My 2024 year was all about getting fit and losing that extra weight. So, I resorted to intense exercise, running, and deep breathing. Though I was wearing my smart ring- RingConn, to get my daily health and fitness updates, I ended up buying the Fitbit Charge 6 to track the “other” important metrics.
After wearing them for months, I concluded that buying the Fitbit Charge 6 was a great decision. It not only covered all the metrics that were missing in the RingConn Ring but was also more accurate.
The Fitbit Charge 6 was way more comfortable to wear and was worth the price. Now, I wear both of them but rely mostly on my Fitbit Charge 6 data. Let me share my experience wearing the RingConn Ring and Fitbit Charge 6 with you in more detail.
Specifications
| Specifications | RingConn Ring | Fitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3-5 grams | 37.64 g |
| Dimension | 2.6mm thickness x 7.8 mm width | 36.83mm length x 23.11mm width x 11.18mm height |
| Sizes | Nine sizes (6–14) | • Small: Fits wrist 130mm – 170mm in circumference • Large: Fits wrist 170mm – 211mm in circumference |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 (Low power Bluetooth module) | Bluetooth |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 7 days | 7 days (varies based on usage) |
| Charging Time | 90 Minutes | 2 hours |
| Charger | Portable charging case with 18 charges | Charging Cable |
| Portable Charging Case charging time | 90-120 minutes | N/A |
| Water Resistance | IP68, 50 meters | Up to 50M; 5 ATM |
| Dustproof | Yes | No |
| Compatibility | iOS 12.0 or later, or Android 8.0 or later | iOS 15 or later, Android 9.0 or later |
| Free Sizing Kit | Yes | N/A |
| FSA / HSA Eligible | No | No |
| Warranty | One year | One year |
| Memory | Up to 7 days of data | 7 days |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10°C -41°C/14°F-104°F | -10° to 45°C |
| Compatible With Other Apps | Yes | No |
| Display | No | Yes |
Colors And Design
I found the color options in the RingConn Ring and the Fitbit Charge 6 tracker a bit limited. Though I had three color options- Black, Gold, and Silver, I bought the Gold RingConn Ring because it looked unique, trendy, and sophisticated.
I loved the outer finish, which was quite smooth and shiny. Silver and Black didn’t appeal to me much as they are so common colors nowadays!
When choosing the Fitbit Charge 6 tracker, I also had three color options.
- Obsidian / Black Aluminum
- Porcelain / Silver Aluminum
- Coral / Champagne Gold Aluminum
After giving it a long thought, I bought the Black one. I could use both light and dark-shade straps to give it a different look. However, I wish Fitbit would launch more trendy colors in the future. Until then, I will settle with this one.
Since both are different types of wearables—one is a ring, and the other is like a fitness band—their designs vary. The RingConn Ring is a square-oval-shaped ring that makes it look different from the rest of regular round-shaped rings.
The Fitbit Charge 6 has a simple-looking rectangular dial with a strap. Both look decent in design and go well with formal and casual outfits.
Comfort, Material, And Durability
In terms of comfort, the RingConn Ring is much lighter than the Fitbit Charge 6 fit band. But I don’t consider the weight as a sole parameter for comfort. It is more than that. Though the Fitbit Charge 6 has some weight and looks bulkier, it is easy to carry on my wrist, and I am comfortable with it.
The silicone band doesn’t affect my skin. However, I do remove it for some time to avoid sweat marks around my wrist and wear it on the other hand. I have more struggle wearing the ring, though!
| Specifications | RingConn Ring | Fitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3-5 grams | 37.64 g |
| Thickness | 2.6mm | 36.83mm length x 11.18mm height |
| Width | 7.8 mm | 23.11mm width |
| Material | Titanium & PVD Coating | • Case: Aluminum, glass, and resin • Band: Silicone |
Despite ordering the ring using its free sizing kit, I have to keep adjusting it for a few days when my fingers shrink due to cold or swell due to hormonal changes. There is no way to adjust it directly. I wish it could have some sort of straps or an open design like Evie! Maybe in another universe!!!
Anyway, my point is that it does leave marks around my fingers when they are swollen and cause itching, and I have to stop wearing it for a few hours.
In terms of durability, I really appreciate that RingConn has made an effort to prevent its ring from getting bruised. Since smart rings are not invincible, introducing protectors was a good initiative. The only drawback is that I had to buy them separately. So far, there have been no dents on my ring.
I also find the Fitbit Charge 6 durable. The straps are of good quality, and I have not damaged them yet during my workouts or house chores. So, all’s good from my end.
Sensors
| Sensors | Ringconn Ring | Fitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| PPG Module |  |  |
| Temperature Sensor | | |
| 3-axis Accelerometer | | |
| Infrared LED | | |
| Green LED | | |
| Red LED | | |
| Optical Heart Rate Monitor | | |
| Vibration Motor | | |
| Ambient Light Sensor | | |
| Multipurpose Electrical Sensors Compatible with ECG app & EDA Scan App | | |
As you can see, the Fitbit Charge 6 outshines the RingConn Ring in terms of advanced sensors. However, it would be unfair to say that RingConn doesn’t have good enough sensors. It has a PPG module and green LEDs to track metrics that are missing in the Fitbit Charge 6, and they are quite good at their job.
