Rogbid ZenRing: a $130 smart ring with haptic alerts and touch controls
A new smart ring that costs a third of the market leader just launched — and it does things most rivals don't. Rogbid's ZenRing is priced at $129.99, drops the mandatory monthly subscription that Oura charges, and adds a built-in vibration motor for haptic alerts. For anyone eyeing health-tracking wearables but balking at the $399 Oura Ring 5, it's worth a closer look.
The hardware
The ZenRing is made from micro-crystal nano-ceramic on the outside and 316 stainless steel on the inside. At 5 grams and 2.5 mm thick, it's light enough to forget you're wearing it, and its 5ATM water resistance means it handles swimming without issue. It ships in Obsidian Black, sizes 8 through 13.
Rogbid ZenRing in Obsidian Black — nano-ceramic exterior, stainless steel inner band, 5 grams.
What it tracks — and what it controls
The sensor suite covers heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), heart rate variability (HRV), skin temperature, sleep, stress, and menstrual cycle. Data syncs to both Apple Health and Google Health Connect, so it plugs into whichever ecosystem you already use.
The more unusual pitch is active control. A touch-sensitive surface lets you skip tracks, advance presentation slides, or trigger your phone's camera shutter with a gesture. The vibration motor pushes call and message alerts to your finger. There's also an SOS feature: shake your hand ten times and it automatically sends an emergency message to a pre-set contact.
Touch controls on the ZenRing let users manage music, camera, and presentations from their finger.
Battery and competition
Battery life is 4–6 days per charge, per Notebookcheck — shorter than the RingConn Gen 2's 10–12 days and roughly on par with the Oura Ring 5's 5–8 days. A 400 mAh charging case extends standby to 100 days total, which softens that limitation for travel. Still, if battery life is your priority, the competition has an edge.
The 400 mAh charging case extends the ZenRing's total standby life to 100 days.
On price and features, the ZenRing makes a strong case. The Oura Ring 5 costs $399 plus $5.99 a month. The RingConn Gen 2 sits at $299 with no subscription. At $129.99, ZenRing is the cheapest no-subscription option with haptic feedback and touch gestures — features that, as TechCrunch notes, even newer rivals like Dreame's upcoming ring are only beginning to match.
Availability
The ZenRing is available now directly from the Rogbid store. There's no confirmed listing on Amazon UK, Currys, or Argos, so factor in shipping costs if you're ordering from the UK. No EU or UK retail distribution has been announced.