TL; DR
- The Amazfit Helio smart ring will finally go on sale in the US on May 15.
- The wearable costs $299, but can be purchased together with an Amazfit smartwatch for $149.
Amazfit is best known for its affordable yet reliable range fitness trackers And smart watches. In January, the company entered the smart ring race with the Amazfit Helio and beat the Samsung Galaxy ring to the blow. Now, months later, the Helio Smart Ring is finally ready for its US release.
The Amazfit Helio costs $299, is made of titanium alloy and weighs less than 4 grams. It will be available in the US from May 15, either as part of a bundle with the Amazfit Cheetah Pro or Amazfit T-Rex Ultra, or as an independent purchase through the official Amazfit website. The company says the ring is best used with an Amazfit smartwatch thanks to the seamless information sync between the devices.
The company says initial inventory of the Helio ring will be available in limited size options, but additional sizes will be added in the future.
In terms of health tracking features, Amazfit says the Helio ring is the best for recovery and sleep tracking. “The proximity of the sensor to the user's heart rate enables even more accurate measurement of health data – resulting in unparalleled recovery monitoring, analysis and guidance when data is collected in the Zepp app for athletes seeking every competitive advantage,” it writes company in the press. Edition.
The ring collects and gives you metrics such as sleep score, full recovery time, blood oxygen, sleep heart rate variability, and resting heart rate. The Helio ring also features a water resistance of 10 ATM, so it is safe to wear during most sports and exercises.
When paired with an Amazfit Cheetah Pro or Amazfit T-Rex Ultra, you can get the Helio ring for $149. The company will also announce the bundled pricing soon.