The smart ring segment has been thriving for some time now but it took a massive name like Samsung entering that department to make things go mainstream for good. That’s good news for the growth and progression of that market as brands need to become more competitive to survive and it seems Amazfit realizes that.
Amazfit’s smart ring is the Helio Ring and it launched in the United States just this year, back in May, for $299. However, it seems Amazfit has rethought its pricing and it has 33% taken off for good. Plus, its associated app is going subscription-free as well. It’s hard to turn your nose up at that.
The Amazfit Helio Ring Has Been Permanently Discounted To $199
Amazfit’s Helio Ring is still pretty new. The smart ring came out in the United States in May this year with a price tag of $299 and I remember covering it back at that time. It beat Samsung’s Galaxy Ring to the table and compared to competitors, its pricing was fair and so was its spec sheet.
Speaking of the Galaxy Ring, it launched at $399, which is $100 more than the Amazfit’s launch price, but apart from coming under a much more recognized brand, it also came without the concern for paying a monthly or annual subscription. Over a year, that pays itself off. Perhaps a lack of competitiveness then, is the reason why the folks over at Amazfit decided to crank out a massive price cut and drop the Helio Ring by $100.
That’s right, you can now get the Amazfit Helio Ring for $199. That’s a permanent price cut and it isn’t going anywhere. That makes the Helio Ring the cheapest modern smart ring that you can get brand-new which is a hard thing to turn your nose up at. In fact, it makes it 50% the price of the Galaxy Ring so a lot more people will strongly consider whether they should pay double for Samsung’s, or just get this one.
Plus, Amazfit Has Freed Us All Of The Burden Of A Subscription
So, the Helio Ring is now $200 cheaper than the Galaxy Ring, but you still need to pay a total of $100 for its subscriptions right? Wrong. The Helio Ring connects to the Zepp Aura and Zepp Fitness apps and the company has confirmed that those platforms are now free for life, whether you’re a new buyer or an existing one. And speaking of that, existing users who have already paid will be getting full refunds. How very benevolent.
You never needed the subscription for some basic fitness and sleep tracking, but a lot of the more advanced features, like sleep apnea detection and workout coaching, weren’t available without it.
The Amazfit Helio Ring Is A Great Option For Its New Price
At just $199, entirely subscription-free, the Amazfit Helio Ring is one of the best smart ring options you can choose from. I mean, you get a titanium alloy build, 10 ATM water resistance, and a very lightweight build. Plus, you get heart rate, stress, blood oxygen, and sleep-tracking features.
Competitors might bring a thing or two extra but at its price, the Helio Ring should be on your list, at least for consideration.