Despite having fewer sensors, RingConn has managed to track important metrics like heart rate, sleep, breathing, SpO2, steps, etc.
The Fitbit Charge 6, on the other hand, has several advanced sensors like electrical sensors, optical heart monitor, ambient light sensor, infrared LEDs, etc., that help it to track health and fitness metrics in deeper ways.
For me, a smart health gadget should track as much as possible to give an overall well-being report. The Fitbit Charge 6 sensors do this for me!
Sleep Tracking
Earlier, I was using only the RingConn Ring to check my sleep schedule. The ring tracked not only my sleeping time but also could differentiate between naps. So, I was pretty cool with its sleep-tracking feature.
Its comprehensive data on my sleep quality, sleep stages, and sleep disturbances looked praiseworthy. Since I had no other gadget to compare these metrics at that time, I had no option but to believe.
Things changed slightly after I bought the Fitbit Charge 6. I admit that wearing the fitness tracker on my wrist throughout the night is not very comfortable, but it’s bearable. I am now getting used to it. Anyways, when I compared their data, there were slight differences in the readings of my sleeping time and sleep disturbances.
For example, on Saturday, RingConn tracked my night sleep at 11:30 p.m. I remember being a little awake at that time and feeling drowsy, but I slept after that. Fitbit Charge 6 tracked it at 11:50 p.m., and that’s a much more credible measurement.
Since there are not many differences between their readings and sometimes RingConn mistakes light drowsiness for proper sleep, these errors are negligible. In fact, RingConn has worked on its sleep tracking and is now adding features to track sleep apnea in its upcoming Gen 2 ring.
Fitness And Activity Tracking
When it comes to tracking health metrics, I find the Fitbit Charge 6 metrics more detailed and advanced. For example, Fitbit Charge 6 tracks heart rate in a more detailed manner. It not only shows heart rate and HRV like the RingConn Ring but also talks about resting heart rate, irregular heart rhythm notifications/AFib assessment, and high & low heart rate.
I get a better idea of my health and vitals through the Fitbit Charge 6 metrics as they cover more advanced health-related tracking like blood glucose tracking, EDA Scan to assess stress, readiness score, health & wellness reminders, etc. RingConn Ring needs to add these metrics as well if it wants to give a complete picture.
Another major difference that I found between them is that while Fitbit Charge 6 can track exercise and workouts, RingConn Ring doesn’t have such an option. Instead, RingConn Ring tracks activity intensity and uses this information to tell me that I am doing a workout. However, it has no idea whether I am running, cycling, or pumping iron.
While RingConn Ring’s fitness tracking metrics are quite basic, I feel it should add something like the Fitbit Charge 6’s intense workout map, cardio fitness score, etc., to give elaborate and comprehensive data.
Battery And Charging
In terms of charging method, the RingConn does a better job than the Fitbit Charge 6. I can easily charge the ring using the smart charging case that holds up to 18 charging. Moreover, the case acts as a storage box; thus, there is no fear of losing it.
Since the Fitbit Charge 6 is bigger than the ring and has less chance of displacement, a smart charging case would be a better option. Anyway, I have to use the USB cable to charge my Fitbit Charge 6 using a power source.
| Charging Details | RingConn Ring | Fitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Official Ring Charging Time | 90 minutes | 2 hours |
| My Ring’s Charging Time | 90-100 minutes | 2-2.30 hours |
| Official Battery Durability | 7 days | 7 Days |
| My Ring’s Battery Durability | 5 days | 4-5 days |
Another thing that frustrates me sometimes is the charging duration. Both RingConn Ring and Fitbit Charge 6 take more than an hour to fully charge. In fact, I have to wait about 2 hours to charge my Fitbit band.
Their charging time varies from their official charging time, and I am kind of disappointed with this scam. Since I have no option but to wait, it seems that smart devices requiring less charging time are an illusion!
Companion Apps
The companion apps of RingConn and Fitbit are quite interesting, insightful, and full of scores and graphs. However, the RingConn app gives more information than the Fitbit app, which has a basic plan. Since the RingConn app is included in the ring’s price, it doesn’t charge an extra amount to show all metrics.
With the basic plan, I could only see workout videos, step count, distance, heart rate, and calorie-burn insights in the Fitbit app.
However, I had to buy a premium Fitbit app subscription to get insights into all my fitness details, such as intense workouts, guided workouts by Fitness experts, meditation and mindfulness videos and audio, nutritious meal recipes, and Wellness reports.
Compared to the Fitbit app, the RingConn app was far more integrated in one place. I could get all the necessary information related to health, fitness, and sleep on its three tabs- Insight, Trends, and Me.
However, I am not very good at reading those graphs, but its insights were helpful. Since RingConn doesn’t track as many metrics as the Fitbit Charge 6, I had to rely back on the Fitbit app most of the time.
Accuracy
I have noticed that the Fitbit Charge 6 is more accurate in tracking my steps. Though it doesn’t track how much time I have spent standing, it can differentiate between when I am walking and when I am simply standing.
