Theres plenty to say about Samsungs new wearable, the Galaxy Ring.
But wearing the ring and getting its benefits depends on whether you get the correct size from the get-go.
I mentioned that I was severely bloated when Samsung fitted me with the kit at an event.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring in a size 9.© Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The ring they had sized for me was nearly three sizes bigger than Iusuallywear on my ring finger.
(I skipped wearing my wedding rings that day because I felt uncomfortably swollen.
I was in no state tobe sizedfor a ring.)
© Florence Ion / GizmodoGetting the right size for the Galaxy Ring is crucial for the different sensors to get accurate readings.
When Samsung sent Gizmodos Galaxy Ring review unit in size 10, it was just as I expected.
The ring was loose on all ten of my fingers, including both thumbs.
I set up the ring anyway, expecting Id balloon up again enough to justify the size.
© Florence Ion / GizmodoCan you tell which finger is wearing a size ten and which is wearing a size 9?
I wore it for a day and a night.
My fingers stayed slender.
The morning after, Id noticed that Id been clutching onto the Galaxy Ring in my sleep.
© Florence Ion / GizmodoThe Galaxy Ring charging case lights up to indicate its battery capacity.
By the afternoon, I wasnt gesturing as freely as usual while wearing it because it felt too loose.
So, I took it off and emailed Samsung to swap me out for a smaller size.
I requested a size 9 Galaxy Ring, which is still two sizes bigger than I usually wear.
Size 9 doesnt feel as loose as size 10.
But the second size I requested for daily wear seems to be the right fit otherwise.
I also typically wear rings loosely because I know that I have room to expand.
I share this parable because sizing is crucial to wearing a smartring.
I mentioned last week that the return policy for the Galaxy Ring on Samsung.com would be 15 days.
But take it from me that its a hassle to swap rings for different sizes.
More coming on the Galaxy Ring
Ive only adequately worn the ring for two days.
Its been comfortable to wear at night and throughout the work day while typing at my computer.
Ive washed dishes with it on and pushed a broom.
I mostly wear it on my index finger, though I prefer it on my thumb when exercising.
The Galaxy Ring caught on both times that I was moving my body enough to track the activity.
Its the trade-off for being able to wear whatever wearable I like when I want.
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