RingConn Gen 2 vs Gen 2 Air: I Find the Cheaper One Not So "Light" on Features
Naila Syifa
Updated May 2025
The newly released RingConn Gen 2 Air can be a great option for people looking to try a feature-rich smart ring on a budget. At US$199, it is US$100 cheaper than its sister RingConn Gen 2 and US$150 cheaper than Oura's latest Ring 4.
In this comparison, we'll explore the key similarities and differences between the RingConn Gen 2 and the Gen 2 Air, so you'll get an idea of what could be missing (or surprisingly included) on the more affordable Air model.
Key Takeaways
RingConn Gen 2 and Gen 2 Air share many similar health tracking features, a slim design, and a waterproof rating. The key main differences are in sleep apnea monitoring, material (titanium vs stainless steel), battery life (12 vs 10), and charging method (case vs dock).
RingConn Gen 2
Premium Smart Ring
✓ AI Health Insights
✓ Sleep Apnea Monitoring
✓ 12-Day Battery Life
✓ Charging Case
RingConn Gen 2 Air
Entry-Level Smart Ring
✓ AI Health Insights
✓ 2.5g Ultra-Light
✓ 10-Day Battery Life
✓ Charging Dock
Design
Similarities
RingConn Gen 2 Air
Both rings share a sleek 2 mm thin profile that feels invisible during everyday wear—no clunky bulges here.
They also come in sizes 6 through 14, so if you already know your RingConn size, you can order the Air without second-guessing (or grab the free sizing kit first as RingConn sizing is different from standard US rings).
And because both are rated IP68, you don’t have to yank the ring off when you shower, swim, or even dive. Both the Gen 2 and Gen 2 Air can withstand pressure up to 100 m / 328 ft depth.
Differences
RingConn Gen 2
While the silhouette is identical, the feel on your finger isn’t. The flagship Gen 2 is carved from aerospace-grade titanium, keeping the weight ridiculously low—about 2-3 g depending on size—and shrugging off scratches like a champ.
The Gen 2 Air swaps that for polished stainless steel. It’s still plenty sturdy, but tips the scales at roughly 2.5-4 g and can pick up micro-scratches faster if you’re rough on your jewelry.
Finishes tell a similar story. Gen 2 buyers get four options—Future Silver, Matte Black, Royal Gold, and a very Instagram-friendly Rose Gold.
Meanwhile, the Gen 2 Air sticks to two neutral shades: Dune Gold and Galaxy Silver. If coordinating accessories is your jam, the flagship’s broader palette is a small perk.
Finally, the titanium body feels slightly cooler against the skin and shows fewer fingerprints, whereas the steel Air can look a bit smudgy after a sweaty workout.
None of these are deal-breakers, but they explain why the Gen 2 commands its higher price.
Features
Similarities
RingConn Gen 2 Air
Both are equipped with the same set of sensors (Accurate PPG Sensors, Temperature Sensors, 3-Axis Accelerometer), so the key health and fitness tracking features are the same — Sleep tracking, stress tracking, activity and fitness tracking, and 24/7 vitals monitoring.
I've listed the detailed tracking metrics below so you can see the similarities:
• Sleep Duration, Sleep Efficiency, Sleep Score, Sleep Stages, Nighttime Movement, Sleep Regularity
• Stress Score, Stress Index, Sleeping Stress, Stress Summary
• Activity Score, Step Count, Calories Burned, Standing Time, Activity Insights, support for 4 workout modes and expanding (outdoor running, indoor running, outdoor cycling, outdoor walking)
• 24/7 Heart Rate, Heart Rate Variability, SpO2
• Menstrual Cycle Tracking, Skin Temperature (for women)
These data are available on the RingConn mobile app with no subscription required (unlike Oura).
And if you have the v3.0 version of the app (just update if not), you'll also get the AI Health Partner feature with both rings. It gives smart features like Smart Health Summaries, AI-Powered Health Goals, and Intelligent Health Suggestions so you'll get meaningful insights into your health and wellness.
Differences
RingConn Gen 2
The only missing piece on the Gen 2 Air is sleep-apnea monitoring. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where the air flow is obstructed during sleep, causing repeated breathing pauses.
The RingConn Gen 2 can track sleep apnea episodes and severity using the SpO2 sensor. This is a pretty advanced feature typically found in premium wearables.
However, that seems to be the only notable difference in the core tracking features between the regular Gen 2 and the Gen 2 Air.
If sleep apnea is something you're particularly interested in, then the Gen 2 would be the better option. Otherwise, the Gen 2 Air still covers most of the essential health and fitness tracking needs.
Battery & Charging
RingConn Gen 2's Charging Case
Similarities
I found no similarities between the RingConn Gen 2 and Gen 2 Air when it comes to battery and charging.
Differences
For battery and charging, the RingConn Gen 2 and Gen 2 Air have some notable differences.
Let's first talk about their battery life. The Gen 2 is rated for up to 10-12 days of battery life, depending on the ring size.
This is the detailed battery life breakdown for RingConn Gen 2 based on ring size:
• Size 6-7: 10 days
• Size 8-11: 11 days
• Size 12-14: 12 days
Meanwhile, for the RingConn Gen 2 Air, the battery life is fixed at up to 10 days for any ring size.
Therefore, if you're using size 6 or 7, you get no difference in battery life with both rings. But larger-sized RingConn Gen 2 users will get around 1-2 extra days of battery compared to the Air.
Now, the charging method. The RingConn Gen 2 Air users get a charging dock, while Gen 2 users get a charging case. The difference?
Well, a charging case gives additional battery life for 150+ days, so it's great if you're traveling and need an extended battery backup.
RingConn Gen 2 vs Gen 2 Air
Final Thoughts
RingConn Gen 2 Air
On your finger, the RingConn Gen 2 Air covers about 95% of what makes the RingConn Gen 2 so popular: rock-solid sleep tracking, round-the-clock vitals, and that sweet subscription-free app.
If you’re just curious about smart rings, the US$199 Air is easily the most wallet-friendly “why not?” entry point right now.
So what does an extra hundred bucks for the RingConn Gen 2 buy? Three things: lighter (and tougher) titanium bling, a couple more days of battery for larger sizes, and sleep-apnea detection. For athletes, data nerds, or chronic snorers, that alone can be worth it.
If you’d like to read more about smart ring, check out our other relevant guides here:
RingConn Gen 2 Air vs Oura Ring 4
RingConn Gen 2 Air vs Oura Ring 3
Oura Ring 3 vs Oura Ring 4
Author
Naila Syifa
Naila has spent over 1,800 hours researching, exploring, and writing about the latest trends in technology, consumer electronics, and smart home gadgets.
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