Wearable technology seems to be here to stay and people want to do more than count steps, and the RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring is making a strong case for swapping a bulky smartwatch for something considerably smaller.

Currently priced at $449 on Amazon Australia, the smart ring is designed to be worn around the clock, with a suite of health and sleep tracking features packed into its slim profile.

One of the most impressive features is sleep apnea monitoring.

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RingConn says the Gen 2 uses AI-powered technology to track sleep apnea and provide real-time Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) data through its dedicated app, giving users a closer look at what is happening during the night.

The company says the technology was developed with leading universities and hospitals, with the ring designed to provide personalised sleep insights without the need for traditional sleep-monitoring equipment.

The RingConn Gen 2 is a slim smart ring designed for round-the-clock health and sleep tracking. Credit: Amazon Australia

It is not just a sleep tracker

While sleep apnea monitoring is the feature likely to attract the most attention, the RingConn Gen 2 goes considerably further.

It can monitor activity, sleep, stress, heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) and blood oxygen saturation, giving users a broad snapshot of their daily health and wellbeing.

The companion app is designed to turn that data into personalised insights, while over-the-air updates mean the ring can receive improvements and new features over time.

For anyone who has abandoned a wearable because they do not want another screen demanding attention, the ring’s discreet design could also be part of its appeal.

RingConn says the Gen 2 has been redesigned to be thinner, lighter and more comfortable, making it suitable for continuous wear. It is also water resistant to 100 metres, so it can be worn during workouts, daily activities and swimming.

Sleep apnea monitoring is one of the RingConn Gen 2’s headline features, with AHI data available through the companion app. Credit: Amazon Australia

Up to 12 days of battery life

Battery anxiety is another issue the RingConn Gen 2 is designed to tackle.

The company claims the ring can last for up to 10 to 12 days on a single charge, depending on the ring size, with larger sizes 12 to 14 offering up to 12 days of battery life.

It also comes with a smart charging case, which RingConn says can extend the overall charging capacity to more than 150 days.

That makes it a particularly interesting option for people who want continuous tracking without having to remember to charge another device every night.

The RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring is a discreet wearable designed to track sleep, sleep apnea, heart rate, stress, activity and blood oxygen without a monthly subscription. Credit: Instagram

There is one important step before buying

Unlike standard Australian ring sizing, RingConn uses its own sizing system, so choosing your usual ring size is not necessarily enough.

The brand recommends using the RingConn Gen 2 Sizing Kit before purchasing to find the correct fit. This is worth paying attention to because a smart ring needs to sit comfortably and securely on the finger for its sensors to work as intended.

The ring comes with a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, user manual and a 12-month warranty.

No subscription fees

RingConn offers lifetime access to the features in its Smart Health Monitoring App without a subscription fee.

At $449, the RingConn Gen 2 won’t be on sale for long, and for shoppers looking for a discreet alternative to a smartwatch, its combination of sleep tracking, sleep apnea monitoring, health data and lengthy battery life makes it one to have on the radar.