Is the Galaxy Ring Water-Resistant?

The new Samsung Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s debut smart ring and the company’s answer to well-established competitors like the Ultrahuman Ring and the Oura Ring. It also enables a subscription-free fitness tracking experience via the company’s Samsung Health App.

Since this is a smart ring that is designed to stay on your finger at all times, it seems only natural for the ring to suffer accidental splashes from water. In fact, some users might even wear it while swimming to keep recording all their health data.

Hence, many prospective buyers and early adopters of the Galaxy Ring might be wondering about the IP (Ingress Protection) rating of Samsung’s first-ever smart ring, so there is good news in this context.

Quick Answer: Yes, the Galaxy Ring is water-resistant. It has a rating of both IP68 and 10 ATM.ย 

It has been reported that Samsung’s Galaxy Ring has an IP68 certification rated for 10 ATMs. This means that the smart ring can work well with dust and regular splashes of water and can survive at depths of up to 100 meters underwater. This is essentially the same ingress protection ratings as the brand’s Galaxy Watch Ultra, which is also rated to survive at up to depths of 100 meters.

Galaxy Ring official look
Credit: Samsung

However, it is to be noted that traditional IP ratings cover possible damage by freshwater sources and are not rated for resistance against ocean water or saltwater. Hence, it is likely that the ingress rating of the Galaxy Ring will be reduced in seawater.

Furthermore, no consumer technology brand, including Samsung itself, honors any free repairs or replacements under warranty in case of water damage, so users are still advised to use their Galaxy Ring carefully around water sources to avoid inappropriate damage.

Regardless, the IP68 and 10 ATM ratings of the Galaxy Ring make it capable enough to take for a quick swim and survive daily abuse.

Aryan Gupta is a tech writer at SamInsider. He keeps readers up-to-date by writing the latest news on Samsung. He is passionate about the latest consumer gadgets, especially smartphones, smartwatches, and audio products. When not writing, he enjoys playing mobile games. Email: ag7824234@gmail.com

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