Black Shark smart ring emerges as Samsung Galaxy Ring competitor with 180 days of claimed battery life

Black Shark, a brand best known for its accessories, has teased the launch of its very first smart ring. While details about this health and fitness accessory are quite scarce at the moment, the company did reveal a couple of important aspects. One of them is the total rated runtime with a single charge.

The company is claiming up to 180 days of battery life, which is much higher than what is confirmed for the upcoming Galaxy Ring. To fill you in, after the MWC 2024 unveiling, Samsung confirmed that its soon-to-launch smart wearable will offer between five to nine days of runtime after a full charge.

Now, although Black Shark’s claim for 180 days of battery life is a lot, it’s worth noting that the brand didn’t say whether it’s a stand-by rating. For those wondering, a stand-by rating basically means how long a device can stay on after a single charge without being used. This rating is of no use, as it doesn’t really provide any idea of how much runtime you can expect when you actively use it.

For reference, most smart rings in the market can offer five to seven days of battery life after a full charge. A good example in this regard would be the Oura Ring Gen3, which can deliver up to seven days of runtime. Samsung is aiming to beat it with Galaxy Ring’s promised rating of up to nine days of battery life.

Moving on, Black Shark has also confirmed that its upcoming smart ring will be 2.2 mm thick. The company says that such a thin design will contribute to “worry-free wearing.” To compare, the Oura Ring Gen3 (available on Amazon) measures 2.55 mm, and it is already considered to be comfortable to wear.

Other than that, Black Shark promises that its smart ring can do “comprehensive health monitoring” and will put “health at your fingertips.” It is said to deliver accurate heart rate, blood oxygen, body temperature, and HRV tracking.

There’s no word on pricing or launch date yet, but as Black Shark has posted multiple teasers of the smart ring, its launch could be pretty near.