Oura on notice? Circular Ring 3 series unveiled, with blood pressure monitoring and contactless payment
The series contains the Circular Ring 3 Pro and Circular Ring 3 Slim, with the Pro supporting ECG and Blood Pressure.
The smart ring company Circular has unveiled its Circular Ring 3 series, featuring the more advanced Circular Ring 3 Pro and the sleek Ring 3 Slim. Both rings offer NFC contactless payments alongside a variety of health monitoring capabilities. The standout feature among the two is the Circular Ring 3 Pro, which also includes blood pressure and ECG functionalities.
The ring is made of plated titanium and boasts a battery life of up to 12 days, with additional charge cycles available when used with the provided case. Weighing just 3-4 grams, depending on the size, the Ring 3 Pro aims to compete with the Oura Ring 5 in terms of health monitoring features. However, the availability and pricing of the Ring 3 Pro remain unknown, and the company's app received mixed reviews for its functionality and user-friendliness.
Additionally, blood pressure monitoring through LED technology is still in its early stages, with only a few devices successfully implementing this feature. As such, it remains to be seen whether the Circular Ring 3 Pro can successfully compete with established competitors like Apple and Huawei in this particular aspect.
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