I got my first look at Samsung’s Galaxy Ring and I’m excited about two features

AFTER many teasers, Samsung has finally revealed everything about its much-touted smart ring.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring features a number of fitness tracking tools you’d expect from a smartwatch, but the focus here is primarily on sleep.

So why should current smartwatch owners care, you might ask?

First, let’s look at the battery: while most popular smartwatches don’t last more than a day or two, Samsung claims the Galaxy Ring can last up to seven days on a single charge.

Another supposed advantage is comfort: people often take off their smartwatch at night. A smart ring therefore makes it more practical to track your sleep.

The Sun was able to get a quick and extensive look at the Samsung Galaxy Ring ahead of the big launch…

Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Look

Since this is just a first look at the Galaxy Ring, we haven’t been able to extensively test its tracking features yet.

So I’m going to focus purely on the direct aesthetics.

And the first thing you notice when you pick up the Galaxy Ring is that it is incredibly light. Lighter than I expected.

It starts at 2.3 grams for the smallest finger size and goes up to 3 grams for the largest.

I have a bit of mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, light is comfortable, but on the other hand, a bit of weight gives you the confidence that it is strong.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes in nine sizes, based on US standard sizes.

That is from size 5 to size 13.

When you order a Galaxy Ring, Samsung will send you a custom package. This package will be sent first. This way you can find the best fit, confirm this with Samsung and finally receive your Ring.

Size 12 fit my index finger best, which puts me at the upper end of available ring sizes.

It’s also worth noting that only the 12 and 13 sizes get the stated battery life of seven days. The smaller sizes have a maximum battery life of six days.

The Galaxy Watch comes with a titanium frame and three colors: Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold.

I’m immediately drawn to the sleek silver ring, which looks just like any other ring on my hand (which I think is a good thing, by the way).

Still, I wonder how sustainable it is, because I don’t get that reassuring, robust feeling.

Samsung’s support website states that you should remove your Ring when lifting or handling heavy, hard objects.

It also says, “If you don’t take care when wearing your ring, scratches and nicks can occur, even during everyday activities. Since these are not covered by the warranty, you should handle your ring with care.”

Inside you can see some internal components and there are some small bumps, which are actually sensor lights.

When you wear the Galaxy Ring, it feels comfortable and immediately less distracting compared to a smartwatch.

But to really judge the comfort, I need to try it out for a longer period of time, which I will do in a full review soon.

This also applies to the most important part: the health functions. They are the reason for the existence of the Galaxy Ring.

But based purely on the appearance and the experience, I like what I see and I’m happy that I have to use my smartwatch less.

I’m also excited to try out the non-health related features, like the ability to double-squeeze to turn off your alarm (also potentially dangerous…) and double-squeeze to take photos.