Acer FreeSense is feature-packed smart ring without subscriptions

We all know Acer to be a company that primarily makes laptops, and in a broader sense, PCs. However, at Computex 2025, the brand pulled a bold move with the Acer FreeSense Ring, a health-tracking smart ring that’s sleek, AI-powered, and, the best part is, it’s subscription-free.

Yep, you read that right. Today, every other wellness gadget wants a slice of your wallet every month, Acer’s giving you one-and-done pricing. No “premium tier,” no locked insights, just a ring that promises to help you know yourself better, without the recurring cost.

What does the Acer FreeSence bring to the table?

Let’s talk looks first. FreeSense comes in two colours, a matte Rose Gold and glossy Black, with sizes ranging from 7-13. It weighs just 2-3 grams and is made from ultra-light titanium alloy.

While Acer hasn’t spilled the exact internals, expect a plastic inner lining (like most smart rings) to accommodate the sensor tech. It’s also 5ATM waterproof, so it’ll survive swims and showers; just don’t take it diving.

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Now for the brains. FreeSense tracks your heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen levels, and sleep quality. It pairs with a companion mobile app that leans on AI to break down your stats into personalised health insights. This includes features like sleep stage analysis, 24/7 monitoring, and proactive nudges to take better care of yourself. It’s, more life coach than anything else. 

If you’re getting déjà vu, you’re not alone. It echoes what we’ve seen from Oura and Samsung’s Galaxy Ring. But Acer’s take feels timely, and maybe even redemptive. This isn’t their first health-tech rodeo. Remember the Acer Leap series? But with smart rings finally having their moment, FreeSense could be Acer’s second shot at fitness relevance.

And they’re not stopping there. Also on deck at Computex 2025 are translation earbuds, e-bikes, and new computing gear. But it’s the FreeSense Ring that’s quietly making waves. Simple. Elegant. No subscriptions. Maybe, just maybe, this is the wellness wearable we’ve been waiting for.