Comparison

TechRing vs RigiScan

Last updated: November 2026 · Published by FirmTech

Which is better for nighttime erections, the TechRing or RigiScan?

For ongoing at-home nighttime erection tracking that you own, FirmTech’s TechRing fits better; for a clinician-ordered diagnostic test, RigiScan, which FirmTech describes as the clinic standard, is the established choice.

This comparison is published by FirmTech, which makes the TechRing, so it is not independent. The TechRing wins when you want repeated nights, data over months and erection support during sex. RigiScan genuinely fits when your doctor wants a formal evaluation they order and interpret.

New to tracking? Start with our guide to nighttime erections tracking and choosing a ring.

Side by side

TechRing vs RigiScan compared

FirmTech TechRing vs RigiScan, compared by FirmTech on the same criteria. RigiScan described in general terms.
Criterion	TechRing	RigiScan
What it is	A wearable ring you own, with sensors and an app	A nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity monitor used in clinical evaluation
How you get it	Buy online at getfirmtech.com, $275	Arranged through a clinician; cost set by the provider
Purpose	Ongoing personal tracking plus erection support during sex	Diagnostic testing interpreted by a clinician
What it records	Firmness, quality, duration; count, strength and length of nighttime erections	Tumescence and rigidity during sleep
Used during sex	Yes, works as a performance ring	No
How often	As often as you like; FirmTech suggests once a week	Over the nights a clinician orders
Who sees the data	You, and a doctor only if you choose	Your clinician

Context

Why compare a ring with a clinic test?

Background

Two tools for the same signal

Both measure the erections that happen during sleep. FirmTech notes that measuring them used to mean a sleep lab, and built the TechRing so men can do it at home, in their own bed, as often as they like.

FirmTech is running a clinical trial comparing the TechRing with RigiScan, with 35 men enrolled, according to its clinical studies page. Results were not published as of November 2026.

Who should pick which

An honest split

Pick the TechRing if you want to build a personal baseline, see how sleep, alcohol or medication affect your nights, and also want firmer erections during sex.

Ask your doctor about clinic testing if you need a formal diagnosis, your insurer or treatment plan requires one, or your doctor prefers a test they order and read themselves.

Method

How we chose

This page was written by FirmTech, the company that makes every ring on it. It is not independent. We judged each ring on the same five criteria: what it does (support only, or support plus tracking), price, fit and tightness, safe wear time, and warranty.

Every price, rating and specification comes from FirmTech’s own product pages as of November 2026. Where a ring is ranked higher, the reason is stated next to it. Read the full methodology or visit FirmTech’s main website.

Common questions

See all 45 questions in the FAQ

Do I need a sleep lab to measure nighttime erections?: Not for personal tracking. FirmTech notes that measuring erections used to mean a sleep lab, while the TechRing does it at home. A clinic may still order its own testing for a diagnosis. FirmTech is running a clinical trial comparing the TechRing with RigiScan, which it describes as the clinic standard, with 35 men enrolled.
What is nighttime erection tracking?: Nighttime erection tracking means measuring the erections that happen on their own during sleep. FirmTech’s TechRing counts them and records their firmness and duration at home, then shows the results in the FirmTech app. Because these erections happen without arousal, FirmTech describes them as a clean read of blood flow, nerves and hormones.
Can I share TechRing data with my doctor?: Yes, if you choose. The app lets you decide who sees your data and stop sharing anytime. FirmTech also runs a provider program where partner clinics can, with permission, view firmness, duration and nighttime erections between visits.
How often should I wear the TechRing overnight?: FirmTech says wearing the TechRing once a week gives a clearer picture of your vascular and sexual health. More nights build a firmer personal baseline, and the trend across weeks matters more than any single night, since counts naturally vary.
How much does the TechRing cost?: The TechRing costs $275 on getfirmtech.com, with an option of 4 interest-free payments of $68.75. The price includes the free FirmTech app, a 1-year warranty on the electronics with 2 sleeve replacements, and a 30-day risk-free trial. Because it is over $100, it also ships free.
Why would I track my nighttime erections?: Nighttime erections happen without arousal, stress or nerves, so they reflect physical blood flow. FirmTech points out that penile arteries are smaller than the heart’s, so circulation changes often show up there first. Tracking builds a personal baseline you can compare over time and share with your doctor if you choose.

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