I have spent the last month with a smart ring on my finger to understand this unit category better.
What I noticed almost immediately was how uncomfortable I was wearing one.
Its the same reason I dont wear my wedding ring anymore.
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Ill discuss my experience sizing for the Galaxy Ring in a second.
Samsungs Galaxy Ring is an impressive feat for a first-generation wellness rig.
The ring is light, sturdy, and nicely styled compared to its competitors.
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The Galaxy Ring has a concave interior design, with only three sensors popping up from the 2.6mm ring.
Its made of titanium and is IP68 water and dust resistance.
I think its supposed to be futuristic, but it almost makes the Galaxy Ring feel like a knock-off.
I would have assumed a solid charging case that matches the color of the ring chassis.
The Galaxy Ring, in particular, seems more suited to sleep tracking and heart monitoring than everyday fitness.
It offers five new sleep-related measuring features, including sleep latency and how often you move at night.
My fingers feel like stiff pieces of sausage.
Im not wearing my regular rings right now because its too uncomfortable.
Imagine my excitement when it came time to size my finger for ourGalaxy Ringreview unit.
It made me feel horrible about how much bigger my fingers are in this environment.
Youll want to test it on your index finger, which Samsung suggests is where you wear the gear.
This is naturally bigger than the ring finger, where youd wear delicate jewelry.
But I wasnt prepared for how much bigger the size would be.
Compare this to the other smart ring I called in, which fits me comfortably in a size 8.
If the Galaxy Ring size turns out to be uncomfortable, I will swap it for another.
No one should have to take off a $400 smart ring because it doesnt fit right.
That wouldnt stand with a regular gold ring.
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