Smart Ring Comparison: Anko vs Ryze Element and LEEP

The smart ring market usually demands serious cash, but Target's Anko Smart Ring turns that logic on its head at just $29.

Compared to the Ryze Element Smart Ring at $349, Anko costs $320 less—a huge 91.7% drop in price.

Meanwhile, the gold LEEP Smart Ring sits in between at $297, which is $52 less (14.9% cheaper) than the Ryze.

The buying dilemma is stark: do you really need to spend over three hundred dollars for biometric tracking on your finger, or does a sub-$30 budget ring give you everything that matters?

What a $29 Ring Actually Delivers

Target’s Anko Smart Ring covers an impressive amount of ground for $29. You get step counting, distance tracking, heart rate checks, blood oxygen tests, and sleep tracking through the companion JRing app.

It also comes with IP68 waterproofing, roughly 7 days of battery life, and a bundled 200mAh charging case that recharges the ring in under an hour.

Anko even throws in a fun hand-wave gesture to trigger your smartphone camera. If your main goal is checking your daily activity and overnight rest without wearing a wristband, Anko removes any financial risk.

Where the $349 Premium Goes

Stepping up to the $349 Ryze Element Smart Ring buys significantly more refined hardware and deeper health metrics. At just 2.5mm thin, the Ryze ring uses nano-ceramic and stainless steel materials with a 5 ATM water resistance rating, making it comfortably slim and resilient for 24/7 wear.

Beyond basic steps and heart rate, Ryze adds continuous tracking, skin temperature monitoring, recovery reports, and menstrual cycle tracking via the Ryze App.

You also get built-in touch controls on the ring body to switch music, turn e-book pages, or send an emergency SOS call via your phone. Its included charging case stores up to 180 days of backup juice.

Sizing Comfort and Style Choices

Smart rings live or die on fit. Ryze offers dedicated sizing kits and specific ring sizes, such as Size 9 and Size 13 in sleek black finishes.

The $297 LEEP ring offers a distinct gold finish for shoppers who prefer traditional jewelry styling over black hardware.

Anko comes in a generic Large size with a 2.13cm to 2.17cm inner diameter. Without a sizing kit or multiple size options, make sure to check your finger dimensions before buying the Anko to ensure the sensors sit flush against your skin.