FDA approval, making the device one of the most advanced on the market.
Circular Ring 2 provides both of these features.
Precision, autonomy, and materials
Circular has equipped the Ring 2 with improved sensors for more accurate health monitoring. Claimed battery life is 8 days with sleep and health tracking features enabled. In comparison, most competitors hold a charge for about 3-4 days. If Circular manages to achieve the claimed battery life, it will be a significant category breakthrough.
The Circular’s battery life will be a significant category breakthrough.
Circular has received an all-new design and higher-quality materials for improved durability, which also sets it apart from its predecessor.
Solving the sizing problem
One of the biggest problems with smart rings is getting the sizing right. Circular introduces Digital Ring Sizing, a feature that allows you to measure your finger size with your smartphone and order the perfect ring size.
New app and interface improvements
Circular is updating its mobile app, which was previously criticized for bugs and an awkward interface. The company promises that the new version of the app will provide a smoother and more enjoyable user experience.
A new version of the app will provide a smoother and more enjoyable user experience.
Color options and availability
Circular Ring 2 will be available in four finishes: gold, silver, black and rose gold. The company plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign in January 2025, with sales slated to begin in February or March.
Circular Ring 2.
Expectations and Conclusions
The company’s previous ring, the Circular Ring Slim, showed promise on paper but disappointed users due to implementation issues. However, with an updated design, new health features, and an improved app, the Ring 2 has a good chance of reversing that trend.
The Ring 2 has the potential to change that trend.