I found out that the RingConn Ring counted my steps when I was simply standing and moving my hands. So, there are some trust issues with the Ring’s tracking method.
I didn’t find much difference between the readings of my heart rate, SpO2, and breathing rate in both devices. They tracked almost similar heart rates when I was running or relaxing.
The Fitbit Charge 6 predicts the menstrual cycle far more accurately than the RingConn Ring. For the past 2 months, I got my periods to 2-3 days after the day the RingConn Ring had predicted. Since smart rings need 3-6 months of regular period data to track the cycle accurately, I think I have to wait a few more months.
So, there is still room for them to improve their tracking methods. Since none of them claim to be a medical-grade device, they are not completely accurate. However, based on my experience, I will give more points to Fitbit Charge 6 than the RingConn Ring in accuracy.
Features
| Features | RingConn Ring | Fitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Rate & HRV | Yes | Yes |
| Resting Heart Rate | No | Yes |
| Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications/AFib Assessment | No | Yes |
| High & Low Heart Rate | No | Yes |
| Blood oxygen levels (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking & Nap Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Bedtime Guidance | Yes | No |
| Respiration Rate/Breathing Rate | Yes | Yes |
| Workout Intensity Map | No | Yes |
| Blood Glucose Tracking | No | Yes |
| Skin Temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Distance Traveled | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Active Minutes | No | Yes |
| Activity Intensity | Yes | Yes |
| Standing Time | Yes | No |
| Workouts | Yes | Yes |
| Menstrual Symptoms | No | Yes (to be logged manually) |
| Period Logging | Yes (to be logged manually) | Yes (to be logged manually) |
| Fertility & Ovulation Prediction | Yes | Yes |
| Mood and Energy | No | Yes (to be logged manually) |
| User-based insights | Yes | Yes |
| Insights Feature | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Summary | Yes | Yes |
| Personalized Goals | Yes | Yes |
| Blood Glucose Tracking | No | Yes |
| Stress Score | Yes | Yes |
| EDA Scan to Assess Stress | No | Yes |
| Recovery | No | No |
| Cardio Fitness Score using VO2 Max | No | Yes |
| Daily Readiness Score | No | Yes |
| Wellness Score | Yes | No |
| Wellness Trends | Yes | No |
| Wellness/Health Report | Yes | Yes |
| Share Report | Yes | Yes |
| Health & Wellness Reminders | No | Yes |
| Health Timeline & Note | Yes | No |
| Call, Text, and App Notifications | No | Yes |
| Google Wallet & Maps | No | Yes |
| YouTube Music | No | Yes |
| Timer & Stopwatch | No | Yes |
| Smart Wake Alarm | No | Yes |
| Do Not Disturb & Sleep Mode | No | Yes |
| GLONASS | No | Yes |
| In-built GPS | No | Yes |
| Find My Phone/Searching Option | No | Yes |
The Fitbit Charge 6 has way more features than the RingConn Ring, which were very helpful throughout my fitness journey. I specifically used it for tracking intense cardio exercises (VO2 Max training).
It provided me with data on my workout intensity map, heart rate variations, etc, which further helped me shape my exercise routine. RingConn Ring doesn’t have such features, and it was good with normal workout tracking only.
I was pretty impressed with Fitbit Charge 6’s stress tracking. Not only does it have an EDA Scan feature to assess stress, but also gives a stress score. Thus, I find Fitbit Charge’s stress tracking more effective than the RingConn Ring. Fitbit’s Daily Readiness Score and Blood Glucose tracking is an add-on.
I find RingConn’s Insights pretty helpful and easy to understand. Its health report contains comprehensive data and information. The smart ring can further enhance its features by adding more missing metrics.
RingConn Ring can detect how many hours I have spent standing. However, this feature is not available in Fitbit 6.
Prices, Subscription, And Availability
Fortunately, I bought the RingConn Ring at a discounted price of $259. The additional ring protector cost $30. Though I found the overall price higher than the Fitbit Charge 6, it was a one-time investment.
| Pricing Details | RingConn Ring | Fitbit Charge 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | $279 | $159.95 |
| Discounted Price- | $259 | No |
| Subscription | No | $9.99/month or $79.99/year |
When I bought the Fitbit Charge 6, it cost me $159.95. I also needed the subscription plan to access all the features. Since the monthly subscription costs more in the long run, I opted for the annual subscription.
While the overall price was less than the RingConn Ring, it is still high for a health gadget. Now, buying a smart wearable is nothing but luxury, I tell you! Anyway, given their features and prices, I find the Fitbit Charge 6 more value for money than the RingConn Ring.
Currently, RingConn Ring is available in the United States, Canada, EU countries, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. You can buy Fitbit Charge 6 in more than 40 countries across the world.
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Wrap Up
I would like to end here by stating that both smart wearables are good in their own places. While RingConn tracks all the major health and fitness metrics and provides insights on its subscription-free app, the Fitbit Charge 6 does a deeper tracking of body metrics to give more inclusive information. As of now, I am content with both of my smart gadgets, but I am looking forward to their upgraded versions in the near future.
