Outrageous $80 smart ring out-blings the Oura Ring

By Andy Boxall Published November 6, 2024

Is the Samsung Galaxy Ring too subtle, and the Oura Ring too plain? If you want your next smart ring to really make a statement, then the Rollme R5 Gemstones may be exactly what you want on your finger. The over-the-top wearable is more vulgar than it is Bvlgari, but there’s no question that you’re going to get all the attention you want with this ring adorning a digit.

Rollme, a brand you have probably never heard of, makes wearable tech. And while its smartwatches also have some pretty crazy designs, the R5 Gemstones smart ring goes one step beyond. The dual-ring design sees one half covered in “gemstones” and the other in roman numerals, presumably as a homage to Tiffany’s classic Atlas jewelry range.

While Rollme clearly states that the ring is made from stainless steel with an epoxy resin underside, it does not tell us what the gemstones are. Could they be fine-cut diamonds? High-quality zirconia? Given the current $80 price, it’s probably neither, so don’t get your hopes up. It does have an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, and comes in a choice of black with silver or black with gold finishes.

On the tech side, the Rollme R5 has sensors that will track heart rate, blood oxygen, and movement. It’s suited to sleep tracking, but will apparently also count steps, calories, and distance, plus it has the ability to track certain activities in the companion app. Rollme is hedging its bets regarding battery life, stating it’ll last between three and seven days on a single charge. Unusually, it’s recharged using a proprietary cable that attaches to a magnetic connection on the underside of the ring.

Smart rings have increased in popularity over the past few years, spearheaded by the excellent Oura Ring, and pushed further into the public eye by the Samsung Galaxy Ring. RingConn has also found success with its simple, good value smart ring, and there’s talk Apple may even release a smart ring in the future. The design is broadly similar across all the current models, and most cost at least $300, so to see one that costs under $100 with such a bold design is a surprise.

We have not tested the Rollme R5 Gemstones smart ring, and recommend purchasing the Oura Ring 4 if you want the best smart ring available at the moment. Unfortunately, Oura does not make one with any gemstones embedded in it.